BREVARD COUNTY • TITUSVILLE, FLORIDA –  Friday Night Locker Room’s Terry Spain and Zane Garcia will be on the call from Al Werneke Field as the Titusville Terriers host the Astronaut War Eagles in the 54th annual Battle for the Hudson Trophy.

The game will be live on the Space Coast Daily Facebook and Youtube pages shortly before the 7 p.m. kickoff.

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Season thus far:

Astronaut went 5-2 through their first seven games and looked to be trending towards improving their record again after they won 6 games a year ago. However, back to back losses against their district foes in The Villages and Cocoa have put them at 5-4 coming down to their annual rivalry “for the Ville” against Titusville to match that 6-4 record from a season ago.

Titusville’s season has been back and forth narrow losses, good wins and bad losses. However in their first season under Matt Diesel the team has competed at a high level and have a chance to finish off their season on a high note beating their rivals. Close losses to Eau Gallie and Merritt Island took the Terriers out of the district title conversation, but the team still has a lot to build on.

Matchup in recent history:

In the last ten meetings between the two, Astronaut has won six of the ten matchups. Despite that, Titusville has won the last three meetings and by a margin of 103-6, Titusville has dominated over the past several years and Astronaut is hoping to change that this season.

Both teams have played some familiar teams this season being, Holy Trinity, Viera and Palm Bay. Titusville defeated all three teams and Astronaut’s only win against the three was a win over Palm Bay, it will be interesting to see what team shows up tomorrow night.

Keys to Victory:

Astronaut War Eagles

• Protect the ball – Astronaut needs to limit the turnovers in this one to give themselves a shot to win.
• Defense needs to set the tone early – Both sides are going to be amped up for this, if the defense can make some early stops that will go a long way in making this a four quarter game.
• Playmakers make plays – It takes all 11 guys to do their job to be successful, but the playmakers have to capitalize when they have the opportunity.

Titusville Terriers

• Control the controllable – Easier said than done, but the Terriers need to take what the defense gives them, no need to play hero ball throughout the game.
• Get after the quarterback – Pressuring the quarterback leads to mistakes and that will be crucial for Titusville’s defense.
• Get Tank Harvey going – Elijah “Tank” Harvey is undoubtedly one of the best players in the county and the state and if you can get him the ball he will make plays.

Brevard County’s week 10 of the high school football season saw some in-county matchups and also some out-of-county matchups as well. Some top teams fell on the road and other top teams saw big wins, playoff seeding is taking shape as we enter the last week of the regular season.

No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (6-3)

Eau Gallie has gone through a gauntlet of a season without their starting quarterback, but yet have put together a strong season. This past Friday saw one of the Commodores toughest test as they went down south to Atlantic High School. Atlantic came into the game undefeated and left the game undefeated beating Eau Gallie 48-18, the Commodores will now have a full week to prepare for the rescheduled showdown against Merritt Island.

No. 2 – Cocoa Tigers (4-4)

The Tigers were sitting at 2-4 with their district title streak at hand, but dominated the Villages 27-6 which saw the offense find the groove they have been looking for all season. Last Friday they saw another district game against Astronaut and the momentum continued, winning 38-3 and winning another district championship out right. Cocoa will have two games within the next week as they face their arch rivals Rockledge and the reschedule contest against Apopka.

No. 3 – Merritt Island Mustangs (5-3)

Merritt Island has been solid all year long and their three losses on the season only come by a combined 19 points. Week 10 they saw a very challenging game as they went west to face Carrollwood Day, the Patriots came in undefeated and remain undefeated winning 24-14. Merritt Island has two games within a week as they will face Viera on Thursday and Eau Galllie on the following Tuesday, the Eau Gallie game being the district championship.

No. 4 – Titusville Terriers (4-5)

Despite some of the narrow losses the Terriers have improved week by week and are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. A three point loss to Merritt Island was not the outcome they wanted, but they followed it up with a huge shutout victory over Palm Bay 42-0. Now the Terriers will battle for “the Ville” in their annual rivalry against Astronaut, both teams are needing the win as playoff hopes are still in sight.

No. 5 – Viera Hawks (6-3)

Viera has put together an impressive season and now sit at the no. 2 spot in the district after beating Melbourne on Friday. The Bulldogs came into the bout with loads of confidence and the Hawks seemed to be in complete control defeating Melbourne 24-7. The win gives them their sixth win which is a two win improvement from a year ago. The Hawks will now finish their season hosting Merritt Island on Thursday.

No. 6 – Melbourne Bulldogs (6-3)

The Bulldogs entered Friday night’s contest with a 6-2 record and trying to finish their season on a. high note and secure the second spot in the district. Viera had other plans and ultimately won the game 24-7, Melbourne will still have ahead of chance for an “at-large” bid to the playoffs as they finish their at home on Thursday with Palm Beach Gardens. Despite the loss the Bulldogs have a lot to look forward to within the program.

No. 7 – Holy Trinity Tigers (7-2)

Holy Trinity has continued their winning ways and now surpassed their win total from a year ago. Defeating Master’s Academy on Friday 28-7 the Tigers will now wait and see the matchup they are given for the upcoming playoffs. The journey to a state championship will begin in a few weeks and the Tigers more than anything would love to redeem themselves from a year ago.

No. 8 – Rockledege Raiders (3-6)

Rockledge has improved each week despite the loss to New Smyrna Beach 31-21. The Raiders are looking to finish their season on a high note this Thursday in the annual BBQ bowl against their rivals in Cocoa. While the playoffs seem unlikely for Rockledge this season, the team is filled with a lot of youth and the future is bright going forward under head coach John Holmes.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Brevard County’s week 10 of the high school football season saw some in-county matchups and also some out-of-county matchups as well. Some top teams fell on the road and other top teams saw big wins, playoff seeding is taking shape as we enter the last week of the regular season.

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No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (6-3)

Eau Gallie has gone through a gauntlet of a season without their starting quarterback, but yet have put together a strong season. This past Friday saw one of the Commodores toughest test as they went down south to Atlantic High School. Atlantic came into the game undefeated and left the game undefeated beating Eau Gallie 48-18, the Commodores will now have a full week to prepare for the rescheduled showdown against Merritt Island.

No. 2 – Cocoa Tigers (4-4)

The Tigers were sitting at 2-4 with their district title streak at hand, but dominated the Villages 27-6 which saw the offense find the groove they have been looking for all season. Last Friday they saw another district game against Astronaut and the momentum continued, winning 38-3 and winning another district championship out right. Cocoa will have two games within the next week as they face their arch rivals Rockledge and the reschedule contest against Apopka.

No. 3 – Merritt Island Mustangs (5-3)

Merritt Island has been solid all year long and their three losses on the season only come by a combined 19 points. Week 10 they saw a very challenging game as they went west to face Carrollwood Day, the Patriots came in undefeated and remain undefeated winning 24-14. Merritt Island has two games within a week as they will face Viera on Thursday and Eau Galllie on the following Tuesday, the Eau Gallie game being the district championship.

No. 4 – Titusville Terriers (4-5)

Despite some of the narrow losses the Terriers have improved week by week and are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. A three point loss to Merritt Island was not the outcome they wanted, but they followed it up with a huge shutout victory over Palm Bay 42-0. Now the Terriers will battle for “the Ville” in their annual rivalry against Astronaut, both teams are needing the win as playoff hopes are still in sight.

