BRADENTON — After sitting around in its hotel for the better part of two days, Vero Beach didn’t bother wasting any time the team finally hit the field on Friday afternoon. Facing Barron Collier in the State Semifinals, Vero Beach raced out a 7-1 first half lead and never looked back. The Fighting Indians went on to win 15-9, advancing to Sunday’s State Championship. “It was just boot on the throat,” said Abby Shields of the team’s hot start. “And gas pedal down.” See the rest of Wells’ article here