1990s-Swinging for the Fences

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This decade had 7 individual state champions and 2 team state champions.

1990-91

Brothers Dan and David Valdes qualified for the same event, and helped MI Boys Swim to finish 6th in the state. The picture is from the Florida Today, November 16, 1990.

Mark Coffey was the All-Space Coast golfer of the year.

The football team stand outs were Bryan Kier, Tray Faine, and George Robbins.
The 16-4-1 boys soccer team (Coach Buren), won the Cape Coast Conference, and the team was led by Ruben Garcia (29 goals), Keith Holroyd (18 assists), Kamran Sarkarati, Dan Sweeney, Steve Wietgrefe and Dan Neal.
The (Record not known) volleyball team finished 2nd in district, and the team was led by Renae Brown, Geane Brown, Lori Huneycutt, Tonia Morgan, and Leslie McClean.
The girls swim team did well during the regular season winning the Cape Coast Conference.
The boys swim team (Coach Hughes) finished 2nd in district, and the team sent Dan Valdes, David Valdes, Matt Adams, and Chris Davidson to the state meet.
Dan Valdes finished 2nd in 100 fly and 3rd in the 100 backstroke, while David Valdes finished 6th in the 100 fly and 4th in 200 IM.
Danny Valdes was named a National All-American for swimming.
The golf team's standout was Mark Coffey, and he won All-Space Coast golfer of the year.
The 23-5 baseball team (Coach Hodgins) won the Cape Coast Championship, and the team was led by Brian Magrinao (9-2 with 0.93 ERA), Ruben Garcia, George Robins, Denny Loggins, Danny Victor, and Marty Bourson.
The boys track team had Aaron Jones qualify in the 110 hurdles (14.0) for the state meet.

1991-92

Picture from the Florida Today on May 9, 1992. Aaron Jones wins the state championship in 110 hurdles.

Picture from the Florida Today on September 17, 1991. David Valdes win the individual state championship in the 100 Fly for swimming.

Photo from Florida Today, Nov. 22, 1991. The volleyball team first final four appearance, and they finished 2nd in the state. In the picture, Lori Huneycutt was named All-Space Coast player of the year.

Coach Betty Walden won All-Space Coast coach of the year.

Rubin Garcia was named All-Space Coast soccer player of the year.

The 6-6 football team (Coach Odom) won the district, and the team advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs.
The football team was led by Aaron Jones, Jimmy Love, Cedric Cliatt, Rob Chmielewski, Bubba Shipley, Tray Faine, and Matt McNeely.
The 27-11 volleyball team (Coach Walden) won the District Championship, and advanced to the state championship game to finish 2nd in the state.
The volleyball team was led by Leslie MacLean, Lori Huneycutt, Jean Zabin, Callie Buchanan and Amy Chocolaad.
Coach Betty Walden won All-Space Coast coach of the year, and Lori Huneycutt won All-Space Coast player of the year for volleyball.
The boys swim team sent David Valdes (100 free/200 IM), Carl Ellefson (500 free), and the 400 freestyle relay to the state meet.
The swim team finished 16th at state, and David Valdes was the state champion in the 100 free and played 4th in the 200 IM.
David Valdes was named All-Space Coast swimmer of the year.
The wrestling team (Coach Holloway) sent Terry Mingo (119) and Ceasar Figueroa (220) to the state meet.
The 17-6-1 girls soccer team (Coach Freeman) won the Cape Coast Conference and finished 2nd in the district, and the team was led by Amy Chocolaad, Leslie MacLean (110 saves), Shannon Sullivan (24 goals), Jennifer Hodgins, and Jean Zabin (31 goals).
The 20-3-3 boys soccer team (Coach Buren), won the Cape Coast and District Championship and advanced to the first round of the playoff.
The boys soccer team was led by Rubin Garcia (38 goals), Erick Garcia, Kamran Sarkarati, Keith Holroyd, Dan Neal, and Dan Sweeney, and Ricky Bleichner.
Rubin Garcia was named All-Space Coast soccer player of the year.
The 12-9 softball team were led by Jenny Coppage, Kim Berube, Andrea Thompson, Leslie MacLean, and M. Chamberlain.
The 23-7 baseball team (Coach Soderstrom) won the Cape Coast and District championships, and the team advanced the second round of the playoffs.
The baseball team was led by Joe Flanagan, Denny Loggins (.358), Ron Chmielewski, Kurt Durette, and Mickey Coppage.
The 7-2 girls golf (Coach Sparks) qualified out of the sub-district to the district, and the team was led by Erin Kurczeski (37.7 average), Lauren Gonsalves, Marni Kosalkos, and Kristy Butfiloski.
Erin Kurczeski was All-Space Coast player of the year.
The boys track and field (Coach Kent) team state qualifiers were Aaron Jones (120 H/330H) Will Umerski (220), and Zack Culbertson (400).
The girls track and field team state qualifier was Tanisha Moore in the 100.
At the state meet, Aaron Jones won the 120 hurdles and finished 3rd in the 300 hurdles, and this helped the boys team to a 10th place finish in state.
Special note: Aaron Jones had the fastest high school time in the 120 hurdles in the country with 13.75.
Aaron Jones was name All-Space Coast athlete of the year for track and field.

