Merritt Island comes in to this match up after a big win last week versus Lake Wales 30-10 and are looking to upset the Viera Hawks. The Hawks defeated the Mustangs last season 28-14 on the road at the O-Dome and will try to duplicate that result on Friday September 9th.

The Hawks struggled last week against Gonzaga(DC), losing 31-19 after throwing 4 interceptions and struggling to stop the run. They must take better care of the Football against the Mustangs in order to come out victorious.

Merritt Island will run the ball consistently as they manage the clock, keeping the high powered Viera Offense off the field. Look for a great competitive High School game with great atmosphere on Friday with two of the best teams in Brevard.

Merritt Island Key Players: Sr QB James Batch, Sr RB Rydell Peterson, Sr DE Ashton Wilson, Jr WR Deben Peterson, Sr DT Dayne Clark, Sr CB Dean Diggs, Jr K Mason Denaburg, Sr NG Brandon Montanez, Sr T Connor Liston, So WR Cody Clark, Fr FS Daythan Peterson, Sr C Nick Marotta, and So WR Cody Clark

Viera Key Players: Jr QB Tim Demorat, Sr DE Marco Foreman, Sr DT Justin Harrison, Sr WR Quinton Richard, Jr LB Brandon Mays, Sr WR Donavan Jackson, Jr DE Miguel Rodriguez, Jr WR Travis Jones, Sr LB Connor Kaminski, and Sr CB William Champion.

Prediction:  Merritt Island avenge last season loss and wins by 8.

Other Games: Holy Trinity vs Coral Springs Christian (HT by 13)

Melbourne Central Catholic vs Cocoa Beach (MCC by 21)

Titusville @ New Smyrna Beach (NSB by 10)

Rockledge vs Eau Gallie  (Rock by 7)

Space Coast vs St.Cloud (SC by 10)

Astronaut vs Satellite  (Astro by 7)

Merritt Island Christian vs Sante Fe Catholic  (MIC by 3)

Palm Bay Idle

Heritage Idle

Melbourne Idle

Bayside Idle

Cocoa Idle