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Photos: Merritt Island vs. Palm Bay: Week 6

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Nate Wright of Palm Bay shakes the tackle of Ralwpm Moore of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
Nate Wright of Palm Bay shakes the tackle of Ralwpm Moore of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
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Tyler Hayes of Palm Bay intercepts a pass intended for Cody Clark (2) of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
Tyler Hayes of Palm Bay intercepts a pass intended for Cody Clark (2) of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
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Devarius "Buck" Mitchell of Merritt Island looks for running room during Friday's game.
Devarius "Buck" Mitchell of Merritt Island looks for running room during Friday's game.
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Palm Bay's Nate Wright runs the ball during Friday's game.
Palm Bay's Nate Wright runs the ball during Friday's game.
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Markelle McKay of Palm Bay celebrates with teammates after he returns a fumble for a touchdown during Friday's game against Merritt Island.
Markelle McKay of Palm Bay celebrates with teammates after he returns a fumble for a touchdown during Friday's game against Merritt Island.
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Buck Mitchell catches a pass for Merritt Island during Friday's game against Palm Bay.
Buck Mitchell catches a pass for Merritt Island during Friday's game against Palm Bay.
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Devarius "Buck" Mitchell of Merritt Island runs back a kickoff during Friday's game.
Devarius "Buck" Mitchell of Merritt Island runs back a kickoff during Friday's game.
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Michael Alves of Palm Bay shakes the tackle of Merritt Island's Desmond Jean-Baptiste during Friday's game.
Michael Alves of Palm Bay shakes the tackle of Merritt Island's Desmond Jean-Baptiste during Friday's game.
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Michael Moss of Merritt Island hands off to Dylan Gertz during Friday's game.
Michael Moss of Merritt Island hands off to Dylan Gertz during Friday's game.
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Mike Moss of Merritt Island passes the ball during Friday's game.
Mike Moss of Merritt Island passes the ball during Friday's game.
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Merritt Island cheerleaders pump up the crowd during Friday's game.
Merritt Island cheerleaders pump up the crowd during Friday's game.
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Merritt Island QB Michael Moss is caught up in traffic during Friday's game.
Merritt Island QB Michael Moss is caught up in traffic during Friday's game.
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Dylan Gertz of Merritt Island runs the ball during Friday's game against Palm Bay.
Dylan Gertz of Merritt Island runs the ball during Friday's game against Palm Bay.
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Palm Bay High cheerleaders get themselves on camera during Friday's game.
Palm Bay High cheerleaders get themselves on camera during Friday's game.
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Merritt Island's Devarius "Buck" Mitchell runs the ball during Friday's game against Palm Bay.
Merritt Island's Devarius "Buck" Mitchell runs the ball during Friday's game against Palm Bay.
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Nate Wright of Palm Bay is brought down by Dylan Gertz and Devon Collins of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
Nate Wright of Palm Bay is brought down by Dylan Gertz and Devon Collins of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
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Merritt Island football head coach Hurlie Brown walks the sidelines during Friday's game.
Merritt Island football head coach Hurlie Brown walks the sidelines during Friday's game.
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Nate Wright of Palm Bay (5) is taken down by Dylan Gertz (34) and Devon Collins of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
Nate Wright of Palm Bay (5) is taken down by Dylan Gertz (34) and Devon Collins of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
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Ethan White of Merritt Island forces Michael Alves of Palm Bay out of bounds during Friday's game.
Ethan White of Merritt Island forces Michael Alves of Palm Bay out of bounds during Friday's game.
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Palm Bay's Jaheim Mayes pitches the ball to his running back during Friday's game.
Palm Bay's Jaheim Mayes pitches the ball to his running back during Friday's game.
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Merritt Island cheerleaders support the Mustangs during Friday's game.
Merritt Island cheerleaders support the Mustangs during Friday's game.
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The Palm Bay Pirates take the field for Friday's game against Merritt Island.
The Palm Bay Pirates take the field for Friday's game against Merritt Island.
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Donte Cook (22) of Merritt Island struggles for yardage during Friday's game.
Donte Cook (22) of Merritt Island struggles for yardage during Friday's game.
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Palm Bay Ja'Kobe Rutland runs the ball during Friday's game against Merritt Island.
Palm Bay Ja'Kobe Rutland runs the ball during Friday's game against Merritt Island.
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Buck Mitchell of Merritt Island is tackled by Nate Wright of Palm Bay during Friday's game.
Buck Mitchell of Merritt Island is tackled by Nate Wright of Palm Bay during Friday's game.
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Nate Wright of Palm Bay (5) is taken down by Dylan Gertz (34) and Devon Collins of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
Nate Wright of Palm Bay (5) is taken down by Dylan Gertz (34) and Devon Collins of Merritt Island during Friday's game.
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The Merritt Island Mustangs take the field during Friday's game.
The Merritt Island Mustangs take the field during Friday's game.
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Palm Bay High cheerleaders say hello during Friday's game.
Palm Bay High cheerleaders say hello during Friday's game.
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Palm Bay football head coach Dan Burke watches the action during Friday's game.
Palm Bay football head coach Dan Burke watches the action during Friday's game.
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