Bishop Moore hasn't had much luck against Eau Gallie recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Hornets will look to defend their home field against the Commodores at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Bishop Moore is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They blew past Eastside, posting a 36-8 win. The Hornets haven't had any issues with the Rams recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
It was another big night for Amar'E Johnson, who rushed for 234 yards and a pair of touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Kenyon Alston was another key player, picking up 73 receiving yards and two scores.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Eau Gallie on Friday. Everything went their way against Merritt Island as they made off with a 35-14 win.
Eau Gallie didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Trae Hill, James Agenor, and Captain Rolle picked up one apiece. Hill got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Bishop Moore's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Eau Gallie, their win bumped their record up to 9-3.
The upcoming matchup will be a clash of competing strengths. Bishop Moore has relied on air attacks this season and has averaged 289.9 passing yards per game. Eau Gallie, on the other hand, has relied on a stout run game: they average 257.4 rushing yards per game. So which strategy will prevail on Friday? There's only one way to find out.
Bishop Moore couldn't quite finish off Eau Gallie when the teams last played back in November of 2024 and fell 26-24. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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