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PHOTO GALLERY: Merritt Island Mustangs Utilize Big Plays To Sneak By Eau Gallie In Overtime Thriller

By  //  August 18, 2018

Merritt Island 33, Eau Gallie 27 - final/OT

Buck Mitchell led Merritt Island to a Kickoff Classic win over Eau Gallie 33-27 in Overtime. (Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)

BREVARD COUNTY • MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA – Merritt Island gave their fans quite a show in head coach Hurlie Brown’s debut with the Mustangs after they defeated Eau Gallie 33-27 in a overtime Kickoff Classic exhibition thriller.

Merritt Island’s season officially begins next Friday when they host the Holy Trinity Tigers. Kickoff set for 7 p.m.

Eau Gallie officially opens their season against Satellite at home Friday. Kickoff set for 7 p.m.

SPACE COAST DAILY TV: Brevard County Prep Football Kickoff Classic action features Eau Gallie at Merritt Island.

PHOTO GALLERY

*Images by Colin Ziemer/ Space Coast Daily

Late 4th quarter touchdown catch by Jarrad Baker Jr. (Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Buck Mitchell led Merritt Island to a Kickoff Classic win over Eau Gallie 33-27 in Overtime. (Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Eau Gallie QB Nick Neve looks deep for his wide receiver. (Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Buck Mitchell had a kickoff return for a touchdown with less than two minutes to go in the 4th QTR to tie the game.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Buck Mitchell jukes inside after a blocker helped open a hole.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Merritt Island’s Dylan Gertz chugs his way through defenders.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Running back Dylan Gertz eludes a defender.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Highly touted Jarrad Baker Jr. has over 25 FBS offers from colleges across the country.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Jarrad Baker Jr. is currently a three-star CB by 247 Sports.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Running Back Zachary Passion showcased his physicalness after tough running against Merritt Island.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Michael Moss drops back to pass in the second half.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Merritt Island lines up to snap the ball.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Merritt Island Mustangs get instruction from the coaches.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Junior QB Michael Moss showcased his running ability against Eau Gallie.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
QB Michael Moss races to the end zone Friday night in a 33-27 win over the Commodores. (Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
QB Michael Moss stays inbound to gain a few more yards. (Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
QB Michael Moss prepares to lower the shoulder on Eau Gallie Jaden Gragg. (Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
QB Michael Moss breaks away from pressure inside the pocket to run it.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
QB Michael Moss dragged down to the turf by Eau Gallie.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)
Merritt Island forces a fumble on Eau Gallie’s Jaden Gragg.(Colin Ziemer/SCD Image)

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