2A-12 Preview:

BY BRANT PARSONS

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Last season:

How did Kabra do?:

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch:

The favorite: South Fort Myers. They’re the champs, so they’re the team to beat.

Team to watch: Bonita Springs. To be honest, we haven’t learned much about these teams in our preseason work, but did for Bonita Springs and they have some guys coming back that are looking to take that next step.

District duals:

District IBT:

South Fort Myers Wolfpack

Coach: Andre Metzger

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1; 2023:5; 2022:10; 2021:8-2A11; 2020:8-2A11; 2019:7; 2018:9; 2017:8; 2016:7; 2015:8; 2014:6; 2013:9; 2012:?-2A12

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Juan Albarran, 22-16, RQ, D2; Diego Albarran, 17-10, RQ, D3; Tio Longjuin, 37-16, RQ, D4; Johan Perez, 31-11, RQ, DC; Jason Perez, Sr., 26-12, RQ-BR, D4 (Transfer to Lemon Bay); Jessy Perez, So., 31-16, RQ, D2 (Transfer to Lemon Bay).

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Clinton Thompson, Sr., 49-10, 7th, R3, DC; Jared Cruz, Sr., 16-6, RQ-BR, D2; Jaxon Perry, Jr., 34-8, RQ, DC; Blake Pettite, So., 35-23, RQ, D5.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

Outlook:

The Florida High School Wrestling Season District Previews

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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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Naples Golden Eagles

Coach: Jeff Wesson (4th season)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024: 3; 2023:5; 2022:3; 2021:4; 2020:4; 2019:5; 2018:5; 2017:7; 2016:8; 2015:7; 2014:9; 2013:10; 2012:?-2A12

Last state champion: Aaron Earls, 1999 (103)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nicholas Delboccio, 20-12, RQ, D2; Jack Crowe, 20-21, RQ, D3; Judnel Lubin, 30-10, RQ, D3; Giovanni Aragon, 25-17, RQ, D4; Hamlet Perez.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jaime Nunez, Sr., 23-10, SQ, R4, DC; Cooper Garcia, Jr., 29-16, RQ-BR, D3; Ibrahim Albaghdadi, Jr., 16-13, RQ, DC; Diego Moreno, Sr., 22-14, RQ, D2; Vanden Sigmond, Sr., 21-20, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers: Andres DiGrigoli, Sr., 38-4, SC, RC, DC (Transfer from First Baptist-Naples)

What they are saying:

Outlook:

East Lee County Jaguars

Coach: Russell Barrs

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Noah Figueroa, 36-5, SQ, R3, DC; Frank Thomas, 30-10, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jesus Cantu, Jr., 27-6, RQ, D3; Marlon Medina, Sr., 13-9, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

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Bonita Springs Bull Sharks

Coach: Ernesto Villalobos (7th year at school, 19 years total)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:3; 2022:1-1A12; 2021:4-1A12; 2020:3-1A12

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): William Hittinger, 25-15, RQ, D4; Arath Preciado, 39-13, RQ-BR, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sebastian Corporan, Sr., 39-9, RQ-BR, D2; David Enriquez, Sr., 18-6, RQ-BR, D2; Xzaden Perez, Sr., 23-19, RQ, D3; Jesus Lemus, Sr., 26-19, D5; Jonathan Oliveros, Jr., 29-10.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

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Barron Collier Cougars

Coach: Anthony Partello

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024: 4; 2023:1; 2022:2; 2021:2; 2020:2; 2019:2; 2018:4; 2017:5; 2016:2; 2015:4; 2014:2; 2013:5; 2012:?-2A12

Last state champion: Cory Cannan, 2022 (170)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joseph Wilkinson, 43-13, SQ, R3, DC; Giovanni Cuna, 21-13, RQ, D2; Anthony D Annunzio, 33-15, RQ, D2; Kodie Hilliard, 28-13, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Tyler Jeskie, Jr., 38-15, SQ, R4, DC; Lorenzo D'Annunzio, So., 24-19, RQ, D3; Brenden Camejo, So., 17-15, RQ, D4; Dalton Drosselmeire, Sr., 12-17, RQ, D4; Jamesley Germain, Jr., 16-15, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

