GAME OF THE WEEK  #9 Astronaut (4-1) @ #13(2-3) Satellite 7pm:

When these teams last faced each other in 2017, they accounted for over 82 points,  1085 yards, 11TDs, and a 48-34 win by Satellite. Satellite later went on to 8-2 season and won a Bowl game while Astronaut went 4-7 and missed the Playoffs. This season is a different story.

Astronaut sits in 5th Place in 4A Region 3 and can earn a playoff spot if it improves on a 4-1 start. The War Eagles have played great defense with 13 sacks and 10 Interceptions while only allowing 31 points. The War Eagles will run the ball effectively with  Jr ATH Jaiden Dollard, So QB Connor Ferguson, and Jr ATH Javon Garvin. Look for a heavy dose Friday night.

Satellite had a rough start of the season going 0-3 but are turning their season around. After graduating a talented Senior class the Scorpions have struggled with injuries in 2018. Young players are gaining Varsity experience and are on a two game winning streak to bring their record to 2-3 on the season. Look for them to continue to make strides. Satellite has the tools to get the job done with Sr ATH Beau Cole, So QB John Hinkell, Jr LB/FB JD Arnold, and So WR Gunnar Greenwald. The Scorpions will have to play mistake free football to pull this Upset.

Key Players Satellite: Sr ATH Beau Cole, Sr WR Alex Goodale, Sr OG Nick Bergeron, Jr LB/FB JD Arnold, Jr RB Jaime Steffen, So QB John Hinkell, So WR Gunnar Greenwald, So WR Danny Colby, and So T Faiaai(JJ) Vili

Satellite Offense: 243yds per game Defense:  30.6 Tckls per game

OFFENSIVE LEADERS: John Hinkell (38 Car 117yds, 3.1 AVG)(60/106, 556yds, 3TDs, 8INTs), Beau Cole (35 Car 297, 8.5 AVG) (7 Rec, 74yds), Gunnar Greenwald ( 14Rec, 160yds, TD)(Return 79yds)

DEFENSIVE LEADERS: JD Arnold (40 Tckls, Sack, 2INTs, Fumble recovery), Jaime Steffen (21 Tckls, 3 TFLs, 3 Sacks, Forced Fumble)

KEY PLAYERS ASTRONAUT: Sr MLB Noah Ferguson, Sr TE Nathan Meeks, Sr ATH Dominick Robinson, Sr OL Chase Blizzard, Jr DT Victravious Deseignoria, Jr DL Louis Arnold, Jr ATH Jaiden Dollard, Jr QB Connor Ferguson, Jr LB Mike Henderson, Jr ATH Javon Garvin, Jr ATH Detwain Joe, and So RB Abreon Torres.

Astronaut Offense: 286yds per game Defense: 71 Tckls per game

OFFENSIVE LEADERS: Jaiden Dollard (56 Car. 473yds, 8.4 AVG, 7TDs), Connor Ferguson (46 Car. 226, 4.9 AVG, TD) (19/35 183yds,TD,INT)

DEFENSIVE LEADERS: Noah Ferguson (52 Tckls, 8 TFL, 2 Sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles), Louis Arnold (47 Tckls, 13 TFL, 5 Sacks, 2 Forced Fumbles), Detwain Joe (20 Tckls, 2 INTs)

PREDICTION: Astronaut wins by 17 FINAL: Astronaut 30 Satellite 0 

OTHER GAMES

#1 Rockledge(4-1)  vs Superior Collegiate 7pm

PREDICTION: Rockledge by 14 FINAL: Rockledge 55 Superior Collegiate 0

#2 Viera (3-3)  vs #5 Palm Bay 7pm

PREDICTION: Viera by 12 FINAL: Viera 40 Palm Bay 0

#3 Cocoa (3-2)  @ Daytona Mainland 7pm

PREDICTION: Cocoa by 10  FINAL: Cocoa 44 Mainland 27

#4 Heritage (4-1) @ Melbourne 7pm

PREDICTION: Heritage by 25 FINAL: Heritage 35 Melbourne 14

#6 Space Coast (5-1) vs Orlando Christian Prep 7pm

PREDICTION: Space Coast by 12 FINAL: OCP 52 Space Coast 14

#7 Melbourne Central Catholic (3-2) @ Bishop Moore 7pm

PREDICTION: MCC by 3 FINAL: Bishop Moore 42  Melbourne Central Catholic 13

#10 Eau Gallie (3-2) @ #16 Titusville 7pm

PREDICTION: Eau Gallie by 21 FINAL: Eau Gallie 43 Titusville 0

#12 Holy Trinity(1-3) vs Pembroke Pines Charter 7pm 

PREDICTION: Holy Trinity by 14 FINAL: Holy Trinity 50 Pembroke Pines 0

#14 Bayside(1-4)  vs Sebastian River 7pm

PREDICTION: Sebastian River by 8 FINAL: Sebastian 43 Bayside 7 

#15 Cocoa Beach(2-3) vs Eagles View 7pm

PREDICTION: Cocoa Beach by 10 FINAL: Eagles View 36 Cocoa Beach 22

IDLE

#8 Merritt Island (3-3) 

#17 M.I. Christian(1-4)