Local surf club qualifies for nationals in California

The Melbourne High Surfing Club qualified for this weekend’s National Scholastic Surfing Association’s Championships after winning the East Coast Region.

The club traveled to California with nine of their approximately 20 members.

Corey Howell, of Eau Gallie High, Wiley Robinson, Brandon Lane, Kieran Grant, Tom Bell and captain Randy Panzarino will compete in the boys shortboard division.

U.S. Surfing Team members Emily Ruppert and Nikki Viesins will surf for the girls in the shortboard division.

Fisher Grant will be in the boys longboard. Tyler Kelsey will serve as an alternate for the boys shortboard.

The event begins today with collegiate competitions and concludes with high school competitions Sunday.

Heritage

The Panthers are looking for an assistant varsity baseball coach. Teaching jobs may be available. Send a resumé to the school’s head coach, James Rehmer, at rehmer.james@brevardschools.org.

Holy Trinity

The Tigers are seeking an assistant baseball coach and JV girls volleyball coach. Contact athletic director Lenny Paoletti at lenny.paoletti@htes.org.

Merritt Island

The Mustangs are looking for head coaches to lead the boys and girls lacrosse teams. Contact the school’s athletic director, Jeff McLean, at mclean.jeff@brevardschools.org.

Space Coast

The Vipers are looking for head coaches to lead the varsity baseball and boys basketball teams. Contact the school’s athletic director, Sharon Travis, at travis.sharon@brevardschools.org.