No. 5 – Viera Hawks (6-3)

Viera has put together an impressive season and now sit at the no. 2 spot in the district after beating Melbourne on Friday. The Bulldogs came into the bout with loads of confidence and the Hawks seemed to be in complete control defeating Melbourne 24-7. The win gives them their sixth win which is a two win improvement from a year ago. The Hawks will now finish their season hosting Merritt Island on Thursday.

No. 6 – Melbourne Bulldogs (6-3)

The Bulldogs entered Friday night’s contest with a 6-2 record and trying to finish their season on a. high note and secure the second spot in the district. Viera had other plans and ultimately won the game 24-7, Melbourne will still have ahead of chance for an “at-large” bid to the playoffs as they finish their at home on Thursday with Palm Beach Gardens. Despite the loss the Bulldogs have a lot to look forward to within the program.

No. 7 – Holy Trinity Tigers (7-2)

Holy Trinity has continued their winning ways and now surpassed their win total from a year ago. Defeating Master’s Academy on Friday 28-7 the Tigers will now wait and see the matchup they are given for the upcoming playoffs. The journey to a state championship will begin in a few weeks and the Tigers more than anything would love to redeem themselves from a year ago.

No. 8 – Rockledege Raiders (3-6)

Rockledge has improved each week despite the loss to New Smyrna Beach 31-21. The Raiders are looking to finish their season on a high note this Thursday in the annual BBQ bowl against their rivals in Cocoa. While the playoffs seem unlikely for Rockledge this season, the team is filled with a lot of youth and the future is bright going forward under head coach John Holmes.

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BREVARD • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – Freshman goalkeeper Elias Ronning Orn from Florida Tech men’s soccer has been named the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season and his career.

He was a huge reason the Panthers went 1-0-1 against Nova Southeastern and Florida Southern.

Orn was tabbed SSC Defensive Player of the Week at the end of September making this his second career SSC weekly honor.

The Randaberg, Norway native totaled 11 saves, many of which came early in the game keeping Tech alive. In the first game against Nova Southeastern, Orn tallied three almost back-to-back-to-back saves before the eight-minute mark. This allowed for the Panther offense to find their groove and take the 1-0 lead in minute 15′. He would end the game with five total saves in a 1-1 tie.

Déjà vu hit in a 2-1 victory at Florida Southern when the Mocs fired three shots on goal within a two-minute span before minute 13′. Orn made all three saves and went on to make the second-most in a single game this season with six.

The win in Lakeland over Florida Southern marked Tech’s first win at Berend Field since a 4-0 route on October 3, 2018.

Tech heads to Winter Park to play a non-conference match-up against Rollins on Wednesday, October 22, at 6 P.M. ET.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA—As the season enters its last couple of weeks, the rankings have not moved much, as the top 6 have remained in place. The last few weeks will determine who makes the playoffs and what matchups they will see in the postseason.

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No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (6-2)

Eau Gallie did not have much trouble this past Friday as they cruised past Palm Bay 56-6. Next week, they will face Atlantic (Delray ) and then have a week and a half off before finally facing Merritt Island. The Commodores’ offense was electric in the victory over the Pirates; Lherisse and Corbin led the way as usual. Eau Gallie and Merritt Island sit at the top of the district, and their matchup will set the seeding for the playoffs.

No. 2 – Merritt Island Mustangs (5-2)

Merritt Island’s win streak and district lead were nearly erased on Friday as they barely got by Titusville 31-28. It was an absolute barn burner of a game that saw multiple lead changes, but when it mattered most, the Mustangs came up huge, scoring a late touchdown to give them the win. Though they sit at 5-2, Merritt Island has three challenging games to finish their season against Carrollwood Day, Viera, and Eau Gallie.

No. 3 – Cocoa Tigers (3-4)

Cocoa came into this week against The Villages, having lost their last two games and needing to win this one to stay alive in their district. The Villages entered the contest with an 8-0 record and coming off a 35-0 defeat of Astronaut, coming in ultra confident, and a chance to take down the defending state champs. Cocoa led the entire way, winning 27-6, as they will be headed to the playoffs with the chance to win their fourth straight state title.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (6-2)

IDLE: Melbourne had the week off, but will now prepare to face Viera in a big district matchup that will determine second place.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (3-5)

Titusville had a great opportunity to beat Merritt Island on Friday, and the game came down to the last possessions. Titusville has lost by a touchdown or less in every game this year, but one. With the last two games being very winnable, the Terriers will be hoping their playoff chances were not terminated this past week. They gave the Mustangs all they could handle and were just a few plays from winning this one.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (5-3)

Other than the loss to Titusville, the Hawks’ only losses came by 8 and by 3. They are nearly undefeated this season and had a great performance on Friday, defeating Seabreeze 41-14. Viera will be locked in one matchup this coming Friday against Melbourne, as that will determine second place and who is guaranteed a playoff spot. Viera has started to find its stride and is hoping to end the season on a high note.

No. 7 – Holy Trinity Tigers (6-2)

Holy Trinity has put together a very solid season. They have one game remaining as they look to head into the postseason with momentum. They dominated last Friday, beating Oxbridge Academy 49-0. The Tigers have been consistent on offense and defense. The offense has scored more than 40 points five times this season, and the defense has pitched three shutouts this year.

No. 8 – Rockledge Raiders (3-5)

It took the Raiders some time to get going, but they have started to find their groove. They have one of the tougher schedules in the county, but after the win on Friday against Pine Ridge, they improved to 3-5 with New Smyrna and Cocoa left. The Raiders are still in the hunt for a playoff birth. In their first season under head coach John Holmes, they are willing to pull off the upset in a couple of weeks against their rivals, Cocoa.

Week 9 Football Action: Merritt Island Takes Titusville in Thriller, Cocoa Back in Win Column

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – District showdowns around the county highlighted the Week 9 Brevard County high school football slate. There were some blowouts and some nail-biters, as there are every week, but these games were a little more critical than usual.

This is the 31st season of high school football coverage for Space Coast Daily and the Friday Night Locker Room principals – brought to you by Erdman Automotive, Health First, 4Ever Young of Merritt Island, and All Points.

Merritt Island 31 – Titusville 28

This was a huge game with district title implications, and both teams showed up ready to play. The Mustangs and Terriers went back and forth all game long, but in the fourth quarter, Merritt Island came up with a touchdown to take the lead when they needed it. The win by Merritt Island ultimately solidified the Mustangs and Eau Gallie as the top two teams in the county.

WATCH REPLAY: The Merritt Island Mustangs Travel to Titusville for Prep Football Showdown in Week 9 Action. 

Cocoa 27 – The Villages 6

Cocoa came into this game 2-4, needing to return to the winning side. Villages came to Cocoa undefeated and wanted to make a big statement. Cocoa controlled the game from start to finish, dominating on defense and finding its rhythm on offense. This win again crowns the Tigers, the district champions, and they will be headed to the playoffs.

WATCH REPLAY: The Cocoa Tigers Hosted The Villages Charter in a Clash for the District Title, Watch Live on Space Coast Daily TV. 

