Bayside running back Justus Durant had the night's longest scoring run, a 93-yarder as the second period started that tied the game at 7. Octavian Osby ran for three touchdowns in the win for Palm Bay, including a 64-yarder late in the third that gave the visitors a two-score cushion going to the fourth.
The two rivals were separated by a point at halftime, but a big Pirates second half was the difference. Watch Video: Merritt Island wins District 8-5A at Satellite Palm Bay 31, Bayside 13