1992-93

Picture from the Florida Today on October 20, 1992. David Valdes repeats as the 100 Fly state champion for swimming.

Zack Culbertson finished 2nd in the 800 at the state meet for track and field.

The 9-2 football team (Coach Odom) won the district, and the team advanced to the playoffs.
The football team was led by John Allison, Rocky Galmore (passed 468yrds and ran for 541), Craig Drabyk (5.9 ypc), Jason Guilford (6 int, Derrick Ham, Jeff Hughes, Kelly Keegan, Bryan Kewley, and Nate Trout (6/7 fg and 15/21 xp).
The volleyball's standout athlete was Callie Buchanan.
Girls cross country (Coach Kent) had Gretchen Dittmer qualify for the regional meet.
The girls swim team (Coach Capper) state qualifiers were Jennifer Harney (100 Back) and the 200 Medley Relay( Harney, Michelle Hall, Kim Reader, and Patti Hill)
The boys swim team (Coach Salmon) Carl Ellefson (200 free/ 500 free), Travis Kunce (200 free/100 back), Adam Goodwin (50 free), David Valdes (200 IM/ 100 fly), 200 Medley Relay, and 400 Medley Relay.
At the state swim meet, David Valdes won the 100 butterfly and finished 6th in the 200 IM, and the boys team finished 12th in the state.
The 9-10-2 girls soccer team (Coach Freeman) won the District Championship, and the team was led by Stephanie Johnson and Christie Lawlor.
The 15-7-2 boys soccer team (Coach Buren), won the District Championship and advanced to the first round of the playoff.
The boys soccer team was led by Kevin Ferrie, Ruben Garcia (38 goals), K.C. Easterly, Jason Cope, and Ricky Bleichner.
The wrestling team (Coach Holloway) had Harry Dockery (Hwt.) qualify for the state meet.
The 11-2 girls golf team (Coach Sparks) had Erin Kurczewski qualified for the state tournament by winning the individual district title.
Erin Kurczewski was All-Space Coast golfer of the year.
In boys track, the state qualifiers were Zach Culbertson in the 800 (2nd/1:54.9), Will Umerski in the 120 hurdles (3rd) and 300 hurdles (3rd), and the 4 x 400 relay.
The baseball team had 2 solid hitters that were Rubin Garcia (.345) and Alex Minneboo (.369).
The softball team was led by Jenny Coppage (.485)

1993-94

Erin Kurczewski finished her golfing career with an 8th place individual finish at the golf state championship, 2 district championships, and 3-time All-Space Coast player of the year.

