Rutgers-bound Sebastian Cruz, here with an interception against Creekside, will be a big void in the Golden Eagle defense. On offense, he was one of the best Red Zone rushers in Florida.
Fleming Island's boys 4 x 800 relay team - Marcos Serrano, JP Strombeck, Andrew Lou and Luke Janke - posted their time at the Class 3A championship meet.
Fleming Island's 2024 state golf champion Tyler Mawhinney was a steady force on the golf course, and he will continue at Vanderbilt University.
Fleming Island got another state weightlifting champion trophy when Kathryn Ward turned her second-place finish as a junior into fuel for a gold medal in her final year.
Fleming Island distance swimmer Elizabeth Loehr was quiet, but an efficient master with state meet tickets throughout her four years.
Fleming Island boys basketball came so close to running the table for its first state title, but the Golden Eagles fell short to Pembroke Pines Charter at the University of North Florida.
Fleming Island flag football master Daisy Fletcher was the nationally-ranked defender for the Golden Eagles.
Fleming Island girls lacrosse got a jump start in 2026 with a new coach, Isabella Marx, who was a top scorer in her days at Fleming Island. Meredith Giebeig posted a 68-goal season to earn a playoff spot.
Fleming Island baseball rode the timely bat of Connor Massey to finish 16-9 for coach Mike Martino.
Fleming Island freshman golfer Sophia Moody was a technical artist with her clubs to get to her first of what she hopes will be many more state tournaments with senior teammate Shayla Abbas.
Fleming Island softball will bring back their entire team of heavy hitters next year with an eye for a possibly bigger year.
Fleming Island's most excitable soccer player was Jonathan Figueroa, who has a pocket full of big plays in back-to-back region playoff appearances.
Fleming Island girls wrestling got a first by sending senior Leilah Carter to the state championships.
One of the best volleyball hitters in the area will return to bash more, as Lauren Brosky will get one more season under coach Amy Yoder.
