2A-11 Preview: Charlotte looking to continue reign in one of state’s deepest districts
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Last season: It was district title No. 10-in-a-row for the Tarpons as Charlotte dominated a talented district again.
How did Kabra do?: We missed out on North Fort Myers’ push to second place, which they earned by scoring 5.5 more points than Riverdale.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Jake Austin (Charlotte), Jaxon Newton (Charlotte), Kael Seneca (Fort Myers), Clinton Thompson (North Fort Myers), Michael Hernandez (Charlotte), Eric Bush (Riverdale), Wyatt Nevling (Charlotte), Kalel Hernandez (North Fort Myers), Evan Cope (Charlotte), Alexander Nassiff (Charlotte), Hayden Hansford (Port Charlotte), West Lucas (North Fort Myers), Aidden Giles (Port Charlotte), Michael Soquita (Charlotte), Landon Murphy (North Fort Myers), Jaxon Perry (Riverdale), Andrew Bishop (North Fort Myers).
The favorite: Charlotte. It should be a smooth ride to an 11th straight for the Tarpons who have their sites on some bigger trophies.
Team to watch: Fort Myers. Kael Seneca leads a rising group of wrestlers in their second season under Paul Rothenberg.
District duals: Wednesday, January 7 at Charlotte, 5 p.m.
District IBT: Friday, February 20 at North Fort Myers, 10:30 a.m.
Charlotte Tarpons (#4 IBT, #5 Duals)
Coach: Evan Robinson Jr (22nd season)
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Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1; 2021:1-2A10; 2020:1-2A10; 2019:1-2A10; 2018:1-2A10; 2017:1-2A10; 2016:1-2A10; 2015:2; 2014:2; 2013:3; 2012:1
Last state champion: Jake Austin, 2025 (120)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Matthew Schuler, 56-4, 3rd, RC, DC; Cody Holt, 33-17, SQ, R4, D2; Jaden Palmer, 21-12, RQ, D2; Guy Hoke, 32-19, RQ, D4; Carson Bennett, 32-7; Logan Keith.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jake Austin, So., 59-3, SC, RC, DC; Jaxon Newton, Sr., 30-4, 2nd, R2, D2; Wyatt Nevling, Sr., 43-12, 6th, RC, DC; Caden Moore, Sr., 35-10, SQ, R2, D2; Evan Cope, Jr., 38-22, SQ, R2, D2; Michael Hernandez, Sr., 22-14, SQ, R2, D3; Michael Soquita, Jr., 36-23, SQ, R4, D3; Nathan Cortes, Jr., 32-18, RQ-BR, D4; Milo Moreno, Jr., 22-21, RQ, D3; Alexander Nassiff, So., 21-9.
Outlook: The Tarpons return seven state qualifiers including a state champion in Austin and two more state placers (Newton, Nevling). They’re not just the team to beat in this district, but one of the teams that will make a run at the top of Class 2A.
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North Fort Myers Red Knights (#10, #18)
Coach: Dusty Fellows (2nd season)
Assistant coach: Shawn Earhart
24-25 dual record: 5-1
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:6; 2021:9; 2020:9; 2019:8; 2018:5; 2017:3; 2016:7; 2015:6; 2014:6;
Last state champion: Seth Tshiams, 2025 (285)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Seth Tshiams, 48-1, SC, RC, DC; Julian Gonzales, 42-2, 3rd, RC, DC; Solomon Lucas, 37-5, 4th, RC, DC; Justin Tobia, 20-4, SQ, R4, D2; Abraham Alajarmeh, 20-11; Armand Lavila, Sr., 21-9 (Transfer to Mariner)
Notable returning wrestlers: West Lucas, So., 38-10, SQ, R2, DC; Kalel Hernandez, Sr., 33-5, 7th, R3, DC; Gabriele Nudi, Jr., 31-9, RQ, D2; Wyatt Alexander, Sr., 28-13, RQ, D3; Andrew Bishop, Jr., 16-8; Caleb Swift, Sr.
New wrestlers: Landon Murphy, Sr., 35-17, SQ, R3, D2 (Transfer from Riverdale); Clinton Thompson, Sr., 49-10, 7th, R3, DC (Transfer from South Fort Myers)
Outlook: The team is continuing to honor the legacy of Kris Hayward and has a deep team this season.
