2A-13 Preview: Heritage looking to bounce back to the top after disappointing year
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Last season: Sebastian River outscored Heritage by 22.5 points to win a district title.
How did Kabra do?: We actually picked this district well, but we did whiff on Rockledge finishing in third.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Vladimir Drown (Rockledge), Jake Giovino (Satellite), Gabriel MacVittie (Satellite).
The favorite: Heritage. It’s a wide-open race in 2A-13 and the Panthers return a lot, so they get a slot nod.
Team to watch: Sebastian River. Last season’s district champions have a few holes to fill, but will be in the mix here.
District duals: Monday, January 5 at Heritage
District IBT: Tuesday, February 17 at Bayside, 4 p.m.
Heritage Panthers (NR IBT, #16 Duals)
Coach: Jeff Degginger (11th season)
Assistant coaches: Cody Barton - Asst. HC/Heavyweights, Kevin Smith - JV, Kane Gabrielsen - JV, Jordyn Schmeichel - Women's Asst. Coach
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24-25 dual record: 13-14
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:2; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:3; 2018:4; 2017:3; 2016:3; 2015:1; 2014:3; 2013:2; 2012:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Harper Noel, 11-2, 8th, RC, DC; Geremy Santiago, 32-17, RQ, D2; Tyquez Smith, 41-12, RQ-BR, DC; Frank Noel, Jr., 32-20, RQ, D3 (Transfer to Utah).
Notable returning wrestlers: Benjamin Gordon, Sr., 34-23, SQ, R4, D3; Grayson Schmeichel, Jr., 19-15, RQ, DC; Brendon Whiting, Jr., 34-22, RQ, DC; Sieryous Peterson, Jr., 12-6, RQ, D2; Angel Tollinchi, Sr., 32-15, RQ, D2; Kyle Wingler, Sr., 8-15, RQ, D3; Samuel Redfeam, Sr., 25-21, RQ, D3; Brandon Morales, So., 12-10, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Camari Richi 157, William Davis 165, Matt Moise 190
What they are saying: “Last year's very young team is maturing. We have eight returning starters with winning records and either regional or state experience. The team is back to a nice mix of experience with some of last year's talented JV stepping in to give us a full lineup for the first time in 3 years.”
On bouncing back: “Respect is hard gained and easily lost and we had a really great run there of six years where we had some sort of championship culminating in a fifth place finish two years ago. And last year the wheels just fell off. I made some key coaching mistakes that I won't make again. This year, we're really excited. We've got a lot of young talent in the lineup. We've only got four seniors, and we're looking to earn that respect back.”
On the team’s attitude: “Our big thing is around one word right now, and that's unproven. We've got to go out and show ourselves that we know what we're doing and let the kids buy into the philosophies that we've introduced. Right now, they're super excited. Now, when we get punched in teeth, one good time, let's see what happens.”
Outlook: Heritage will be in the mix again this season with a young team developing into an experienced one. Look for the Panthers to return to a physical wrestling style as they get some grit back.
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Sebastian River Sharks
Coach: Tom Maul (21st total)
Assistant coach: Phinehas Weatherly
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24-25 dual record: 18-2
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2; 2023:4; 2022:3; 2021:2; 2020:2; 2019:7; 2018:5; 2017:6; 2016:7; 2015:7; 2014:6; 2013:7; 2012:6
Last state champion: Vince Maul, 2008 (171)
Sebastian River broke through and won their first team district title since before our records start in 2012.
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nikhil Guerrero, 33-10, SQ, R4, DC; Kaden Wheeler, 29-9, SQ, R4, DC; Phineas Weatherly, 34-9, SQ, R4, DC; Earl Hix, 29-10, RQ, D2; Gavin Larsen, 19-16, RQ, D3; Lucas Boecker, 27-8, RQ, DC; Cameron Gil, Sr., 19-8, RQ, DC (Transfer to Merritt Island)
Notable returning wrestlers: Ezekiel Guerrero, Sr., 22-8, RQ-BR, DC; Austin Douglas, Jr., 22-9, RQ-BR, D2; Elijah Weatherly, Jr., 29-8, RQ, D2; Brendan Powers, So., 25-12, RQ, D3; Earl Hix, Jr.
