The ED White Commanders will take on the Merritt Island Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. ED White will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Last Friday, ED White didn't have too much trouble with Parker on the road as they won 21-6.
Joseph Williams went supernova for ED White, rushing for 104 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 45 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave Williams a new career-high in rushing yards. ED White also got help from Landon Francis, who showed off his sure hands for 104 receiving yards.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to ED White's defense and their four sacks. Leading the way was Mark Shiloh with two. Another thorn in Parker's side was Javon Johnson, who picked up a sack, forced a fumble, and forced a fumble.
Meanwhile, Merritt Island had just enough and edged St. Cloud out 26-23 on Friday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Mustangs.
Delvonte Williams had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 176 yards. Another player making a difference was Donterrius Robinson Jr., who picked up 102 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Merritt Island's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Courtland Campbell and Jace Jordan. Jordan is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made seven or more in the last six games he's played dating back to last season.
Merritt Island was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 251 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
ED White's record is now 3-1. As for Merritt Island, they pushed their record up to 4-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. ED White has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Merritt Island struggles in that department as they've been averaging 169.2. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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