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Last season: Somerset won the district title in their first year in Class 2A and then put on an epic performance on Saturday night at Silver Spurs Arena to win the Class 2A state team IBT title.
How did Kabra do?: We correctly picked the state champion Panthers to win their district title and had them ranked first in Class 2A entering the season and while we missed on picking Miramar to finish second, they were our team to watch.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch:
The favorite: Somerset.
Team to watch: Miramar. No longer an unknown quantity, the Patriots are well-known and have big expectations.
Somerset Academy Panthers
Coach: Joe Blasucci (15th season)
Assistant coach:
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1-1A15; 2023:1-1A15; 2022:2-1A14; 2021:1-1A15; 2020:1-1A15; 2019:1-1A15; 2018:1-1A15; 2017:1-1A15; 2016:1-1A15; 2015:1-1A15; 2014:1-1A15; 2013:2-1A14; 2012:2-1A14
Last state champions: Tristan Sainz, 2025 (150); Eric Hodge, 2025 (157); Michael Sainz, 2025 (175); Mateo Martinez, 2025 (190))
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Eric Hodge, 63-4, SC, RC, DC; Michael Sainz, 27-0, SC, RC, DC; Bluny Davilma, 65-7, 4th, RC, DC; Abdur Bey, 24-9, 8th, R2, DC; Luis Bellon, 8-1; Matteo Gonzalez, Fr., 41-6, D6 (Transfer to Archbishop McCarthy); Andre Rossi, Jr., 47-15, SQ, R2, D2 (Transfer to Archbishop McCarthy)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Tristan Sainz, Sr., 45-1, SC, RC, DC; Mateo Martinez, Sr., 63-5, SC, RC, DC; Carlos Sainz, Fr., 33-8, 2nd, R3, DC; Cano Austin, 8th, 55-15, 5th, R3, D2; Dylan Fernandez, Jr., 44-12, SQ, R3, D2; Eli Diaz, Jr., 45-17, SQ, R3, D2; Alejandro Toro, Jr., 38-18, SQ, R4, D2; Darion Shannon, Jr., 51-11, 7th, R2, D2.
New wrestlers: Sage Suarez, Sr., 45-9, 8th, R4, DC (Transfer from South Broward)
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Mater Academy Lions
Coach: Eduardo Lamazares
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:1; 2023:2; 2022:3; 2021:6; 2020:3; 2019:4-3A14; 2018:2-3A14; 2017:1-3A14; 2016:3-3A14; 2015:10; 2014:1; 2013:3; 2012:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Adeel Chaudhry, 24-14, RQ-BR, D3; Dominick Rodriguez, Fr., 19-8, RQ, D2 (Transfer to Columbus)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gary Mendez, Sr., 41-5, 2nd, RC, DC; Lucas Barrios, Fr., 40-5, 6th, RC, DC; Michael Maisonet, Sr., 33-9, 6th, R3, DC; Rudy Valdes, Sr., 8-11, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Adrian Jimenez, Sr., 35-13, RQ, DC (Transfer from Goleman); Joshua Viera, Jr., 22-11, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Ferguson); Andres Viera, Sr., 17-11, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Ferguson)
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Miramar Patriots
Coach: Anthony Fernandez (8th season)
Assistant coach:
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:1-2A15; 2023:1-2A15; 2022:4-3A15; 2021:2-3A14; 2020:6-3A14; 2019:8-3A13; 2018:9-3A13; 2017:8-3A13; 2016:11-3A13; 2014:4-3A13; 2013:3-3A13; 2012:2-3A13
Last state champion: Elijah Brice, 2000 (135)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Noah Catala, 43-13, 6th, R2, D2; Duly Brutus, 46-7, 7th, R2, DC; Alexander Harding, 35-14, SQ, R4, D2; Mallard Mondesir, 28-21, SQ, R4, D3; Dayian Bernot, 39-15, RQ, D4; Famous Nealy, 36-6, RQ, DC; Domonic Charles, 38-13, RQ-BR, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jayden Rivas, Jr., 42-12, SQ, R3, D2; Lamon Witherspoon, Sr., 18-15, RQ, D2; Vankermaury Souffrant, Sr., 32-17, RQ, D3; Mike Jn Baptiste, Jr., 14-30, RQ, D4.
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Belen Jesuit Wolverines
Coach: Francis Aguilar (5th season/8th overall)
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:2; 2023:1; 2022:1; 2021:4; 2020:5; 2019:7; 2018:5; 2017:7; 2016:9; 2015:7; 2014:6; 2013:5; 2012:3
Last state champion: Esteban Gomez-Rivera, 2012 (126)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Emilio Diaz, 15-14.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Rafael Scott, Sr., 43-17, RQ-BR, D3; Samuel Mazman, Fr., 32-21, RQ, D3; Christian Jurado, Fr., 22-14, RQ, D4; Gustavo Padron, Fr., 23-19, RQ, D5; Cesar Aguado, Sr., 27-20, D5; Jose Romano, Sr., 20-7.
