2A-15 Preview: A repeat might be on the table for high-flying Mavericks
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Last season: Archbishop McCarthy won its first district title since 2013, scoring 278 points and sending 11 wrestlers to the region tournament.
How did Kabra do?: We correctly picked the Mavericks to win the district title but we whiffed on seeing the big finish by American Heritage to earn a runner-up spot.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Matteo Gonzalez (Archbishop McCarthy), Gavin Calcines (Archbishop McCarthy), Andre Rossi (Archbishop McCarthy), Chase Goodrich (St. Thomas), Jacob Rhodes (Archbishop McCarthy), Joseph Scott (Archbishop McCarthy), Christopher Coleman (Deerfield Beach), Atticus Dye (Archbishop McCarthy).
The favorite: Archbishop McCarthy. Last year’s district champion might be even tougher this season to dethrone.
Team to watch: American Heritage. The Patriots have the depth and experience to separate themselves from the rest of the chase pack in the district.
District duals: Wednesday, December 17 at Dillard
District IBT: Thursday, February 19 at Archbishop McCarthy
Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks (#8 IBT, #6 Duals)
Coach: Charlie C. Morgan, II (9th season at school/25th overall)
Assistant coach: Gianni Guerriero
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24-25 dual record: 6-6
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:4; 2021:3; 2020:4; 2019:4; 2018:5; 2017:8; 2016:7; 2015:3; 2014:2; 2013:1; 2012:1
Last state champion: Radley Gillis, 2013 (106)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Andrew Cackett, 40-16, SQ, R2, DC; Daniel Navarro, 23-19, RQ, D3; Justin St. Ange, 23-10, RQ, DC; Jayden Joseph, 15-10, RQ-BR, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jacob Rhodes, So., 39-15, SQ, R4, DC; Gavin Calcines, Sr., 37-19, 8th, R4, DC; Kensly Lorthe, Sr., 18-16, RQ-BR, D2; Atticus Dye, Sr., 29-16, RQ, DC; Deaven Montanez, So., 24-16, RQ, D2; Chris Smith, Sr., 22-11, RQ, D3.
New wrestlers: Matteo Gonzalez, Fr., 41-6, D6 (Transfer from Somerset); Andre Rossi, Jr., 47-15, SQ, R2, D2 (Transfer from Somerset); Joseph Scott, Jr., 28-5, SQ, R4, DC (Transfer from Hollywood Hills); Gavin Langely; Thiago Planas.
What they are saying: “We aim to defend our district titles, want to advance to the state dual series, and have several state placers and champs.”
On the makeup of this team: “We bring back Jacob Rhodess, a talented kid and solid sophomore. He's gonna be a surprise in the lineup. Gavin Calcines, who placed eighth for us last year, comes back. We have Atticus Dye who is going to add some strength and depth. Along with Deaven Montanez and Chris Smith, these are we have five kids who we had great freestyle and Greco season. They all made it to Fargo and were out there chasing competition in North Dakota. And we add three solid guys to the lineup and I'm really happy with those guys. I'm really excited to see the development of our returners. We're also working really hard to make sure that our transfers buy into the system to the academics here, which is a huge requirement and I'm looking forward to those kids too making contributions.”
On support: “I do have a group of parents that are willing to do what they need to do to support their kids and travel. We have a great administration here that supports us in our offseason endeavors and obviously as long as we prioritize the main thing, they are really supportive. Yes, being able to go out and chase the competition and use our competition as learning opportunities because that's what we like to do. We don't reinforce winning or losing, but getting better and they're buying into it.”
Outlook: Winning the district title last season was a springboard for the Mavericks into the summer and leading into this season. They’ll look to be even better this season.
