WATCH REPLAY: 17th Annual Brevard High School Breakfast of Champions to Honor Prep Sudent-Athletes Saturday at Eastern Florida State

held in Student Union Building on Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College

WATCH REPLAY: The 17th Annual Brevard County High School Breakfast of Champions Recognition Awards was held Saturday, May 24, in the Conference Center in the Student Union Building on the Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College. More than 40 awards will be presented to the best student-athletes during the Breakfast of Champions awards ceremony.

The award ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Conference Center in the Student Union Building on the Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – The 17th Annual Brevard County High School Breakfast of Champions Recognition Awards will be held on Saturday, May 24, beginning at 9 a.m. in the conference center in the Student Union Building on the Melbourne campus of Eastern Florida State College.

This will be the first in-person induction since the COVID-19 pandemic.

As shown below, more than 40 awards will be presented to the best student-athletes during the Breakfast of Champions awards ceremony.

This year’s Breakfast of Champions event is sponsored by Health First and presented by Tom and Susie Wasdin.

Donations from Eastern Florida State College, Erdman Automotive, All Points, Clear Choice Health Care, 4Ever Young of Merritt Island, Savings Safari, Friday Night Locker Room, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, Brevard Public Schools
Victory Casino, Carroll Distributing, Cocoa Beach Area Hotel & Lodging Association, Fishlips Waterfront Bar & Grill/Rising Tide
Rusty’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, 4th Street Filling Station, and Rising Tide Tap & Table make the 2025 Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction event and the Brevard County High School Breakfast of Champions recognition awards possible.

2025 Breakfast of Champions Honorees:

■ Boys Athletes of the Year: (Tie) Brady Hart, Cocoa; Javon Boggs, Cocoa
■ Girls Athletes of the Year: (Tie) Jaida Civill, Palm Bay; Lorelai Filosa, Satellite
■ Boys Scholar-Athlete: Wyatt Moxley, Titusville High
■ Girls Scholar-Athlete: Tori Berry, Viera High School
■ Football Offensive: Jayvan Boggs, Cocoa High School
■ Football Defensive: Josh Roberts, Eau Gallie High School
■ Boys Basketball: Aaron McGee, Viera High School
■ Girls Basketball: Jaida Civil, Palm Bay High School
■ Baseball: Carson Lietz, Eau Gallie High School
■ Softball: Layna Ayala, Melbourne High School
■ Volleyball: Jasmine Calton, Bayside High School
■ Boys Golf: Shayaan Kim, Viera High School
■ Girls Golf: Hannah Hall, Viera High School
■ Boys Soccer: Wyatt Moxley, Titusville High School
■ Girls Soccer: Skye Dias, Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
■ Boys Tennis: Fred Tu, Holy Trinity High School
■ Girls Tennis: Elena Widick, Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School
■ Boys Wrestling: Leonard Christian, Palm Bay High School
■ Girls Wrestling: Emma Hoppe, Viera High School
■ Boys Lacrosse: Kilian Rowe, Satellite High School
■ Girls Lacrosse: Isa Brown, Viera High School
■ Boys Bowling: Lincoln Moyer, Edgewood Jr./Sr. High School
■ Girls Bowling: Kailani Hannum, Melbourne High School
■ Boys Cross Country: Evan Sprietzer, Holy Trinity High School
■ Girls Cross Country: Addie Elwell, Viera High School
■ Boys Swimming: Brayden Hunt, Titusville High School
■ Girls Swimming: Elena Rollen, Rockledge High School
■ Boys Diving: Lucas Smit, Palm Bay High School
■ Girls Diving: Sadie Dempz, Viera High School
■ Boys Track & Field: Jayden McPherson, Viera High School
■ Girls Track & Field: Kiera Merrick, Satellite High School
■ Boys Surfing: Beckham McCart, Homeschool
■ Girls Surfer of the Year: Kylee Pulchini, Homeschool
■ Boys Scholar Athlete Award: Keegan Harrison, Holy Trinity
■ Boys Courage Award: Michael Quint, Eau Gallie High
■ Girls Courage Award: (Tie) Jaida Civill, Palm Bay; Lorelai Filosa, Satellite
■ Boys Team of the Year: Cocoa Football, State Champions
■ Girls Team of the Year: Palm Bay Basketball, State Champions
■ Prep Sports Philanthropist of the Year: Mike Edman, Erdman Automotive
■ Athletic Director of the Year: Kevin Robinson, Brevard Public Schools
■ Coach of the Year: Ryan Schneider, Cocoa High School
■ Administrator of the Year: Beth Meyers, Principal, Riviera Elementary
■ Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Mark Rendell, BPS Superintendent

Visit SpaceCoastDaily.com to watch the Breakfast of Champions ceremony. Call 321-323-4460 or email Contact@SpaceCoastDail.com for more information.