Port Charlotte Pirates (#20, #22)
Coach: Tyler Crane
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:4; 2023:2; 2022:2-1A11; 2021:3-2A10; 2020:5-2A10; 2019:6-2A10; 2018:5-2A10; 2017:6-2A10; 2016:6-2A10; 2015:8; 2014:8; 2013:8; 2012:7
Last state champion: Chris Vassell, 1992 (189)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Chase Utley, 43-10, 6th, R3, DC; Maddox Williams, 41-15, SQ, R2, D3; Alex Perez, 24-14, RQ, D4; Wolfe Mongillo, 33-19, RQ-BR, D3; Noah Roser, 28-11, D6; Franco Nestico, 22-20, D6.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Hayden Hansford, Sr., 41-15, SQ, R4, D2; Aidden Giles, Sr., 27-15, SQ, R4, D3; Kevin Estremera, Jr., 27-20, RQ-BR, D4; Joel White, Jr., 30-18, D5; Aydin Bayar, Sr., 25-19, D5; Dante Moreno, So., 21-17, D6.
New wrestlers: Lochlyn Harris, Sr., RQ-BR, DC (Transfer from North Port)
Outlook: This team will be tough at nearly every weight class.
Riverdale Raiders (#21, NR)
Coach: Keith Evans
Assistant coach: Anthony Spraciao
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:4-3A8; 2023:2-3A8; 2022:2-3A8; 2021:1-3A8; 2020:1-3A8; 2019:1; 2018:1; 2017:1; 2016:1; 2015:1; 2014:1; 2013:1-2A12; 2012:?-2A12
Last state champion: Dominic Rodriguez, 2022 (170)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Preston Thompkins, 34-7, 5th, R2, D2; Ayden Balma, 45-5, 6th, RC, DC; Arthur Castillo, 19-11, D5; Kristopher Ralston, 33-15, D5; Samuel Hall, 28-17; Landon Murphy, Sr., 35-17, SQ, R3, D2 (Transfer to North Fort Myers)
Notable returning wrestlers: Eric Bush, Jr., 46-3, 2nd, RC, DC; Michael Maher, Sr., 38-14, SQ, R3, D2; Daniel Iriarte, Jr., 16-22, RQ, D2; Jakobi Medeiros, Sr., 15-27, D5; Logan Miller, So., 42-14, D5.
New wrestlers: Jaxon Perry, Jr., 34-8, RQ, DC (Transfer to South Fort Myers); Easton Balma; Jhon Pierre.
What they are saying: “This team is young but just as talented as previous years. We're eager to show what we're capable of. Even though we're younger, they all have big tournament experience (national events/big off season tournaments). We shouldn't be surprised by the big stage.”
Outlook: There are spots to fill, and wrestlers to fill them, but some will be young at the start and should develop into their roles.
Fort Myers Green Wave (#25, NR)
Coach: Paul Rothenberg (2nd at school/18th overall)
Assistant coach: Ryan Weekley, Kelli Bonner, Rob Daly, Eric Hermann
24-25 dual record: 16-7
Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:6; 2023:5; 2022:1-2A12; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:2; 2018:2; 2017:2; 2016:2; 2015:3; 2014:3; 2013:3-2A12; 2012:?-2A12
Last state champion: Chris Rivera, 2018 (126)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Andres Garcia, 21-18, RQ, D4; Benny Nguyen, 28-14, RQ-BR, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kael Seneca, Sr., 53-6, 3rd, RC, DC; Garin Gindele, Sr., 25-16, RQ-BR, D3; Cameron Wiik, Jr., 21-17, RQ, D3; Terence Mixon, So., RQ, D5; Wyatt Warriner, Jr.
New wrestlers: Dylan Smith (Transfer from New Jersey)
What they are saying: “This year's teams are continuing to build a winning culture around Kael Seneca. We should have a much stronger foundation of 2nd year wrestlers that put in a lot of work in the offseason.”
Outlook: Seneca is back and looking to finish his high school career on top.
