MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. -
Merritt Island (Fla.) saw its 14-point lead dwindle to eight, but still managed to hang on and defeat
Palm Bay (Melbourne, Fla.) 14-6 on Saturday.
After taking the lead on a touchdown run by
Nick Smith in the second quarter, the Mustangs were up 14-0 at the half.
Merritt Island saw its 14-point halftime lead decrease to eight entering the fourth.
Palm Bay's only touchdown came on a punt return in the third quarter.
MI came into the game allowing 11.4 points per game.
The loss comes after Palm Bay defeated Bishop Moore 49-23 last week. The loss snapped Palm Bay's three-game winning streak.
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