MCC 37 – OCP 14

Melbourne Central Catholic was another team in dire need of a win. In an effort to keep their playoff hopes alive, they took down Orlando Christian Prep last night. The game was close for the first quarter and a half, but the Hustlers ran away in the second. MCC will look to string together a couple more wins before heading into the postseason.

Eau Gallie 56 – Palm Bay 6

Eau Gallie’s dynamic duo of Xavier Lherisse and X’Zavier Corbin led the way again for the Commodores in their dominant win over the Pirates. Eau Gallie has a date with Merritt Island in a few weeks, which will determine the seeding heading into the playoffs in about a month.

Space Coast 47 – Master’s Academy 14

Space Coast continued their stellar play on Friday, and the Vipers are in the hunt to repeat as State champions. Kadyn Thomas became the all-time leader in interceptions in Space Coast football history as the Vipers moved to 8-1. Space Coast will look to finish its season on a high note next week, taking on Stanton.

Viera 41 – Seabreeze 14

Viera has hit its stride and won comfortably over Seabreeze. The Hawks will now prepare for the Melbourne Bulldogs in a huge district matchup. The winner will take second place behind Osceola. The Hawks have had stellar play from quarterback Eric Nelson and the surrounding cast on offense.

Okeechobee 22 – Bayside 0

Bayside has not been able to find a consistent stride this season; they have been up and down and will slowly start to look towards the off-season. It was a tough loss for the Bears, but they do have some key pieces who are playmakers and will return next year for this squad.

Foundation Academy 37 – Cocoa Beach 34

This season has been tough for the Minutemen, with many growing pains as the team faced one of their most demanding schedules in recent history. Two losses of the seven came by one touchdown or less, which was a recurring theme from a season ago.

Mainland 33 – Heritage 6

Heritage has battled through one of the most challenging schedules across the county, and last night was another rough one. On the road in the Mainland, the Panthers fell and still have a couple of challenging games left. While the Panthers have talent on their roster, they have not found their groove this season.

Holy Trinity 49 – Oxbridge Academy 0

Another game, another win for Holy Trinity. The Tigers take care of business as they prepare for postseason play. Holy Trinity has been on fire this season, winning the games they are supposed to. Coach Hurlie and company look to bring the Tigers to the state championship.

Rockledge 41 – Pine Ridge 24

Good bounce-back win for the Raiders after a tough couple of games in the weeks prior. Rockledge will host New Smyrna Beach before facing its rivals, Cocoa, in the annual BBQ bowl. While the 3-5 record is not pretty, the Raiders still have a chance to make the postseason.

8-MAN

Merritt Island Christian 54 – Eastland Christian 0

The Cougars have continued their dominance with another blowout win. Merritt Island Christian is seeking their second state championship in the past three seasons.

Space Coast Daily-Friday Night Locker Room Week 9 High School Football Rankings

Many teams in Brevard County had their games canceled due to weather, flooded streets, and flooded fields. While some teams had to reschedule their matchups, others played.

This is the 31st season of high school football coverage for the principals of Space Coast Daily and the Friday Night Locker Room – brought to you by Erdman Automotive, Health First, 4Ever Young of Merritt Island, and All Points.

No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (5-2)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Eau Gallie, Merritt Island and fans of both sides will have to wait a little bit longer to watch this showdown between the top two teams in the county. This is also an important district matchup that has big postseason seeding implications.

No. 2 – Merritt Island Mustangs (4-2)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Merritt Island could not have been more ready for their showdown with Eau Gallie, a matchup featuring the top offense (Merritt Island) vs the top defense (Eau Gallie) in the county.

No. 3 – Cocoa Tigers (2-4)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Cocoa had a home date with Apopka and was looking to get back to their winning ways. Now that the game is rescheduled for a later date, they must focus on The Villages who is currently undefeated and coming off a 35-0 victory over Astronaut.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (6-2)

Melbourne was one of the teams that still played this week as they hosted East River in their homecoming game. Melbourne has been successful this season with their only losses coming to Merritt Island and Osceola. The Bulldogs will now have a bye week before facing Viera then finishing their season against Palm Beach Gardens. The win over East River also marked win No. 500 in Melbourne Bulldog program history.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (3-4)

IDLE: Titusville had a week off and will be getting ready for Merritt Island this Friday in a huge district matchup.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (4-3)

Viera went on the road to Osceola in a hostile environment they nearly pulled off the upset falling 13-10. After five straight road games, the Hawks went 3-2 in that stretch and will now finish their season at home with matchups against Seabreeze, Melbourne and Merritt Island. Tough couple of games for Viera as they prepare for the playoffs.

No. 7 – Heritage Panthers (3-4)

After Heritage dropped four in a row they have bounced back with two wins against district teams. Now sitting at 3-4 the Panthers still have three games left to get above .500 and prepared for the playoffs. They head to Mainland this Friday in what will be a difficult came and a great test as they have shown to be battle tested.

No. 8 – Holy Trinity Tigers (5-2)

The Holy Trinity Tigers have put together a strong season so far and look to finish the season up on a strong note. They hosted Cocoa beach this past Friday winning 41-10, an excellent win. Holy Trinity will finish off their season with Oxbridge Academy and The Master’s Academy before looking to make a post season run.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – District showdowns all around the county highlighted the Week 9 Brevard County high school football slate. There were some blowouts and some nail-biters, as there are every week, but these games were a little more critical than usual.

This is the 31st season of high school football coverage for the principals of Space Coast Daily and the Friday Night Locker Room – brought to you by Erdman Automotive, Health First, 4Ever Young of Merritt Island, and All Points.

Merritt Island 31 – Titusville 28

This was a huge game with district title implications, and both teams showed up ready to play. The Mustangs and Terriers went back and forth all game long, but in the fourth quarter, Merritt Island came up with a touchdown to take the lead when they needed it. The win by Merritt Island ultimately solidified the Mustangs and Eau Gallie as the top two teams in the county.

WATCH REPLAY: The Merritt Island Mustangs Travel to Titusville for Prep Football Showdown in Week 9 Action. 

Cocoa 27 – The Villages 6

Cocoa came into this game 2-4, needing to get back on the winning side. Villages came to Cocoa undefeated and wanted to make a big statement. Cocoa controlled the game from start to finish, dominating on defense and finding its rhythm on offense. This win crowns the Tigers the district champions again, and they will be headed to the playoffs.

WATCH REPLAY: The Cocoa Tigers Hosted The Villages Charter in a Clash for the District Title, Watch Live on Space Coast Daily TV. 

MCC 37 – OCP 14

Melbourne Central Catholic was another team in dire need of a win, and trying to keep their playoff hopes alive, they took down Orlando Christian Prep last night. The game was close for the first quarter and a half, but then the Hustlers ran away with it in the second. MCC will look to string together a couple more wins before heading into the postseason.

Eau Gallie 56 – Palm Bay 6

Eau Gallie’s dynamic duo of Xavier Lherisse and X’Zavier Corbin led the way again for the Commodores in their dominant win over the Pirates. Eau Gallie still has a date with Merritt Island in a few weeks, which will determine the seeding heading into the playoffs in about a month.

