2A-6 Preview: Loaded Jesuit squad chasing state supremacy again
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Last season: Jesuit won this district with one of the biggest point differentials we’ve seen, outscoring the runners-up by 203 points. The Tigers won the Class 2A state duals title and finished second in the IBT.
How did Kabra do?: We correctly picked the big favorite to win. As for the rest of our predictions, they were challenged.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Reid Yakes (Tampa Jesuit), Mason Basile (Tampa Jesuit), Kawayran Vazquez (Tampa Jesuit), Zachary Leto (Tampa Jesuit), Brock Glover (Tampa Jesuit), Andrew Bray (Zephyrhills), Caden Krsul (Tampa Jesuit), Rylan Redfield (WC Cypress Creek), David Krambule (Pasco), Cooper Garcia (Tampa Jesuit), Anthony Rametta (Tampa Jesuit).
The favorite: Tampa Jesuit. One of the top teams in the state could return four state placers and large percentage of their line-up from a year ago.
Team to watch: Zephyrhills. There is a willingness to grind in this room and have five region qualifiers back to lead the group.
District duals: Wednesday, January 7 at Tampa Jesuit
District IBT: Saturday, February 21 at Tampa Jesuit, 10 a.m.
Tampa Jesuit Tigers (#3 IBT, #3 Duals)
Coach: Sal Basile (11th at school/15th overall)
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Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1-2A9; 2023:2-2A9; 2022:1-2A9; 2021:1-2A7; 2020:1-2A7; 2019:1-2A8; 2018:1-2A8; 2017:2-2A8; 2016:1-2A8; 2015:1-2A8; 2014:1-2A8; 2013:1; 2012:1
Last state champion: Draven McCall, 2025 (165)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Draven McCall, 41-3, SC, RC, DC; Malachi Ortiz, 40-6, 2nd, RC, DC; Xavier Albo, 44-5, 2nd, RC, DC; Jayden Bowles, 34-6, 3rd, RC, DC; Aidan Garrity, 32-14, SQ, R4, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kawayran Vazquez, Jr., 45-7, 2nd, RC, DC; Reid Yakes, Jr., 47-6, 2nd, R3, DC; Zachary Leto, So., 32-13, 4th, R2, DC; Brock Glover, Jr., 39-8, 5th, RC, DC; Caden Krsul, So., 34-14, SQ, R3, DC; Ethan Smith, Jr., 19-4, RQ-BR, DC; Anthony Rametta, Sr., 13-6, RQ-BR, DC; Marvin Mendez, Jr., 21-12, RQ, DC; Robert Bossowski, Sr., 20-15, RQ, D2; Liam Parker, So., 17-2; Cash Cailliau, Sr., 6-4; John Alvarado, So.; Mason Basile, Jr., 18-4; Thayne Swanson, Sr., 10-10.
New wrestlers: Cooper Garcia, Jr., 29-16, RQ-BR, D3 (Transfer from Naples)
Outlook: The Tigers will be contending again for state duals and IBT titles.
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Tampa Bay Tech Titans
Coach: Edward Bayonet
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Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:6; 2023:2; 2022:4-2A7; 2021:3; 2020:4; 2019:10-2A7; 2018:11-2A7; 2017:8-2A7; 2016:10-2A7; 2015:8-3A6; 2014:8-3A6; 2013:10-3A6; 2012:10-3A6
Last state champion: Louis Jones, 2001 (125)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): William Webb, 14-11, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jayden Sanes, Jr., 29-5, RQ-BR, D2; Aramis Alvarez, Jr., 23-12, RQ, D2; Prince Briggs, Jr., 6-4, RQ, D3; Isaiah Jones, Jr., 12-16, RQ, D4; Kobe Brown, Sr., 10-5, RQ, D5; Louis Thompson, Sr., 10-5, RQ, D5.
Outlook: The Titans are on the rise and bring back a big chunk of their lineup.
Zephyrhills Bulldogs
Coach: Mike Martinez
Assistant coach: Kahlia Martinez
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:2; 2023:6; 2022:2; 2021:7-1A6; 2020:5-1A6; 2019:6-2A7; 2018:8-2A7; 2017:10-2A7; 2016:11-2A7; 2015:12-2A8; 2014:12-2A8; 2013:4-2A8; 2012:3-2A8
Last state champion: Shane Hand, 2003 (HWT)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Andrew Bray, Sr., 25-8, SQ, R3, D2; Xaviar Aguirre, Jr., 33-14, RQ-BR, D2; Nader Sakka, Sr., 26-13, RQ, D3; Charles Poole, Jr., 19-18, RQ, D4; Hunter Wade, Jr., 24-19, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “We are hungry and not satisfied with the goals.”
Outlook: The Bulldogs return five region qualifiers lead by state qualifier Bray.
Pasco Pirates
Coach: Craig Lennard (4th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:7; 2023:3; 2022:8; 2021:2-2A8; 2020:1-2A8; 2019:4-2A7; 2018:7-2A7; 2017:4-2A7; 2016:3-2A7; 2015:1-1A6; 2014:1-1A6; 2013:1-1A8; 2012:2-1A8
Last state champion: J.P. Gamez, 2012 (120)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brody Switzer, 54-2, 3rd, RC, DC; Vincent Contreras, 45-10, SQ, R3, D2; Ian Meyer, 33-18, RQ, D3; Josiah Laureano, 42-13, RQ, D3; Fabian Ocasio, 22-12, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: David Krambule, Sr., 41-17, SQ, R4, D3; Connor Switzer, So., 28-15, RQ, D3; Cole Jankowski, So., RQ, D4.
Outlook: The Pirates will be young starting the season, but expect to get better as it grows.
