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As the prep volleyball season in Brevard County heads into the fourth week, Space Coast Daily updates how every school has performed this season. While providing updates and highlighting top players, we will look at some key games coming up on each schedule.
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BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – As the prep volleyball season in Brevard County heads into the fourth week, Space Coast Daily updates how every school has performed this season.
While providing updates and highlighting top players, we will look at some key games coming up on each schedule.
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Rockledge (2-7)
It has been rough sledding for the Raiders this volleyball season through the first eight games. Rockledge will look to gain some momentum as it heads into the Cape Coast Conference tournament in two weeks.
Senior, MH – Taylor Mertz, 1.8 kills per game, 24 serving aces
Junior, L – Arianna Jackson, 3.8 digs per game, 168 receptions
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ Eau Gallie
9/16 vs. Merritt Island Christian
9/30 @ Cocoa Beach
Eau Gallie (2-5)
Some schools have played many games and some have not, the Commodores have competed five times thus far. They won their first two of three, but have dropped their last two, however. With still about a month left in the season, there is room for the Commodores to turn things in the right direction.
Sophomore, MB – Kameryn Taffer, 2.0 kills per game
Freshman, DS/L/OH – Ava Buescher, 2.3 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 vs. Rockledge
9/16 vs. MCC
9/17 @ Cocoa Beach
Melbourne (9-6)
After a 10-9 season a year ago, the Bulldogs have played well through the first month of the season. They are coming off back-to-back losses, so they will be trying to turn that around as they look to head into the second half of the season with momentum. The Bulldogs are hoping to make it past the first round, where they lost to Bayside a season ago.
Senior, MH – Lovissa Felix, 2.1 kills per game
Senior, L – Kinsey Hurd, 4.7 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 vs. Brevard Heat
9/16 @ Satellite
9/18 vs. Bayside
Satellite (4-3)
The Scorpions started off the season hot, winning their first four of five, but have dropped their last two over the past week. Last season, Satellite finished at .500 with a 13-13 record, and they aim to improve on that. Historically, Satellite has a great program in volleyball and beach volleyball.
Senior, OH – Ashley Leuders, 2.1 kills per game
Freshman, L – Cady Tinch, 4.3 digs per game, 107 total receptions
Next Three Games:
9/11 vs. Viera
9/16 vs. Melbourne
9/18 @ Astronaut
Viera (2-9)
A 16-13 season in 2024 was a solid performance for the Hawks volleyball team, which is usually one of the more competitive teams across the county. However, this season has been another story, at 2-9, the first half of the season has been forgettable for the Hawks, and they have a chance to turn it around with games and the Cape Coast Conference tournament coming up.
Sophomore, OH – Emery Hart, 2.4 kills per game, 95 digs on the season
Sophomore, DS – Gia Deligato, 3.9 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ Satellite
9/16 @ Bayside
9/18 @ Holy Trinity
Merritt Island (10-2)
Merritt Island’s volleyball program has not just been among the best in the county, but the state for many years. Currently sitting at No. 16 in the state, they have proven they will be a threat to win the state championship this season. After losing two games in a tournament, the Mustangs have followed that up with four straight wins.
Sophomore, MH/OH – Ema Michell, 2.7 kills per game, 19 blocks on the season
Senior, L – Sarah Niazi, 3.8 digs per game, 167 receptions on the season
Next Three Games:
9/12 vs. Boone 5 p.m.
9/12 vs. Southwest 7 p.m.
9/13 vs. Barron Collier 9 a.m.
Holy Trinity (6-2)
Holy Trinity, through 8 games, has performed better than they did a year ago and is among the top 45 teams in the state. They started the season with a winning streak, taking their first five games, but have since faced a couple of difficult matchups, with more to come.
Senior, OH/RS – Audrey Herbert, 4.0 kills per game
Senior, L – Natalie Ruberte, 4.2 digs per game, 26 serving aces
Next Three Games:
9/11 vs. Bayside
9/12 vs. Trinity Christian Academy 7 p.m.
9/12 vs. The Rock 8 p.m.
MCC (1-7)
The Hustlers are not pleased with how the season has gone, as they just got their first win of the season this past Monday. However, there is still a lot to be optimistic about, a whole half of the season left, many adjustments can be made, and the season can turn around.
Junior, OH – Catalina Mendoza, 1.7 kills per game
Junior, DS/L – Emma Martin, 4.1 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ Titusville
9/13 vs. Legacy
9/16 @ Eau Gallie
West Shore (4-3)
West Shore started the season hot, going 4-1 in their first five, but they have lost their last two, so they will be trying to get back on the winning train here in the next few games. With a losing record in 2024, the Wildcats still have an opportunity to improve from the record a year ago.
Junior, OH – Erynn Moffett, 2.8 kills per game
Senior, L – Alice Lin, 3.6 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 vs. Edgewood
9/17 @ MCC
9/18 @ Brevard Heat
Edgewood (7-1)
Edgewood has looked really good in the first month of the season at 7-1, they are on track to beat their record from a season ago and head into the playoffs with a lot of confidence. Three shutout wins in a row give any team confidence, so the Red Wolves are playing really well right now.