Space Coast 47 – Master’s Academy 14

Space Coast continued their stellar play on Friday, and the Vipers are in the hunt to repeat as State champions. Kadyn Thomas became the all-time leader in interceptions in Space Coast football history as the Vipers moved to 8-1. Space Coast will look to finish its season on a high note next week, taking on Stanton.

Viera 41 – Seabreeze 14

Viera has hit their stride and won comfortably over Seabreeze. The Hawks will now prepare for the Melbourne Bulldogs in a huge district matchup that will see the winner take second place behind Osceola. The Hawks have had stellar play from quarterback Eric Nelson and the surrounding cast on offense.

Okeechobee 22 – Bayside 0

Bayside has not been able to find a consistent stride through this season; they have been up and down, and will slowly start to look towards the off-season. Tough loss for the Bears, but they do have some key pieces that are playmakers and will return next year for this squad.

Foundation Academy 37 – Cocoa Beach 34

This season has been a tough one for the Minutemen, with a lot of growing pains as the team faced one of their more demanding schedules in recent history. Two losses of the seven came by one touchdown or less, which was a recurring theme from a season ago.

Mainland 33 – Heritage 6

Heritage has battled through one of the most challenging schedules across the county, and last night was another rough one. On the road in the Mainland, the Panthers fell and still have a couple of challenging games left. While the Panthers have talent on their roster, they have not found their groove this season.

Holy Trinity 49 – Oxbridge Academy 0

Another game, another win for Holy Trinity. The Tigers take care of business as they prepare for postseason play. Holy Trinity has been on fire this season, winning the games they are supposed to. Coach Hurlie and company look to bring the Tigers to the state championship.

Rockledge 41 – Pine Ridge 24

Good bounce-back win for the Raiders after a tough couple of games in the weeks prior. Rockledge will host New Smyrna Beach before facing its rivals, Cocoa, in the annual BBQ bowl. While the 3-5 record is not pretty, the Raiders still have a chance to make the postseason.

8-MAN

Merritt Island Christian 54 – Eastland Christian 0

The Cougars have continued their dominance with another blowout win. Merritt Island Christian is seeking their second state championship in the past three seasons.

Space Coast Daily-Friday Night Locker Room Week 9 High School Football Rankings

Many teams in Brevard County had their games canceled due to weather, flooded streets, and flooded fields. While some teams had to reschedule their matchups, others played.

This is the 31st season of high school football coverage for the principals of Space Coast Daily and the Friday Night Locker Room – brought to you by Erdman Automotive, Health First, 4Ever Young of Merritt Island, and All Points.

No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (5-2)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Eau Gallie, Merritt Island and fans of both sides will have to wait a little bit longer to watch this showdown between the top two teams in the county. This is also an important district matchup that has big postseason seeding implications.

No. 2 – Merritt Island Mustangs (4-2)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Merritt Island could not have been more ready for their showdown with Eau Gallie, a matchup featuring the top offense (Merritt Island) vs the top defense (Eau Gallie) in the county.

No. 3 – Cocoa Tigers (2-4)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Cocoa had a home date with Apopka and was looking to get back to their winning ways. Now that the game is rescheduled for a later date, they must focus on The Villages who is currently undefeated and coming off a 35-0 victory over Astronaut.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (6-2)

Melbourne was one of the teams that still played this week as they hosted East River in their homecoming game. Melbourne has been successful this season with their only losses coming to Merritt Island and Osceola. The Bulldogs will now have a bye week before facing Viera then finishing their season against Palm Beach Gardens. The win over East River also marked win No. 500 in Melbourne Bulldog program history.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (3-4)

IDLE:

Titusville had a week off and will be getting ready for Merritt Island this Friday in a huge district matchup.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (4-3)

Viera went on the road to Osceola in a hostile environment they nearly pulled off the upset falling 13-10. After five straight road games, the Hawks went 3-2 in that stretch and will now finish their season at home with matchups against Seabreeze, Melbourne and Merritt Island. Tough couple of games for Viera as they prepare for the playoffs.

No. 7 – Heritage Panthers (3-4)

After Heritage dropped four in a row they have bounced back with two wins against district teams. Now sitting at 3-4 the Panthers still have three games left to get above .500 and prepared for the playoffs. They head to Mainland this Friday in what will be a difficult came and a great test as they have shown to be battle tested.

No. 8 – Holy Trinity Tigers (5-2)

The Holy Trinity Tigers have put together a strong season so far and look to finish the season up on a strong note. They hosted Cocoa beach this past Friday winning 41-10, an excellent win. Holy Trinity will finish off their season with Oxbridge Academy and The Master’s Academy before looking to make a post season run.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Many teams in Brevard County had their games canceled due to weather, flooded streets, and flooded fields. While some teams had to reschedule their matchups, others played.

This is the 31st season of high school football coverage for the principals of Space Coast Daily and the Friday Night Locker Room – brought to you by Erdman Automotive, Health First, 4Ever Young of Merritt Island, and All Points.

No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (5-2)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Eau Gallie, Merritt Island and fans of both sides will have to wait a little bit longer to watch this showdown between the top two teams in the county. This is also an important district matchup that has big postseason seeding implications.

No. 2 – Merritt Island Mustangs (4-2)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Merritt Island could not have been more ready for their showdown with Eau Gallie, a matchup featuring the top offense (Merritt Island) vs the top defense (Eau Gallie) in the county.

No. 3 – Cocoa Tigers (2-4)

GAME RESCHEDULED:

Cocoa had a home date with Apopka and was looking to get back to their winning ways. Now that the game is rescheduled for a later date, they must focus on The Villages who is currently undefeated and coming off a 35-0 victory over Astronaut.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (6-2)

Melbourne was one of the teams that still played this week as they hosted East River in their homecoming game. Melbourne has been successful this season with their only losses coming to Merritt Island and Osceola. The Bulldogs will now have a bye week before facing Viera then finishing their season against Palm Beach Gardens. The win over East River also marked win No. 500 in Melbourne Bulldog program history.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (3-4)

IDLE:

Titusville had a week off and will be getting ready for Merritt Island this Friday in a huge district matchup.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (4-3)

Viera went on the road to Osceola in a hostile environment they nearly pulled off the upset falling 13-10. After five straight road games, the Hawks went 3-2 in that stretch and will now finish their season at home with matchups against Seabreeze, Melbourne and Merritt Island. Tough couple of games for Viera as they prepare for the playoffs.

No. 7 – Heritage Panthers (3-4)

After Heritage dropped four in a row they have bounced back with two wins against district teams. Now sitting at 3-4 the Panthers still have three games left to get above .500 and prepared for the playoffs. They head to Mainland this Friday in what will be a difficult came and a great test as they have shown to be battle tested.

No. 8 – Holy Trinity Tigers (5-2)

The Holy Trinity Tigers have put together a strong season so far and look to finish the season up on a strong note. They hosted Cocoa beach this past Friday winning 41-10, an excellent win. Holy Trinity will finish off their season with Oxbridge Academy and The Master’s Academy before looking to make a post season run.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Zane Garcia and J.C. Meyerholtz of the Friday Night Locker Room will be on the call as the Melbourne Bulldogs host the East River Falcons.

The game will be live shortly before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff on the Space Coast Daily Facebook and YouTube pages.

