2A-2 Preview: Middleburg locked in for title defense, more trophies this season
BY BRANT PARSONS — Middleburg had been building each year under head coach Coll Robertson the past four years, but they just couldn’t put it all together for a big trophy.
That chase ended in fireworks last year as the Broncos took home the district double. The IBT district crown was the school’s first since 2016 and the duals title was the first one in program history.
“Everybody's bought in and we don't want to be a middle of the pack team anymore,” Robertson said. “We had the leadership last year with Wyatt Leduc who had been kind of a staple in the program since his freshman year. The kids rallied around him and kind of followed by his example and so when you got a guy like that on the team, it's real easy to get kids to flock to him and adopt the same mindset.”
Having accomplished those goals, the Broncos enter the 2025-26 season with a goal to not just repeat, but to grow on its success.
“Winning the district title is what I wanted the standard to be and they should be expected if everybody does what they're supposed to,” Robertson said. “Now let's go get a region dual and region IBT title. Let's try and push our way into the state semis and maybe even state duals finals and then once we get to the state IBT tournament, let’s get over the hump of being in the state semis.”
Middleburg has had five wrestlers reach the state semifinals in the past two season and they are looking to get that breakthrough to the finals this season.
“Hopefully they have the motivation they need to maybe do better than they they can,” Robertson said. “And prove Kabra wrong again.”
It should take another big effort with Lincoln against poised to battle them for the top spot.
The Trojans strength this year should be the collective group of wrestlers and their experience.
“It is a little strange for us the first time not having anybody that we know yet that is a guaranteed killer,” Lincoln coach Mike Crowder said. “Last year we came back with a state champion on the boys side, so we knew that we were good.”
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Last season: Middleburg advanced 10 wrestlers to the district finals and won the team title by 38.5 points. After beating Lincoln 48-25 in the region semifinals, the Broncos fell to Clay in the region final. Lincoln and Middleburg finished in the top ten in the state IBT with the Trojans placing ninth, seven points ahead of the Broncos.
How did Kabra do?: We picked Lincoln to win the district title and Kabra was proved wrong by Middleburg.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Joseph Sneed (Middleburg), Porter Loveland (Middleburg), Micah Thomas (Middleburg), Luke Rodriguez (Lincoln), Sean Blouin (Middleburg), Nathan Harvey (Middleburg), Juan Torres (Lincoln), Daniel Raines (Middleburg), Gavin Fisher (Middleburg).
The favorite: Middleburg. In what should be one of the more fun district battles, the Broncos just have a lot coming back.
Team to watch: Lincoln. The program is consistently in the race for top team in the district and this year will be no different.
District duals: Wednesday, December 10 at Columbia, 2 p.m.
District IBT: Friday, February 20 at Lincoln, 2:30 p.m.
Middleburg Broncos (#5 IBT, #4 Duals)
Coach: Coll Robertson (5th as HC, 8th total at school)
Assistant coaches: Joe Isham, Victor Espana
24-25 dual record: 16-3
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2-2A3; 2023:3-2A3; 2022:5; 2021:3; 2020:6; 2019:5-2A3; 2018:3-2A3; 2017:2-2A3; 2016:1-2A3; 2015:2-2A3; 2014:2-2A3; 2013:5-2A3; 2012:6-2A3
Middleburg earned a much-desired team district title last season.
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Wyatt Leduc, 54-5, 3rd, RC, DC; Colt Daigle, So., 17-9 (Transfer to Clay)
Notable returning wrestlers: Nathan Harvey, Jr., 53-13, 3rd, RC, D2; Porter Loveland, Sr., 54-12, 3rd, R2, DC; Micah Thomas, Sr., 45-19, SQ, R3, DC; Sean Blouin, Sr., 43-21, SQ, R4, D2; Daniel Raines, Sr., 35-14, RQ-BR, DC; Jonathan Harp, So., 32-18, RQ-BR, D2; Terry Milam, So., 30-29, RQ-BR, D2; Christopher McKeel, Sr., 39-20, RQ, D2; Destin Watson, Jr., 23-27, RQ, D2; Keensdee Roseme, Sr., 23-17, RQ, D4; Gavin Fisher, Jr., 30-2.
