The Merritt Island High School volleyball team will host Dwyer from Palm Beach Gardens in a non-conference match at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 22. The game will take place at Merritt Island's home court, marking one of the first scheduled matchups of the 2026 season. Both teams enter the game with identical 26-27 overall records, though neither has played in a home or away game yet this season.
Merritt Island coach Sarah Thompson said the team is focusing on building chemistry ahead of the match. 'We've had a few practice sessions, but this is our first real test against a competitive opponent,' she said. Dwyer, which has not played a game in August since its season ended in June, will travel to Brevard County for the contest.
The matchup is part of a limited schedule of non-conference games for both teams. Merritt Island's previous games this season have been canceled due to scheduling conflicts, while Dwyer has yet to play any matches in 2026. The game will be broadcast live on MaxPreps, with updates available through the site's free account.
Fans in Brevard County can attend the match at Merritt Island's athletic complex on the corner of Saturn Boulevard and Astronaut Road. Admission is free, but spectators are encouraged to arrive early for seating. The game is expected to last approximately two hours, with a 15-minute intermission between sets.