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The story of the season so far has been the success of the Melbourne Bulldogs; their offense has been electric throughout the first seven weeks, propelling them to a strong 5-2 record. Last week, they defeated Winter Springs 49-20 and look to finish out the year strong.

It has been quite the opposite for the Falcons, as their 1-5 record does not reflect much; however, the schedule has been complicated, and they will look to upset the Bulldogs tonight.

This game means a lot to the Bulldogs, as it will mark win No. 500 in the program’s history.

Week 7 did not bring us many surprises, but it did set up a huge matchup in Week 8 between the county’s two best teams. Titusville won a nail-biter over MCC on their homecoming game, while Rockledge and Holy Trinity faced their most formidable opponents of the season.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Week 7 did not bring many surprises, but it did set up a huge matchup in Week 8 between the teams in the county. Titusville won a nail-biter over MCC on their homecoming game, while Rockledge and Holy Trinity faced their most formidable opponents of the season.

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No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (5-2)

Since losing the first game of the season and their starting quarterback, Eau Gallie has gone 5-1, with the only loss by 4 points to The First Academy. Last Friday, the Commodores traveled up to Ocala for a bout against Trinity Catholic, a program known for its competitiveness. Eau Gallie took their trip up there, and it was nothing but business for the Commodores as they went on to win 51-0. Now setting up a huge in-county matchup against Merritt Island this Friday.

No. 2 – Merritt Island Mustangs (4-2)

BYE WEEK

Merritt Island, after the massive comeback win over ED White in Week 6, had a week of rest in Week 7 before getting ready for Eau Gallie this Friday. After the heartbreaking loss to Cocoa week 1, the Mustangs have got it rolling, with big wins over good teams, and the offense has looked unstoppable.

No. 3 – Cocoa Tigers (2-4)

Cocoa still has a lot of talent, but has not been able to find its rhythm throughout the season. After the bye week, they took a trip down south to Norland, and although the game was called at halftime, Norland had the game well in control through the first half. Despite the four losses, Cocoa can still win its district and finish the season on a high note, and the annual BBQ bowl can give the Tigers momentum going into the playoffs.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (5-2)

Melbourne has quietly compiled a 5-2 record, with its only losses coming against Melbourne and Osceola, both excellent squads. With three games left on the schedule, the Bulldogs are looking to put together their best record since 2022. Viera is the only tricky game left for the Bulldogs, as games against East River and Palm Beach Gardens should be manageable.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (3-4)

The Terriers got an enormous win on Friday night over the MCC Hustlers. Titusville’s homecoming win looked to be in danger as the Hustlers went up 14-0, but a big two-touchdown swing before the half and to start the second half tied the game at 14- 14. Both defenses stepped up, but the MCC offense was able to get into the endzone with less than 2 minutes on the clock. However, a botched snap and hold prevented an extra point attempt. Titusville would capitalize and score and convert the extra point to secure a 21-20 victory.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (4-2)

Viera faced a reeling Cocoa Beach team on Friday and won easily 35-7, moving them to 4-2 on the season. Still, with four games remaining, the last month of the schedule will be challenging. Matches against Osceola, Melbourne, and Merritt Island will be difficult, but if they can somehow win two of those three, the Hawks will be very confident heading into the postseason. Next week’s matchup at Osceola will be a great test to see if they can handle this schedule down the stretch.

No. 7 – Heritage Panthers (2-4)

Heritage had high expectations going into the season, given the talent on this team, but the schedule has been challenging and led to a losing streak that ended in week 6. With four games left in the season, the Panthers would love to get it going when it matters most, but it will be a daunting task. Games at Westwood and Mainland next will be challenging for Heritage, but they are battle-tested with what they have faced thus far.

No. 8 – Holy Trinity (4-2)

Despite the loss to John Carroll, Holy Trinity has put together an excellent season. John Carroll Catholic proved to be the most formidable opponent the Tigers have had all season long, and they did not give up. John Carroll outlasted Holy Trinity 42-24, but the game was more of a test for Holy Trinity’s potential playoff run. With still four games to go, the Tigers have a chance to head into the postseason with plenty of confidence and momentum.

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The Baltimore Ravens signed Chauncey Gardner-Johnson to their practice squad after he was released by the Houston Texans a few weeks ago.

Gardner-Johnson has proven himself to be a valuable piece to the defenses of the teams he played for.

A 2019 fourth-round pick by the New Orleans Saints, Gardner-Johnson has built a reputation as a versatile, hard-hitting safety capable of making game-changing plays.

The former Cocoa Tiger and University of Florida star’s NFL journey has taken him from New Orleans to Philadelphia, to a brief stop in Detroit, and back to the Eagles before his latest stint with Houston.

Chauncey Gardner-Johnson will join his fifth NFL team after his short stint with the Houston Texans came to an end a few weeks ago.

Although his time as a Texan did not pan out the way both sides would have liked, Gardner-Johnson has proved he can be one of the top Nickels in the league when given the opportunity.

Gardner-Johnson recorded 15 tackles in three starts this season but did not tally an interception or pass breakup.

Houston had acquired Gardner-Johnson in March, sending 2022 first-round pick Kenyon Green to the Philadelphia Eagles in hopes of adding a proven playmaker to their secondary.

The move came less than a year after Gardner-Johnson’s standout 2024 campaign with Philadelphia, where he tied for the NFL lead with six interceptions and helped guide the Eagles to a Super Bowl championship.

Back home on the Space Coast, Gardner-Johnson’s impact on the gridiron has long been celebrated. As a standout at Cocoa High School, he helped power the Tigers into state championship contention. He earned induction into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy among the area’s all-time great athletes.

2020 SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME: Chauncey Gardner-Johnson was a standout at Cocoa High School and helped power the Tigers into state championship contention. He earned induction into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy among the area’s all-time great athletes. (Video aired in 2020)

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Week 7 did not bring many surprises, but it did set up a huge matchup in Week 8 between the teams in the county. Titusville won a nail-biter over MCC on their homecoming game, while Rockledge and Holy Trinity faced their most formidable opponents of the season.

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No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (5-2)

Since losing the first game of the season and their starting quarterback for the season, Eau Gallie has gone 5-1, with the only loss being by 4 points to The First Academy. Last Friday, the Commodores traveled up to Ocala for a bout against Trinity Catholic, which has been known to have a competitive program. Eau Gallie took their trip up there, and it was nothing but business for the Commodores as they went on to win 51-0. Now setting up a huge in-county matchup against Merritt Island this Friday.

No. 2 – Merritt Island Mustangs (4-2)

BYE WEEK

Merritt Island, after the massive comeback win over ED White in Week 6, had a week of rest in Week 7 before getting ready for Eau Gallie this Friday. After the heartbreaking loss to Cocoa week 1, the Mustangs have got it rolling, with big wins over good teams, and the offense has looked unstoppable.