OFFENSIVE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jayvan Boggs

SCHOOL: Cocoa
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Florida State University

Jayvan Boggs has been a big part of the Cocoa football team’s success on the offensive side of the ball over the past four years, helping the Tigers achieve three straight state championships. As a Senior this season, Boggs led the nation in receiving yards with 2,133 in only 14 total games.

DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Josh Roberts

SCHOOL: Eau Gallie
GRADE: 12
GPA: 3.3
COLLEGE: Florida Atlantic University

Josh Roberts was the anchor for Eau Gallie’s defensive unit, which had a historical year going 12-2. Roberts is a versatile player who, at 6’4 220 pounds, can play linebacker and play defensive end. As a Senior, Roberts had 98 total tackles, 29 for a loss, 14 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles.

BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Aaron McGee

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 11

Aaron McGee is a “do-it-all” type of player, and his play really showed that this season for the Hawks. He averaged nearly 20 points a game, over five assists, and five rebounds. He was a big part of the Hawks’ 22-5 season, winning the CCC championship and their district championship. McGee is interested in many Division I programs around the country.

GIRL BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jaida Civil

SCHOOL: PALM BAY
GRADE: 12
GPA: 3.7
COLLEGE: University of Tennessee

Jaida Civil was unanimously named the player of the year. Her talent was recognized locally and nationally, as Civil was one of the best players in the nation. Civil led the Pirates to a 4A state championship and a trip to the McDonald’s All-American game. This season, she averaged 18 points, eight rebounds, and five assists per game for Palm Bay.

BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Carson Lietz

SCHOOL: Eau Gallie
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Daytona State College

Carson Lietz was not just the top hitter for the Commodores this past season, but was also their ace on the mound. Lietz batted .370 with six home runs and posted a 1.14 ERA on the pitchers’ mound. The Commodores had a solid 20-10 season but lost in the regional quarterfinals of the FHSAA playoffs.

SOFTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Layna Ayala

SCHOOL: Melbourne
GRADE: 10

Only a sophomore, Layna Ayala, has already been a superstar for the Melbourne Bulldogs. She led the Bulldogs batting .495 this season with 16 home runs and 46 batted in. The Bulldogs did win their district championship, but did not finish the season as they would have liked, losing in the regional quarterfinals of the FHSAA playoffs.

VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Jasmine Calton

SCHOOL: Bayside
GRADE: 12
GPA: 3.9
COLLEGE: Presbyterian College

In many ways, Jasmine Calton was the difference in Bayside’s turnaround in 2024. After a 12-12 record in 2023, the Bears achieved a third seed in the playoffs this past fall and finished the year 17-10. Calton led Bayside with four kills a game, making her presence felt.

BOYS GOLFER OF THE YEAR: Shayaan Kim

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 10

Shayaan Kim has already made a name for himself in the golf scene at an early age. This past season, he was a key contributor to Viera’s winning the 3A state championship. He has been competing in junior events for the past couple of months and has four top-10 finishes in his last four.

GIRLS GOLFER OF THE YEAR: Hannah Hall

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 11
GPA: 4.0
COLLEGE: University of Kansas

Hannah Hall isn’t new to recognition; she has already been named Space Coast golfer of the year and honored in the Breakfast of Champions. However, her dedication and passion for her craft continue to show! As one of the top golfers in the state, Hall has placed in the top four in both her junior competitions this year.

BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Wyatt Moxley

SCHOOL: Titusville
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Wyatt Moxley played a huge part in the ascendance of Titusville Terrier soccer. Just a year ago, they were 9-8, and this season, they are 10-5. Moxley was the captain and centerpiece for the Terriers. His 13 goals and 13 assists are among the top on the team, and his impact was felt in every aspect of the game.

