Cocoa Beach had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 2-5 to make it five. They were outmatched by the Viera Hawks and fell 35-7. 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 429th, while the Hawks are ranked 174th).
As for Viera, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. That 28 point margin sets a new team best for them this season.
Eric Nelson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 94 yards and two TDs on only six carries, while also throwing for 118 yards and a pair of touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes. Shaun Hartman Jr was Nelson's top target, picking up 82 receiving yards and one score, while also punching in one touchdown on the ground.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cocoa Beach will take on Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Viera, they will square off against Osceola at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Hawks' first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
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