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American Heritage Patriots
Coach: David Wisdom (6th at school/8th overall)
Assistant coaches: Matthew Burnett, Andrew Wisdom
24-25 dual record: 14-4
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:4; 2023:2; 2022:2; 2021:2-1A14; 2020:2-1A14; 2019:3-1A14; 2018:3-1A14; 2017:5-1A14; 2016:3-1A14; 2015:5-1A14; 2014:2-1A14; 2013:3-1A14; 2012:3-1A14
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Armando Wisdom, 38-3, SQ, R2, DC; Alejandro Canaves, 27-11, RQ, D2; Jacob Torres, 22-16, RQ, DC; Jared Anton.
Notable returning wrestlers: Julian Lupolover, Jr., 14-8, RQ-BR, D2; Diego Baisch-Miranda, So., 17-6, RQ, D2; Osneil Dillon, So., 8-11, RQ, D2; Kieran Gill, Sr., 8-7, RQ, D3; Aiden Hartnett, Jr., 10-4, RQ, D3; Alexander Simmer, Sr., 11-9, RQ, D4; Michael McMahon, Sr., 14-12, RQ, D4; Brandon Trevino, So., 15-13, RQ, D4; Dillon Rodriguez, Sr., 25-12.
What they are saying: “We are once again a young team with many new wrestlers.”
Outlook: The young Patriots will lean on their strong senior leaders and are looking for a top-two finish in the district in both the IBT and duals.
St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders
Coach: Robert Wimberly
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:5; 2023:4; 2022:1; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:1-3A12; 2018:4-3A12; 2017:1-3A12; 2016:1-3A12; 2015:1-3A12; 2014:1-3A12; 2013:1-3A12; 2012:1-3A12
Last state champion: Grant Aranoff 2017 (138); Bryce Marcus 2017 (152); Josiah Gittman 2017 (195)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sebastian Diaz, 16-15, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Chase Goodrich, Jr., 21-15, SQ, R3, DC; Vincient Williams, Sr., 33-8, RQ-BR, DC; Grayson Buth, Jr., 21-14, RQ, D2; John Myher, Jr., 18-19, RQ, D3; Zackary Lemer, Sr., 15-19, RQ, D4; Robert Ferris, Sr., 16-9, D6.
Dillard Panthers
Coach: Vincent Greaves (7th season, 15th overall)
Assistant coach: Tyler Cespesdes
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24-25 dual record: 10-17
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:3; 2023:5; 2022:5; 2021:4; 2020:6; 2019:7; 2018:7; 2017:3; 2016:3; 2015:6; 2014:7; 2013:6; 2012:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Samuel Fleurinord, 17-12, RQ, D4; Josiah Colak, 22-15, D5; Jose Velazquez, 29-15, RQ, D3; Shadeed Noel; Bryton Wilcher; Dorian Allen; Quayis Daley (Transfer to St. Thomas); Marley Judge (Transfer to Miramar); Josiah Colak.
Notable returning wrestlers: Leo Velasquez, Sr., 28-18, RQ, D2; Ronnie Brown, Jr., 27-18, RQ, D2; Jah'qwan Newland, Sr., 24-11, RQ, D2; Rodney St. Martin, Sr., 25-17, RQ, D5; Adan Williams, Sr., 29-11, D6; Jayden Hamler, Sr.; Anthony Williams, 7th; Justin Hart, Jr.; Julien Jacques, Jr.; Sydney Newkirk, Sr.
New wrestlers: Mekhi Mickens, 8th; Alvin James, Fr.; Kelton Sims, 7th; Tavon Milo, 7th
What they are saying: “This year as a coaching staff we made the decision to invest in our middle school students. Our priority this year is to build relationships with our middle school teachers to get support for our wrestling program, as a result we won’t be as competitive on a team standpoint but in the long run we expect to be competitive. With that being said we still have 5 or 6 wrestlers we expect to make a run at states and a couple of them to make it on the podium. Having middle schoolers in the room is an adjustment as a coach but we love the youthful energy they bring in the room.”
Outlook: The Panthers might take a step back this season as they work on building the middle school pipeline and get their youngsters some early experience.