Cape Coral Seahawks
Coach: Austin Trebisovsky (2nd as HC, 18th year at school)
Assistant coaches: Joshua Clark, Marcus Bloom
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:5; 2023:6; 2022:4; 2021:2; 2020:6; 2019:5; 2018:7; 2017:8; 2016:5; 2015:7; 2014:5; 2013:5; 2012:5
Last state champion: Jon Jackson, 2006 (152), Dakota Rahme, 2006 (140)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gavin Trebisovsky, 26-14, SQ, R4, D4; Yonatan Druckmann, 32-18, RQ, D4; Jeremy Velasco, 40-13, RQ-BR, D2; Ezequiel Pedraza, 35-18, RQ-BR, D3; Isaac Towenko, 33-10, RQ-BR, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Felix Molina Florian, Jr., 15-10, RQ, D4; Simon Prifti, Sr., 11-19; Ezequiel Pedraza, Sr., 35-18; Christopher Roessner, Sr.
What they are saying: “We want to stay competitive in our district and challenge the balance.”
Outlook: The Seahawks graduated 10 seniors last year so this year’s collection will be a mix of some wrestlers with experience and young wrestlers learning on the fly in the line-up. The four main returners all have unfinished business from last season and have been working hard to prepare for the season.
Mariner Tritons
Coach: Clay French (5th at school, 8th overall)
Assistant coaches: Mike Pedersen, Victor Maldonado Sr.
24-25 dual record: 9-8
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:3; 2023:4; 2022:3; 2021:3; 2020:2; 2019:3; 2018:3; 2017:4; 2016:3; 2015:3-1A12; 2014:2-1A12; 2013:6; 2012:8
Last state champion: Maximus Brady, 2025 (138)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Maximus Brady, 27-0, SC, RC, DC; Clark Daley, 41-8, 6th, RC, D2; Daniel Santana, 35-19, SQ, R2, D3; John Arambasich, 38-16, SQ, R4, DC; Eddie Fuentes, 28-18, RQ, D3; Matthew Murillo, 7-7, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Vince Wurtsbaugh, Jr., 25-14, D5; Ryan Boos, Sr., 24-16, D5.
New wrestlers: Armand Lavila, Sr., 21-9 (Transfer from North Fort Myers); Victor Maldonado, Jr. (Transfer from New York)
What they are saying: “This team has an opportunity to make a name for themselves. Previous years teams have been led by Florida wrestling superstars and now they get the opportunity to step up and lead.”
Outlook: Four-time state champion Brady has moved on along with a talented senior class.
Ida Baker Bulldogs
Coach: Kasia Lapinska Jablonski (3rd season)
Assistant coach: Tito Ortiz
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24-25 dual record: 4-1
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:7; 2023:8; 2022:7; 2021:5; 2020:4; 2019:4; 2018:6; 2017:7; 2016:5; 2015:5; 2014:7; 2013:4; 2012:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Aiden Kennedy, 28-6.
Notable returning wrestlers: Journey Ortiz, Jr., 30-13, RQ, D4; Dean Dietz, So., 25-13, RQ, D4; Logan Frontiero, Jr., 18-9, RQ, D4; Jessie Ortiz, Jr., 24-12.
What they are saying: “We have a powerful bond between players and coaches, and we are fast learners.”
Outlook: The Bulldogs return nine starters from a year ago.
Dunbar Tigers
Coach: AJ Kellum
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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:8; 2023:7; 2022:7-2A12; 2021:7; 2020:7; 2019:4-1A12; 2018:6-1A12; 2017:4-1A12; 2016:2-1A12; 2015:2-1A12; 2014:3-1A12; 2013:4-1A11; 2012:3-1A11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Vaughn Wilson, 16-4, D6.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Chancey Alexander, Jr., 21-10, RQ, D3; Mauricio Jaramillo, Sr., 19-10, RQ, D4; Ethan October, Sr., 21-8, D5.
Cypress Lake Panthers
Coach: Andrew McCarley
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Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:9-2A12; 2023:7-2A12; 2022:4-2A12; 2021:6; 2020:3; 2019:4-2A12; 2018:3-2A12; 2017:3-2A12; 2016:4-2A12; 2015:6-2A12; 2014:5-2A12; 2013:7-2A12; 2012:?-2A12
Last state champion: Corey Kerkesner, 2015 (195)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None.
