#4 Melbourne Central Catholic vs John Carroll Catholic  MCC can clinch Class 3A District 6 with a win over John Carroll Friday 7pm at MCC. The Hustlers have dominated and outscored it’s opponents 244-40 for a overall record of 5-0 and 1-0 in District play. John Carroll has played a tough schedule this season. They have loses against Class 6A Sebastian River and 2A powerhouse Champagnat Catholic where it loss 28-21. JCC comes in battle tested and ready to start it’s district title run.

MCC is loaded with talent at all positions and with JR QB Joaquin Collazo(79/111 1629 yds, 21 TD, 3 INT, QB rating 141.8) leading the way. Collazo spreads the ball around the field to a number of fast sure-handed Receivers in Sr WR Nate Flemming(15 Rec, 373 yds, 4 TD), SR ATH Levi Wilson(14 Rec, 326 yds, 3 TD), JR ATH Lorenzo Hardy(13 Rec, 397, 3 TD), SR ATH Bryce Fielding (9 Rec, 154 yds, TD). Joining Collazo in the Backfield are SR RB Pavis Gray (63 carries, 361 yds, TD), JR ATH Lavonte Valentine(9 carries, 224 yds, TD), and JR ATH Lorenzo Hardy(9 carries, 158 yds TD).

As good as the Offense has been its the Defense that gets this team going. This is a Stout bunch that is only giving up 8 points per game in this 5 game win streak. They play behind the line of scrimmage and all 11 get to the ball. JR LB Cameron Rivermonte( 80 tkls, 2.5 sacks, INT), SR DL Jovan Simon(79 tkls, 10.5 sacks, 4 Forced Fumbles), SR LB A.J Lewis(58 tkls, 4.5 sacks,Fumble recovery), SO LB Jaden Gonzalez(52 tkls, INT, Forced Fumble), JR DE Eric Johanning(39 tkls, 8.5 sacks, 3 Pass Break Ups), JR DE Darnel Victor(38 tkls, 2.5 sacks, INT), and JR FS Zamari Walton (18 tkls, INT, Forced Fumble) will all make it hard for John Carroll Friday night.

MCC Key Players: JR QB Joaquin Collazo, Sr RB Pavis Gray, JR LB Cameron Rivermonte, SR DL Jovan Simon, SR LB A.J Lewis, Sr WR Nate Flemming, SR ATH Levi Wilson, JR ATH Lorenzo Hardy, SR ATH Bryce Fielding, JR ATH Lavonte Valentine, SO LB Jaden Gonzalez, JR DE Eric Johanning, JR DE Darnel Victor, and JR FS Zamari Walton

Inside the Numbers:

MCC 325.8 passing yards per game, 183.6 rushing yards per game.

JCC is on a 3 game win streak and MCC is on a 5 game win streak.

Prediction: Melbourne Central Catholic continues to dominate and wins the District. MCC wins  by 12.

Other Predictions:

Cocoa vs Jones (Cocoa by 18)

Palm Bay vs Space Coast (Palm Bay by 20)

Viera vs Martin County (Viera by 12)

Merritt Island vs Titusville (Merritt Island by 10)

Heritage vs Sebastian River (Heritage by 8)

Holy Trinity vs Village Academy Sat @2pm (HT by 12)

Rockledge vs Satellite (Rockledge by 12)

Eau Gallie vs Jensen Beach (Eau by 2)

Astronaut vs Lake Highland Prep (LHP by 3)

Melbourne vs Southfork (South Fork by 8)

Cocoa Beach vs Jordan Christian Prep (JCP by 2)

Bayside vs Okeechobee (Okeechobeeby 10)