Senior, OH – Anna Ely, 3.5 kills per game
Sophomore, L – Erica Flagg, 2.8 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ West Shore
9/15 vs. Titusville
9/16 @ Merritt Island
Cocoa (0-6)
The Tigers are winless on the season and are hoping to get their first win of the season before they reach the middle of the season. They will face Palm Bay coming up, which is a battle between two teams not having the best year; the game could go any way, but Cocoa should feel like they can win it.
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ Palm Bay
9/15 vs. Heritage
9/16 vs. Space Coast
Cocoa Beach (2-11)
Not the type of season right now that Cocoa Beach can brag about, but they have played a strict schedule that may prepare them for the end-of-the-season push necessary to make the playoffs. They are also 1-1 in the district, so the opportunity is still there to compete in districts.
Freshman, OH/RS – Emily Fitzpatrick, leads the team in kills and digs
Sophomore, S – Tayber Diffenthal, 118 assists on the season
Next Three Games:
9/15 @ PCCA
9/17 vs. Eau Gallie
9/18 @ Titusville
Titusville (5-4)
It has been a back-and-forth season for the Terriers, but they sit at a game above .500 as the middle of the season is approaching. Still plenty of room for improvement, with some winnable games ahead of them, but also some challenging games to come.
Senior, OH/OPP – Lily Wood, 3.5 kills per game
Junior, OH – Hayden Thibert, 4.7 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 vs. MCC
9/15 @ Edgewood
9/18 vs. Cocoa Beach
Space Coast (4-5)
The Vipers last year went 12-11 and are currently right around that projection to finish the season. There are a lot of games left, and they should feel like they can compete in most. Space Coast lost its first four, but won four straight after that, so they are playing complementary over the last five.
Junior, OH – Isabella Taylor, 4.0 kills per game
Junior, L – Haley Cowling, 7.7 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ Windermere
9/16 @ Cocoa
9/17 @ Astronaut
Calvary Chapel Academy (6-2)
Calvary Chapel Academy’s volleyball program, which has only been around for five seasons, is improving each year. Last season, they went 8-12, and this season, they are on track to surpass their win total from a year ago.
Senior, OH – Abigail Cieslak, 2.8 kills per game
Sophomore, L – Julianne Jackson, 3.3 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ PCCA
9/12 vs. St.Edward’s
9/15 vs. Brevard Heat
Brevard Heat (9-4)
The Firehawks had a stellar season a year ago, going 24-2 and reaching the state semifinals. This season, they are putting together another powerful season. Currently undefeated in their district, they aim to maintain their dominance throughout the season and win the state championship this year.
8th grade, OH – Cambrya Walters, 3.4 kills per game
Senior, L – Emily Livengood, 8.4 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ Melbourne
9/15 @ Calvary Chapel Academy
9/16 vs. Heritage
Heritage (4-2)
Back to the topic, some schools have played many games this season, while others have not. The Heritage Panthers have only competed six times this season, but they have a respectable 4-2 record. After losing their first two, they have won their last four and are looking to keep the winning streak going over the next couple of weeks.
Junior, OH/MH – Kyra Davis, 3.8 kills per game
Junior, OH/DS – Amber Gunter, 3.8 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/15 @ Cocoa
9/16 @ Brevard Heat
9/17 vs. Sebastian River
Bayside (5-10)
Bayside had an excellent year one season ago, making it past the first round of the playoffs. However, with some talent leaving for graduation and the collegiate level, this season has been tough. Not only do the Bears have a demanding schedule, but they also have a lot of new faces trying to make a name for themselves on the floor.
Senior, MH – Shamora Scott, 2.3 kills per game
Sophomore, DS – Madisyn Hamilton, 2.9 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/11 @ Holy Trinity
9/16 vs. Viera
9/18 @ Melbourne
Astronaut (10-3)
An Astronaut team that went 6-17 a season ago has flipped the script and put together an impressive season through the first month. The team won eight of their first ten and is now ranked within the top 100 teams in the state. The War Eagles are looking to stay hot throughout the end of the season as they hope to make a run in the playoffs.
Junior, S/OH/RS – Lesleigh Amos, 3.6 kills per game
Junior, DS – Jojo Demers, 3.5 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/12 vs. East River 7 p.m.
9/12 vs. Creekside 8 p.m.
9/17 vs. Space Coast
Merritt Island Christian (2-9)
The Cougars have a strict schedule, which is a result of their schedule, but every time they take the floor, they will compete as hard as they can. Merritt Island Christian has reached the middle of the season and will look to turn the ship in the winning direction as they try to conclude the season on a high note.
Senior, OH – Caroline Heise, 1.6 kills per game
8th grade, OH – Taylor Peterson, 1.6 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/16 @ Rockledge
9/18 vs. St.Edward’s
9/23 @ Brevard Heat
Odyssey Charter School (1-5)
Still plenty of season left for Odyssey as they try to get some more wins on the record. As they enter the second half of the season, there are winnable games for Odyssey.
Junior, OH/DS – Lillian Gilmore, 1.5 kills and 1.5 digs per game
Next Three Games:
9/18 @ Halifax Academy
9/23 vs. Lake Mary Prep
9/25 vs. Halifax Academy
