2A-3 Preview: Clay and Ponte Vedra really to battle again for title
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Last season: Clay and Ponte Vedra battled for the district title with the Blue Devils prevailing with their first title since 2022.
How did Kabra do?: We suggested that it could be Clay’s best duals team in a while and they won the region duals title.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Landon Martin (Clay), Talan Babin (Ponte Vedra), Drew Holmquist (Clay), Michael Aker (Ponte Vedra), Daniel De Almeida (Ponte Vedra), Calvyn St. Clair (Clay), Zion Longmire (Fleming Island), Terrion Butler (Orange Park).
The favorite: Clay. With potentially nine region qualifiers back in the line-up, the Blue Devils look the part of the favorites, even after graduated three state placers.
Team to watch: Fleming Island. After a tumultuous season, there’s a new head coach in charge and he’s started the work on building this program up again.
District duals: Wednesday, January 7 at Clay, 1:30 p.m.
District IBT: Wednesday, February 18 at Clay, 1:30 p.m.
Clay Blue Devils (#15 IBT, #8 Duals)
Coach: James Reape (30th as head coach, 33rd overall at Clay)
Assistant coaches: Julie Breindel Hill, Luke Frame, Warren Medlock, Jim Hoskinson, Dan Dominquez. Club Coach Fox Baldwin Jim Hoskinson
24-25 dual record: 18-1
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2-2A4; 2023:2-2A4; 2022:1-1A4; 2021:1-1A4; 2020:1-1A4; 2019:1-1A3; 2018:1-1A3; 2017:1-1A3; 2016:1-1A3; 2015:1-1A5; 2014:1-1A5; 2013:1-1A4; 2012:1-1A4
Last state champion: Robert Tyre, 2022 (220)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jacob Bucci, 46-4, 3rd, RC, DC; Braden Glavin, 37-7, 6th, R2, DC; Vonte Burke, 31-10, 7th, R3, D2; Rylan Herrera, 36-6, SQ, R4, D2; Aaron Stacy, 34-5, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Landon Martin, Jr., 45-12, 4th, RC, D3; Drew Holmquist, Sr., 45-9, 5th, R3, DC; Tison Rivers, Sr., 24-11, RQ-BR, D3; Benjamin Mitts, Jr., 23-12, RQ, DC; Chris Graham, Sr., 28-12, RQ, D2; Damien Ruiz, So., 6-11, RQ, D3; Calvyn St. Clair, Jr., 28-22, RQ, D3; Anthony Isidro, Jr., 17-17, RQ, D3; Ryan Collins, So., 10-25, RQ, D4; Andrew Loveland, Sr.
New wrestlers: Colt Daigle, So., 17-9 (Transfer from Middleburg); Calvin Wells, Jr. 14-6 (Transfer from Fleming Island); Jayshawn McCloud, Sr.
What they’re saying: “We have a good mix of experience. It will be tough to replace the four state placers and their wins but we should progress into solid team.”
On duals goal: “Winter Springs is loaded, New Smyrna and Middleburg will be toug,h but only worthy goal is get back to final four in duals.”
Outlook: The Blue Devils have a mix of returners, transfers, and youth to keep pushing this program higher.
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Ponte Vedra Sharks (#17, #21)
Coach: Erik Smith
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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:3; 2023:7; 2022:5; 2021:2; 2020:3; 2019:5-2A4; 2018:6-2A4; 2017:6-2A4; 2016:5-2A4; 2015:6-2A4; 2014:6-2A4; 2013:10; 2012:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brody Hines, 21-15, RQ, D3; Jaiden Zajni, 24-4, RQ-BR, DC; Robert Greico, 15-12, D6.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Talan Babin, Sr., 33-4, 2nd, RC, DC; Michael Aker, So., 30-14, SQ, R2, DC; Daniel De Almeida, Sr., 32-11, SQ, R4, DC; Emmett Hoffman, Sr., 30-12, RQ, DC; Dashiell Hilbert, Sr., 19-11, RQ, D2; Cash Trujillo, Jr., 24-12, RQ, D2; Aryaman Singh, Jr., 19-10, RQ, D2; Noah Marsh, Sr., 13-8, RQ, D2; Enrique Santos, Sr., 23-15, RQ, D3; Blaydon Hines, So., 18-13, RQ, D4.
