Football Recap: Melbourne Starts Season with Win at Home + How To Watch

Melbourne took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Cocoa Beach Minutemen 58-7. The match was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 51-7.

Leading Melbourne to victory were Edrick Hall and Tyrese Jefferson. Hall rushed for 37 yards and two touchdowns, while Jefferson rushed for 67 yards and three scores on only five carries.

Melbourne's run defense was locked in: Cocoa Beach could only muster 2.8 yards per carry. The team can thank Tyler Gagen for the heroic effort on defense: he. Melbourne didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 11.

Melbourne's defense didn't let Remy Vigne., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Daniel Negron, Darius Corbett, and Silas Walters, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Melbourne will venture away from home to take on Merritt Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cocoa Beach, they will head out to challenge Master's Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.