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 strolling into their matchups after big wins in their previous games.
Melbourne Central Catholic is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 44-0 win over Foundation Academy on the road. The Hustlers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 29 points or more this season.
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 squad secured a 45-8 victory. 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.
Viera's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Robert Aehle and Cooper Keith.
Melbourne Central Catholic's win 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.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Melbourne Central Catholic has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 272.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Viera struggles in that department as they've been averaging 158.6. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Melbourne Central Catholic took a serious blow against Viera in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 53-7. Will Melbourne Central Catholic have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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