Cocoa Beach had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 61-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Merritt Island Mustangs. The Minutemen were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mustangs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Despite the loss, Cocoa Beach had strong showings from Jayesiah Carr, who went 8 for 16 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and three steals, and Garrett Ronsisvalle, who went 5 for 10 en route to 12 points plus six assists and six steals. What's more, Carr also posted a 25% three-point shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Lukas Stevens, who scored ten points plus three steals.
Merritt Island got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jayce Brandes out in front who went 7 for 11 en route to 16 points plus seven steals. Braeden Rouleau was another key player, going 6 for 9 en route to 13 points plus five rebounds and five steals.
Cocoa Beach has already played their next matchup, a 50-41 defeat against Palm Bay on the 21st. Merritt Island has also already played their next game, a 56-55 loss against Bayside on the 21st.
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