Indian River Class of 2029 QB Lord Malik Heru chats after leading the Braves to a 24-21 comeback win over reigning two-time VHSL Class 6 State Champ Oscar Smith.
Heru finished 24 of 37 for 243 yards and 2 TD's passing + 6 rushes for 59 yards and a TD. The sophomore guided his team on a 9-play, 77-yard game-winning drive in 3:56 after the Braves defense stopped Oscar Smith for a second time in the red zone on fourth down in the fourth quarter.
The defending Region 5A Champion Braves improved to 3-0 overall as this was just their second win in 28 meetings with Oscar Smith.