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Miami Norland Vikings
Coach: Steven Valentine
Assistant coach:
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:5; 2023:4; 2022:3-2A15; 2021:6-2A15; 2020:3-2A15; 2019:3; 2018:1; 2017:1; 2016:2; 2015:1
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Antrell Hall, 22-20, RQ, D3; Brandon Hamilton, 26-24, RQ, D4; Brandon Simmons, Jr., 38-16, RQ, D2 (Transfer to Miami Carol City)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jacob Porter, Sr., 12-12, RQ, D3; Dylan Presman, So., 24-14, RQ, D4; Sandre Hemmings, Sr., 20-16, RQ, D4.
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North Miami Pioneers
Coach: David Top Francis
Assistant coach:
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:3; 2023:3; 2022:2; 2021:3-3A15; 2020:4-3A15; 2019:1-3A14; 2018:1-3A14; 2017:2-3A14; 2016:2-3A14; 2015:1-3A14; 2014:1-3A14; 2013:2-3A14; 2012:7-3A14
Last state champion: Daniel Leon, 2014 (285)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Adonis Severe, 26-9, 8th, R3, D3; Ndidi Obi, 28-6, SQ, R2, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Charly Sainteus, Sr., 39-13, SQ, R3, D3; Matheus Honigman, Sr., 20-17, RQ, D3; Rod-Christ Minault, Jr., 12-9, RQ, D3; Athlens Henri, Sr., 24-14, RQ, D4; Michael Metayer, Jr., 10-9, RQ, D4; Kervens Nassies, Sr., 16-17, RQ, D4; Sandley Dorvilus, Jr., 24-11, D5.
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Felix Varela Vipers
Coach: Eric Hughes (3rd year at school/46.5th overall)
Assistant coach: Nicholas Martinez
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24-25 dual record: 15-10
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:4; 2015:8-3A16;2014: 7-3A16; 2013:5-3A16; 2012:4-3A16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jordan Pineda, 38-7, 5th, RC, DC; Juniet Ozuna, 23-14, RQ, D4; Matthew Soto, 6-4, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Rubier Oliva, Sr., 30-12, SQ, R2, D2; Joshua Lescano, Sr., 16-12, RQ, D3; Keen Davis, Jr., 16-10, RQ, D4; Mark Sweeney, So., 16-4, D5; Terrell Jones, Sr., 20-11, D6; Victor Cerna; Ralph Pariente.
New wrestlers: Joel Corredor; Samual Pavon; Alexander Gonzalez
What they are saying: “We have camaraderie and I got some kids who won't quit. I put my kids into tough meets (during the season) so by the time we come to 2A, we'll be prepared and I think once they wrestle us, they’ll see we're not going to lay down. And I can say that because I tell them do not quit on yourself and believe in yourself.”
On a wrestler to watch: “We got Rubel Olivia who's ranked at 190. He’s got his head on right, and last year I think he kind of got in the lights a little bit when he got to the state stage and we look for him to use that experience this season. I thought he should have placed in the top six or seven.”
On keeping coaching fun after so many years in the corner: “You have kids who enjoy how you teach, plus you got help that can cause you to keep pushing. That way you don't try to take things on yourself and you get to allow other people to be a part of something. I feel that one of the most important things that parents also come give support to help and also to let the kids see them which will inspire the kid and our job will be made a lot easier and just still having a passion for it. Every year the kids are different and the kids are funny and I still have the love for coaching.”
Outlook: The Vipers’ room is led by Oliva and other veteran leaders as the room continues to grow for the third season back after the school abandoned wrestling in 2015. Hughes is excited by having 30-35 kids in the room and a school administration that supports the goals in hand.
Everglades Gators
Coach: Erie Coney
Assistant coach:
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:8; 2023:8; 2022:7-3A15; 2020:7-3A14; 2019:10-3A13; 2018:8-3A13; 2017:6-3A13; 2016:4-3A13; 2015:3-3A13; 2014:2-3A13; 2013:2-3A13; 2012:5-3A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sean Saintilma, 27-13, RQ, D4; Ericson Coney, So., 43-13, 6th, R3, D2 (Transfer to Miami Southridge)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Juan Perez, Sr., 32-11, RQ, D3.
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South Miami Cobras
Coach: Joseph Dominguez
Assistant coach:
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:9-1A16; 2023:8-1A16; 2022:8; 2019:8-3A15; 2018:5-3A15; 2017:8-3A15; 2016:8-3A15; 2015:5-3A15; 2014:4-3A15; 2013:4-3A15; 2012:6-3A15
Last state champion: Javier Estopinan, 2004 (215)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None.
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American Patriots
Coach: Benjamin Jackson
Assistant coach:
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:10; 2023:7; 2022:8-2A15; 2020:7; 2019:7-3A14; 2018:5-3A14; 2017:6-3A14; 2016:7-3A14; 2015:6-3A14; 2014:6-3A14; 2013:3-3A14; 2012:3-3A14
Last state champion: Henry Chirino, 2009 (HWT)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None.
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