Merritt Island unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 30-24 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cocoa Tigers on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 135th, while the Tigers are ranked 12th).
Several Mustangs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alain Adams, who rushed for 72 yards and one score.
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| Devonte Peterson | 3 |
| Jonas Walters | 1 |
| Kamar Fielder | 1 |
Merritt Island didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Devonte Peterson led the group effort, picking up three of those interceptions all by himself. Ethan Holt was another major factor on D, making 15 total tackles and defending three passes.
Cocoa got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Troy Silberzahn out in front who punched in two rushing scores, and also picked up 41 receiving yards and one touchdown. Another player making a difference was Javeon Scott, who gained 118 total yards and a touchdown.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Merritt Island will welcome Melbourne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cocoa, they will look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Mainland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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