GIRL SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Skye Dias

SCHOOL: Cocoa Beach
GRADE: 12 
COLLEGE: Saint Leo University

The Cocoa Beach girls’ soccer team went from 8-8 a year ago to 16-5, and Skye Dias was a huge part of that. She spent her previous high school years at Eustis High School and just continued to get better and better. In her last year with the Minutemen, she scored 53 goals in 20 games, leading the team to a district championship.

BOY TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Frederic Tu

SCHOOL: Holy Trinity
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Fred Tu has been an elite tennis player for many years at Holy Trinity. He is a consensus “5-star” prospect and ranked amongst the top 100 players in the nation. He is an all-county, all-state, and all-American tennis player and was undefeated in his last season with the Tigers. Tu won a state title in “doubles” this season, has left his mark at Holy Trinity, and is forever in the history books.

GIRL TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Elena Widick

SCHOOL: Cocoa Beach
GRADE: 11

The Cocoa Beach girls’ tennis team is led by Elena Widick, who this past spring went 12-1 in singles and 20-4 overall. The girls’ team, which has zero seniors, will have everyone back, including star player Elena Widick. She is an all-county player looking to make a state playoff run next season.

BOY WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Leonard Christian

SCHOOL: Palm Bay
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Life University

Leonard Christian is a certified legend in Brevard County wrestling. Christian placed at state three years in a row and as a senior he broke through winning a state title match. His career as a Palm Bay Pirate finished with a perfect 60-0 record.

GIRL WRESTLER OF THE YEAR: Emma Hoppe

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 12

Emma Hoppe has dominated the competition while playing for the Viera Hawks. Becoming the first girl to win a state championship at Viera, Hoppe also won the Cape Coast Conference and district titles. Hoppe was recognized nationally for her talent; she earned a top-25 ranking in the country this past season.

BOY LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Kilian Rowe

SCHOOL: Satellite
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: University of Central Florida

Kilian Rowe has left his mark at Satellite with an impressive 205 goals. Rowe has averaged five goals a game over the past two seasons for the Scorpions. He has been a massive part of Satellite’s success in the last two years, with back-to-back 9-win seasons and playoff appearances. Rowe finishes his career as an all-county player for Satellite.

GIRL LACROSSE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Isa Brown
SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Florida Tech

Over the past several years, Isa Brown has been a key part of Viera’s success. Viera has been a top team in Florida over the past three years, and Brown has averaged three goals a game over that time. Brown scored 58 goals with 18 assists last season, rounding out her career with 155 total goals. She was named the MaxPreps player of the game three times over her senior season.

BOY BOWLER OF THE YEAR: Lincoln Moyer

SCHOOL: Edgewood
GRADE: 11

Lincoln Moyer has already been bowling strikes for a long time. The junior has numerous 300-game wins and wants to continue his success in junior golf tournaments. Moyer won the 2024 FHSAA state championship with 931 over four games! Moyer still has one more year of high school bowling and is looking to win another state title, as he did this past year.

GIRL BOWLER OF THE YEAR: Kailani Hannum

SCHOOL: Melbourne
GRADE: 11

Kailani Hannum is one of the top bowlers in the county and in Florida. She finished in the top three of the Cape Coast Conference and made the All-Space Coast County team. She was named athlete of the week this past season for bowling 257 in a match against Satellite. With another year left, she wants to keep improving and etching her name in the record books.

BOY CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR: Evan Spreitzer

SCHOOL: Holy Trinity
GRADE: 11

Evan Spreitzer is a three-sport athlete who excels in soccer, football, and, of course, cross-country. Spreitzer has blazing times in every event he has run and recently won a state title in the 2-mile. His mile time ranks number one in Florida, and in the FHSAA state title 5k run, he placed second in the field.

GIRL CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER OF THE YEAR: Addie Elwell

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 11

Addie Elwell is the first Viera Hawk to win a state title as a runner, boy or girl. She recently won the 2-mile competition, the 5k regional, and was second in the Cape Coast conference 5k. Addie has been impressive throughout her high school career. She was named the cross-country runner of the year as a freshman in 2023.

