Melbourne has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They took a blow against the Osceola Kowboys, falling 48-7. Having soared to a lofty 31 points in the game before, the Bulldogs couldn't push the score so high this time.
Melbourne wouldn't let Osceola keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Melbourne can thank Landon Mallady and Wyatt Votava for forcing both of them. Mallady also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 12.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Jeffrey Sinophat and he. Sinophat rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries while he rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Taevion Swint is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Elijah Hickson was in the mix as well, providing Osceola with two touchdowns.
The loss snapped Melbourne's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-3 record. As for Osceola, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Melbourne will square off against Bayside at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Melbourne's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Bayside's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Osceola, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Viera at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th.
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