Viera had lost three straight headed into Friday's game, but Eric Nelson didn't let it get to three. The Viera Hawks strolled past the Melbourne Bulldogs with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 28-14 thanks in part to Nelson, who rushed for 173 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.7 yards per carry, and also threw for 67 yards and a touchdown. Those 173 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Ryan Boobar also helped out as he racked up 169 rushing yards. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 68 yards.
Viera was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 361 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Melbourne saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kymarion Johnson rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown.
Viera's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-5. As for Melbourne, their loss dropped their record down to 5-4.
Viera wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 17-14 defeat against Merritt Island on the 1st. As for Melbourne, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 43-0 loss against Eau Gallie on the 1st.
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