Hollywood Hills Spartans
Coach: Joe Johnson (1st season)
Assistant coach: William Johnson, Cedric Golden
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:8; 2023:7; 2022:7; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:9-3A13; 2018:11-3A13; 2017:9-3A13; 2016:3-3A13; 2015:2; 2014:4; 2013:4; 2012:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jamel Servance, 12-7, RQ, D2; Antonio Redman, 10-6, RQ, D3; William Carter, 9-8, RQ, D4; Joseph Scott, Jr., 28-5, SQ, R4, DC (Transfer to Archbishop McCarthy)
Notable returning wrestlers: Jackie Redman Soles, Sr., 28-3, RQ-BR, DC; Gabriel Marte, Jr., 22-4, RQ-BR, D3; David Gomez, Jr., 24-7, RQ, D4; Junior Ramirez, Jr., 10-9, RQ, D4; William Buckner; Gavin Guillaume.
New wrestlers: Emilio Rodriguez; Izaiah Pena; Christian Marroquin
What they are saying: “We have a lot of returning starters this year that qualified for regionals. A lot of our wrestlers love to attack and set the pace.”
Fast fact: Redman Soles is trying to become the first back-to-back district champion at Hollywood Hills since the early 1990s.
Outlook: Johnson leads a program that has started to show life the past two season.
Deerfield Beach Bucks
Coach: Mark Gadson (4th season)
Assistant coaches: Mason Mobley, Hector Heniquez
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:5-3A13; 2023:6-3A13; 2022:7-3A13; 2021:3-3A12; 2020:5-3A12; 2019:6-3A12; 2018:5-3A12; 2017:8-3A12; 2016:9-3A12; 2015:3-3A12; 2014:4-3A12; 2013:5-3A11; 2012:3-3A11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Marcus Williams, 15-11, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Christopher Coleman, Sr., 26-7, SQ, R4, D2; Eddie Darling, Sr., 22-12, RQ, D3; Tyler Kelly, Sr., 14-7, D5; Lamar Dunn; Schadrac Tienna.
New wrestlers: Darlens Jacques, Sr. (Transfer from Oakland Park Northeast); Long Nguyen
What they are saying: “From day one, they’ve shown a willingness to push through challenges and embrace hard work. We’ve got a mix of seasoned leaders who set the tone and younger athletes who bring fresh energy and determination.”
On this program: “Our program is built on more than just wins and losses it’s about developing champions in life as well as on the mat. We emphasize discipline, accountability, and respect, teaching our athletes to carry themselves with integrity in every setting. Wrestling is demanding, but we believe that the toughness, focus, and perseverance built here will serve our wrestlers far beyond high school. We have a proud tradition, supportive families, and a coaching staff committed to pushing each athlete to reach their full potential.”
On Christopher Coleman: “He knows our goal is to win it all. that's the end goal for him and with some of these other guys who was regional qualifiers is to get to the big dance. He shows a lot of grit. I mean I have about six guys who plays football who also wrestle for me. So they know when it's time to run extra sprints after football practice when I show the football practice, we're going to run some extra sprints. They don't mind going the extra mile to be great at something they're doing and that's one thing I love and I appreciate about my boys. They're going the extra mile to be great at football and wrestling at the same time.”
On a Deerfield Beach wrestler: “You never know what you're going to get out of my kids. Looks could be very deceiving. I might not have the fastest kid, but some of my kids have big hearts and I tell them they're going to come out of this match banged up, bruised or beaten. It could be one of two things. My kid winning or my kid losing, but just know my kids going to have your kids banged up and bruised.”
Outlook: The foundation has been laid to start seeing some dividends this season and the leader of that is Coleman, who should battle for a spot on the podium in March.
McArthur Mustangs
Coach: Jonathan Hughes (4th season)
Assistant coach: Jesus Rodriguez
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:6; 2023:6; 2022:6; 2021:2; 2020:2; 2019:7-3A13; 2018:7-3A13; 2017:1-3A13; 2016:6-3A13; 2015:4-3A13; 2014:5-3A13; 2013:6-3A13; 2012:6-3A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Juelez Lainez, 25-11, SQ, R4, D2; William Bouffartiguez, 18-11, RQ, D3; Richard Cid-Ortiz, 12-10, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jordan Evans, Sr., 23-8, RQ-BR, DC; Manghua Tuang, Sr.; Kevin Sanchez, Sr.; Caleb Nichols, So.
