Jayden Lockhart sparks Vero Beach vs. Cardinal Newman in preseason
Transfer Jayden Lockhart scored two touchdowns to help Vero Beach High defeat Cardinal Newman in the preseason.
Jayden Lockhart, who joined the Vero Beach High football team late in the summer, scored the first two touchdowns in a 28-7 victory against Cardinal Newman in the FHSAA Preseason Classic on August 14. The 17-year-old made a strong first impression, carrying the ball 99 yards on 17 attempts. Vero Beach won the coin toss and proceeded to score 80 yards in nine plays.
After a Cardinal Newman fumble, Lockhart then rushed for 18 yards on the third play of Vero Beach's second drive. Lockhart, now a favorite among his teammates, expressed his excitement about joining the team and stated his goal of potentially winning a state championship. Vero Beach coach Lenny Jankowski praised Lockhart's character and integration into the team, noting that he embodies the spirit of unity.
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