The volleyball team celebrates winning the Cape Coast and District Championship.

Derrick Ham won All-Space Coast player of the year with 41 solo tackles, 69 total tackles, and 4 sacks.

MAJOR CHANGE: FHSAA will allow the District Champion and District Runner up will be advancing to the playoffs.

The 8-3 football team (Coach Odom) advances to the playoffs placing 2nd in the district, but the team lost a close game in the first round of the playoffs.
The football team was led by Joey Bachstein, Mike Burroughs (key guard for a team that ran 2,838 yards), Craig Drabyk, Rocky Gilmore, Derrick Ham, Sean Peach, Nate Trout (9-15 fg with 50yd made field goal), and Kevin Wood.
Derrick Ham won All-Space Coast player of the year.
The 27-6 volleyball team (1st year Coach Trina Skinner) won the cape coast and district championship, and the team advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs.
The volleyball team was led by Tracey Strickland, Heather Hadlock, Mandy Motty, Melanie Chamberlain, Jenny Murphy , and Sarah Lechner.
Coach Skinner won the All-Space Coast coach of the year, making her the first to win player and coach of the year.
The boys cross country team qualified for regionals, and the team was led by Zac Culberson.
The girls swim team had Kari Van Meter (100F/200F) and Jennifer Harney (200IM) qualify for the state meet.
The boys swim team had Mark Mooney (200F), Tony McFarr (200IM), Adam Goodwin (50F/100F), 200 IM Relay and 200 Free Relay (Goodwin, McFarr, Bern Kause, and Josh Capper) qualify for the state meet.
At the state swim meet, Adam Goodwin placed 7th in the 100 freestyle, and earned All-Space Coast swimmer of the year.
The boys soccer standout players was midfielder Jason Cope and defender Ben Teixeira.
The girls soccer standout players were Shannon Sullivan and Liz Stites.
The girls golf team (Coach Sparks) won the Cape Coast and District championship earning a state qualification, and the team was led by Erin Kurczewski, Shannon Duff, Courtney Mace, Trisha Hirt, and Brandie Wartell.
At the girls golf state championship, the team finished 8th, and Erin Kurczewski finished 8th as an individual.
Coach Sparks earned All-Space Coast coach of the year, and the Erin Kurczewski earned All-Space Coast player of the year.
The girls track team finished 2nd in Districts, and the state qualifiers were Andrea Dempsey (1600), Heather Hadlock (Shot Put), Stefenice Williams (100/200), and 4x100 (Williams, Tamekia Woulard, Tiffany Spencer, and Aileen Williams).
The boys track team finished 2nd in District, and the state qualifiers were Zac Culbertson (800), Curtis Latham (400), and the 4x400 (Latham, Culbertson, Rocky Galmore, and Josh Anderson).
The state places at the state meet, Zac Culbertson finished 3rd, Heather Hadlock finished 5th, and the girls 4x100 finished 5th.

1994-95

During the pep rally, the sign "You are entering the O-Dome" was presented to Coach Odom. This sign still hangs over the entrance of the stadium, and the mustang football team pays respect by touching the sign before entering every home football game.

The football team advanced to the final 4.

Nate Trout finished as an All-State for Florida, and he has state records for 71 conversions in a row 37 career field goals. His longest field goal was 54 yards.

MAJOR CHANGE: Jeff McClain was appointed to the new athletic director of Merritt Island High School.

