FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | February 27, 2023
MERRITT ISLAND, Florida – Merritt Island High School’s Girls Varsity soccer team earns three spots on Florida Athletic Coaches Association’s prestigious 2023 All-State Team.
Senior Captain, Payton Gibney received All-State honors along with juniors, Hannah Kenney and Julianna Trujillo. The trio were defensive standouts in the Mustangs’ 2023 campaign.
Merritt Island’s Head Coach, Nathan Trout said, “We’re grateful to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association for recognizing our student-athletes and we congratulate Payton, Hannah, and Julianna for receiving this honor.”
The Mustangs’ 2023 season included 14 wins, five losses, and post-season games in FHSAA’s regional playoffs.
About Merritt Island High School
Merritt Island High School is an accredited public high school in Brevard County, Florida. The school offers classes for grades 9-12, including Honors courses, Advanced Placement courses, and courses with the Dual Enrollment program at Eastern Florida State College. There are also a variety of academies available for students to enroll in, including the Advance Placement academy, Fame Academy for the performing arts and multi-media entertainment, and Davinci.
Five-Time FHSAA Soccer State Champions: 2009 Boys Class 4A | 2010 Girls Class 4A | 2014 Boys Class 3A | 2017 Girls Class 3A | 2018 Girls Class 3A
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