FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | March 13, 2022
MULBERRY, Florida – In their final games representing Merritt Island High School soccer, Senior Captains, Dani Grenon and Kyleigh Trout earned two of only four spots given to senior girls soccer players in Brevard County.
The Florida Athletic Coaches Association hosted its annual All-Star Classic, a tournament-style weekend showcasing some of Florida’s top soccer players.
Named to Team East, one of just four teams in the state, Grenon and Trout were voted in by the head coaches in their respective region. Players must receive enough votes within their district and region to be selected onto the final regional roster of 18 and receive an invitation to the All-Star event.
Players from all four regions in the state come together for the All-Star Classic to celebrate their high school soccer careers and be recognized amongst their peers.
Members of the Merritt Island High School girls varsity coaching staff were also in attendance. In his third year at the helm of Merritt Island’s Girls Varsity team, Nathan Trout was selected as the Head Coach for the FACA East squad. Dan Dickens, from Vero Beach High School served as Assistant Coach with Eddie Raleigh and Liz Porter also supporting Trout for the eastern region team.
This year’s FACA ALL STAR SOCCER CLASSIC event was hosted by Polk Sports Marketing & Polk County Schools and was held March 11-12, 2022 at Mulberry High School in Mulberry, Florida.
Mustangs Receive Academic All-State Honors
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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