Episcopal;s Wessinger Named Final True Vet High School Player of the Week

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Special to Florida Sports Wires

JACKSONVILLE (www.jaxsportsnews.com) – The Jacksonville Sharks announced Episcopal School of Jacksonville wide receiver Brayden Wessinger as the final True Vet High School Player of the Week for the 2026 high school football season.

Wessinger delivered an impressive performance for the Eagles, hauling in nine receptions for 123 yards and two touchdowns. His standout performance and ability to make big plays in the passing game earned him the final weekly honor of the season.

The True Vet High School Player of the Week program, presented by True Vet Solutions in partnership with the Jacksonville Sharks Foundation, recognizes outstanding high school football players throughout Northeast Florida for their achievements on the field, in the classroom, and in their communities.

As this week's honoree, Wessinger will receive a special prize package courtesy of the program's sponsors, including:

AAA Trophy: A commemorative Player of the Week plaque.

True Vet Solutions: An exclusive True Vet T-shirt, backpack, and hat.

Justin Renfrow Sports: A complimentary personal training session.

Jacksonville Sharks: An official Sharks football and chain.

LevelUp Sneakers: A $100 gift card to LevelUp Sneakers in Jacksonville Beach.

LongHorn Steakhouse (Regency): A complimentary gift card.

Icebox Cryotherapy: A complimentary cryotherapy session.

Wessinger will also be eligible to apply for the $5,000 True Vet Scholarship, awarded to one deserving Player of the Week recipient at the conclusion of the high school football season. Scholarship applicants will submit an essay on the topic, "What a Veteran Means to Me," highlighting their appreciation for those who have served our country.

The scholarship recipient will be announced at the annual True Vet Scholarship Banquet on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Airport.

With Wessinger's selection, the Jacksonville Sharks and True Vet Solutions officially conclude the 2026 Player of the Week program, celebrating another season of exceptional student-athletes across Northeast Florida.

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