2A-10 Preview: Hollins returns a lot in quest for district three-peat
Two-time state placer Joseph Obstaculo returns to lead the Royals. The senior was 45-6 a year ago and finished sixth in the state for the second consecutive season.
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Last season: Hollins came alive for the postseason and punctuated the win with 250.5 points, 21 ahead of the district duals champion, Osceola.
How did Kabra do?: While we picked the district duals champ correctly, we had the wrong 1-2 for the IBT.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
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The favorite: Hollins. The back-to-back district champions could be loaded this season with a possible return of 11 of their 14 postseason wrestlers in the room.
Team to watch: Osceola. The Warriors are still the closest competition for the Royals and could return nearly 70% of their district points from a year ago.
Hollins Royals
Coach: Nick Spataro
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Recent district results: 2026:1; 2025:1; 2024:3; 2023:4; 2022:1; 2021:1-2A9; 2020:1-2A9; 2019:4-2A9; 2018:3-2A9; 2017:4-2A9; 2016:2-2A9; 2015:1-2A9; 2014:1-2A9; 2013:1; 2012:1
Last state champion: Henry Middleton, 1989 (103)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gaige Wilson, 21-12, RQ, DC; Andrew Rivas, 28-16, RQ, D3; Kevin Lopez, 15-14, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joseph Obstaculo, Sr., 45-6, S6, R2, DC; Ethan Going, Sr., 37-7, RQ-BR, DC; Mateo Itric, Sr., 21-14, RQ-BR, D3; Enzo Ortiz, So., 8-3, RQ, DC; Ethan Thou, Sr., 30-13, RQ, DC; Gabriel Wilson, Jr., 21-12, RQ, DC; Joan Rengifo, Sr., 17-12, RQ, D2; Camden Collins, Sr., 21-12, RQ, D2; Cameron Ingerson, Sr., 23-18, RQ, D3; Gabriel Pineda, Jr., 8-8, RQ, D4; Kayque Santos, Sr., 22-18, RQ, D4.
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Osceola Warriors
Coach: Dan Smalley
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Recent district results: 2026:2; 2025:2; 2024:4; 2023:5; 2022:4; 2021:4-2A9; 2020:4-2A9; 2019:6-2A9; 2018:8-2A9; 2017:6-2A9; 2016:7-2A9; 2015:4-2A9; 2014:4-2A9; 2013:4; 2012:2
Last state champion: David Walker, 1995 (215)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Anthony Cuthbertson, 47-10, SQ, R3, D2; Lorenzo Petrone, 28-15, RQ, D2; Ethan Kieffer, 18-13, RQ, D3; Josh Pearson, 10-13, RQ, D3; Chase Narducci, 20-26, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Matthew Moon, Sr., 37-7, RQ-BR, DC; Keljon Franklin, Sr., 24-9, RQ-BR, DC; Kiet Nguyen, Jr., 28-23, RQ-BR, D2; Brayden Foster, Sr., 34-11, RQ-BR, D3; Bruce Mesagno, Sr., 32-10, RQ, DC; Collin Paolillo, Sr., 29-15, RQ, DC; Jack Lord, Jr., 1-6, RQ, D4; Dylan Funchion, So., 5-11, RQ, D4; Dean Wilson, Sr., 12-18, RQ, D4.
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East Lake Eagles
Coach: Rob Golombek (5th as head coach, 13th at school)
Assistant coaches: Jason Leggett, Tom Young, Robert Bruce
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25-26 dual record: 19-10
Recent district results: 2026:3-3A6; 2025:2-3A6; 2024:6-3A6; 2023:6-3A6; 2022:3-3A6; 2021:2-3A7; 2020:2-3A7; 2019:1-2A9; 2018:2-2A9; 2017:3-2A9; 2016:1-2A9; 2015:2-3A7; 2014:2-3A7; 2013:4-3A7; 2012:2-3A7
Last state champion: Dan Roberts, 1999 (160)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Demo Vogiatzis, 53-6, S5, R2, D2; Jackson Pearce, 34-12, S8, R3, D3; Gabe Abde, 27-10, RQ-BR, D2; Max Perz, 28-14, RQ, D2; Parker Buckley, 25-20, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Justin Rivers, Sr., 38-11, SQ, R3, D2; Joseph Arcese, Sr., 22-9, RQ-BR, D4; Nick Rimel, Sr., 22-18, RQ, D3; Walker McBride, Sr., 17-8, RQ, D4; Jackson Golombek, Sr., 24-17, RQ, D4; Paul Swietlilk, Sr., 36-19, RQ, D4; Varno Santiago, So.
