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Former Brevard High School Standouts Making Huge Impact on NCAA Baseball and Softball Teams

By  //  May 8, 2026

From power hitters to dominant pitchers, Brevard natives making their mark at the NCAA level

Brevard County continues to produce high-level collegiate talent, with several former area standouts putting together impressive seasons in baseball and softball while positioning themselves for potential professional opportunities.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Brevard County continues to produce high-level collegiate talent, with several former area standouts putting together impressive seasons in baseball and softball while positioning themselves for potential professional opportunities.

Space Coast Daily’s Zane Garcia highlighted a group of local athletes who have excelled during the 2026 spring sports season at programs across the country.

From power hitters to dominant pitchers, Brevard County natives are making their mark at the NCAA level.

Former Viera standout Alex Sosa has emerged as one of the top contributors for the University of Miami. After beginning his collegiate career at North Carolina State, Sosa transferred closer to home and has helped power the Hurricanes to a 29-11 record this season. The 2023 Viera graduate is batting .316 with 12 home runs and 53 RBIs, providing middle-of-the-order production for Miami.

Baseball Talent Thriving at Division I Level

Former Viera standout Alex Sosa has emerged as one of the top contributors for the University of Miami.

After beginning his collegiate career at North Carolina State, Sosa transferred closer to home and has helped power the Hurricanes to a 29-11 record this season.

The 2023 Viera graduate is batting .316 with 12 home runs and 53 RBIs, providing middle-of-the-order production for Miami.

Eau Gallie graduate Riley Jackson also continues to develop at the Division I level.

After starting his college career at Florida State, Jackson transferred to the University of Houston in 2024 and is now in his second season with the Cougars.

Jackson has posted a .254 batting average with eight home runs and 24 RBIs this season.

Eau Gallie graduate Riley Jackson also continues to develop at the Division I level. After starting his college career at Florida State, Jackson transferred to the University of Houston in 2024 and is now in his second season with the Cougars. Jackson has posted a .254 batting average with eight home runs and 24 RBIs this season. (University of Houston Image)

Another former Eau Gallie standout, DeAmez Ross, has become an important piece for the University of Central Florida after previously playing at Florida State.

The 2022 graduate is batting .277 with two home runs and 25 RBIs while helping anchor the Knights’ lineup.

Eau Gallie standout DeAmez Ross has become an important piece for the University of Central Florida after previously playing at Florida State. The 2022 graduate is batting .277 with two home runs and 25 RBIs while helping anchor the Knights’ lineup. (University of Central Florida image)

On the mound, Merritt Island graduate Kide Adetuyi has enjoyed a breakout season for Florida Atlantic University.

After missing all of 2024 because of injury and pitching limited innings last season, Adetuyi has become a reliable arm for the Owls.

The right-hander owns a 4.09 ERA with opponents batting just .219 against him. He has recorded 78 strikeouts in 50 innings over 12 appearances.

Kide Adetuyi has enjoyed a breakout season for Florida Atlantic University.
After missing all of 2024 because of injury and pitching limited innings last season, Adetuyi has become a reliable arm for the Owls. The right-hander owns a 4.09 ERA with opponents batting just .219 against him. He has recorded 78 strikeouts in 50 innings over 12 appearances.. (Florida Atlantic University image)

Viera graduate Camden Wicker has also impressed for UCF. The 2024 graduate has increased his workload significantly in his second season with the Knights and recently struck out nine batters against Cincinnati.

Wicker has compiled a 3.38 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched.

Viera graduate Camden Wicker has also impressed for UCF. The 2024 graduate has increased his workload significantly in his second season with the Knights and recently struck out nine batters against Cincinnati. Wicker has compiled a 3.38 ERA with 52 strikeouts in 47 innings pitched. (University of Central Florida image)

Softball Standouts Continue Dominance

In softball, Melbourne native Jasmine “Jazzy” Francik has continued her rise as one of the top pitchers in collegiate softball at Florida State.

The former Melbourne High star burst onto the national scene as a freshman and has been even more dominant during her sophomore campaign.

Francik opened the 2026 season with a no-hitter and currently owns a 20-2 record with a 1.85 ERA and 96 strikeouts.

Jasmine “Jazzy” Francik has continued her rise as one of the top pitchers in collegiate softball at Florida State. The former Melbourne High star burst onto the national scene as a freshman and has been even more dominant during her sophomore campaign. Francik opened the 2026 season with a no-hitter and currently owns a 20-2 record with a 1.85 ERA and 96 strikeouts. (Florida State University image)

Former Eau Gallie standout Sarah Langlie has built on an award-winning freshman season at Barry University.

After earning all-conference first-team honors and freshman of the year recognition last season, Langlie has elevated her offensive numbers even further as a sophomore.

Langlie is batting .362 with five home runs and 50 RBIs for the Buccaneers.

Eau Gallie standout Sarah Langlie has built on an award-winning freshman season at Barry University. After earning all-conference first-team honors and freshman of the year recognition last season, Langlie has elevated her offensive numbers even further as a sophomore. Langlie is batting .362 with five home runs and 50 RBIs for the Buccaneers. (Barry University image)

At Florida Tech, Viera graduate Haley Rider has remained a key contributor for the Panthers.

Rider hit just under .380 as a freshman and has continued producing during her sophomore season, batting .263 with three home runs and 25 RBIs.

At Florida Tech, Viera graduate Haley Rider has remained a key contributor for the Panthers.
Rider hit just under .380 as a freshman and has continued producing during her sophomore season, batting .263 with three home runs and 25 RBIs. (Florida Institute of Technology image)

Holy Cross senior Anna Brait has provided steady production throughout her collegiate career after starring at Viera High School.

This season, Brait is batting .238 with one home run and 13 RBIs for the Crusaders.

Holy Cross senior Anna Brait has provided steady production throughout her collegiate career after starring at Viera High School. This season, Brait is batting .238 with one home run and 13 RBIs for the Crusaders. (Holy Cross University image)

Another Viera product, Skylar Waggoner, has excelled in the circle at the University of Louisiana-Monroe after transferring from Jacksonville University.

Waggoner has posted a 2.24 ERA while limiting opposing hitters to a .223 batting average.

She has also recorded 99 strikeouts during her sophomore campaign.

With strong performances continuing across multiple programs, Brevard County’s pipeline of collegiate talent remains one of the strongest on Florida’s Space Coast, with several athletes continuing to draw attention as future professional prospects.

Viera High product Skylar Waggoner has excelled in the circle at the University of Louisiana-Monroe after transferring from Jacksonville University. Waggoner has posted a 2.24 ERA while limiting opposing hitters to a .223 batting average. She has also recorded 99 strikeouts during her sophomore campaign. (University of Louisiana Monroe Image)