BOY SWIMMER OF THE YEAR: Brayden Hunt

SCHOOL: Titusville
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Indian River State College

Brayden Hunt is an exceptional swimmer and has been over his four years at Titusville. In numerous events, he is a top-five swimmer in the state, but his specialty is the 50—and 100-meter freestyle. This past season, Hunt won the 2A state championship in the 100-meter freestyle race with a dashing time 45.63. He also placed third in the 50-meter freestyle.

GIRL SWIMMER OF THE YEAR: Elena Rollen

SCHOOL: Rockledge
GRADE: 11

Elena Rollen, a multi-sport athlete, is a very talented swimmer; she put that on display this past year. Winning the Cape Coast Conference championship, she was also among the top swimmers in the state at the FHSAA state swim meet. She placed fourth in the 100-meter freestyle and eighth in the individual medley. She was the regional champion in the 200-meter individual medley and has been exceptional in junior swim meets.

BOY DIVER OF THE YEAR: Lucas Smit

SCHOOL: Palm Bay
GRADE: 12
College: La Salle

Lucas Smit achieved the ultimate goal and won a state title this past year. Lucas finished 6th in the state championship as a freshman and second place as a sophomore and junior. He has been atop the Cape Coast Conference throughout his high school career. His diving talents are among the best in the state and nationally, as he has performed very well in junior meets. As last month smit won a men’s open qualifying meet on the 1 m board which earned him a spot on the AAU national team at the July meet in Croatia!

GIRL DIVER OF THE YEAR: Sadie Dempz

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 12 
COLLEGE: Bowling Green University

Sadie Dempz’s consistency over four years has proved worthy, as she won a state title this past dive season. Her background in gymnastics made a big difference in her dive’s success, and she became the second diver in Viera school history to win a state championship.

BOY TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Jayden McPherson

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 11

Jayden McPherson showed his blazing speed this season, winning district in the 100—and 200-meter races. He placed first in the region in the 200-meter race and second in the 100-meter race. He had his best showing in the 200 recently in the FHSAA state meet, putting up a zooming 20.96 time. McPherson placed third in the 200 and tenth in the 100 this year, but he still has one more year to claim a state title.

GIRL TRACK & FIELD ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Keira Merrick

SCHOOL: Satellite
GRADE: 11: 

This year, Keira Merrick won a district title in the 800 and competed well in regionals and states. She placed second in the 800- and 1600-meter regional races and finished in the top five in both states recently. She won the 400-meter hurdles at the Cape Coast Conference meet and was second in the 1600.

BOY SURFER OF THE YEAR: Beckham McCart

SCHOOL: Homeschool
AGE: 16

Beckham McCart is another prodigy on the rise as the surfing talent in Brevard County does not stop. He became the U16 national champion last year and will continue to improve with each competition.

GIRL SURFER OF THE YEAR: Kylie Pulcini

SCHOOL: Homeschool
AGE: 17

Kylee Pulcini, at 17, has already made a name for herself among the many talented professional surfers on the Space Coast. She has three top 13 finishes in her last three and was the U18 national champion in 2023.

BOY COURAGE AWARD ATHLETE: Michael Quint

SCHOOL: Eau Gallie

GRADE: 12
Michael Quint was a member of the Eau Gallie basketball team and track team.

GIRL COURAGE AWARD/CO-GIRL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD: Torri Berry

SCHOOL: Viera
GRADE: 12
GPA: 4.7

Berry was a key member of the Viera softball and Hawks volleyball teams.

CO-MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Brady Hart

SCHOOL: Cocoa
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Texas A&M

Brady Hart decided to reclassify and leave high school a year early, as he led Cocoa High to a third straight state championship. One of the top quarterbacks in the nation, Hart was named Florida’s 2024 Dairy Farmers Mr. Football.

CO-FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Lorelai Filosa

SCHOOL: Satellite
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: Florida State University

Multi-sport athlete Filosa was a very talented volleyball player and, of course, a track and field athlete. Her talents in track and field made her one of the top in the state in the high jump. She will continue her high jumping at Florida State University.

CO-GIRL SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD: Eliza Hicks

SCHOOL: West Shore
GRADE: 12
COLLEGE: University of Florida

Eliza Hicks was an all-state swimmer and diver who won titles in the Cape Coast Conference, regionals, and state championships.

BOY SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD: Keegan Harrison

SCHOOL: Holy Trinity
GRADE: 12
GPA: 4.67
COLLEGE: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Keegan Harrison led the Holy Trinity Tigers’ soccer team, which was very successful during his time there.

Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame will induct the 2025 Class during a Ceremony at Eastern Florida State on May 24.

The Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony is sponsored by Health First and presented by Tom and Suzie Wasdin.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA—The Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame selection committee announced that the 2025 induction ceremony will occur on Saturday, May 24, at Eastern Florida State College in Melbourne. This will be the first in-person induction since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner and ceremony, sponsored by Health First and presented by Tom and Suzie Wasdin, will be held on the evening of May 24. The Meet-and-Greet will begin at 6 p.m., and the dinner and program will start at 7 p.m.

Tom and Suzie Wasdin are longtime Brevard County entrepreneurs, community supporters, and philanthropists. Tom, an NCAA Final Four basketball coach and Brevard Sports Ambassador, was inducted into the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.

The meet-and-greet will include an opportunity to talk with the area’s sports royalty. Dinner and the induction proceeding, which will include compelling video tributes to each inductee, will follow.

The Brevard County High School Breakfast of Champions recognition awards will be held Saturday, May 24, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., also at Eastern Florida State College.

During the Breakfast of Champions, more than 40 awards will be presented to the best of the 2024-2025 male and female high school student-athletes in each sport. For sponsorship information, call 321-323-4460 or e-mail Contact@SpaceCoastDaily.com.

Both the Breakfast of Champions and the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame events will be streamed live on Space Coast Daily TV.

Health First, Erdman Automotive, Eastern Florida State College, All Points, Clear Choice Health Care, Brevard Public Schools, Space Coast Office of Tourism, EDC of the Space Coast, 4Ever Young Merritt Island, and Savings Safari sponsor the 2025 Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction event and the Brevard County High School Breakfast of Champions recognition awards.

To make a reservation for the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, e-mail Contact@SpaceCoastDaily.com or call 321-323-4460.

INDUCTEES SELECTED IN FOUR CATEGORIES

Nominees are chosen in four categories: professional sports, college sports, high school sports, and amateur sports. Special honorary recognition is also bestowed upon individuals and groups that have made significant contributions to sports on the Space Coast.

SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025

■ PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY INDUCTEES: Jamel Dean, Football; Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Wrestling; Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, Football; Randy Pobst, Auto racing; Juwaan Taylor, Football

■ COLLEGE CATEGORY INDUCTEES: Paulette King, Basketball, Dylan Lewis, Soccer; Steve Freeman, Soccer; Bryan Cook, Baseball

■ PREP CATEGORY INDUCTEES: Lexy Denaburg, Volleyball; Andi Sellers, Soccer; Kaira Simmons, Track & Field; Jayvan Boggs, Football

■ AMATEUR/RECREATION CATEGORY INDUCTEE: Alli Penovich, Free Diving; Peter Blount, Track & Field; Caylor Williams, Wrestling

■ COACHING CATEGORY INDUCTEES: Doug Butler, Cross Country and Track; Gerald Hodgin, Football; Jim Oler, Basketball; Don Smith, Basketball

• SPORTS OFFICIAL INDUCTEES: Ted Ruta

• SPORTS JOURNALISM INDUCTEES: Steve Vaughn

• SPORTS DEVELOPMENT INDUCTEE: Loren McClanahan

■ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT INDUCTEES: Larry Garrison, Clint Hurdle

■ SPORTS AMBASSADOR AWARD INDUCTEE: Rusty Buchanan

■ CHALLENGER AWARD INDUCTEE: Joshua Dillon

■ TEAM OF THE YEAR: Cocoa Tigers Football

■ LEGACY CHAMPIONS: Merritt Island Baseball, 1999-2000

■ SPECIAL TRIBUTE: Tim Wakefield

Space Coast Daily created the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and has inducted over 200 of Brevard County’s most outstanding athletes, coaches, and sports personalities. Eastern Florida State’s Titan Fieldhouse on the Melbourne Campus hosts the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame. Portraits of the Hall of Famers are displayed on the wall in the building’s main hallway, which runs parallel to the gym and outside the athletic department offices.

To make a reservation for the Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, e-mail Contact@SpaceCoastDaily.com or call 321-323-4460.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE MEMBERS OF THE SPACE COAST SPORTS HALL OF FAME

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