New wrestlers: Aary Fazal, Jr.; Derek Nguyen, Jr.; Varro Santiago, So.; Jordan Bruce, So.; Logan Gladwin, So.; Reino Milvid, Jr.; Jacob Reed, So.; Colton Link, Jr.; Julian Almeida, So., 34-12, RQ, D2 (Transfer from SLAM Tampa); Alex Parada-Edwards, Sr., 27-4 (Transfer from Pickerington North, OH)
What they’re saying: “We lost some great seniors, and those spots will be hard to fill, but we rebuild and reload this line up every year. Our kids work hard and look forward to the opportunity to shine in the varsity line up. We have the same goal every year as a team and that's to be the top team in the county and to bring home a district title. I believe we have the group to make that happen.”
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Pinellas Park Patriots
Coach: Ryan Washington
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Recent district results: 2026:3; 2025:2; 2024:9; 2023:7; 2022:6; 2021:3-2A9; 2020:3-2A9; 2019:5-3A8; 2018:3-3A8; 2017:9-3A8; 2016:8-3A8; 2015:6-3A7; 2014:4-3A7; 2013:5-3A8; 2012:7-3A8
Last state champion: Michael Falgoust, 2004 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Logan Chornoby, 29-8, S6, R3, DC; Quinton O'Driscoll, 23-7, S8, R3, DC; Cesar Rangel, 19-5, RQ, DC; Malik Feola, 15-17, RQ, D3; Jefferson Xoi, 18-19, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Austin Horton, Sr., 29-12, RQ, D2; David Soares, Sr., 24-12, RQ, D2; Ezekiel Jones, Jr., 9-6, RQ, D2; Cayne Nelson, Sr., 28-12, RQ, D4.
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Clearwater Tornadoes
Coach: Berry Davis
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Recent district results: 2026:5; 2025:7; 2024:10; 2023:10; 2022:9; 2021:7-2A9; 2020:7-2A9; 2019:8-2A9; 2018:6-2A9; 2017:8-2A9; 2016:8-2A9; 2015:6-2A9; 2014:10-2A9; 2012:8-3A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Andrew Sanez, RQ, D3; Khalil Hobson, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Matthew McKee, Sr., RQ, D4; Juan Palomino, So., RQ, D4; Bryan Cruz Huapilla, Jr., D5.
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Largo Packers
Coach: Vincent Crews (3rd at school, 6th overall)
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Recent district results: 2026:9-3A6; 2025:9-3A6; 2024:13-3A6; 2023:12-3A6; 2022:9-3A6; 2021:6-2A9; 2020:5-2A9; 2019:9-2A9; 2018:10-2A9; 2017:10-2A9; 2016:9-2A9; 2015:9-2A9; 2014:8-2A9; 2013:2; 2012:4
Last state champion: Howard Hoffman, 1996 (135), Jason Taylor, 1996 (189)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Bryce Delos Reyes, Jr., 25-16, RQ, D3; Armone Mansfield, Jr., 9-4, RQ, D3.
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St. Petersburg Green Devils
Coach: Jerimiah Gaudette
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Recent district results: 2026:6; 2025:6; 2024:5; 2023:6; 2022:2; 2021:6; 2020:7; 2019:6-3A8; 2018:8-3A8; 2017:10-3A8; 2016:7-3A8; 2015:8-3A7; 2014:9-3A7; 2013:3-3A8; 2012:4-3A8
Last state champion: Dana Harrington, 1991 (112), Isaac Sherdick, 1991 (103)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jayme Ton Lim, RQ, D2; Joseph Gustafson, RQ, D3; Isaiah Phillips, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Brenner Groen, Sr., RQ, D4; Presott Metzler, Sr., RQ, D4.
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St. Petersburg Northeast Vikings
Coach: Mateo Vasquez
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Recent district results: 2026:7; 2025:5; 2024:7; 2023:9; 2022:8; 2021:4-2A9; 2020:6-2A9; 2019:5-2A9; 2018:4-2A9; 2017:1-2A9; 2016:4-2A9; 2015:3-2A9; 2014:6-2A9; 2013:6-3A8; 2012:6-3A8
Last state champion: Phil Rizzo, 1981 (126)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brooks Cowan, 28-5, SQ, RC, DC; Jovahnny Diaz, 22-10, RQ, D2; Chay Bertucci, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
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