Football Recap: Merritt Island Wins Going Away Against Melbourne + How To Watch

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Previous Games

08/29/25 - Home	42-21 W
08/30/24 - Away	24-14 W
09/01/23 - Home	27-6 W
09/02/22 - Away	12-30 L
08/27/21 - Home	19-6 W
+ 2 more games

Merritt Island won the last time they faced Melbourne and things went their way on Friday too. The Mustangs put the hurt on the Bulldogs with a sharp 42-21 win.

Melbourne's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tyrese Jefferson, who rushed for 44 yards and a pair of TDs.

The victory got Merritt Island back to even at 1-1. As for Melbourne, their record is now an identical 1-1.

Coming up, Merritt Island is packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will square off against DeLand at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Melbourne, they will challenge University at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.