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BY BRANT PARSONS

Kabra Wrestling Rankings are updated every week all season long for Kabra+ members.

Last season: Key West won its 16th straight district IBT title and the Conchs made their way to Kissimmee for their first region finals appearance in the duals.

How did Kabra do?: Kabra correctly picked the 1-6 team finishers in 1A-16.

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

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District IBT:

Key West Conchs

Coach: Chaz Jimenez (17th season)

Assistant coaches: Saint Pierre Anilus, Angelo Guieb

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24-25 dual record: 15-5

Recent district results: 2025:1; 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: Maximo Llama, 2012 (145)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alfredo Corrales, 48-7, 4th, RC, DC; Abram Canet, 43-16, SQ, R2, DC; James Searcy, 19-13, SQ, R4, D2; Lazaro Diaz, 27-12, RQ-BR, DC.

Notable returning wrestlers: Jacob Ferguson, Sr., 23-23, SQ, R4, D3; Kyle Condella, Jr., 28-14, RQ, DC; Zander Font, So., 14-18, RQ, D2; Michael Guzman, Sr., 31-14, RQ, D3; Jakobe Williamson, So., 15-15, RQ, D3; Alexandre Allens, Jr., 28-13, RQ, D3; Donald Kirkpatrick, So., 21-25, RQ, D4; Reisel Toledo, Sr., 4-6, RQ, D4; Sanford Horn, So., 9-23, RQ, D4.

What they are saying: “We are young, losing key seniors, but I'm excited to see the growth of these young wrestlers from last season and during this season.”

Outlook: The Conchs are looking to win a 17th straight district title and could make a run in state duals and battle for a region title.

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District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

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Miami Westminster Warriors

Coach: Michael Fernandez

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:5; 2021:4; 2020:4; 2019:2; 2018:2; 2017:2; 2016:6; 2015:3; 2014:4; 2013:4; 2012:2

Last state champion: Jason Goff, 1999 (130)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nick Bracci, 13-14, RQ, D4; Adrian Gutierrez, 22-13, RQ-BR, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Andrew Lopez, Sr., 32-11, SQ, R3, DC; Dylan Munz, So., 29-15, SQ, R3, D2; Landyn Munz, Sr., 29-13, SQ, R4, D2; Brycen Munz, 8th, 25-12, RQ-BR, DC; Jake Austin, Fr., 26-10, RQ-BR, D2; RJ Linares, Sr., 15-4, RQ, D2; Andres Linares, So., 14-18, RQ, D4; Dylan Andrea, So., 6-16, RQ, D5.

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Coral Shores Hurricanes

Coach: Dante Jiovenetta (4th season)

Assistant coaches: Chris Ramos, Jim Matheis

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Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:5; 2023:6; 2022:6; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:3; 2018:4; 2017:4; 2016:3; 2015:5; 2014:3; 2013:2; 2012:5

Last state champion: Dante Jiovenetta, 2016 (HWT)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joseph Luciano, 3-11, RQ, D3; Costa Tuttle, So., 24-10, SQ, R3, DC (Transfer to Barron Collier).

Notable returning wrestlers: Sebastian McCoy, Sr., 34-14, SQ, R2, DC; David Beltran, Jr., 33-14, SQ, R3, DC; Finn McDonough, Sr., 29-17, RQ, DC; Ethan Struhs, So., 14-16, RQ, D4; Sterling Keefe, Jr., 22-15, RQ, D4; Andrew Grgek, So., 13-13, RQ, D4; Gavin Matheis, So., 0-0.

What they are saying: “We want to win districts for the time in school history and send a record number of wrestlers to state as last year we tied the school record and brought three.”

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Florida Christian Patriots

Coach: Larry Trejos (3rd season)

Assistant coach: Alan “Nick” Alvarez

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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:3; 2013:6; 2012:4

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Roman Saballos, 17-9, RQ-BR, D2; Dylan Gonzalez, 32-3, RQ-BR, DC.

Notable returning wrestlers: Leonardo Trejos, Sr., 32-11, SQ, R2, D3; Eric Hospedales, So., 19-15, SQ, R4, D2; Braeden Silva, So., 30-10, RQ, D2; Mathew Alvarez, So., 17-16, RQ, D3; Ethan De Llano, Jr., 8-10, RQ, D5.

New wrestlers: Jason Goff; Lucas Centeno

What they are saying: “We are a small program that builds kids from the hallways. This year Leonardo is my only senior so we’re a young team ready to create some upsets. Leo and Eric will carry the brunt of the team but they’re looking to be on the podium at the end of the year.”

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Keys Gate Charter Knights

Coach: Christopher Perez

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:4; 2023:5; 2017:3-1A16; 2016:2-1A16; 2015:2-1A16; 2014:2-1A16

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Matthew Davila, 23-9, RQ-BR, D2; Andy Leiva, RQ-BR, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jayden Giscomb, So., RQ, DC; Erick Santa Cruz, Sr., RQ, D2; Miguel Cervantes, 8th, RQ, D6.

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Miami Sunset Knights

Coach: Gabriel Malcer

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:7; 2023:7; 2022:4; 2021:2; 2020:3; 2019:6-2A16; 2018:4-2A16; 2017:4-2A16; 2016:3-2A16; 2015:7-3A16; 2014:8-3A16; 2013:7-3A16; 2012:8-3A16

Last state champion: Michael Chinchilla, 2008 (HWT)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jordan Diaz, 19-5, 6th, R3, DC; Oscar Aguilera, 22-5, SQ, R3, D3; Alexander Alaniz, 14-8, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Alex Morales, Sr., 7-13, RQ, D4.

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Miami Killian Cougars

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:6; 2023:4; 2022:2; 2021:2-2A16; 2020:6-2A16; 2019:6-3A16; 2018:5-3A16; 2017:3-3A16; 2016:4-3A16; 2015:5-3A16; 2014:6-3A16; 2013:8-3A16; 2012:6-3A16

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kalib Suarez, 12-9, RQ, D4; Mario Crawford, 9-7, RQ-BR, DC; Jayden Ruiz, Sr., 6-6, RQ, D2 (Transfer to Carol City).

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Wilfredo Solis, Sr., 8-6, RQ, D3; Jahkaryl Nelson, So., 3-6, RQ, D5; Chris Deleon, Sr., 3-9, RQ, D5.

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True North Titans

Coach: Gabriel Barrocas

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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Andrew Finlay, 9-7, RQ, D3; Liam Mesas, Fr., 11-13, RQ, D4 (Transfer to Columbus).

Notable returning wrestlers: Luke Piedrahita, 8th, 35-13, SQ, R2, D3; Elijah Chapman, Fr., 9-9, RQ, D4.

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