MAJOR CHANGE: A special sign was made "You are entering the O-Dome" for Coach Odom, and the sign is part of MIHS Stadium,

The 11-3 football team (Coach Odom) won the District Championship, and advanced to the semi-final game where the mustangs came up short.
The football team was led by Mike Carney, Joey Bachstein, Josh Anderson, Torre Smith, Brian Jacobs, Nate Trout (All-State), Dan Daniels, David Wilson (57 tackles), Mike Spencer (89 tackles/50 solo), Russ Sinclair, Josh Anderson, and Jason Muchow.
The 12-12 volleyball team was led by Heather Hadlock and Courtney Mace.
Girls cross country (Coach Delight Chambers-Abreu) qualified for regionals, and the team was led by Andrea Dempsey and Mary Osikowicz.
The boys cross country team qualified for regional, and the team was led by Milt Borens and Chad Munkilt.
The boy swim team state qualifiers were the 200 Medley Relay, 200 Freestyle Relay, Adam Goodwin 50 Free, Anton Lundholm 200 Breast and 200 IM, and Mark Mooney 100 Back.
At the state swim meet, Anton Lundholm (exchange student) finished 2nd in the 100 Breaststroke (1:02.13) and the 200 Freestyle Relay finished 5th.
The girls basketball area standout was Heather Hadlock.
The wrestling team finished 3rd in the Cape Coast, and the team sent Mike Pomeroy (220/27-3) and Jason Muchow (Hwt.) to the state meet.
The boys tennis area standout was David Majors.
The 7-3 boys golf team had a successful season.
The 8-2 girls golf team had a successful season, and the team was led by Courtney Mace and Bridget Kurczewski.
The 11-10 softball team had a successful season, and the team was led by Jeana Delrossa, Jenny Gilbert, Sarah Musgraves, Sasha Buthker, and Sabrina Lyle.
The 16-11 baseball team had a successful team, and the team was led by Jimmy Perna, Nate Trout, Mike Carney, and Mike Fiero.
The 11-10 softball team was led by Sarah Musgrave and Sasha Buthker.
Girls track has a strong season, and the state qualifiers were Heather Hadlock (Shot/Discus), Andrea Dempsey (1600), and Tara Boyko (100 Hurdles)
The boys track team state qualifiers were Phillip Welsh (HJ) and 4x800 (Milton Dorens, Kareem Chtai, Brian Pastermack, and Chad Munkett).
The state placers at the track and field meet were Heather Hadlock 4th in the shot and 5th in discuss, Andrea Dempsey finishing 8th, and the boys 4x800 team finishing 8th.

1995-96

Coach Odom, thank you for everything you did for Merritt Island High School. He was a head coach for 22 years with a 191-57-2 career record.

Andrea Dempsey concluded her senior year with a 4th place finish in 800 and 3rd place finish in the 1600 at the state track and field meet.

Jason Muchow was one of the dominate players for the mustangs, and had a 28-5 wrestling record.

MAJOR CHANGE: Coach Odom steps down as head coach. Starting in 1967 as a defensive coordinator, and took over as head coach in 1973. He finished with the highest winning percentage in school's history, and he won 3 state title (2 head coach/1 defensive coordinator). Thank you Coach Odom for all the student athletes you helped over the years.

