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BY BRANT PARSONS

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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

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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:

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Heritage Panthers

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.

Bayside Bears

Coach: Clay Folsom

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

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Satellite Scorpions

Coach: David McMiller

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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)

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gabriel MacVittie, Jr., 27-10, SQ, R2, DC; Kekaikahua Bailey, Sr., 23-11, RQ, D2; 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.

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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.”

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Eau Gallie Commodores

Coach: Kelly Benninger

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

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