
Roberto Montanez Jr. and Brayden Slade. {Monarch Athletics}
By: Matt Rothman
The Broward County Athletic Association has announced the finalists for the Brian Piccolo Award, honoring senior athletes for their outstanding achievements in football, academics, and community service.
Named after the late NFL player and South Florida native Brian Piccolo, Marjory Stoneman Douglas’ Brock Moskowitz was the recipient for the Eagles. Kehlani Israel (Coral Springs High School), Collin Teschky (Coral Springs Charter), Kervens Saint Juste (Coral Glades), and Jayden Franklin {J.P. Taravella) were recognized.
In Coconut Creek, University of Florida signee Brayden Slade won for Monarch. Alex Wiggington, who is set to play at Tulane, received the award for North Broward Prep, while JC Arocho won for Coconut Creek High School. Slade and Arocho were two of the four players to win the overall award.

Alex Wigginton {Middle} awarded Brian Piccolo Award.
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