No. 3 – Cocoa Tigers (2-4)

Cocoa still has a lot of talent, but has not been able to find its rhythm throughout the season. After the bye week, they took a trip down south to Norland, and although the game was called at halftime, Norland had the game well in control through the first half. Despite the four losses, Cocoa can still win its district and finish the season on a high note, and the annual BBQ bowl can give the Tigers momentum going into the playoffs.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (5-2)

Melbourne has quietly compiled a 5-2 record, with its only losses coming against Melbourne and Osceola, both excellent squads. With three games left on the schedule, the Bulldogs are looking to put together their best record since 2022. Viera is the only tricky game left for the Bulldogs, as games against East River and Palm Beach Gardens should be manageable.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (3-4)

The Terriers got an enormous win on Friday night over the MCC Hustlers. Titusville’s homecoming win looked to be in danger as the Hustlers went up 14-0, but a big two-touchdown swing before the half and to start the second half tied the game at 14- 14. Both defenses stepped up, but the MCC offense was able to get into the endzone with less than 2 minutes on the clock. However, a botched snap and hold prevented an extra point attempt. Titusville would capitalize and score and convert the extra point to secure a 21-20 victory.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (4-2)

Viera faced a reeling Cocoa Beach team on Friday and won easily 35-7, moving them to 4-2 on the season. Still, with four games remaining, the last month of the schedule will be challenging. Matches against Osceola, Melbourne, and Merritt Island will be difficult, but if they can somehow win two of those three, the Hawks will be very confident heading into the postseason. Next week’s matchup at Osceola will be a great test to see if they can handle this schedule down the stretch.

No. 7 – Heritage Panthers (2-4)

Heritage had high expectations going into the season, given the talent on this team, but the schedule has been challenging and led to a losing streak that ended in week 6. With four games left in the season, the Panthers would love to get it going when it matters most, but it will be a daunting task. Games at Westwood and Mainland next will be challenging for Heritage, but they are battle-tested with what they have faced thus far.

No. 8 – Holy Trinity (4-2)

Despite the loss to John Carroll, Holy Trinity has put together an excellent season. John Carroll Catholic proved to be the most formidable opponent the Tigers have had all season long, and they did not give up. John Carroll outlasted Holy Trinity 42-24, but the game was more of a test for Holy Trinity’s potential playoff run. With still four games to go, the Tigers have a chance to head into the postseason with plenty of confidence and momentum.

WATCH REPLAY: Terry Spain and Zane Garcia were on the call from Terriers Stadium, as Melbourne Central Catholic took on Titusville in Week 7 action.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – As the high school football season heads in the later half, teams are trying to get any wins they can to be in position for the playoffs. This has made for some exciting finishes, but also others already in playoff form and they displayed this last week.

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MCC 20 – Titusville 21

Both teams were desperate for a win and it showed with how the Hustlers came out as in the first half they jumped out to a 14-0 lead over the Terriers. Titusville managed to score right before half time and then opened the second half with another touchdown, quickly knotting the game at 14.

After some back and forth defensive stands, the Hustlers put a touchdown on the board with less than 2 minutes left. However a botched snap prevented them from getting the extra point kickoff and it opened the door for Titusville to win in the last seconds. Tank Harvey’s third touchdown of the game came with just 22 seconds left in the game and the extra point would go through the uprights, lifting the Terriers to the win.

John Carroll 42 – Holy Trinity 24

Holy Trinity has had a successful season thus far, and entered the contest with a 4-1 record and just 6 points from being undefeated. John Carroll coming to town looked to be the hardest contest yet for the Tigers and it was. John Carroll nearly ran away with this one, but Holy Trinity kept fighting back and made it as close as game as they could. This is one of the games Holy Trinity needs, however as it will prepare them for playoffs football. John Carroll has built a reputation as one of the betters teams across the state and they showed it, credit to Holy Trinity for not letting the game get too far out of hand.

Mandarin 38 – Rockledge 10

Rockledge has won their last two games, but overall their schedule has been extremely difficult for first year Rockledge head coach, John Holmes. Mandarin came into this game with their only loss coming against national powerhouse IMG and they are currently one of the top teams in the state of Florida. Rockledge has a lot of youth and is getting better by the week, but these losses are valuable to a team that will be trying to make a playoff run in the near future. The last few games for the Raiders will be tough as well as they will travel to Vero Beach and Pine Ridge before hosting New Smyrna and Cocoa to finish the season.

Miami Norland 28 – Cocoa 6 : Called at half due to weather

Cocoa has been in sort of a rebuild season, as after three straight state championships they lost a lot of talent to college. Although the game was called at half, Norland was in control throughout. Cocoa will look to regroup as they host Apopka next week, in a game that the Tigers will look to turn their fortune in the right direction.

Viera 35 – Cocoa Beach 7

Viera has put together a strong season as they look to continue their winning ways before heading into the playoffs. Cocoa Beach has had their struggles this season and have not quite found their footing through 7 weeks. As there are still some games left on the schedule, both sides will be trying to finish the year strong.

Martin County 44 – Palm Bay 9

Palm Bay in their first year with Kevin Mays has not gone winless and that is the main positive they can take away from the season as they still are rebuilding the program. Martin County came into the game as a tough game for the Pirates and the loss stings, but the experience of playing better teams should help Palm Bay in the long run.

Eau Gallie 51 – Trinity Catholic 0

Eau Gallie simply dominated from the start, the Commodores are playing very stellar defense through the season and showed it again on Frida. Trinity Catholic normally has a good program and are competitive, but the Commodores traveled to Ocala and demolished them. Eau Gallie will have a huge district matchup next week against Merritt Island in a battle of top teams int he county.

Melbourne 49 – Winter Springs 20

Melbourne has continued their great play this season with another impressive victory over Winter Springs. Melbourne will look to keep winning and hold a top spot in the playoffs. The Bulldogs only losses have come against talented teams and they proved their worth a week ago nearly upsetting Osceola.

Space Coast 21 – Bayside 7

Space Coast has been impressive all season with the schedule they have played, and it continued as they comfortably defeated Bayside by two scores. Quarterback Azion Sandy has put together a really good season as he tries to lead the Vipers offense to another state title.

Satellite 48 – Somerset Academy 8

The train keeps rolling for the Scorpions as they move to 8-0 on the season in their first year under Dan Burke. The margin of victory has been quite the statement for Satellite as well, although they are not playing the highest of competition they have taken care of business and are not just two wins away from finishing the season undefeated and in the hunt for a SSAA state championship.

Astronaut 29 – Sebastian River 0

Astronaut defeated Bayside on their homecoming a week ago, and now competed on their own homecoming game beating Sebastian River. The win moves the War Eagles to 5-2 on the season as they look to once again improve their win total as they did a year ago.

8-MAN

Merritt Island Christian 64 – Legacy Charter 0

Merritt Island Christian has looked impressive this season and with just one loss they look to run the table again in hopes of winning their second state championship in the past three seasons. Currently ranked as the no. 3 team in the state amongst 8-man football, the Cougars have built a reputation of being one of the best in all of Florida.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Terry Spain and Zane Garcia are on the call Friday night from Terriers Stadium, as Melbourne Central Catholic takes on Titusville. MCC comes into the game at 1-3, and Titusville sits at 2-4. Live pre-game coverage will begin shortly before the 7 p.m. kickoff. Tune in live on the Space Coast Daily Facebook and YouTube pages.

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MCC entered this season with a lot of confidence and high expectations after their 8-3 season a year ago, but the season has not gone the way they would have liked. After winning their first game of the season, the Hustlers have lost three straight, all to very tough opponents.

Titusville’s season has been up and down, but besides the game against West Orange, they have been competitive and close to winning every single game. The Terriers are coming off a loss to Eau Gallie, in which they nearly pulled off the upset.

