MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. -
Merritt Island (Fla.) and
Palm Bay (Melbourne, Fla.) both received superb games from their defenses, but Merritt Island was able to break through the stalemate for a 14-6 win.
The Mustangs scored on two passing touchdowns to notch the "W".
After taking the lead on a
Nick Smith touchdown pass to
Tj Bell in the first quarter, Merritt Island led 7-0 at the half.
MI saw its 7-point halftime lead decrease to one entering the fourth.
The loss snapped Palm Bay's five-game winning streak.
Palm Bay's only touchdown came on a run in the third quarter.
The Mustangs had given up an average of 15.0 points prior to the contest.
The loss comes after Palm Bay defeated Astronaut 31-13 last week.
Merritt Island (8-0) goes up against Rockledge in a 5A District 12 game matchup next week, while Palm Bay (6-3) locks horns with Satellite also in a 5A District 12 game.
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