What they are saying: “We want to be better than last season.”
Outlook: The Mustangs are looking to keep getting better and the seven starters returning should take that next step.
Oakland Park Northeast Hurricanes
Coach: Josh Jacobs
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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:7-2A14; 2023:8-2A14; 2022:8-2A14; 2021:7-2A14; 2020:6-2A14; 2019:8; 2018:3; 2017:5; 2016:6; 2015:11-3A12; 2014:12-3A12; 2012:7-3A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Darlens Jacques, Sr. (Transfer to Deerfield Beach)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kaden Walton, Sr., 12-6, RQ, D3; Madden Innes, Sr., 12-5, RQ, D3.
Plantation Colonels
Coach: Alonzo Cunningham
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:7; 2023:8; 2020:8; 2019:8-3A12; 2018:7-3A12; 2017:7-3A12; 2016:3-3A12; 2015:4-3A12; 2014:6-3A12; 2013:6-3A12; 2012:5-3A12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jamal Valle, 12-12, RQ, D3; Isaiah Wade, 14-10, RQ, D3; Joshua Barnes, 9-13, RQ, D4; Millicen Joairin, 11-8, RQ, D4; Maverick Lorminey, Sr., 13-5, RQ, DC (Transfer to South Plantation)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Rogedel Valle, So., 4-11, RQ, D4; Kazden Vialva, Jr., 6-8, RQ, D4.
2A-15 Season Schedules
American Heritage
Dec. 5: Battle at the Beach at Jensen Beach
Dec. 13: Joe/Mac Duals at North Miami
Dec. 19-20: Gillis Strong at Archbishop McCarthy
Jan. 9-10: Coral Springs Duals at Coral Springs
Jan. 17: Bulldog Brawl at South Broward
Jan. 24: Boca Joe Bonnie at Boca Raton
Feb. 7: SW10 at Bishop Verot
Feb. 10: at Cardinal Gibbons
Deerfield Beach
Boys
Dec. 6: Chiefs Duals at Cardinal Gibbons
Dec. 10: at Piper
Dec. 13: Chris Hixon Classic at South Plantation
Dec. 19-20: GillisStrong at Archbishop McCarthy
Jan. 7: vs. Ely, Fort Lauderdale, Monarch (Senior Night)
Jan. 9-10: Coral Springs Duals at Coral Springs
Jan. 17: Bulldog Brawl at South Broward
Jan. 21: at Everglades (with Ely, Piper)
Jan. 24: Boca Joe Bonnie at Boca Raton
Jan. 28: at McArthur (with Piper)
Jan. 30-31: Tri-County at Olympic Heights
Feb. 6-7: BCAA Championship at Dillard
Girls
Dec. 5: Bulldog Bite at South Broward
Dec. 13: Chris Hixon Classic at South Plantation
Dec. 18: Deerfield Beach Girls Tournament
Dec. 27: Hawkeye Duals at Viera
Jan. 10: Margate Madness at Margate Sports Complex
Jan. 13: Deerfield Beach Girls Tournament
Jan. 17: Bulldog Brawl at South Broward
Jan. 31: Tri-County at Olympic Heights
Feb. 6-7: BCAA Championship at Dillard
St. Thomas Aquinas
Dec. 13: Chris Hixon Classic at South Plantation
Dec. 19-20: Gillis Strong at Archbishop McCarthy
Jan. 10: Catholic Bowl Duals
Jan. 17: Bulldog Duals at South Broward
Jan. 21: at Nova
Jan. 24: Boca Joe Bonnie at Boca Raton
Jan. 31: Monarch Duals at Monarch
Feb. 6-7: BCAA Tournament at Dillard
Feb. 11: vs. Cooper City, 6 (Senior Night)