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Titusville

■ Elijah “Tank” Harvey – One of the best all-around athletes in the county, Harvey is a threat at several different positions and is bound to make plays all over the field.

■ Bill Jefferson – A true monster on the defensive line for the Terriers, as a quarterback playing Titusville, you cannot hold the ball long cause Jefferson will get home.

■ Camari Jackson – Great runner who is averaging over 100 yards a game on the ground, but can also play a significant role in the receiving game.

MCC

■ Brogan McNab – The leader of this team and commands the offense, McNab is a threat through the air, but also on the ground, can take off and pick up big yards.

■ Noah Flores – A great all-around athlete himself, and will line up on both sides of the ball, a speedy playmaker in the open field.

■ Javeion Cooper – The four-star offensive lineman will be massive for the rushing game and can also shut down top pass rushers.

KEYS TO VICTORY

MCC

■ Win the time of possession – Make this a longer game and get points when you can.

■ Get the pass game going – Titusville’s defensive front will be hard to run on, but the pass game will be available.

■ Come out aggressive – The Hustlers have lost three straight, and they should be playing with urgency.

Titusville

■ Force turnovers – Gaining extra possessions on offense will be essential to the win.

■ Supporting cast step up – Other than the top players, the guys around them will need to play well.

■ No unforced errors – Discipline football wins games.

Eau Gallie on Top: Space Coast Daily-Friday Night Locker Room Brevard High School Football Week 7 Rankings

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Several teams had byes in Week 6, which allowed other schools to shine. Some storylines across the county saw Rockledge return to its dominant ways, as did Heritage, Titusville, and Melbourne, which nearly pulled off a big upset, and Merritt Island also had a fantastic comeback victory.

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No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (4-2)

Eau Gallie hosted Titusville in their senior night, and it came down to the fourth quarter. Another stellar performance from Xavier Lherisse catapulted the Commodores past the Terriers. Still, it was the defense that made the plays when they were needed most to win this one. Eau Gallie will have a big road test in Ocala at Trinity Catholic before their week 8 clash with Merritt Island.

No. 2 – Cocoa Tigers (2-3)

BYE WEEK: Cocoa had a week off, and it was surely needed as they try to regroup before heading down to Miami to play Norland this Friday.

No. 3 – Merritt Island Mustangs (4-2)

Merritt Island has had its back against the ropes numerous times this season, going all the way back to last season. Statistically, over the past two seasons, the Mustangs have not been on the winning side of these one-score contests, but Friday was a different story. Trailing ED White (Jacksonville) by 17 points going into the fourth, the Mustangs offense strung together three straight scoring drives to lift them over ED White in a huge 52-49 road victory.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (4-2)

Melbourne came into the week with their biggest test of the season at home against Osceola. Even at home, the Bulldogs were underdogs, but they showed up to play. Holding the high-powered Cowboys offense to just 18 points, despite dropping the game, they showed a lot of grit and determination in the loss, which still validates them as one of the best teams across the country.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (2-4)

Coming off a loss to Spruce Creek, the Terriers were upset-minded against Eau Gallie, but it was a tall task to upset the Commodores on their Senior Night. However, Titusville had more than a chance to do it; they led this game 14-13, but could not seal the deal as Xavier Lherisse and the defense got the job done. Titusville will have to regroup quickly as it will host a talented MCC team this Friday.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (3-2)

BYE WEEK: Viera had the week off, but coming back, it will not be easy at all. They head to Cocoa Beach, which is a very winnable game for them, but three of the last four games of the season will be challenging.

No. 7 – Heritage Panthers (2-4)

Heritage, after losing four straight games, got back to its winning ways over South Fork. The Panthers have had a brutal schedule so far this season, and now will go back down south to face Westwood. It has been a tough season for the Panthers thus far, but the team is still loaded with talent, and if they can click on all cylinders, they are difficult to beat. The last couple of games will be tricky, but if they can finish the season on a high note, they can make a run at the postseason.

No. 8 – Holy Trinity Tigers (4-1)

BYE WEEK: Holy Trinity, like a couple of other teams, had a week off, and it could not have come at a better time. Holy Trinity will host John Carroll Catholic this Friday, and it will be a tough test. The Tigers will look to move to 5-1, but more importantly, it will prepare them for the postseason.

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Week 6 of the high school football season was a mix of close games and some blowouts. Many teams that needed bounce-back wins achieved them, while others fell short of their goals. A few teams secured big-time road wins, adding to their confidence as we enter the second half of the season.

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WATCH: Zane Garcia of the Friday Night Locker Room speaks with Astronaut head coach, Logan Hallock, after their 14-6 victory over Bayside. 

Astronaut 14 – Bayside 6

This game had it all, starting with a lot of rain and a brief lightning delay before kickoff. With Bayside’s homecoming game, they were looking to come out and win this one for the enormous crowd that had shown up. A sloppy back-and-forth game that came down to the end, Astronaut led by a single point for nearly the entire game, and Dre’kwon Jones’ touchdown late in the fourth gave the War Eagles an extra cushion in this one.

WATCH REPLAY: Rockledge takes on Deltona in Week 6 high school football action.

Rockledge 42 – Deltona 0

Deltona had beaten one Brevard County team this year in Viera, 14-6, and with Viera beating Rockledge in Week 1, this game looked to be a highly competitive matchup. Rockledge dominated, and after the bye week, they are now finding their groove. The win is a huge momentum builder for the Raiders as they will enter a brutal stretch of games in the coming weeks. After starting the season 0-3, the Raiders have won their past two games.

Eau Gallie 27 – Titusville 14

Eau Gallie faced a test in Titusville as they sought to build on the emotional win from a week ago. With this game being the Commodores’ Senior Night, they were especially amped up for this game, and they got it done. This game was also a district win, which means more than anything to Eau Gallie as they look to make a postseason run. In two weeks, Eau Gallie has a big date with Merritt Island to secure the top spot in their district.

Heritage 35 – South Fork 7

Heritage was in dire need of a win after losing four straight, and they went down to Stuart and got a convincing win over South Fork. The Panthers have a lot of talent on their team, but their schedule has been unfavorable. Heritage will now have a bye week before going back down south to face Westwood.

Merritt Island 52 – Ed White 49

Ed White controlled this game nearly from start to finish, even up by three scores going into the fourth quarter. However, the Mustangs did not show any quit and ended up on the winning side of a one-score game this time around. One-score matches were the crutch for this Mustang’s team a year ago, and both their losses this season came by one score, so to win this one was not only a relief but a huge confidence boost.

Osceola 18 – Melbourne 10

Melbourne entered this game with a 4-1 record and looked to validate itself against an excellent Osceola team. Even in the loss, the Bulldogs showed tremendous grit. Melbourne was the underdog going into this one, as Osceola proved to be the most challenging task yet, and they almost pulled off the upset. The Bulldogs have some more winnable games in front of them as they look to close out the regular season on a high note.

Space Coast 48 – Cocoa Beach 21

Space Coast, with just one loss, is trying to keep its nearly perfect season alive, and it did it in a big way. Cocoa Beach needed this game as they are still searching for some consistency, but it was all Vipers in this one. Space Coast will now host Bayside next week.