New wrestlers: Joseph Sneed, Jr. (Transfer from Ridgeview); Astin Brewer; Logan Roberson.
What they are saying: “We have a big group of 11th/12th graders that all got 50+ matches this offseason. They’ve traveled to camps, clinics, and tournaments all summer to prepare for this season.”
On wrestlers to watch: “Nate Harvey, Gavin Fisher and Porter Loveland are all three coming back as former state placers and Sean Blouin coming back as a returning state qualifier. And three that have really impressed me this whole offseason have been Destinn Watson, Micah Thomas, and Terry Milam. Those three specifically have put together a hell of an offseason.”
On preparing for the big moments: “Our schedule this year especially is kind of set up to wrestle tough kids, tough tournaments and face the best guys as soon as we can. That way when we get to the semi-finals, it's going to be just another walk in the park. We’ve wrestled tough offseason, too, trying to hit all these national tournaments so these guys have seen tougher kids than they might see in the state semi. So the familiarity of being in that same position on Friday at the state tournament and then seeing tougher competition throughout the year and throughout the summer hopefully gets them prepared and they go into it calm, cool, collected and take care of business.”
Outlook: The defending district champions are looking to be better this season as expectations continue to grow each season for the Broncos. The team is deep across the board with wrestlers who can achieve big things at the state IBT and a duals team that won’t have many easy weight classes to face.
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Lincoln Trojans (#19, #15)
Coach: Mike Crowder (31st season)
Assistant coaches: Jake Burch, Reggie Toombs
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24-25 dual record: 12-5
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:2; 2021:1; 2020:2; 2019:1; 2018:1; 2017:1; 2016:1; 2015:1; 2014:1; 2013:1; 2012:1
Last state champion: Joe Tucker, 2025 (113)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joe Tucker, 47-7, SC, R2, DC; Ryder Luck, 35-3, 3rd, RC, DC; Zakary Jurado, 42-8, SQ, RC, DC; Nick Blanca, 24-19, RQ, D4; Brady Jackson, Sr., 27-6, 2nd, RC, DC (Transfer to Wakulla)
Notable returning wrestlers: Juan Torres, Jr., 29-11, SQ, R4, DC; Michael Stepien, Jr., 29-18, SQ, R4, DC; Luke Rodriguez, Jr., 25-16, RQ, D2; David Lopeman, Sr., 30-16, RQ, D2; Jonah Perdue, Sr., 9-22, RQ, D3; Daniel Clement, Jr., 20-20, RQ, D3; Michael Davila, Sr.
What they are saying: “We want to bring home team trophies. We want to place as many guys in these events as we can. For me, every week is more of what can I tinker with this week to help this kid get to the goals at the end of the year. One interesting thing about this group is that we have some seniors on the team that are unproven yet, but have been with us behind other people for a while. I'm actually excited to see how they shake out. Are they going to break out and show us something that they haven't been able to show yet because of where they've been in the lineup?”
On Juan Torres and Luke Rodriguez: “Luke ended up losing a wrestle off late last year to Juan Torres and it was the two out of three match. Every time it was a one-point match or it was overtime match. Juan qualified for state in one match and then Luke, end up in the tougher weight class and didn't qualify because he had to go up two weight classes which was you which made it a little bit harder too. So I'm really looking forward to both those guys just because I know they've been grinding all off season.”
On his assistants: “ Jake Burch and Reggie Toombs and the unbelievable amount of hours that they spend out of the season trying to help the kids get ready. These guys are just pouring their time in, all the time. And it's never even really a problem. It's more of like, hey, this is what I'm going to do, and it's nice for me to be able to allow them the freedom to do those kind of things and without me being in their ear non-stop, especially in the offseason. In the offseason, I like to let them work, because I think it helps them develop too in their style and their approach to what they do.”
Outlook: There are some noticeable holes from wrestlers who aren’t back, but give the Trojans time and they will find guys for those roles.
