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Last season: One of the most anticipated district tournaments did not disappoint with eventual state champion Mater Lakes winning the title by just 9.5 points. The season was historic for the Bears, who completed the double, winning both the duals and IBT team titles.
How did Kabra do?: We though Mater Lakes would win the state title and we said watch out for Cardinal Gibbons’ lineup as it could be the team to beat in the district.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
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Mater Lakes Academy Bears
Coach: Brandon Neifeld (13th season)
Assistant coaches: JD Ramsey, Mitch Li, Omar Armengol, Alex Noa
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24-25 dual record: 14-1
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2-1A15; 2023:2-1A15; 2022:1-1A15; 2021:2-1A15; 2020:2-1A15; 2019:2-1A15; 2018:2-1A15; 2017:3-1A15; 2016:3-1A15; 2015:3-1A15; 2014:6-1A15; 2013:7-1A15
Last state champions: Kellen Mesina, 2025 (113); Keagan Mesina, 2025 (120); Ethan Tran, 2025 (126); Kalias Nazario, 2025 (165); Damian Soto, 2025 (190)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Anthony O'Dell, 33-6, 4th, RC, DC; Kenny Alvarado, 35-8, 4th, RC, DC; Damian Soto, 35-3, SC, RC, D2; Emiliano Solache, 30-13, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Kellen Mesina, Sr., 40-5, SC, RC, DC; Keagan Mesina, So., 38-5, SC, RC, DC; Ethan Tran, Jr., 34-3, SC, RC, DC; Kalias Nazario, Sr., 34-2, SC, RC, DC; Chris Greene, Jr., 36-5, 2nd, RC, DC; Mason O'Dell, So., 30-12, 5th, RC, D2; Maximilian Garzano, Jr., 12-10, SQ, R2, D2; Darian Vargas, Sr., 28-14, 8th, R3, DC; Bruce Li, So., 26-9, 8th, R4, D2; Ronn Flores, Fr., 21-14, RQ-BR, D2; Ty O'Dell, 8th; Richard Lugo, Sr., 17-10.
New wrestlers: Christopher Benzzan, Sr.; Cesar Aguilar, So. (Transfer from Hialeah Gardens); Jack Cabrera, Fr.; Makoa Badillo, 8th.
What they are saying: “Most of our team has been together over 4+ years running, so they are a very tight knit group that pushes each other every day in and out practice. Since middle schoolers they have grown and developed into some of the best leaders and wrestlers not only in Florida, but the entire country. Our veterans are helping mold the young wrestlers to level up as they graduate and move on from our program. We achieved our main goals last season winning both state duals and IBTs and our guys know we have a big target on our backs. Now we are looking to repeat and continue to push forward as we look to set the bar higher each day.”
On season goals: “Our main goals are to repeat state dual and IBT titles. We also want to improve at Knockout and finish higher as a team than we ever have, hopefully getting our first Knockout champs in school history along the way.”
Outlook: The Class 1A state champions from a year ago return a loaded roster with some more youthful firepower added in. The enter the season a solid favorite.
Cardinal Gibbons Chiefs
Coach: Jamel Morris (5th season as HC/6th season overall)
Assistant coaches: Jamal Morris, Chris Cupas, Armand Algarin, Steve Mocco, Crantson Gitten, Frank Pettineo
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24-25 dual record: 23-5
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:1; 2018:1; 2017:1; 2016:1; 2015:1; 2014:1; 2013:1; 2012:1
Last state champion: Michael Mocco, 2025 (215)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Frankie Florio, 34-6, 3rd, R2, D2; Bryan Picallo, 34-3, 3rd, R2, DC; Andrew Isek, 48-6, 3rd, RC, DC; Carson Flack, 30-13, RQ-BR, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Michael Mocco, Sr., 43-0, SC, RC, DC; Peter Mocco, So., 48-2, 2nd, R2, DC; Mateo Jaramillo, Sr., 29-18, SQ, R2, D2; Andres Garcia, Jr., 37-13, SQ, R4, DC; Caden Cagiano, Jr., 25-18, SQ, R4, D2; Isaac Fayer, Sr., 18-14, SQ, R4, D3; Logan Bajor, Jr., 27-15, 8th, R3, D2; Jake Arnesen, Jr., 30-12, RQ-BR, D2; Maverick Peugh, Jr., 24-23, RQ-BR, D2; Nicholas Winter, Sr., 33-8, RQ-BR, D2; Christopher Warner, Jr., 13-8; Matyas Dercsar-Kovacs, So.
