Eau Gallie was handed a 42-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 37-34 victory over the Merritt Island Mustangs. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 59-37 back in December of 2024.
Eau Gallie can attribute much of their success to Quentin Hardin, who posted 13 points in addition to five boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Dj Maultsby, who put up eight points.
Eau Gallie's record now sits at 5-12. As for Merritt Island, they now have a losing record at 7-8.
Eau Gallie and Merritt Island could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Florida Rankings. Eau Gallie (ranked 586th) will meet Bayside (ranked 289th) at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Similarly, Merritt Island (ranked 488th) will meet Rockledge (ranked 206th) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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