Leto Falcons
Coach: Michael Patrick (7th at school/26th total)
Assistant coach: Adrian Wallace
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:5-2A9; 2023:4-2A9; 2022:4-2A9; 2021:9-3A7; 2020:9-3A7; 2019:10-2A8; 2018:5-2A8; 2017:6-2A8; 2016:10-2A8; 2015:6-2A8; 2014:13-2A8; 2013:5-2A10; 2012:5-2A10
Last state champion: Michel Santos, 1995 (103), Kenneth Simms, 1995 (135)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Raul Ugarte, Sr., 24-8, RQ-BR, D2; Troy Fatutoa, Sr., 11-16, RQ, D3; Jacob Arean, Sr., 11-14; Jazihel Santana; Harold Bermudez; Bienvenido Santiago; Gavin Montes.
What they are saying: “ It should be a fun year. This is my first significant group that started with me as freshman and they're a really good group of kids.”
On Raul Ugarte: “He's the one that stands out the most. He's one of the most naturally gifted kids I think I've ever coached. Things come easy for him. He's probably had a 75% or above record since his freshman year. There's no reason why Raul shouldn't be on the podium if he's willing to really put the work in. There's no reason. The kid's so talented.”
More on this group: “They get along so well. They don't bang as hard in practice as I would like because it's their friend so they don't want to beat up on each other as much as I think. That's something that I'll pull the senior group aside at the beginning of the year and just ask them what their expectations are then let them know what mine are.”
Outlook: This is one of the more experienced groups that Patrick has had at Leto and they’ll look to finish their ride at Leto with a successful final year.
Gaither Cowboys
Coach: Marty Carpenter
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:3; 2023:9; 2022:1; 2021:3-2A7; 2020:2-2A7; 2019:7-2A8; 2018:10-2A7; 2017:7-2A8; 2016:7-2A8; 2015:2-2A8; 2014:4-2A8; 2013:8-3A7; 2012:11-3A7
Last state champion: Chad Muilenburg, 1998 (171)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joel DeLeon, 6-4, RQ, D2; Travis Beauchamp, 37-11, RQ, D3; Tyler Harrison, 27-16, RQ, D3; Christian Golkar, 17-6, RQ, D3; Nickolas O'Neal, 27-11, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joseph Ditto, So., 2-6, RQ, D3; Innocent McGuire, Sr., 30-13, RQ, D4; Zac Mayer, Sr., 20-10, D5.
Outlook: The Cowboys graduated more than half of their postseason lineup.
Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek Coyotes
Coach: Roy Schleman
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:4; 2023:5; 2022:3; 2021:3-1A6; 2020:8-1A6; 2019:6-1A10; 2018:6-1A10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Francesco Alagna, 31-7, SQ, R2, D2; Patrick Fields, 33-14, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Rylan Redfield, Jr., 27-11, SQ, R4, D2; Gustavo Herrera, Sr., RQ, D2; Gavin Wester, Jr., RQ, D4; Javier Dominguez, Sr., RQ, D4.
Outlook: State qualifier Redfield is back and is a candidate to finish this season on the podium.
Tampa Freedom Patriots
Coach: Derrick McCoy
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:9; 2023:8; 2022:4; 2021:4-2A7; 2020:4-2A7; 2019:9-3A7; 2018:6-3A7; 2017:2-3A7; 2016:4-3A7; 2015:10-2A8; 2014:9-2A8; 2013:10-3A7; 2012:10-3A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joshura Villegas, 31-16, SQ, R4, D2; Jackson Oppegard, 35-18, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Arnav Gorgi, Sr., 16-23, RQ, D3; Sawyer Goodman, Jr., 7-17, RQ, D4.
Outlook: With four wrestlers back from last season’s lineup, they’ll look to get up to a full lineup this season.
2A-6 Season Schedules
Gaither
Boys
Dec. 3: at Sickles
Dec. 6: Ben Richards at Leto
Dec. 13: Six-Way at Newsome
Dec. 20: Seven-Way
Jan. 10: Eight-Way
Jan. 17: Jerry Brisco at Sickles
Jan. 23-24: Moskowitz IBT at George Jenkins
Jan. 28: vs. Plant (Senior Night)
Jan. 31: Eight Way at Tampa Freedom
Feb. 7: Six-Way
Feb. 13: HCC Division at Sickles
Feb. 14: HCC at Brandon
Girls
Dec. 5: Ben Richards Memorial at Leto
Dec. 13: Grenadier Girls Grappler at Colonial
Dec. 20: Seven-Way
Jan. 3: Mark DeAugustino at Land O' Lakes
Jan. 10: Eight-Way
Jan. 17: Lady Longhorn Lights Out at Harmony
Jan. 23-24: Moskowitz IBT at George Jenkins
Jan. 31: Palmetto Pride at Palmetto
Feb. 5: HCC at Armwood
Feb. 7: Lady Eagles IBT at George Jenkins
Leto
Boys
Dec. 6: Ben Richards
Dec. 10: at King (w/ Hillsborough)
Dec. 13: Six-Way at East Bay
Jan. 10: Eight-Way at Gaither
Jan. 14: vs. Jefferson, Middleton
Jan. 17: Ed Kilpatrick Classic at Citrus
Jan. 31: Live Greco at Steinbrenner
Feb. 6-7: Ippolito at Brandon
Feb. 13: Division at Steinbrenner
Feb. 14: HCC at Brandon
Girls
Nov. 25: Queens of the Nest at Fivay
Nov. 29: Ladies of the Ring at Parrish
Dec. 5: Ben Richards
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Jan. 2-3: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 17: Suncoast Lady Bash at Sunlake
Jan. 23-24: Moskowitz IBT at George Jenkins
Jan. 27: Anna B. Alvarez at Boca Ciega
Feb. 5: HCC at Armwood