Standout Athletes Shine in TCPalm’s Athlete of the Week Program

Each week, TCPalm highlights standout athletes from local sports teams through its Athlete of the Week program. This week’s nominees include impressive performances across various sports.

In baseball, Dean Buxton of Master’s Academy pitched a two-hit shutout with 13 strikeouts and one walk while also contributing offensively. Talen Perez of Vero Beach stood out in boys lacrosse with seven goals in a regional quarterfinal win, while Kenan Willard of Vero Beach excelled in boys track and field by capturing first in multiple events.

In flag football, Dakota Moberg of Martin County shone with four total touchdowns in a regional semifinal win. Jazmyn Morris of Vero Beach dazzled in girls lacrosse with a stellar performance, and Addison Trotter of Master’s Academy impressed in girls tennis. Nyla Christian of Vero Beach excelled in girls track and field, and Hailey Brereton of St. Lucie West Centennial stood out in softball with a perfect game and multiple wins.

The Athlete of the Week program is proudly sponsored by Mulligan’s Beach House Bar & Grill. Be sure to show support for your favorite local athletes by voting for this week’s deserving nominees! To submit nominations for future weeks, email or call the TCPalm office. Winners will be notified within one to two weeks and will receive a unique Athlete of the Week shirt courtesy of BSN SPORTS.