Chiles Timberwolves
Coach: James Marschka (21st as head coach, 23rd at school)
Assistant coaches: Garrett Marschka, Ashley Shaw
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24-25 dual record: 15-7
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:3; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:3; 2018:4; 2017:2; 2016:3; 2015:4; 2014:4; 2013:3-3A1; 2012:3-3A1
Last state champion: Kyle McGill, 2021 (195)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jacob Johnston, 43-11, 8th, R3, D2; Ethan Toomey, 37-15, SQ, R2, D2; Cooper Hill, 14-3, SQ, R3, DC; Jovon Calixte, 29-24, RQ, D2; Asher Moon, 15-16, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jason Marsala, Sr., 50-13, 8th, R3, DC; Hayden Smith, Sr., 44-15, RQ, D2; Andrew Hutton, Sr., 29-20, RQ, D3; Toby Trumbower, Jr., 16-22, RQ, D4; Sammy Passetti, Jr.
What they are saying: “I've got a few that got some confidence in and they've been doing the right things. They have been working hard and hopefully will wrap up their career with some success that they've been looking for.”
On scheduling: “You got to put them in those situations. If they go into the district with a 45-5 record and they haven't really seen any competition, it's just not going to prepare them for what they need to see. We've got Middleburg, we've got Lincoln in our district, and they're really two tough competitors. So we'll see them throughout the year as well as the rest of some of those teams hopefully from region or district four. We just have to put them in those situations, get them the competition, let them get beat a number of times and see where they're at, where they need to get to prepare for February.”
More on this team: “We're chugging along. I've got some kids and and I talked about my seniors, but I got some underclassmen that are improving too. They're working. and they're doing good. We're going to be another above average type of team. We're not going to kill anybody being a barn burner, but we've got some good individuals that are going to do well. We're not going to have studs at all 14 weight classes, but we've got a really great group of freshmen that I'm excited for because a number of them have wrestling experience the club seen in middle school and elementary school.
Outlook: Three state qualifiers have graduated from last year’s group, but the Timberwolves will look to toss in some excited young wrestlers in those spots and the team should be ready to be competitive by the end of the season.
Columbia Tigers
Coach: Peter Whittington (10th season)
Assistant coaches: Chace Curtis, Lisa Tillman
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:6; 2023:5; 2022:6; 2021:2; 2020:1; 2019:2; 2018:2; 2017:3; 2016:4; 2015:3; 2014:2; 2013:3; 2012:2
Last state champion: Chace Curtis, 2016 (120)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kevin Fink, 18-18, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jorryn Brown, Sr., 15-22, RQ-BR, D3; Cyler Robinson, Jr., 15-21, RQ, D3; William Zhane Smith, Jr., 20-16, RQ, D3; Xavier Williams, So., 23-20, RQ, D3; Elijah Cray, Sr., 8-22, RQ, D4; Ty Tillman, Jr., 22-19, D5; Tyson Reeves; Chace Williams; Brock Hall.
New wrestlers: Caden Kinghorn; Brandon Ruwe; Jackson Coates; Bryson Dunlap; Connor Barnes; Ukayah Jack; Logan Norris
What they are saying: “This is probably one of my most exciting years that we've had since 2020. I don't work at the school, so I don't get to recruit in the hallways, but we've had a youth program that I've been running for a few years that now those kids are in high school, so they have some good experience and they already know our system as freshman. So, we're looking pretty positive this year. We're gonna start a little bit slow just because I think on our varsity lineup I'm probably gonna have six freshman in my lineup, but you know how these things As the season goes on and those butterflies wear off, they start to progress a little bit faster. We've already seen some good success from some of them in these offseason tournaments that we've had.”
On goals this year: “We have a pretty good positive outlook. We set realistic goals this year. We're looking for a top three finish in our district. We're looking for a top 10 finish in our region and I think we have the talent to get there.”
Outlook: The Tigers will be a mixture of returning wrestlers and up-and-coming experienced freshman. We won’t be surprised to see some of these freshman force their way into the lineup with big performances.