The 7-4 football team (Coach Hodgin) won the district championship to advanced to the playoffs.
The football team was led by Jason Muchow, Joe Rossi, Ahmed El-Hawary, and Brian Pastermack.
Jason Muchow was named All-Space Coast defensive player of the year with 99 tackles.
The girls cross country team highlight was when Andrea Dempsey won the Cape Coast Individual Championship, and voted All-Space Coast runner of the year.
The volleyball team was led by standout Courtney Mace.
The boys cross country team had Milton Borens qualify for the regional meet (16:53).
The boys swim team had the 200 IM Relay qualify for the state meet.
The boys basketball team was led by Matt Osikowicz.
The wrestling team had Jason Muchow (Hwy) qualify for the state tournament.
The 15-8 girls soccer (Coach O'Donnell) team finished 2nd in district led by Jill Piotrowski, Carolina Pereyra, Ce Ce Stites, and Liz Stites (34 goals), and the team advances to the playoffs.
The 19-7-2 boys soccer (Coach Barnas) team finished 2nd in district led by Lloyd Chamberlain (34 goals), Tim Palmer, and Scott Shadforth, and the team advances to the playoffs.
The 10-1 boys golf team (Coach Sparks) won the Cape Coast Championship, and the team was led by Lloyd Chamberlain, Justin Yost, and Jason Johnson.
The 9-1 girls golf team (Coach Sparks) won the Cape Coast Championship, and the team was led by Bridget Kurczewski and Courtney Mace.
The 16-7 softball team (Coach Holloway) had a solid season, and the team was led by Jessica Beal (.341 avg), Jenny Gillett, Heather O'Dell, and Jeanne DeRosa.
The 21-10 baseball team (Coach Goldfarb) had a solid season, and the team was led by Chris Colella, Adam Martin, Mike Fiero, Jimmy Perna, Don Chamberlain, and Nick Brando.
The girls track team won the District Championship and 2nd in Regional, and the state qualifiers were Peaches Williams (TJ, LJ, HJ, 110 H, and 4x100), 4x100, Stephanie Williams (4x100, 200), and Andrea Dempsey (800, 1600)
The boys track team state qualifiers were Phillip Welsh (HJ), 4x100, and Hugh Smith (LJ, 4x100).
The placers at the state track and field meet were Hugh Smith (6th in LJ), Peaches Williams (7th in HJ at 5'2"/4th in 110 H in 15.53), and Andrea Dempsey (4th in 800 in 2:20/3rd in 1600 in 5:05). Note: The girls team finished 11th in state.

1996-97

Dawn Ippolito and Jessica Beal were key players for the girls volleyball team.

Brian Pastermack was one of many stars on their playoff run, including 324 rushing yards in one game.

Chris Colella had a a dominate senior year leading the mustangs to the 3rd round of the playoffs and earning 1st team All-State.

The 11-2 football team (Coach Hodgin) won the district, and the team advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
The football team was led by Brian Pastermack (1090 rushing), Randy Arias, Chris Colella, Chris Brown, Joe Rossi (140 tackles), Peter Irby (1020 passing) , Mike LaMaster, Ahmed El-Hawary (Key offensive lineman), Dan Chamberlain (31 rec with 468 yds), Jeff Miller (91 tackles and 13 sacks), and Wesley McNeely.
The girls cross country team was led by Mary Osikowicz (13:24) and Jennifer Mackey.
The 24-5 volleyball team (Coach Denaburg) finished 2nd in Cape Coast, and the team was led by Jill Piotrowski, Jessica Beal, Jessica Daniels, and Dawn Ippolito.
The swim team qualified Sally Zelinsky (100 Fly), Eric Bittner (100 Breast), Anders Nelson (50F/100F), and Boys 200 IM Relay (Matt Carmen, Bittner, Scott Malta, and Nelson) for the state meet.
The wrestling team sent Mike Vanorman (189) and John King (215) to the state meet.
The boys basketball standout was Matt Van Someren.
The girls basketball standout was Peaches Williams.
Girls Soccer was led by CeCe Stites (19 goals) and Meredith Osikowicz.
Boys soccer was led by Brad Sullivan and Jason Brando.
The 6-3 boys golf team finished 2nd in the district, and the team was led by Jason Johnson, Kevin Johnson, and David Sears.
The 12-2 boys tennis team had a solid year, and the team was led by Amit Rawal, Sundeep Rawal, Ronnie Gould, and Ben Hoofnagle.
The 12-12 softball team (Coach Holloway) finished 2nd in district to qualify for the playoffs, and the team had two upsets to advance to the 3rd round.
The softball team was led by April King, Stephanie Kretschman, Jessica Beal (.345 avg), Jennifer Daniels, Jessica Daniels, and Ursula Kelly.
The 28-5 baseball team (Coach Goldfarb) finished 2nd in the district, and the team advanced to the Regional Final (3rd round).
The baseball team was led by Chris Colella (14-3 with 1.38 ERA and 135 K), Jimmy Perna (.434 avg with 33 SB), Jamie Goldfarb (.479 avg with 44 RBI), Dan Chamberlain (.419 with 42 RBI), Tommy Parrott, and Frank Venzara.
Chris Colella was name All-Space Coast player of the year, and he was named All-State, while teammate Jimmy Perna got 2nd team All-State.
Coach Goldfarb won All-Space Coast coach of the year.
The girls track team won the Cape Coast Championship, and the state qualifiers were Peaches Williams (LJ, HJ, TJ, 4X100, and 110 H)
The boys track team had a solid year, and the state qualifier was Phillip Welsh (HJ) finishing 7th in the state meet.
Peaches Williams dominate state performances earned the track team a 10th place finish, and she places 2nd in TJ and HJ, 3rd in the hurdles, and 6th in LJ.
Coach Barbour won All-Space Coast coach of the year, and Peaches Williams won All-Space Coast player of the year.