Outlook: The Sharks could have 11 starters back including last year’s state finalist Babin.
Beachside Barracudas
Coach: Lance Day
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:4-1A4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Chase Sureda, 21-25, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Walter Howard, Jr., 39-8, RQ-BR, DC; Andrew Arsenault, Jr., 34-10, RQ, D2; Pierce Widrich, Sr., 15-18, RQ, D3; Preston Masar, Jr., 22-17, RQ, D4; Trokhym Tkachenko, Jr., 14-11, RQ, D4; Isaac Pfaff, Sr., 20-15, RQ, D4; Jayden Afonso, Sr., 32-13, D5.
Outlook: The fourth season of the program could see as many as 10 wrestlers back from the postseason lineup.
Fleming Island Golden Eagles
Coach: Randall Willetts (1st year at school/8th overall)
Assistant coaches: Aaron Kaufman
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:1-2A4; 2023:1-2A4; 2022:1-2A2; 2021:1-3A1; 2020:1-3A1; 2019:1-3A1; 2018:1-3A1; 2017:1-3A1; 2016:1-3A1; 2015:2-3A1; 2014:1-3A1; 2013:1-3A1; 2012:1-3A1
Last state champion: Jayce Paridon, 2023 (132)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Laird Duhaylungsod, 38-7, 2nd, RC, DC; Kevin Reyes, 23-5, 6th, R4, DC; Roman Ortez, Sr., 13-7, RQ-BR, D2 (Transfer to St. Johns Country Day); Sebastian Bonachea, Sr., 41-5, 8th, RC, DC (Transfer to Oakleaf).
Notable returning wrestlers: Zion Longmire, Jr., 21-11, RQ, D2; Jackson Linn, Jr., 22-14, RQ, D3; Nick Moreno, Sr.; Matthew Braddock, Jr.; Noah Moreno, So.
New wrestlers: Landon Johnson, Fr.
What they are saying: “Our goals are to rebuild the culture of FIHS wrestling, strive for excellence on and off the wrestling mats, and win.
Outlook: It’s a restart at Fleming Island under coach Willits.
Orange Park Raiders
Coach: Tyler DeHart (2nd season)
Assistant coach: Ethan Jones
24-25 dual record: 6-13
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:7; 2023:8; 2022:7-2A2; 2021:6-2A2; 2020:4-2A2; 2019:1; 2018:2; 2017:1; 2016:2; 2015:1; 2014:1; 2013:1; 2012:8
Last state champion: Corey Van Dorn, 2013 (182)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): David Teixeria, 29-12, RQ, D2; Keenan Freeland, Sr., 22-13, RQ-BR, D4 (Transfer).
Notable returning wrestlers: Terrion Butler, Sr., 29-9, SQ, R2, DC; Elijah Grant, Sr., 25-15, RQ, D3; Moises Acosta, Jr., 15-14, RQ, D4; Liam Saunders, So., 4-14, RQ, D4; Austee'n Mills, Jr., RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “This year’s team is going to be senior led. As our seniors, Terrion Butler, Justin Garay and Elijah Grant go, I think the rest of the team will follow.”
Outlook: A solid senior class is back to lead the team in DeHart’s second season in charge.
Riverside Generals
Coach: Ricky Hicks
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:6; 2023:6; 2022:8; 2021:4; 2020:2; 2019:8-3A1; 2018:6-3A1; 2017:8-3A1; 2016:7-3A1; 2015:6; 2014:9; 2013:8-2A2; 2012:8-2A2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cedric Livingston, 25-12, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jabari Williams, Jr., 17-9, RQ-BR, D4; James Battle, Sr., 20-15, RQ, D3; Jonathan Walker, Jr., 20-12, RQ, D3; Troy Davis, Jr., 18-12, RQ, D4.
Outlook: The Generals could see up to 10 wrestlers back who were in the postseason lineup.
Ed White Commanders
Coach: Avery Wilds (5th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:8; 2023:9; 2022:6; 2021:7-1A3; 2020:7-1A3; 2019:7; 2018:5; 2017:7; 2016:3; 2015:4; 2014:5; 2013:8-3A1; 2012:5-3A1
Last state champion: Michael Young, 1978 (155)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Justin Austin, 22-14, RQ, D2; Derrious Mason, 23-12, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Dashaun Durgan, Jr., 14-10, RQ, D4; Evan Jacobs; Marcus Bradley.
