Football Preview: Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers vs. Viera Hawks
The Melbourne Central Catholic Hustlers will take on the Viera Hawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Melbourne Central Catholic is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Foundation Academy 44-0 on the road. Considering the Hustlers have won three matchups by more than 28 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Brogan Mcnab was his usual excellent self, throwing for 198 yards and four touchdowns while completing 90.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 38 yards and a touchdown. Grady Bonenberger was another key player, picking up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Melbourne Central Catholic wouldn't let Foundation Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Ezra Engle, Noah Ostrander, and Ostrander picked up one apiece. Ostrander also set a new season high mark in total tackles with seven.
Meanwhile, everything came up roses for Viera at home against Tohopekaliga on Friday as the team secured a 45-8 win. That 37 point margin sets a new team best for the Hawks this season.
It was another big night for Eric Nelson, who threw for 133 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also rushed for 37 yards.
Melbourne Central Catholic's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Viera, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Melbourne Central Catholic took a serious blow against Viera in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 53-7. Will Melbourne Central Catholic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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