1997-98

May 16, 1998 from Florida Today, Shawntel "Peaches" Williams wins the state championship in the triple jump and 100 hurdles.

Hugh Smith was name All-Space Coast player of the year with 1675 rushing yards, and he also place 2nd in state for the long jump.

Senior, Jamie Goldfarb, helped the baseball team advance to the regional final.

The 11-2 football team (Coach Hodgin) won the district, and the team advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
The football team was led by Javier Beorlegui (39 XP and 7/10 FG), Hugh Smith (1675 rushing yards), Adam Quinones (Key lineman for a team that got 353 yards a game), Jeff Miller (111 tackles with 6 1/2 sacks), Kevin Verpaele, Dan Chamberlain, and Wesley McNeely.
Hugh Smith was named All-Space Coast player of the year for football.
The 18-14 girls volleyball team (Denaburg) finished 2nd in the district, and advanced to the 3rd round (regional final) losing to Gainesville.
The volleyball team was led by Dawn Ippolito, Denae Diller, Jessica Beal, and Jessica Daniels.
The boys cross country team was led by Mike Franks.
In girls swimming, the 200 freestyle relay qualified for that state meet
The boys swim team had the 200 medley relay, 200 freestyle relay, Matt Carmen (50 free 22.78/100 free ), Wes Harold (200 IM), and Eric Bittner (100 breast) qualify for the state meet.
The 12-18 boys basketball team (Coach Light) earned a playoff spot by placing 2nd in district led by Tony Hill and Kevin Rose, and they lost in the first round to the eventual state champion Mainland.
The girls basketball team was led by Peaches Williams (20.4 ppg and 5.0 rpg)
The 17-4-3 boys soccer team had a share of the Cape Coast Conference and a 2nd place finish in the district, and the team advanced to the first round of the playoffs.
The boys soccer team was led by Bobby Enders and Jason Brando,
The girls soccer team finished 2nd in the district, and the team advanced to the first round of the playoffs.
The girls soccer team was led by Nicole Johnston and Jessica Beal.
The wrestling team was led by Stephen Miracle finishing with 20-4 record, and he won the individual Cape Coast title.
The boys golf team was led by Jason Johnson (38.8 avg)
The 7-2 girls golf team finished 2nd in districts, and the team was led by Dawn Ippolito (49.0 avg).
The boys tennis team was led by class valedictorian Amit Rawal.
The 24-9 baseball team (Coach Goldfarb), won the District title, and the team advanced to the Regional Final (3rd Round) to lose to the eventual state champions.
The baseball team was led by Kevin Verpaele, Dan Chamberlain (.410 avg with 25 RBIs), Jamie Goldfarb (366 avg with 34 RBIs), Joe Quattrocchi, Brian Zegles, Frank Venzara, Kevin Deaton, and Jeremy Hendrex.
Boys and girls track and field (Coach Bailey) had Hugh Smith (200/LJ), Kevin Rose (TJ/HJ), and Peaches Williams (110 Hurdles, LJ, HJ, and TJ) qualified for the state meet.
At the state meet, Peaches Williams won the 100 hurdles (finishing the year undefeated/14.27) and the triple jump (39'7") at the state meet, and she also finished 7th in the LJ and 4th in the HJ.
The girls track team finished 6th in the state.
The boys track star Hugh Smith finished 2nd in the Long Jump (22'10") at the at the state meet missing first place by 1 inch.

