From Friday night football to championship celebrations, The Palm Beach Post’s high school sports team is dedicated to covering the student-athletes, coaches and communities that make Palm Beach County one of Florida’s premier sports regions.
Meet the staff reporters, photographers and editors as well as the freelancers who bring you the stories, analysis and images from the fields, courts and classrooms across our area.
For a full look at The Palm Beach Post’s sports department, visit our staff directory.
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Eric Wallace
Eric Wallace is deputy sports editor at The Palm Beach Post, where he oversees high school sports coverage across Palm Beach County. An Auburn University graduate, Wallace has covered Florida high school sports for more than a decade and previously worked at the Pensacola News Journal. In addition to leading prep coverage, he contributes to The Post’s reporting on the Miami Dolphins, professional golf and the 2026 World Cup, bringing experience across every level of sports journalism.
Alex Peterman
Alex Peterman covers high school sports for The Palm Beach Post, reporting on football, basketball and the athletes and teams that shape Palm Beach County’s sports landscape. A West Palm Beach native and graduate of Dreyfoos School of the Arts, Peterman attended the University of Florida before returning home to tell the stories of the community that helped inspire his love of sports.
Patrick Bernadeau
Patrick Bernadeau is the high school sports reporter for Treasure Coast Newspapers, where he covers athletes, teams and communities throughout Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, Bernadeau previously worked at the Pensacola News Journal and newspapers in North Dakota and Minnesota before returning to the Treasure Coast in 2024. Through the USA TODAY Network, he also contributes to The Palm Beach Post’s coverage.
Greg Lovett
Greg Lovett is an award-winning Palm Beach Post photographer whose images have chronicled Palm Beach County sports and communities for decades. Since joining The Post in 1989, he has captured some of the area’s biggest high school sports moments, from championship celebrations to unforgettable Friday night action. His visual storytelling helps showcase the athletes, coaches and fans who make local sports special.
Thomas Cordy
Thomas Cordy is an award-winning visual journalist for The Palm Beach Post who produces photography, video and audio storytelling. With experience at news organizations across the country, he has covered sports, features and breaking news throughout his career. His work helps bring Palm Beach County’s biggest moments to life, including memorable high school sports events, through compelling images and multimedia coverage.
Chet Peterman
Chet Peterman is a freelance photographer who helps bring Palm Beach County high school sports to life through his images. From Friday night football under the lights to championship events and less prominent sports, Peterman captures the moments that matter to student-athletes, coaches and families. His work for The Palm Beach Post highlights both the excitement of competition and the stories that connect local communities through sports.
Rick Robb
Rick Robb is a freelance reporter covering high school sports for The Palm Beach Post. A veteran journalist, Robb has worked for The New York Times, The Palm Beach Post, the South Florida Sun Sentinel and the Miami Herald. In addition to his reporting experience, he is a local baseball umpire whose firsthand knowledge of the game and deep connections throughout Palm Beach County bring valuable insight to the Post’s baseball coverage.
Marc Berman
Marc Berman is a freelance reporter for The Palm Beach Post with decades of experience covering sports at the local and professional levels. Best known for his longtime tenure as a New York Knicks beat writer for the New York Post, Berman brings a veteran reporter’s perspective and deep sports knowledge to our coverage. His expertise in basketball and tennis adds valuable insight to The Post’s reporting on Palm Beach County athletes, teams and championships.
Jeff Romance
Jeff Romance is a freelance photographer whose award-winning images have documented South Florida sports for more than 25 years. From major professional and collegiate events to local high school championships, his work captures the emotion, intensity and memorable moments that define athletic competition. Outside of photography, Romance is a teacher and golf coach at Deerfield Beach High School, giving him a firsthand appreciation for the dedication and achievement of student-athletes.
Joe Stevenson
Joe Stevenson is a freelance reporter for The Palm Beach Post with decades of experience covering sports at every level. Before contributing to The Post’s high school coverage, Stevenson spent years reporting for the Daily Herald in the Chicago area, where he covered major professional teams including the Bears and Cubs. His veteran perspective, strong storytelling and deep sports knowledge help bring context and insight to Palm Beach County’s athletes, teams and biggest moments.
Eric J. Wallace is deputy sports editor for The Palm Beach Post. He can be reached at ejwallace@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Meet The Post’s team covering Palm Beach County high school sports
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