2024 HS Team Previews: Merritt Island Christian
January 31, 2024
Leading up to the start of the high school season, we will preview Florida High School teams every day as part of our comprehensive season coverage:
Team: Merritt Island Christian
2023 Record: 11-6
Playoff Run: District Semifinals
FHSAA Class: 2A
Head Coach: Matt Handwork
TOP PLAYERS
Name, Position, Class (College Commitment)
Anthony Alessandrini, OF/1B, 2024
Brayden Murphy, LHP/1B/C, 2025
Bode Handwork, LHP/1B/OF, 2026
Jayvon Morris, RHP/SS, 2026
X-FACTOR
Bode Handwork
OUTLOOK
Coach Handwork: "Strong bats deep into the lineup were our strength last year and will continue. Pitching is the deepest we have had in years. Our only downfall is youth with only one senior.”