Eau Gallie’s Xavier Lherisse, Merritt Island’s Tyler Murray Earn Top Honors in 2025 FACA All-District 12 Selections

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Coaches from across Brevard County recognize this season’s best players and coaches as the postseason kicks off.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Brevard County high school football coaches have spoken — and the 2025 Florida Athletic Coaches Association (FACA) All-District 12 football honors have been announced.

Eau Gallie senior Xavier Lherisse was voted the District 12 Most Valuable Player, while Merritt Island Head Coach Tyler Murray was named Coach of the Year, highlighting a season full of standout performances and Space Coast gridiron pride.

With the FHSAA postseason set to begin Friday, November 14, and SSAA playoff action already underway, this year’s honorees are gearing up for an exciting finish to an unforgettable season.

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District Players of the Year by Class

■ Independent: Jaeden McMillan, Holy Trinity

■ 1A: Noah Flores, Melbourne Central Catholic

■ 2A: Delvontay Hunter, Astronaut

■ 3A: Xavier Lherisse, Eau Gallie

■ 4A: Robbie Blalock, Rockledge

■ 5A: Nate Owens, Heritage

■ 6A: Eric Nelson, Viera

Most Valuable Player: Xavier Lherisse, Eau Gallie

District Coaches of the Year by Class

■ Independent: Hurlie Brown, Holy Trinity

■ 1A: Willie Tillman, Melbourne Central Catholic

■ 2A: Ryan Schneider, Cocoa

■ 3A: Tyler Murray, Merritt Island

■ 4A: John Holmes, Rockledge

■ 5A: Mykel Benson, Heritage

■ 6A: Tony Gulla, Viera

Coach of the Year: Tyler Murray, Merritt Island

2025 FACA All-District 12 Team

Offense

QB: Kevin Verpaele, Merritt Island
RB: X’Zavier Corbin, Eau Gallie
RB: Camari Jackson, Titusville
WR: Elijah Harvey, Titusville
WR: Noah Flores, MCC
TE: Deshaun Thomas, Merritt Island
C: Joey Sonnenberg, Merritt Island
OL: Adarian Dotson, Astronaut
OL: Coby Wallace, Viera
OL: Winson Hardison, Heritage
OL: Javeion Cooper, MCC
K: Liam Miller, Merritt Island
UTIL: Xavier Lherisse, Eau Gallie

Defense

DL: Jason Melidor, Eau Gallie
DL: Amir Parker, Heritage
DL: Jamarion Bookhart, Titusville
DL: Alejandro Jefferson, Titusville
LB: Delvontay Hunter, Astronaut
LB: Jarvis Howell, Merritt Island
LB: Zymerius Brown, Titusville
CB: Captain Rolle, Eau Gallie
CB: Devonte Peterson, Merritt Island
SS: Dwight Jenkins, Titusville
FS: Howard Dewitt, MCC
P: Shaun Hartman, Viera
UTIL: Roman Mingo, Merritt Island
LS: Blake Thomas, Viera

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District 12 All-Senior Team

Offense: Eric Nelson (Viera), John White (Heritage), Camari Jackson (Titusville), Caden Newton (Palm Bay), Donterrius Robinson (Merritt Island), Jaeden McMillan (Holy Trinity), James Knolmayer (Melbourne), Tyshun Lang (Eau Gallie), Guage Gunter (Titusville), Alex Schafer (Merritt Island), Winson Hardison (Heritage), Javeion Cooper (MCC), Will Stewart (MCC), Xavier Lherisse (Eau Gallie).

Defense: Jason Melidor (Eau Gallie), Amir Parker (Heritage), Jamarion Bookhart (Titusville), Andres Spencer (Holy Trinity), Delvontay Hunter (Astronaut), Jarvis Howell (Merritt Island), Zymerius Brown (Titusville), Devonte Peterson (Merritt Island), Kevin Thorpe (Melbourne), Ethan Holt (Merritt Island), Ty Field (Melbourne), Shaun Hartman (Viera), Roman Mingo (Merritt Island), Blake Thomas (Viera).

