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BY BRANT PARSONS

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

Last season:

How did Kabra do?:

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch:

The favorite: Gulf Breeze. The Dolphins graduated some high level talent, but with Coach Bird taking over and a room filled with wrestlers ready to step up, they’re still the team to beat.

Team to watch: Pace. Last year’s runner-up returns a host of wrestlers ready to take the next step.

District duals:

District IBT:

Gulf Breeze Dolphins

Coach: Jim Bird (2nd season, 37th overall)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:2; 2021:2; 2020:3; 2019:3; 2018:1; 2017:2; 2016:3; 2015:5; 2014:4; 2013:4; 2012:1

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gavin Cohen, 51-6, 3rd, R2, DC; George Selmeister.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Garrett Ferguson, Sr., 47-7, 4th, R3, DC; Gavin Samons, Jr., 53-6, 5th, R2, DC; Ryder Cohen, So., 43-4, SQ, RC, DC; Keegan Deeds, Jr., 35-12, SQ, R4, DC; Leyton Collazo, So., 34-17, RQ-BR, DC; Mack Mayfield, Jr., 25-23, RQ, D4; Xavier Gallagher, Jr., 22-14.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

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Girls: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

Other content: Transfers | Coaching changes | Tournament schedule | Dual schedule | Team schedules

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Rankings: Class 3A | Class 2A | Class 1A | Girls | Team

Pace Patriots

Coach: Reggie Allen

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:3; 2021:3; 2020:1; 2019:1; 2018:2; 2017:1; 2016:2; 2015:3; 2014:1; 2013:1; 2012:5

Last state champion: Gabe Jacobs, 2020 (195)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Maeson Otwell, 37-14, SQ, R4, DC; Brandon Morhing, 29-12, RQ, D3; Jivaers Yacinthe, 26-9, RQ-BR, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joshua Waring, Sr., 40-10, RQ-BR, D2; Tagg Strickenberger, Sr., 30-7, RQ-BR, D2; Bowen Iorg, Sr., 31-10, RQ-BR, D2; Gian Parrish, Jr., 36-14, RQ-BR, D3; Isiaha Rickling, Jr., 42-11, RQ, D2; Barrett Sauls, Sr., 27-13, RQ, D3; Aden Cortez, So., 24-7, RQ, D3; Dominic Iacobellis, So., 28-11, RQ, D3; Leon Jackson, So., 21-10, RQ, D3; Dominik Baxter, So.

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Niceville Eagles

Coach: Jordan James

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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

Last state champion: Jack Johnson, 2017 (160)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Malachi Lewis, 39-7, 5th, RC, DC; Garret Jarvis, 37-14, 8th, R3, D3; Colin Berkey, 22-18, RQ, D4; James Opitz, 30-9, RQ-BR, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ayden Davis, Sr., 19-15, RQ, D4; Jayden Fuller, Jr., 14-18; Jace Schmidt, Sr., 21-8.

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Mosley Dolphins

Coach: Jeremiah LaFountain

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:3-2A2; 2023:3-2A2; 2022:5; 2021:4-2A2; 2020:3-2A2; 2019:1-1A1; 2018:7-1A1; 2017:8-1A1; 2016:3-1A1; 2015:8; 2014:8; 2013:9; 2012:8

Last state champion: Adam Evans, 1998 (103)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Logan McAlister, 23-4, 7th, R3, DC; Elijah Nolan, 36-26, D5; Kyle Mahler, 27-29; Nicolas Bacot, 33-8; Alex Vasquez-Young, Jr., 44-20, RQ, D4 (Transfer to North Bay Haven)

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Tristen Steele, Sr., 40-17, RQ-BR, D2; Nathaniel King, So., 10-31, RQ, D4; Corbin Timberlake, Jr., 29-24, RQ, D4; Isaac Melendez, Sr., 43-13, D5; Ian Keith, Jr., 3-8; Wesley Price, Jr., 35-19.

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Fort Walton Beach Vikings

Coach: Tobi Marez (22th year)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:4; 2023:2; 2022:1; 2021:1; 2020:2; 2019:2; 2018:6; 2017:7; 2016:5; 2015:1; 2014:5; 2013:3; 2012:4

Last state champion: Cedric Fairrow, 2022 (220)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Matthew Sinclair, 56-4, 2nd, RC, DC; Landon Burbidge, 46-13, SQ, R4, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Rome Kendrick, Sr., 36-11, 6th, R4, DC; Eric Stouder, Sr., 20-3, RQ-BR, D2; Isaac Vosburgh, Sr., 29-16, RQ, D2; Mathew Martinez, Sr., 31-23, RQ, D3; Noah Reyes, Sr.

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Arnold Marlins

Coach: Michael Lapadat (5th season)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:4-2A2; 2023:4-2A2; 2022:9; 2021:4-1A1; 2020:1-1A1; 2019:2-1A1; 2018:5-1A1; 2017:1-1A1; 2016:1-1A1; 2015:1-1A1; 2014:1-1A1; 2013:1-1A1; 2012:3-1A1

Last state champion: Brock Carlan, 2015 (132), Richie McClanahan, 2015 (126)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Christian McDonald, 36-19, RQ, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: David Crilly, Sr., 53-10, RQ-BR, DC; Tajay Richards, Sr., 44-24, RQ-BR, D2; Riley Thompson, Jr., 31-12, RQ, D2; Brandon Walsingham, Jr., 45-13, RQ, D3; Julian Razavi, Sr., 46-24, RQ, D4; Omar Lange, Sr., 39-28, D5; Noah McLendon, Jr., 21-27.

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Choctawhatchee Indians

Coach: Josh Carroll (4th season)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:6; 2023:8; 2022:7; 2021:6; 2020:7; 2019:5; 2018:4; 2017:5; 2016:6; 2015:4; 2014:2; 2013:5; 2012:9

Last state champion: Jon Bush, 1998 (189)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Antonio Daquep, 39-20, RQ, D2; Zerel Munn, 37-13, RQ, D2; Teerachood Mahawongnan, 24-16, RQ, D3; Bradack Carroll, 40-3, RQ-BR, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jorge Xivir Quich, Jr., 26-20, RQ, D4.

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Tate Aggies

Coach: Chris Gaukel

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:7; 2023:5; 2022:8; 2021:7; 2020:5; 2019:7; 2018:5; 2017:3; 2016:1; 2015:7; 2014:9; 2013:6; 2012:7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Julian Agosto, 11-6, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Alexi McGowan, Jr., 39-18, RQ, D2; Colin Watson, So., 26-26, RQ, D4; Jayce Walker, Sr., 15-18, RQ, D4; Logan Robbins Jr, Sr., 16-14, RQ, D5.

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Crestview Bulldogs

Coach: Robby Gaines

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:5; 2023:7; 2022:6; 2021:5; 2020:6; 2019:6; 2018:7; 2017:6; 2016:7; 2015:6; 2014:6; 2013:7; 2012:3

Last state champion: Eric Finchum, 2002 (189)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Raymond Liu, Jr., RQ, D3; Kaden Blackerby, Jr., RQ, D3; Chasen Lawrence, So., RQ, D4.

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Milton Panthers

Coach: Alex Alvarado

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:8; 2023:6; 2022:10; 2021:8; 2020:8; 2019:8; 2018:8; 2017:8; 2016:8; 2015:9; 2014:7; 2013:8; 2012:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Aidan Herbert, Jr., 25-9, RQ, D3; Timothy Griffith, Jr., 17-14, RQ, D4; Cayden Marshall, Sr., 29-14, RQ, D4; Connor Allen, Jr., 30-13, D5.

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