Cocoa Beach had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 58-7 loss at the hands of the Melbourne Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Minutemen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida football rankings (they are ranked 477th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 173rd).
Remy Vigne threw for 168 yards and one TD. Arturo Stanley was his top target, picking up 80 receiving yards. On the ground, Ryan Rogers rushed for 26 yards.
Melbourne was led to victory by Edrick Hall and Tyrese Jefferson. Hall rushed for 37 yards and a pair of scores, while Jefferson rushed for 67 yards and three touchdowns on only five carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cocoa Beach will challenge Master's Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Melbourne, they are packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will challenge Merritt Island at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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