Merritt Island pulls away from Titusville, Satellite wins Beach Bowl
Merritt Island remained undefeated with a 39-16 win over Titusville while Satellite defeated Cocoa Beach in the Beach Bowl.
In a District 8-3A matchup, undefeated Merritt Island overpowered Titusville with a 39-16 victory. Head coach Tyler Murray praised his team's defensive play, highlighting a pick six and special teams performance. Transfers Elijah Floyd and Elijah Mitchell were instrumental, with Floyd recording the first interception and Mitchell finishing with 120 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Titusville's Dewight Jenkins made an early interception, leading to a touchdown. Despite scoring on the first play of the second half, Titusville couldn't close the gap, with Merritt Island outscoring them 22-3 in the second half. Murray acknowledged the Terriers' strong defense but acknowledged Merritt Island's superior performance.
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