Space Coast has been away from home for four games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Celebration Storm at 7:00 p.m. Space Coast's defense has only allowed 13 points per game this season, so Celebration's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Last Friday, Space Coast and Astronaut were almost perfectly matched up, but Space Coast suffered a 20-19 loss. The defeat continues a trend for the Vipers in their matchups with the War Eagles: they've now lost eight in a row.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Zion Sandy, who threw for 112 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, and also rushed for 34 yards. Kadyn Thomas was another key receiver, picking up 48 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Space Coast wouldn't let Astronaut keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Alex Banachoski, Christopher Viers, and Christian Burt picked up one apiece. Ej Clouser was another major factor on D, making 12 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Celebration can finally bid farewell to their eight-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game two weeks ago. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Lake Region 48-6 at home. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Storm had established a 29 point advantage.
Space Coast's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Celebration, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Space Coast came up short against Celebration when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 19-6. Will Space Coast 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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