1st Round Playoffs
7A Viera (7-2) vs East River (6-4) By the Numbers: Viera avg 50 points in the last 3 games. They have outscored their opponents 318-142 this season. East River has outscored its opponents 273-202, but lost the previous 2 games going into the Playoffs. Viera Key Players: Jr WR Travis Jones, Sr CB William Champion, Sr LB Connor Kaminski, Sr WR Donavan Jackson, Jr WR Quinton Richard, Jr. RB Jaren Lewis, Jr DE Miguel Rodriguez, Jr LB Brandon Mays, Sr DT Justin Harrison, Sr DE Marco Foreman, So CB Connor Kaminski, So ATH Sean Atkins, and Jr QB Tim DeMorat. Prediction: Viera by 28
5A Palm Bay (9-0) vs Eustis (5-5) By the Numbers: Palm Bay has been dominate on Offense and Defense outscoring opponents 311-51. Eustis has outscored its opponents 251-199. Palm Bay Key Players: Sr QB Stuart Brown, Sr RB BJ Daniels, Sr WR Dez Arthur, SR ATH Jalen Sheton, SR LB Lashaun Lighthill-Barber, He CB Javonn Robinson, Fr LB Ladarius Tennis on, SR LB/DE Mitchell Cook, Jr ATH Tyrese Lyons, and SR K/P Anthony Dibenedetto.Prediction: Palm Bay by 24
5A Merritt Island (7-3) vs Bishop Moore (9-1) By the Numbers: Merritt Island has outscored its opponents 297-171. Bishop Moore has won its last 7 games and outscored teams 431-135. Bishop Moore has defeated Merritt Island during playoffs in 2014 10-0 and 2015 48-28. Merritt Island Key Players: Sr QB James Batch, Sr RB Rydell Peterson, Sr DE Ashton Wilson, Jr WR Deben Peterson, Sr DT Dayne Clark, Sr CB Dean Diggs, Jr K Mason Denaburg, Sr NG Brandon Montanez, Sr T Connor Liston, So WR Cody Clark, Fr ATH Daythan Peterson, Sr C Nick Marotta, and So WR Cody Clark. Prediction: Bishop Moore by 12
4A Cocoa (8-1) vs Bishop Verot (6-4) By the Numbers: Cocoa has outscored their opponents 337-133 this season. Bishop Verot has outscored teams 273-242. These teams met in the 2015 Playoffs with Cocoa winning 49-12. Cocoa Key Players: Sr QB Bruce Judson, Sr RB Timmy Pratt, Sr RB Lasedrick King, Jr OL Zach Brasher, Sr OL Naceiya Gilmore, Jr ATH Javian Hawkins, Sr LB Jekevius Henry, Sr LB John Smith, Sr WR Juwan Armstrong, Sr WR Javon Spencer, Jr ATH Qunelius Phillips, Jr LB Zach Beagle, Sr WR Dezmond Morgan, Sr DB Josh Ramirez, Sr DT Ian Newton, Sr OL Adrian Murray, Sr. SS Keith Powell, Jr ATH Howard Stewart, Sr DE Joaquan Lennear, 2021 DL Dajavon White, Sr DE CJ Bartley, Jr ATH Jariq Charles, and So K Alex Petruzzello. Prediction: Cocoa by 35
3A Melbourne Central Catholic (9-0) vs Cardinal Mooney (8-2) By the Numbers: Melbourne Central Catholic is on a 9 game win streak outscoring teams 409-89. Cardinal Mooney has outscored its opponents 306-159. MCC Key Players: JR QB Joaquin Collazo, Sr RB Pavis Gray, JR LB Cameron Rivermonte, SR DL Jovan Simon, SR LB A.J Lewis, Sr WR Nate Flemming, SR ATH Levi Wilson, JR ATH Lorenzo Hardy, SR ATH Bryce Fielding, JR ATH Lavonte Valentine, SO LB Jaden Gonzalez, JR DE Eric Johanning, JR DE Darnel Victor, and JR FS Zamari WaltonPrediction: MCC by 22