What they are saying: "Our goal is the same as always. Starting off young, we're just trying to get better. Our goals are definitely wanting to win the conference title and district title for sure. First things first, to move our way up to regional and long-term goals."
On team leadership: "We have great team captains, those guys are always, training and wanting to get better. they really hold the standard over there on the mat anyway."
On guys to watch: "We have Evan Jacobs. He's one of our seniors who got hurt last year our team started real injury kind of plagued us throughout. He's missed weight last time too before at district. He tried to come back last year, it was a bad season for him. And then, Marcus Bradley, he's another one who got injured during winter practice. I was real hurt about that. I've had him around a long time. One of my first kids I've had since he was a freshman."
Fun fact: The wrestling team has the highest GPA among athletes at Ed White.
Outlook: The Commanders are a young team that is looking to build up numbers and experience.
Westside Wolverines
Coach: Chris McNealy (12th at school/30th overall)
Assistant coach: Maurice Henderson
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24-25 dual record: 17-8
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:9; 2023:4; 2022:2; 2021:6; 2020:5; 2019:6-1A3; 2018:5-1A3; 2017:3-1A3; 2016:6-1A3; 2015:2-1A3; 2014:5-1A3; 2013:7-1A4; 2012:10-1A4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jacob Jackson, 24-4, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: None.
What they are saying: “We are under reconstruction as all our boys and girls graduated. We are young with potential, motivated, and confident.”
Outlook: The Wolverines are in a rebuilding phase as it looks to develop the next group from its young wrestlers.
2A-3 Season Schedules
Clay
Dec. 6: TD Talbot Duals at The Villages
Dec. 10: vs. Creekside
Dec. 12-13: Smoky Mountain Duals at Sevierville, TN
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Dec. 29: Pirate Ship IBT at Palm Bay
Jan. 2-3: Clay Rotary
Jan. 10: Dual at the Dunes at Fernadina Beach
Jan. 30: vs. Interlachen, 5:30
Feb. 5: at Middleburg
Feb. 6: vs. Fleming Island
Girls
Dec. 1: Clay Rumble
Dec. 5: Lady Knights Challenge at Creekside
Dec. 8: Ridgeview Rumble at Ridgeview
Dec. 10: vs. Creekside
Dec. 12: Lady Jacket Invitational at St. Augustine
Dec. 20: Rumble at The Villages
Jan. 3: Clay Rotary
Jan. 10: Lady Bear Classic at Orlando Cypress Creek
Jan. 10: Clash of the Titans at OC University
Jan. 12: Ridgeview Rumble at Ridgeview
Jan. 17: Girls Brawl in Duval at Fletcher
Jan. 23: Ladies Knight Out at Oakleaf
Feb. 2: Ridgeview Rumble at Ridgeview
Fleming Island
Dec. 3: at Flagler Palm Coast, 6:30
Dec. 5-6: Danny Byron at Kissimmee Osceola
Dec. 13: Ancient City Duals at St. Augustine
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Jan. 2-3: Panhandle Championship at Mosley
Jan. 17: Trojan Invitational at Lincoln
Jan. 21: at Keystone Heights
Jan. 28: vs. Oakleaf, 6
Jan. 30-31: Flagler Rotary at Flagler Palm Coast
Feb. 4: at Fletcher
Feb. 5: at Clay
Feb. 11: vs. Orange Park, 6
Orange Park
Dec. 5: Friday Knight Lights at Oakleaf
Dec. 13: Deltona Duals at Deltona
Dec. 17: at St. Johns Country Day
Dec. 20: Hammer Invitational at Oakleaf
Jan. 2-3: Clay Rotary at Clay
Jan. 14: at Oakleaf
Jan. 17: Trojan Invitational at Lincoln
Jan. 21: vs. Ridgeview, 6:30 (Senior Night)
Jan. 24: Panther Prowl at Ridgeview
Jan. 30-31: Flagler Rotary at Flagler Palm Coast
Feb. 11: at Fleming Island