Astronaut High School's baseball team secured a 19-6 victory over Mainland on Wednesday, April 1, in what proved to be one of the few games played in Brevard County during the week of April 6-11. The win improved Astronaut's record to 10-7, while Mainland fell to 3-14. The game was part of a spate of cancellations due to inclement weather, which affected most scheduled matchups across the county. Nathan Edwards led Astronaut with a standout performance, going 4-for-4 at the plate with two doubles, a triple, six RBIs, two stolen bases, and four runs scored.
Weather disruptions dominated the week, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forcing the cancellation of nearly all high school sports games. The only notable baseball game played was between Astronaut and Mainland, which took place on Wednesday. The game's score reflected a strong offensive showing by Astronaut, who outscored Mainland across all innings.
Meanwhile, Edgewood High School made headlines in track and field, breaking two school records at the Merritt Island Relays on April 1. The boys' 4x200m relay team of Nathaniel Jaksetic, Seth Nicols, Derek Martinez, and Seth Elston clocked a time of 1:42, setting a new benchmark for the school. The girls' Sprint Medley Relay team of Anya Stipinis, Payton Hilton, Tatiana Jenkins, and Vera Creager also broke a record with a time of 2:04. Both relays competed at the Merritt Island Relays, an annual event that draws teams from across the region.
The weather-related cancellations left many teams without opportunities to compete, but Astronaut's win and Edgewood's track achievements provided highlights for the week. Coaches and athletes alike are now looking ahead to rescheduling games and preparing for upcoming regional competitions.