1998-99

From the Florida Today, the baseball team wins their first state championship.

Picture from the Florida Today on May 16, 1999. Chris Vanderbrink won the state championship in the shot put.

Picture from the Florida Today on May 16, 1999. Kevin Rose won the state championship in the high jump.

Kevin Verpaele had a great senior year earning player of the year for the area.

Tommy Parrott was all area player of the year helping Merritt Island win their first baseball championship.

The 8-3 football team (Coach Hodgin) made the playoffs, but could not get past the first round of the playoffs.
The football team was led by Kevin Verpaele (1368 passing yards/1165 rushing yards/35 combined TDs), Jerrod Moffitt (51 receptions with 546 yards and 4 TD), Bryce Harrington, Trevor Hitt, Stephen Walker, Ehren Ullein, Chris Vanderbrink, Ryan Koslosky, Donte Griffin, Dave Sanger, Terrance Griffin, and Kevin Deaton.
Kevin Verpaele won All-Space Coast player of the year.
The 20-9 volleyball team (Coach Denaburg) finished 2nd in the district, and the team advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs.
The volleyball team was led by Amy Earhart, Kristin Horan and Lauren Garell.
Boys cross country standouts were Mike Franks and Johnny Johnson.
The girls team state qualifiers were 200 medley, Loree Hughes (200 free/500 free), Sara Stansky (200 im/100 fly), Margaux Price (100 free/100 breast), and 200 free relay.
The boys team state qualifiers wer Travis Lombard (500 free), Wes Herold (200 IM/100 breast), Mike Zelinsky (500 free), Greg Bittner (50 free/100 free), Zack Spurlock (50 free), 200 free relay, and 400 free relay.
Girls soccer (Coach Margagliotti) were led by Nicole Johnston and Alicia Davis.
Girls golf was led by Andrea Moniz.
In boys track (Coach Bailey), the state qualifiers were Kevin Rose (High Jump) Chris Vanderbrink (Shot, Discuss), Jonathan Johnson (800), and 4x400 (J. Johnson, Adam Ullein, Brian McCluney, and Ryan Webster).
The boys team finish 2nd in state with Kevin Rose 1st in the HJ (6' 10"), Chris Vanderbrink 1st in shot (58'8") and 3rd in discuss, and Jonathan Johnson 2nd in the 800 (1:56.75).
The 31-4 baseball team (Coach Goldfarb) won the District title, and advanced to win a state championship.
The baseball team was led by Tommy Parrott (.490 with 19 HR and 67 RBI), Kevin Deaton (15-1 with 131 Ks), Kevin Verpaele (.410 ba with 40 SB), and Brendan Winn (.379 ba with 11 HR).
Coach Goldfarb was named area coach of the year, and Tommy Parrott was named area player of the year.

1999-00

From the Florida Today, MIHS scores 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th inning to repeat as state champions with Jeff Howell's bunt.

Kevin Deaton finished his career with 33-5 record, and he was voted area player of the year.

Coach Christy Ziers earn area swim coach of the year by helping lead the lady mustangs to the 6th place state finish.

The girls soccer team advanced to their first final 4 in school's history.

Area soccer coach of the year, 1st year Coach Julie Wagner, took the girls to the final 4.

Megan Cornett was named area player of the year for softball by leading the mustangs to their first fast pitch district championship.

