The Florida Prep Falcons dropped their April 10 game against the Cocoa Beach Minutemen 12-5 at a local field. The loss extends Florida Prep's season record to 11-14, while Cocoa Beach improves to 17-12. The game was part of a non-conference schedule, giving both teams a chance to test their skills against opponents outside their league. Florida Prep struggled offensively, scoring just five runs across seven innings. Cocoa Beach's pitching and defense held the Falcons to a .150 batting average for the game.
The Falcons' starting pitcher, senior right-hander Jake Martinez, took the loss after allowing 12 runs on 11 hits in five innings. Martinez struck out three batters but walked five, contributing to the Falcons' difficulties. Cocoa Beach's offense came alive early, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second. The Minutemen maintained control throughout the game, capitalizing on Florida Prep's errors and weak contact.
Florida Prep's coach, Mark Reynolds, said after the game that the team needs to improve its approach at the plate. 'We didn't execute our game plan,' Reynolds said. 'We need to be more aggressive and make better contact.' The Falcons managed only five hits, with junior outfielder Ethan Carter accounting for two of them. Cocoa Beach's offense was led by senior shortstop Luis Ramirez, who went 3-for-4 with three RBIs.
The game marked the first meeting between the two teams this season. Both programs are preparing for district play in the coming weeks. Florida Prep will look to regroup ahead of a key matchup against Rockledge next week, while Cocoa Beach continues its push for a top seed in the region. No detailed recap or boxscore was available from the game, but the final score tells the story of a lopsided contest.