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Honorable Mention

ASTRONAUT: Elijah Cardwell, Ricky Kelly, JaQuan Hagans, Riley Florence, Trent Floyd, Brennan Waldrop, Nate Edwards, Jayden Brown, Liam Byrne, King Rainey, Hunter Buck, Jordyn Tutty, Corray Alexander, Chris Wolf, Kedron Davis, Connor Lamothe
BAYSIDE: Elijah Grimsley, Holton Rhodes, Evan Sherburne, Wyatt Perhealth, Raul Vernon
COCOA BEACH: Remy Vigne, Kaden Ford, Arturo Stanley, Cajais Robinson, Jackson Raines, Mikee Butler, Sean Brodigan, Gage Stanley
EAU GALLIE: TJ Monroe, Jayden Jordan, Savion Johnson, Rahmir Davis, Kayden Jaquez, Daniel Tolivert, Gabriel Player, Alex Rodriquez
HERITAGE: Jordan Pidala, Malik Clark, Ky’zier Burch, Dasaan Barnes, Michael Stephens, Jaiyel Cruz, Tajz Brown, Landon Clements, Steve Estime, Marcus Hancock
HOLY TRINITY: Rico Buitrago, Jordan Osbourne, Aaron Raines, TJ Mills, Nicholas Rhames, Oliver Esmailzadeh, Dustin Strom, Xavier Faision, Kriston Gibson, Hayden Argo, Drew Zabinski, Omari Savage, Roan Wright
MELBOURNE: CJ Hall, Tyrese Jefferson, Kymarion Johnson, EJ Hall, Michael Rogers, Dean Baker, Carter Black, Josh Fils Aime, Eli LaPorta, Silas Walters, MJ Small, Danny Negron, Tyler Gagen, Kamarre Jennings, Noah McNair, Jaxon Eagle, Johnathan Larson, Luis Martinez
MELBOURNE CENTRAL CATHOLIC: Sebastian Troyan, Grady Bonenberger, Lukas Hamilton, Hunter Parnell, Vance Sanger, Mannix Mcardle, Ty Goetsch, Will Warren, Antonio Hunter, Carmello Williams, Jahlani Clarke
MERRITT ISLAND: Alain Adams, Alex Hernandez, Drew Sarver, Femi Howar, KJ Hamilton, Andrew Metcalf, Cameron Clements, Miami Coughlin, Cayden Chmielewski, Jonas Walters, Kamar Fielder, William Bouloute, Zach Olson
PALM BAY: Tim Sedaros, Blaze Brown, Brennis Jordan, Billy Brown
ROCKLEDGE: Robbie Blalock, Raheim Cutter, Eli Mitchell, Mat Ford, Michael Gonzalez, JoJo Watkins, Jae’von White, Tory Love, Zion Lavior, Demond Scott, Xay Floyd, Elijah Floyd, Andrew Colemon, Michael Arbour
SATELLITE: Brody Grennan, Logan Waite, Alex Battalas, Noah Corriveau, Tim Garvey, Will Copeland, Jay Wallace, Nick Perrella, Jacob Carnes, Luke Herte, Lucas Jursa, Reid Natwick, Zach Tiemann, Anthony Romero, Chris Fudge, Drayden Mitchell, Caleb Jones, Preston Kennedy, Hudson Warner
SPACE COAST: Aizion Sandy, Bradyn Cook, Kadyn Thomas, Drayton Gamradt, Seth Crissman, Bryson Gavin, Beau Story, Carter Quinlan, Machi Joe, Henry Huslander, Kole Gamble, Chase Santiago, Alex Banachoski, EJ Clouser, Chad Johnson, Deuel Fider, Avanti Davis, Charlie Williams, Jacob Starkey, Riley Duncan
TITUSVILLE: William Billingsley, Deion Bland, Landon Edens, Elliton Talia, Kavion Walker, Samaja Glove
VIERA: Jonah Woodruff, Shaun Hartman, Max Kukulujica, Tyler Wu, Jason Harp, Duke Butler, Derek Schmadeke, Sam Cardona, Brian Veal, Dillon Price, Sal Orlando

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