Merritt Island Christian Cougars (Merritt Island, FL) followers went home in high spirits Friday as they saw their football team triumph over the visiting Eastland Christian Hurricanes (Orlando, FL), 54-0 in a league battle.

With the win, Merritt Island Christian advances its record to 8-1 on the season. The Cougars host Sports Leadership & Management (Tampa, FL) to play the Spartans in a non-league battle on Friday, October 24. The Spartans come into the match with a record of 3-6. Sports Leadership & Management lost 48-44 in their recent non-league match against Four Corners (Davenport, FL)

Coming up next, the Hurricanes confront the City of Life Christian Academy Warriors (Kissimmee, FL) in a Sunshine State - Atlantic (8 Man) match, on Friday, October 24. Eastland Christian will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Warriors come into the match with a 3-5 record after their 45-8 non-league loss to Real Life Christian Academy (Clermont, FL).