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Lely Trojans

Coach: Tige Thompson

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:6; 2023:9; 2022:8; 2021:7; 2020:6; 2019:7-1A12; 2018:3-1A12; 2017:2-1A12; 2016:1-1A12; 2015:1-1A12; 2014:1-1A12; 2013:4; 2012:?-2A12

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jason Morency, 54-12, SQ, R3, DC; Kerby Milien, 33-23, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jose Raga, Sr., 37-17, RQ, D2; Peter Espinosa, Jr., 26-22, RQ, D4; Jackson Zunzunegui, Sr., 23-22, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

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Estero Wildcats

Coach: Darryl Corbett

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:9-1A12; 2023:10-1A12; 2022:11; 2021:8; 2020:7; 2019:6; 2018:6; 2017:6; 2016:9; 2015:2; 2014:4; 2013:6; 2012:?-2A12

Last state champion: Jason Miller, 1994 (103)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joseph Terry, 14-9, RQ, D2; Adrian Cavazos, 21-9, D5.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joshua Martinez, Sr., 13-13, RQ, D5; Joshua Martinez, Sr., 13-11, D5.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

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Palmetto Ridge Bears

Coach: Mike Money

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024: 1-3A8; 2023:1-3A8; 2022:1-3A8; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:1; 2018:1; 2017:1; 2016:1; 2015:1; 2014:1; 2013:2; 2012:?-2A12

Last state champions: Kaden Darwin, 2024 (285)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nicky Bernard, 31-4, 2nd, RC, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kenly Estevez, So., 18-5, RQ-BR, DC; Devon Messenger, Sr., 14-9, RQ, D3; Christopher Olivert, So., 5-6, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers: Jordan Blomberg, Jr., 34-15, RQ-BR, D2 (Transfer from St. John Neumann)

What they are saying:

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Golden Gate Titans

Coach: Jaramillo

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:7; 2023:8; 2022:5; 2021:3; 2020:3; 2019:3; 2018:2; 2017:2; 2016:3; 2015:3; 2014:3; 2013:1-1A12; 2012:1-1A12

Last state champion: Andy Martinez, 2020 (160)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Richardson Joseph, 26-10, RQ, D2; Ebis Escalona, 23-13, RQ, D4; Kaden Lawhorn, 30-10, RQ, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sebatian Becthold, Sr., 27-10, RQ, DC; Jayloper Joseph, Jr., 22-12, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

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Immokalee Indians

Coach: Filiberto Gorosquieta

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:8; 2023:4; 2022:9; 2021:6; 2020:5; 2019:2-1A12; 2018:2-1A12; 2017:3-1A12; 2016:4-1A12; 2015:10; 2014:5-1A12; 2013:5-1A12; 2012:3-1A12

Last state champion: Eliazar Valdez, 1992 (112)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Isaac Maldonado, Sr., 34-12, RQ, D2; Aurelio Anzualda, Sr., 23-11, RQ, D2; London Garcia, Jr., 23-24, RQ, D3.

New wrestlers:

What they are saying:

Outlook:

Gulf Coast Sharks

Coach: Thomas Kleinmeyer (2nd season)

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24-25 dual record: 7-6

Recent district results: 2025:11; 2024:10; 2023:8-3A8; 2022:6-3A8; 2021:7-3A8; 2020:7-3A8; 2019:8; 2018:7; 2017:4; 2016:5; 2015:5; 2014:8; 2013:7-3A8; 2012:5-3A8

Last state champion: Mitchell Han, 2012 (HWT)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Jason Barnes, So., 24-11, RQ, D3; Micahel Caetano, So., 24-9, RQ, D3.

New wrestlers: Henry Johnson, Fr.; Leland Kleinmeyer, Fr.; Nestor Nestorov, Fr.

What they are saying: “Last year was Year 1 for a program that had been down. We had almost a full lineup and 50 kids in the room. We retained over 25 for the entire off season and graduated nobody. The future is very bright for this program.”

Outlook: The Sharks attacked the offseason with a renewed passion and vigor, leaving them hungry for success.