⭐ GAME OF THE WEEK #6 Viera (2-0) vs. #8 Heritage (0-2); This is easily one of the biggest games on the Week 3 schedule.Viera comes in undefeated at 2-0, while Heritage is still looking for its first victory. But records don’t always tell the whole story when two talented programs meet. Heritage has the athletes to make this interesting, while Viera has shown early-season consistency. Expect a hard-fought game that could go down to the final possession. Pick: Viera by 3

Week 3 brings another loaded slate of high school football across Brevard County. Several ranked teams are looking to build momentum, while others are trying to bounce back from early-season losses. And with a few major matchups on the schedule, there is plenty of opportunity for movement in the 321Recruits rankings.

#1 Merritt Island (2-0) at Ponte Vedra (0-2); The Mustangs have established themselves as the team to beat in Brevard after opening the season 2-0. Merritt Island has played with confidence on both sides of the ball and now travels to Ponte Vedra looking to keep its perfect record intact. Ponte Vedra is still searching for its first win, but the Mustangs appear to have too much firepower.Pick: Merritt Island —14

#2 Melbourne (1-1) vs. Winter Springs (0-2); The Bulldogs enter Week 3 looking to bounce back after their loss to Merritt Island and they’ll be doing it without their starting quarterback. Melbourne will need its defense and running game to step up while the offense adjusts to a new signal caller. Despite the adversity, we expect the Bulldogs to respond at home and get back in the win column. Pick: Melbourne by 14

#3 Eau Gallie (1-1) at Seminole (2-0); This is one of the more intriguing matchups of the week. Eau Gallie has already shown it can compete with the best in the area, but Seminole enters undefeated and playing with plenty of confidence. Expect a physical game that could come down to the fourth quarter. Pick: Seminole by 7

#4 Titusville (2-0) vs. Spruce Creek (1-0); Titusville is off to a perfect 2-0 start, but the Tigers face a serious challenge against an undefeated Spruce Creek team. This has the makings of a defensive battle with the momentum swinging throughout the night. We’re giving the edge to Spruce Creek in a close one. Pick: Spruce Creek by 3

#5 Cocoa (0-1) at Newberry (0-2); Don’t let the records fool you. Cocoa remains one of the most talented teams on this list. The Tigers are coming off a tough opening loss and now travel to Newberry looking for their first win of the season. With Newberry still searching for its first victory, expect Cocoa to come out aggressive and make a statement. Pick: Cocoa by 14

#7 MCC (2-0) at Bishop Moore (0-2)🚨 UPSET ALERTP: We’re putting the UPSET ALERT on this one. MCC is undefeated and enters the matchup with nothing to lose. Bishop Moore, meanwhile, is sitting at 0-2 and desperately needs a win. The pressure will be on the Hornets, but MCC has already show#n that it can play winning football.We’re taking MCC to shock Bishop Moore in a thriller. Pick: MCC by 1

#9 Rockledge (0-1) at Fort Pierce Central (1-0) ; Rockledge enters Week 3 looking for its first victory after dropping its opener. Fort Pierce Central is coming off a win and will have the advantage of confidence and momentum. The Raiders have plenty of talent, but FPC gets the nod in what should be another competitive matchup. Pick: Fort Pierce Central by 7

#10 Holy Trinity BYE; Holy Trinity gets a week off before returning to action September 11 against Port St. Lucie. The break gives the Tigers an opportunity to get healthy, clean up mistakes and prepare for the next stretch of the season. Next Game: September 11 vs. Port St. Lucie

#11 Astronaut BYE; The War Eagles also get the week off and will return September 11 against Merritt Island. That’s a major matchup waiting on the other side of the bye, giving Astronaut an extra week to prepare for one of Brevard’s top teams. Next Game: September 11 vs. Merritt Island

#12 Satellite (3-0) vs. Seabreeze (2-0) THURSDAY NIGHT; Satellite has been one of the biggest early-season stories in Brevard. The Scorpions enter Thursday night’s matchup undefeated at 3-0 and face another unbeaten opponent in Seabreeze. This should be a physical battle between two teams that have gotten off to impressive starts.We’re sticking with the home team in a close one. Pick: Satellite by 7

#13 Space Coast (2-1) vs. Celebration (0-2); Space Coast has already picked up two wins and looks to continue building momentum against a Celebration team still searching for its first victory. The Vipers should have the advantage on both sides of the ball and have an opportunity to put together a convincing performance. Pick: Space Coast by 10

#14 Bayside (2-1) at Hardee (3-0); Bayside hits the road against an undefeated Hardee squad. The Bears have played well enough to earn a 2-1 record, but Hardee has yet to taste defeat. Expect Bayside to make this a competitive game, but we’re giving the edge to the undefeated home team. Pick: Hardee by 7

#15 Palm Bay BYE; Palm Bay gets a much-needed week off before returning to action September 11 at Titusville. The Pirates can use the extra preparation time to get ready for a tough road matchup against the undefeated Terriers. Next Game: September 11 at Titusville

#16 Cocoa Beach (2-0) vs. Foundation Academy (1-0); Cocoa Beach is another Brevard team that has started the season perfectly. The Minutemen enter at 2-0 and now face a Foundation Academy team that is also undefeated. This should be a competitive matchup, but Cocoa Beach’s early-season momentum gives them the advantage. Pick: Cocoa Beach by 10