Ridgeview Panthers
Coach: Mark Detoro
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:2-2A3; 2023:2-2A3; 2022:4; 2021:3-1A4; 2020:3-1A4; 2019:3-2A3; 2018:1-2A3; 2017:3-2A3; 2016:4-2A3; 2015:5-2A3; 2014:4-2A3; 2013:6-2A3; 2012:3-2A3
Last state champion: Matthew Rodriquez, 2021 (132)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jason Barrett, 32-16, RQ, D3; Joseph Sneed, Jr., 28-4 (Transfer to Middleburg)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Chris Polk, So., 23-17, RQ, D3; Samuel Costanza, Sr., 24-21, RQ, D3; Gavin Emile, Jr., 24-17, RQ, D3; Dillon Kennedy, So., 15-19, RQ, D4; Garrett Davis, Sr., 24-17, RQ, D4.
Outlook: Detoro takes over a Ridgeview program that should have some experience back in the room.
Leon Lions
Coach: Chuck Ringel
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:6; 2022:8; 2021:7; 2020:7; 2019:4; 2018:5; 2017:5; 2016:2; 2015:2; 2014:5; 2013:4; 2012:4
Last state champion: Gabe Beyer, 2016 (HWT)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Santana Harris, 27-4, SQ, R4, DC; Wynton Bowers, 26-7, RQ, D2; Charles Bosby, 8-5, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Andrew Londot, Sr., 25-12, RQ, D2; Brandon Miller, So., 9-15, RQ, D4; Zachary Edward, Jr., 13-13, RQ, D4; Patrick Sheeran, Sr., 7-10, RQ, D4; Liam Sheeran, Sr., 12-9, RQ, D4.
Gainesville Hurricanes
Coach: Luis Mendez (3rd season)
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:7; 2022:7-2A4; 2021:8; 2020:8; 2019:5; 2018:3; 2017:4; 2016:5; 2015:5; 2014:3; 2013:1-2A4; 2012:1-2A4
Last state champion: Trae-von O’Neal, 2016 (113)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Franco Macias, Sr., 24-13, RQ, DC; Santiago Estrada, Jr., 10-11, RQ, D3; Elias Lawson, Jr., 15-15, RQ, D4.
Outlook: The third season under Mendez sees the Hurricanes bringing most of their lineup back.
2A-2 Season Schedules
Columbia
Boys
Dec. 2: at Buchholz, 5:30
Dec. 5-6: Border Wars at South Walton
Dec. 12-13: Bobcat Round Robin at Alachua Sports Complex
Dec. 18: at Union County (Tri County Duals)
Dec. 19-20: Rumble on the Range at The Villages
Jan. 2-3: Panhandle Championship at Mosley
Jan. 14: vs. Suwannee, 6:30 (Battle for the Paddle)
Jan. 16-17: Ricky Gullett Invitational at Bayshore
Jan. 23-24: Moskowitz IBT at George Jenkins
Jan. 29: vs. Union County, 6:30 (Senior Night)
Feb. 6-7: Capital City Classic at Chiles
Girls
Nov. 25: Flagler Rotary Girls at Flagler Palm Coast
Jan. 31: Lady Trojan Invite at Lincoln
Middleburg
Boys
Dec. 5-6: Border Wars at South Walton
Dec. 9: at Oakleaf, 6
Dec. 12-13: Bobcat RR in Gainesville
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Jan. 2-3: Panhandle Championships at Mosley
Jan. 9-10: Falcon Duals at Fivay
Jan. 13: vs. Fletcher, 6
Jan. 16-17: Gator Brawl at Wewahitchka
Jan. 27: vs. Ponte Vedra, 6 (Senior Night)
Jan. 30-31: Colby Singletary Memorial at Estero Sports Complex
Feb. 4: vs. Clay, 6
Feb. 6-7: Hammer Duals at Heritage
TBD: v. TBD (Senior Night)
TBD: at Buchholz
Girls
Nov. 25: Flagler Rotary Girls at Flagler Palm Coast
Dec. 6: Let Freedom Ring at Orlando Freedom
Dec. 9: at Oakleaf, 6
Dec. 13: Own the Ocean at Ponte Vedra
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Dec. 27-31: Wonder Woman IBT at Columbia, Missouri
Jan. 10: Rusted Jade at Hernando
Jan. 13: vs. Fletcher, 6
Jan. 17: Elite 8 Duals at Orlando Freedom
Jan. 27: vs. Ponte Vedra, 6 (Senior Night)
Jan. 31: Lady Trojan at Lincolnd
Feb. 4: vs. Clay, 6