After a string of three wins, Merritt Island's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They took a 27-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Eau Gallie Commodores. The matchup marked the Mustangs' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Kevin Verpaele threw for 123 yards and a touchdown.
Donterrius Robinson Jr. was his top target, picking up 74 receiving yards. On the ground,
Delvonte Williams rushed for 108 yards.
Eau Gallie's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Joseph Allen, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes. Mekhi Biggs was in the mix too, providing Eau Gallie with two touchdowns.
Merritt Island's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 5-2. As for Eau Gallie, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Merritt Island didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 17-14 loss against Titusville on the 18th. Eau Gallie has also already played their next game, a 43-0 win against Palm Bay on the 18th.
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