Week 1 Roundup: "The Champ Monds Show" dazzles, Vero Beach blanks Jensen Beach
Notre Dame commit Champ Monds accounted for five touchdowns to lead Vero Beach past Jensen Beach 34-0. Four other teams had shutouts Friday.
On Friday, August 21, 2026, Vero Beach secured a 34-0 victory over Jensen Beach in their season-opening football game at the Citrus Bowl's Billy Living Field. Quarterback Champ Monds, a four-star Notre Dame commit, was instrumental in the shutout performance, contributing five total touchdowns - three through passing and two through rushing.
His precision passing resulted in a 195-yard, 14-for-14 completion performance, connecting with six different receivers. The team's defense also played a crucial role, forcing a turnover on downs early in the third quarter for an additional touchdown. The game was delayed by lightning for 75 minutes, and it was called after 10 minutes and 45 seconds of regulation due to reappearing lightning.
Despite not achieving a first down in the first three possessions, Vero Beach eventually scored on their third series with a 72-yard touchdown pass to Marcus Melbourne. Senior Night added to the significance of the game, with Monds being recognized for his outstanding performance.
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