New wrestler: Eli Maldonado; Maverick Mock, Jr., 28-11, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Vero Beach)
What they are saying: “We are headed in the right direction.”
Outlook: The Sharks graduated three state qualifiers and five district champions from a year ago are gone, but the cupboard is not bare and come February, you can expect to see this team battling for the top spot again.
Rockledge Raiders
Coach: Jon Reneau (26th season)
Assistant coach: Dre Thomas
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24-25 dual record: 14-12
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:6; 2023:6; 2022:4; 2021:4-1A8; 2020:3-1A8; 2019:1-1A8; 2018:2-1A8; 2017:3-1A8; 2016:3-1A8; 2015:3-1A8; 2014:1-1A8; 2013:2-1A6; 2012:7-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Hayden Bell, 18-17, RQ, D4; Jon Crapps, 11-12, RQ, D4; Kameron Lamb, 41-10, RQ-BR, D2; William McCloney.
Notable returning wrestlers: Vladimir Drown, So., 40-10, 7th, R2, DC; Logan Schooley, Jr., 15-10, RQ, D2; Michael Springstead, Sr., 10-10, RQ, D2; Tory Love, Jr., 23-13, RQ, D2; Seth Mirsky, Sr., 12-22, RQ, D3; William Robinson, Sr., 12-16, RQ, D4; Cole Chavis, Sr., RQ, D4; Greg Walker, Sr., 7-14, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “We have depth. We have a good number of kids coming out for both teams should have multiple wrestlers at each weight.”
Outlook: There is excitement in the Raiders room with Drown one of the contenders for a state title and a deep room of rising athletes looking to improve.
Satellite Scorpions
Coach: David McMiller
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Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:4; 2023:3; 2022:3-1A8; 2021:3-1A8; 2020:7-1A8; 2019:3-1A8; 2018:5-1A8; 2017:5-1A8; 2016:4-1A8; 2015:5-1A8; 2014:4-1A8; 2013:7-1A6; 2012:4-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brycen Sowards, Jr., RQ, D4 (Transfer to Melbourne)
Notable returning wrestlers: Gabriel MacVittie, Jr., 27-10, SQ, R2, DC; Jake Kriegsman, Sr., 27-10, RQ, D2; Ari Kasbarian, Jr., RQ, D3; Cael Waldon, So., RQ, D4; Wyatt Reed, Sr., RQ, D4; Jake Giovino, Sr.
Outlook: All but one wrestler is back from last year’s postseason lineup and they add Giovino back in the mix.
Bayside Bears
Coach: Clay Folsom
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:5; 2022:6; 2021:4; 2020:8; 2019:4; 2018:5; 2017:4; 2016:5; 2015:6; 2014:2; 2013:4; 2012:4
Last state champion: Jonathan Taylor, 2007 (HWT)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gary Bradley, 41-5, 5th, R3, DC; Justice Hield, 33-13, SQ, R2, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Wyatt Perhealth, Sr., 11-11, RQ, D2; Roman Wright, Jr., RQ, D3; Tyler Camby, So., RQ, D3; Logan Beeman-Brown, Sr., 6-13, RQ, D3; Kylen Oye, Sr., 16-12, RQ, D3; Bishop Lopez, Sr., 3-16, RQ, D4.
Eau Gallie Commodores
Coach: Kelly Benninger
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:7; 2023:7; 2022:7; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:5; 2018:3; 2017:5; 2016:6; 2015:4; 2014:5; 2013:3; 2012:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Mason Snyder, 10-6, RQ, D2; Michael Dipenta, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Leiland Lanham, Jr., 14-8, RQ, D3.
2A-13 Season Schedules
Bayside
Girls
Dec. 4: Barbara Pill
Dec. 9: Girls Round Robin at Palm Bay
Dec. 13: Grenadier Gappler at Colonial
Jan. 2: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 10: Lady Bear Classic at Cypress Creek
Jan. 14: at Melbourne
Jan. 17: Longhorn Lights Out at Harmony
Jan. 22: vs. Eau Gallie
Jan. 23: Girls Knight Out at Oakleaf
Jan. 30: Lady Viper Duals at Space Coast
Feb. 6-7: Cape Coast