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Many high school athletes play multiple sports, but most compete in different seasons, easing the challenge of balancing athletics and academics. That's not the case for Branford High School senior Alex Whitfield.
Whitfield, the UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week, is currently juggling both track and softball — and excelling in each.
When Florida became the first state to recognize girls flag football as a competitive sport in 2003, it opened the door for athletes like Bradford High School senior Nichelle Brown to shine.
Now, more than two decades later, Brown is at the forefront of the sport's growth in North Central Florida. This week, she was named the UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week after leading the state in receiving yards, touchdowns and total points.
There aren't many high school baseball players who can consistently pitch and play the field at a high level. By the time athletes reach high school—and certainly college—they're often asked to choose one path. But Buchholz High School senior JJ Gardner isn't one of those typical players.