2A-11 Season Schedules
Fort Myers
Boys
Dec. 6: Captain Archer at Charlotte
Dec. 12-13: Johnny Rouse Duals at Hagerty
Dec. 19-20: Battle by the Bridge at Venice
Dec. 29-30: Hook Em' Clash at Lambert (GA)
Jan. 9-10: Gary Freis Duals
Jan. 16: at Dunbar
Jan. 21: vs. Immokalee, 6
Jan. 30-31: Colby Singletary Memorial at Estero Sports Complex
Feb. 7: LCAC at Riverdale
Feb. 10: at Venice, 6
Girls
Nov. 26: Manatee Rumble at Manatee
Dec. 9: Red Knight Rumble at North Fort Myers
Dec. 11: Johnny Rouse at Hagerty
Jan. 6: Red Knight Rumble at North Fort Myers
Jan. 10: Lady Wave
Jan. 16: at Dunbar
Jan. 17: Lady Indian at Immokalee
Jan. 21: vs. Immokalee, 6
Jan. 24: Queen of the Castle at North Fort Myers
Jan. 30: Colby Singletary Memorial at Estero Sports Complex
Feb. 7: LCAC at Riverdale
Mariner
Dec. 6: Graves IBT at Brandon
Dec. 10: at Naples
Dec. 13: Red, White, and Blue IBT at Aubrey Rogers
Dec. 17: Best of the West
Jan. 3: Triton Tussle IBT
Jan. 9-10: Cradle Cancer at Jensen Beach
Jan. 17: King of the Island at Venice
Jan. 21: vs. Bishop Verot
Jan. 24: Rob Hermann Cup at Citrus
Jan. 31: Palmetto Pride IBT at Palmetto
Feb. 7: LCAC at Riverdale
Girls
Dec. 6: Cradle Cancer at Jensen Beach
Dec. 10: at Naples
Dec. 13: Red, White, and Blue IBT at Aubrey Rogers
Jan. 3: Triton Tussle IBT
Jan. 9: John Joyce IBT at North Port
Jan. 17: Queen of the Island at Venice
Jan. 21: vs. Bishop Verot
Jan. 24: Queen of the Castle at North Fort Myers
Jan. 31: Palmetto Pride IBT at Palmetto
Feb. 6: LCAC at Riverdale
North Fort Myers
Boys
Dec. 5-6: H-Town Throwdown at Hialeah Gardens
Dec. 13: WarEagle Classic at Astronaut
Dec. 17: Best of the West at Mariner
Dec. 20: King of the Castle
Jan. 10: Ray Worsham IBT
Jan. 16-17: Ricky Gullett Invitational at Bayshore
Jan. 21: vs. TBD (Senior Knight)
Jan. 31: Palmetto Pride IBT at Palmetto
Feb. 7: LCAC at Riverdale
Girls
Dec. 6: Cradle Cancer at Jensen Beach
Dec. 13: Grenadier Gappler at Colonial
Jan. 2: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 16: Ricky Gullett Invitational at Bayshore
Jan. 21: vs. TBD (Senior Knight)
Jan. 24: Queen of the Castle
Jan. 31: Palmetto Pride IBT at Palmetto
Feb. 6: LCAC at Riverdale
Riverdale
Boys
Dec. 6: Captain Archer at Charlotte
Dec. 9: vs. Port Charlotte, 6:30
Dec. 12-13: Johnny Rouse Duals at Hagerty
Dec. 16: at East Lee County, 6
Dec. 19: Bull Shark Duals at Bonita Springs
Jan. 2-3: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 17: King of the Island at Venice
Jan. 21: vs. Fort Myers Gateway, 6:30 (Senior Night)
Jan. 28: at Venice, 6:30
Jan. 30-31: Colby Singletary Memorial at Estero Sports Complex
Feb. 7: LCAC
Girls
Dec. 6: H-Town Throwdown at Hialeah Gardens
Dec. 9: vs. Port Charlotte, 6:30
Dec. 12: Stars and Stripes Invite at Aubrey Rogers
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Jan. 2: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 17: Lady Indian at Immokalee
Jan. 21: vs. Ida Baker, 6:30 (Senior Night)
Jan. 30: Colby Singletary Memorial at Estero Sports Complex
Feb. 6: LCAC