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BY BRANT PARSONS

Kabra Wrestling Rankings are updated every week all season long for Kabra+ members.

Last season:

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Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch:

The favorite: Archbishop McCarthy. This district is suddenly wide open again and the Mavericks will try to lead the pack.

Team to watch: St. Thomas. Five region qualifiers return for the Raiders.

District duals:

District IBT:

Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks

Coach: Charlie C. Morgan, II (28th season)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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; Chris Smith, 22-11, RQ, D3; Daniel Navarro, 23-19, RQ, D3; Justin St. Ange, 23-10, RQ, DC; Jayden Joseph, 15-10, RQ-BR, DC.

Potential 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; Samuel Boatright, Jr., 24-8.

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)

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District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

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St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders

Coach: Robert Wimberly

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

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Dillard Panthers

Coach: Vincent Greaves (7th season, 16th overall)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

Potential 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; Jose Velazquez, Sr., 29-15, RQ, D3; Rodney St. Martin, Sr., 25-17, RQ, D5; Adan Williams, Sr., 29-11, D6.

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American Heritage Plantation Patriots

Coach: David Wisdom (6th at school/8th overall)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Julian Lupolover, Jr., 14-8, RQ-BR, D2; Christian Esler, Sr., 12-6, RQ, D2; Diego Baisch-Miranda, So., 17-6, RQ, D2; Dillon Osneil, 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.

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Deerfield Beach Bucks

Coach: Mark Gadson (4th season)

Assistant coaches: Mason Mobley, Hector Heniquez

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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.”

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McArthur Mustangs

Coach: Jonathan Hughes (4th season)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jordan Evans, Sr., 23-8, RQ-BR, DC.

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Oakland Park Northeast Hurricanes

Coach: Josh Jacobs

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

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Plantation Colonels

Coach: Alonzo Cunningham

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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.

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Hollywood Hills Spartans

Coach: Cedric Golden

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

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)

Potential notable returning wrestlers:Jackie Redman, 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.

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