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Vote for Brevard Boys Athlete of the Week for Oct. 26-31
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It's time to vote for the next 2026-27 Brevard Boys Athlete of the Week at 321preps.com and floridatoday.com
The following athletes were nominated for their performances from Oct. 26-31. Voting will be open until noon on Thursday, Nov. 5.
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The Oct. 19-24 winner was Tyler Hart of Melbourne swimming & diving.
Coaches and athletic directors are invited to nominate athletes each week. E-mail the athlete's accomplishments for the previous Monday through Saturday to sficarro@floridatoday.com by 10 a.m. each Sunday.
Here are this week's nominees:
Kellen Carlson, Viera swimming & diving
Carlson qualified for his first state meet after finishing as the Class 4A, Region 2 runner-up in the diving competition on Oct. 30. The freshman posted a score of 324.60 to be the Hawks' lone state representative.
Gavin Domboru, Satellite swimming & diving
Domboru won three District 5-2A titles on Oct. 29 and qualified in all four events to the Class 2A, Region 2 meet. The sophomore won the 100-yard back with a time of 54.74 seconds and he finished as the district runner-up in the 100 fly. He swam on the 200 medley and free relays that won gold.
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Carson Espling, Viera bowling
Espling led Viera to the consolation fourth round at the FHSAA State Bowling Championships from Oct. 27-29. In individual qualifying, Espling recorded a total pinfall of 855 for the highest score on the team and 43rd overall. The Hawks placed eighth in the team competiton.
Zac Forcier, Melbourne bowling
Forcier finished as the highest-placed Bulldog at the 2026 FHSAA State Bowling Championships on Oct. 27-28. He posted a total pinfall of 878 for 29th overall. As a team, he helped Melbourne reach the consolation third round and place 10th as a team.
Cade Jefferson, Merritt Island golf
Jefferson led Merritt Island to the Class 2A, Region 2 tournament on Oct. 26 after finishing as the district runner-up. The senior carded a 74 after sinking three birdies and 10 pars to finish two strokes of the district champion. He helped Merritt Island qualify as a team to regionals following a district runner-up team score of 320.
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Griffin Kirby, Edgewood swimming & diving
Kirby won four District 5-1A championships on Oct. 28 to advance to the Class 1A, Region 2 meet. The senior won the 100 fly by 0.02 seconds with a time of 54.82 seconds and the 100 back by 0.45 seconds after clocking in at 57.17 seconds. He also swam on the winning 200 and 400 free relays.
Aidan McCleery, Edgewood golf
McCleery finished as the District 8-1A runner-up on Oct. 27 to propel Edgewood to the Class 1A, Region 2 meet. The senior scored a 73 to finish one shot back of the district champion after posting four birdies and 11 pars. As a team, Edgewood finished as the district runner-up by two strokes with a team score of 334.
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James McGill, Astronaut bowling
McGill placed seventh in the individual tournament of the 2026 FHSAA State Bowling Championships on Oct. 27-28. After recording the second-best qualifying total pinfall of 1,020, McGill reached the consolation fourth round in the individual bracket for his second-straight state medal.
Tank White, Cocoa football
White recorded a career day in the Tigers' 36-0 BBQ Bowl rivalry win over Rockledge on Oct. 30. The senior caught 11 passes for 202 yards and four touchdowns.