New wrestlers: Skyler Barreto, Jr., 38-10, RQ, DC (Transfer from Cypress Bay); Enzo Amado, Jr., 34-15, RQ, DC (Transfer from Taravella)
What they are saying: “The goal is to win states IBT and to send at least 12 wrestlers to states.”
On team strengths: “This year team put a lot of work in during the off-season. We had a lot of wrestlers go to offseason tournaments and camps. We have more depth in the room.”
Fast fact: Michael Mocco is looking to join Jonathan Taylor as Gibbons’ only four-time state champions.
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Pine Crest Panthers
Coach: Miguel Rodriguez
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:3; 2023:4; 2022:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nathan Chen, 41-2, 2nd, RC, DC; Parker Dettor, 32-13, RQ, D3; Matthew Krusch, 1-8, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Andrew Chen, Jr., 26-16, SQ, R3, D2; Jacob Lobis, Sr., 15-13, RQ-BR, D3; Knox Pritchard, So., 10-11, RQ, D3; John Promnitz, Jr., 8-10, RQ, D3; Stephen Mellett, Sr., 5-10, RQ, D4; Ethan Stone, Sr., 7-4, RQ, D5.
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Miami Monsignor Pace Spartans
Coach: Lazaro Reinoso
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:6-1A15; 2023:5-1A15; 2022:2-1A15; 2021:6-1A15; 2020:3-1A15; 2019:3-1A15; 2018:3-1A15; 2017:?-1A-15; 2016:5-1A15; 2015:4-1A15; 2014:2-1A15; 2013:1-1A15; 2012:1-1A15
Last state champion: Alex Perez, 2016 (138)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Raphy Riefkohl, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Zachariah Nozile, Sr., RQ, D3; Adula Meyers Jr., So., RQ, D4; Angel Perellada, Jr., RQ, D4.
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Miami Carol City Chiefs
Coach: Jeremiah Howard (4th season)
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2019:11-2A16; 2018:11-2A16; 2017:11-2A16; 2016:6-2A16; 2015:6-2A16; 2014:8-2A16; 2013:6-2A16; 2012:6-2A16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Remington James, Jr., 5-15, RQ, D3; Jerryson Jean Baptiste, Jr., 8-9, RQ, D4; Pierre Jean, Sr., 8-10, RQ, D4; Lonnie Clanton, Jr., 11-9, RQ, D4; Jaydeon Lamons, Jr., 3-16, RQ, D4; Michael Glover, Jr., 2-15, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Jayden Ruiz, Sr., 6-6, RQ, D2 (Transfer from Miami Killian); Brandon Simmons, Jr., 38-16, RQ, D2 (Transfer from Miami Norland); Dylan Presman, So., 24-14, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Miami Norland); Matheus Honigman, Sr., 20-17, RQ, D3 (Transfer from North Miami)
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Stranahan Mighty Dragons
Coach: Jared Villalobos (2nd season)
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:4; 2022:9-2A15; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:5-2A15; 2018:6-2A15; 2017:4-2A15; 2016:4-2A15; 2015:4-2A15; 2014:3-2A15; 2013:3-2A15; 2012:4-2A15
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Miguel Murillo, 16-10, RQ, D3; Israel Rivera, 3-24, RQ, D3; Danzell Johnson, 12-15, RQ, D4; Joseph Burga, 8-15, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ronel Pierre, Jr., 8-7, RQ, D3; Kidany Tarrats, Sr., 14-12, RQ, D3.
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Hallandale Chargers
Coach: Reginald Smith
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:7; 2020:8-1A15; 2017:?-1A-15; 2016:7-1A15; 2015:6-1A15; 2014:8-1A15; 2013:7-2A15; 2012:6-2A15
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Dylin Stuart, 12-14, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None.
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