GAME OF THE WEEK #1 Eau Gallie vs #5 Cocoa; Two of Brevard County’s most recognizable football programs meet Friday night. On paper, the records tell two very different stories. Eau Gallie enters at 2-2, while Cocoa comes into the matchup still searching for its first win at 0-2. But records can go out the window when two talented teams meet under the lights.
Eau Gallie has put together a competitive start to the season and enters ranked third in the latest 321Recruits Brevard County Top 5. Cocoa, meanwhile, sits at #5 but has plenty of championship-level experience and a program history that makes it difficult to overlook the Tigers.

COCOA CAN PULL THE UPSET
For Cocoa, this is more than another game on the schedule. It’s an opportunity to change the direction of the season.
The Tigers have yet to put a win on the board, making Friday night a critical opportunity to make a statement. Playing a ranked opponent on the road won’t make the challenge easier, but Cocoa has the type of program experience and physical style that can make this a completely different game than the records suggest.
The key for Cocoa will be starting fast, controlling the line of scrimmage and avoiding costly mistakes. If the Tigers can play mistake free football, create pressure defensively and turn this into a fourth-quarter battle, the pressure could shift to the Commodores.

EAU GALLIE’S OPPORTUNITY
Eau Gallie has earned the #3 spot in the latest 321Recruits rankings and enters the matchup at 2-2. The Commodores will look to protect home field and continue their climb in the Brevard County rankings. A win over Cocoa would give Eau Gallie another important victory and strengthen its position among the county’s top teams. The transfer portal exploded for EG with talent from across the county will leave no room for excuses if they dont beat the Tigers. On paper, Eau Gallie is the best team in Brevard and they must now prove it on the field.

321RECRUITS PREDICTION
Can Cocoa Tigers pull the upset?
This is the type of game where the records don’t tell the whole story. Cocoa enters hungry, desperate for its first win and facing a ranked Eau Gallie team with an opportunity to make a statement. Expect a physical contest that could come down to the final possessions.
Prediction: #5 Cocoa by 7

OTHER GAMES

#1 Merritt Island (4-0) vs Bishop Kenny (1-2) Prediction: MI by 17

#2 Titusville (3-1) at Harmony (1-3) Prediction: Ville by 14

#4 Melbourne (2-2) vs #16 Palm Bay (1-2) Prediction: Melbourne by 21

#6 Heritage (2-2) vs Westwood (2-1) Prediction: Heritage by 14

#7 MCC (2-1) at Father Lopez (1-2) Prediction: MCC by 21

#8 Viera (3-1) BYE

#9 Holy Trinity (2-1) at Somerset Academy (1-3) Prediction: HT by 10

#10 Satellite (5-0) at Atlantic (3-0) Prediction: Satty by 7

#11 Rockledge (0-4) BYE

#12 Space Coast (3-1) BYE

#13 Astronaut (1-2) at Eustis (1-2) Prediction: Astronaut by 21

#14 Cocoa Beach (4-0) vs St. Edward (2-3) Prediction: CB by 10

#15 Bayside (2-3) vs Cresent City (0-3) Prediction: BS by 7