Football Game Preview: Merritt Island Christian Cougars vs. Florida School for the Deaf & Blind Dragons + How To Watch

Merritt Island Christian is on a four-game streak of home wins, while Florida School for the Deaf & Blind is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Cougars will host the Dragons at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Merritt Island Christian is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They claimed a resounding 38-0 victory over Countryside Christian. Considering the Cougars have won ten matchups by more than 23 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Merritt Island Christian had a senior duo take command as Bode Handwork threw for 242 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes and Connor Angstadt picked up 181 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Angstadt showed off some serious burst, cutting upfield on a catch for 54 yards.

Meanwhile, Florida School for the Deaf & Blind faced Ocala Christian in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Dragons enjoyed a cozy 36-22 win over the Crusaders.

On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Florida School for the Deaf & Blind's defense and their five sacks. Daniel Healy refused to say out of the backfield, picking up two sacks all by himself.

Merritt Island Christian's record is now 10-1. As for Florida School for the Deaf & Blind, their record now sits at 7-1.

Friday's game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Emmerson Hahn and Edward Bell. Hahn just won't slow down this season and has run in 15 touchdowns while averaging 52.6 rushing yards per game. Bell has been a dominant force too and has averaged 77.6 rushing yards per game.

Everything came up roses for Merritt Island Christian against Florida School for the Deaf & Blind in their previous meeting back in October of 2022, as the squad secured a 49-14 victory. In that contest, the Cougars amassed a halftime lead of 35-14, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.