The 7-5 football team (Coach Hodgin) finished 2nd in the district, and the team advanced to the 3rd round of the playoffs.
The football team was led by Kevin Deaton, Elim Ferguson, Kevin Beorlegui, Leonard Daggett (77 tackles and 5 sacks), and Vinnie Nguyen-Phu.
The 9-1 girls golf team finish 2nd in district, and the team was led by Carolyn Malphurs (46.6), Teri Almond, and Carolyn Malphurs.
The boys golf team finished 2nd in district, and the team was lead by Josh Dymond, Jason Eichstaedt, Eric Markham, and Jason Anderson.
The 21-7 volleyball team finished 2nd in district, and the team advanced to the regional final (3rd round) losing to Spruce Creek.
The volleyball team was led by Lauren Garell (219 kills, 88 digs, and 31 aces), Tara Mutschler, Amy Earhardt, Lindsey Roseland, and Annette LeMieux.
The boys cross country team was led by Mike Franks.
The girls cross country team finish 2nd in district advance to regionals, and the team was led by Sara Fricker, Renee Sherman, and Stephanie Sherman.
The boys swim (Coach Zieres) team state qualifiers were Travis Lombard (200 free/500 free), Mike Zelinsky (500 free), Wes Herold (200 im/100 back), Nick Pointer (50 free/100 free) and 400 free relay.
The girls swim (Coach Zieres) team finished 6th in the state meet, and the state qualifiers were Melissa Hatfield (200 free/500 free), Mary Milburn (200 im/100 back), Amber Hartnett (200 im/100 back), Sara Stransky (50 free/100 fly), Lindsay Inmon (100 fly/100 back), Margaux Price (100 free/100 breast), 200 medley relay, 200 free relay, and 400 free relay.
The state placers were Mary Milburn 5th in 100 back and 5th for the girls 200 medley relay.
Swim area coach of the year was Christy Zieres.
The wrestling team sent the following wrestlers to the state meet: Chris Murry (103), Tommy Varvolo (125), and Gio Valazquez (152).
The 14-13 girls basketball team finished 2nd in districts making the first round of the playoffs, and the team was led by Becca Segart and Dre Robinson.
The 18-11 boys basketball team finished 2nd in district to make the first round of the playoffs, and the team was led by Matt Woodside, Shawn Holtz, Todd Bennington, and Romet Myers.
The 12-6-4 boys soccer team (Coach Carey) finished 2nd in the district, and team made it to the first round of the playoffs. The team was led by Shawn Kennedy, Bryan Stanton, and Daniel Snyder.
The 12-4-6 girls soccer (Coach Wagner) team won the district championship, and the team advanced to the final four losing to Buchholz.
The girls soccer were led by Nichole Johnson, Lisa Weaklim, Lea Kyle, Rachel Williams, Beth Gettys, and Kristie Brunk.
In boys track, the state qualifiers were Mike Franks (1600), Josh Padrick (HJ), Jonathan Johnson (800) and the 4x800 relay (Franks, Johnson, Andy Reeg, and Brad Johnson).
In girls track, the state qualifier was the 4x400 relay (Audrey Wirtzberger, Stephanie Sherman, Alyse Mullon, and Sandra Sweigart)
The 21-5 softball (Coach Holloway) team won the Cape Coast and District championship, and the team advanced to the 2nd round of the playoffs.
The softball team was led by Stacy Spell (.308/17 SB), Nancy Quinn (.412/16 RBI), Amy McIntyre, Sharon Britton, and Area Player of the Year Megan Cornett (.515/16 RBI and 18-4/.5 ERA/232 K).
The 30-4 baseball team (Coach Goldfarb) won the district title, and advanced in to playoffs to repeat as the state championship becoming the first baseball team in Brevard to win back-to-back years.
The baseball team was led by Justin Barnes (.441/47 RBI), Beau Gate (.391), Brenden Winn (.383/10 2B), Jeff Howell (.341), Graham Lyle, and Area Player of the Year Kevin Deaton (13-1/1.59 ERA/135 K, and .422/13 HR/49 RBI)

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