Satellite 29 – Palm Bay 3

Dan Burke faced his old stomping grounds in Palm Bay, and they made it look easy. Satellite has put together an undefeated season and is not slowing down anytime soon. With three games left on the schedule, the Scorpions are looking to finish off the year undefeated ,which would be impressive in their first year under Dan Burke.

8-MAN

Merritt Island Christian 42 – Calvary Chapel Academy 0

This game was a battle between the two 8-man football teams in Brevard County, and it was the Cougars who reigned supreme. Coach Matt Handwork and his team continue their dominance throughout the state in 8-man football as they look to run the table en route to another state title.

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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Several teams had byes in Week 6, which allowed other schools to shine. Some storylines across the county saw Rockledge return to its dominant ways, as did Heritage, Titusville, and Melbourne, which nearly pulled off a big upset, and Merritt Island also had a fantastic comeback victory.

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No. 1 – Eau Gallie Commodores (4-2)

Eau Gallie hosted Titusville in their senior night, and it came down to the fourth quarter. Another stellar performance from Xavier Lherisse catapulted the Commodores past the Terriers. Still, it was the defense that made the plays when they were needed most to win this one. Eau Gallie will have a big road test in Ocala at Trinity Catholic before their week 8 clash with Merritt Island.

No. 2 – Cocoa Tigers (2-3)

BYE WEEK: Cocoa had a week off, and it was surely needed as they try to regroup before heading down to Miami to play Norland this Friday.

No. 3 – Merritt Island Mustangs (4-2)

Merritt Island has had its back against the ropes numerous times this season, going all the way back to last season. Statistically, over the past two seasons, the Mustangs have not been on the winning side of these one-score contests, but Friday was a different story. Trailing ED White (Jacksonville) by 17 points going into the fourth, the Mustangs offense strung together three straight scoring drives to lift them over ED White in a huge 52-49 road victory.

No. 4 – Melbourne Bulldogs (4-2)

Melbourne came into the week with their biggest test of the season at home against Osceola. Even at home, the Bulldogs were underdogs, but they showed up to play. Holding the high-powered Cowboys offense to just 18 points, despite dropping the game, they showed a lot of grit and determination in the loss, which still validates them as one of the best teams across the country.

No. 5 – Titusville Terriers (2-4)

Coming off a loss to Spruce Creek, the Terriers were upset-minded against Eau Gallie, but it was a tall task to upset the Commodores on their Senior Night. However, Titusville had more than a chance to do it; they led this game 14-13, but could not seal the deal as Xavier Lherisse and the defense got the job done. Titusville will have to regroup quickly as it will host a talented MCC team this Friday.

No. 6 – Viera Hawks (3-2)

BYE WEEK: Viera had the week off, but coming back, it will not be easy at all. They head to Cocoa Beach, which is a very winnable game for them, but three of the last four games of the season will be challenging.

No. 7 – Heritage Panthers (2-4)

Heritage, after losing four straight games, got back to its winning ways over South Fork. The Panthers have had a brutal schedule so far this season, and now will go back down south to face Westwood. It has been a tough season for the Panthers thus far, but the team is still loaded with talent, and if they can click on all cylinders, they are difficult to beat. The last couple of games will be tricky, but if they can finish the season on a high note, they can make a run at the postseason.

No. 8 – Holy Trinity Tigers (4-1)

BYE WEEK: Holy Trinity, like a couple of other teams, had a week off, and it could not have come at a better time. Holy Trinity will host John Carroll Catholic this Friday, and it will be a tough test. The Tigers will look to move to 5-1, but more importantly, it will prepare them for the postseason.

Brevard County High School Football Week 6 Scoreboard, Watch Replays and See Game Recaps

Week 6 of the high school football season was a mix of close games and some blowouts. Many teams that needed bounce-back wins achieved them, while others fell short of their goals. A few teams secured big-time road wins, adding to their confidence as we enter the second half of the season.

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WATCH: Zane Garcia of the Friday Night Locker Room speaks with Astronaut head coach, Logan Hallock, after their 14-6 victory over Bayside. 

Astronaut 14 – Bayside 6

This game had it all, starting with a lot of rain and a brief lightning delay before kickoff. With Bayside’s homecoming game, they were looking to come out and win this one for the enormous crowd that had shown up. A sloppy back-and-forth game that came down to the end, Astronaut led by a single point for nearly the entire game, and Dre’kwon Jones’ touchdown late in the fourth gave the War Eagles an extra cushion in this one.

WATCH REPLAY: Rockledge takes on Deltona in Week 6 high school football action.

Rockledge 42 – Deltona 0

Deltona had beaten one Brevard County team this year in Viera, 14-6, and with Viera beating Rockledge in Week 1, this game looked to be a highly competitive matchup. Rockledge dominated, and after the bye week, they are now finding their groove. The win is a huge momentum builder for the Raiders as they will enter a brutal stretch of games in the coming weeks. After starting the season 0-3, the Raiders have won their past two games.

Eau Gallie 27 – Titusville 14

Eau Gallie faced a test in Titusville as they sought to build on the emotional win from a week ago. With this game being the Commodores’ Senior Night, they were especially amped up for this game, and they got it done. This game was also a district win, which means more than anything to Eau Gallie as they look to make a postseason run. In two weeks, Eau Gallie has a big date with Merritt Island to secure the top spot in their district.

Heritage 35 – South Fork 7

Heritage was in dire need of a win after losing four straight, and they went down to Stuart and got a convincing win over South Fork. The Panthers have a lot of talent on their team, but their schedule has been unfavorable. Heritage will now have a bye week before going back down south to face Westwood.

Merritt Island 52 – Ed White 49

Ed White controlled this game nearly from start to finish, even up by three scores going into the fourth quarter. However, the Mustangs did not show any quit and ended up on the winning side of a one-score game this time around. One-score matches were the crutch for this Mustang’s team a year ago, and both their losses this season came by one score, so to win this one was not only a relief but a huge confidence boost.

Osceola 18 – Melbourne 10

Melbourne entered this game with a 4-1 record and looked to validate itself against an excellent Osceola team. Even in the loss, the Bulldogs showed tremendous grit. Melbourne was the underdog going into this one, as Osceola proved to be the most challenging task yet, and they almost pulled off the upset. The Bulldogs have some more winnable games in front of them as they look to close out the regular season on a high note.

Space Coast 48 – Cocoa Beach 21

Space Coast, with just one loss, is trying to keep its nearly perfect season alive, and it did it in a big way. Cocoa Beach needed this game as they are still searching for some consistency, but it was all Vipers in this one. Space Coast will now host Bayside next week.

Satellite 29 – Palm Bay 3

Dan Burke faced his old stomping grounds in Palm Bay, and they made it look easy. Satellite has put together an undefeated season and is not slowing down anytime soon. With three games left on the schedule, the Scorpions are looking to finish off the year undefeated ,which would be impressive in their first year under Dan Burke.

8-MAN

Merritt Island Christian 42 – Calvary Chapel Academy 0

This game was a battle between the two 8-man football teams in Brevard County, and it was the Cougars who reigned supreme. Coach Matt Handwork and his team continue their dominance throughout the state in 8-man football as they look to run the table en route to another state title.

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