2A-8 Preview: Up on the air team race should make district tournament exciting
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Last season: Lead by a strong senior class, Lyman won the school’s first team district title since 2013 and also won the school’s first-ever district duals title.
How did Kabra do?: We picked the champions correctly, and while we didn’t pick the order right, we did think that it would be a toss-up for second place. And it was with East River earning the honor.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Parker Miller (Edgewater), Judah Miller (Edgewater), Casper Roberts (Edgewater), Jason Perez (Kissimmee Gateway), Norris Mayo (East River).
The favorite: Kissimmee Gateway. The Panthers likely return most of their starting lineup from last season and that can give you an edge in this competitive district.
Team to watch: Lyman. Last year’s senior class is gone but the Greyhounds have been building something special and will look to fill those holes and get back in the hunt.
District duals: Saturday, January 3 at Kissimmee Gateway
District IBT: Thursday, February 19 at Lyman, 3:30 p.m.
Kissimmee Gateway Panthers
Coach: Travis Hill
Click here for 25-26 schedule
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:4-2A7; 2023:3-2A7; 2022:3; 2021:6-2A5; 2020:5-2A5; 2019:4-3A5; 2018:6-3A5; 2017:6-3A5; 2016:2-3A5; 2015:2-3A5; 2014:2-3A5; 2013:2-3A5; 2012:3-3A5
Last state champion: Christian Vazquez, 2013 (160)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): John Dominguez, 17-16, RQ, D2; Bryan Colding, 7-19, RQ, D2; Gustavo Gallardo, 6-11, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jason Perez, Jr., 29-19, SQ, R4, DC; Daniel Abreu, Jr., 16-21, RQ-BR, D3; Izaya Baez, Sr., 8-13, RQ, D2; Colin Gould, Jr., 9-22, RQ, D2; Matias Cuevas, Jr., 15-25, RQ, D3; Gabriel Hernandez, Sr., 6-17, RQ, D3; Anthony Garcia, Sr., 7-19, RQ, D3; Andre Andrade, Sr., 6-20, RQ, D3; Jomar Martinez, So., 3-10, RQ, D4.
Outlook: A good portion of the starting line-up is back for the Panthers and that makes them a slight favorite to win their first district title since at least 2012.
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Lyman Greyhounds
Coach: Chris Canale (5th season/11th overall)
Assistant coaches: Silas Mantero, Luis Valdez, Donny Simpson, Mike Wasciewitz
24-25 dual record: 25-4
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:6-3A3; 2021:7-3A4; 2020:8-3A4; 2019:10-3A2; 2018:9-3A3; 2017:9-3A3; 2016:5-3A3; 2015:6-3A3; 2014:2-3A3; 2013:1-3A3; 2012:3-3A3
Last state champion: Willie Campos, 1992 (130)
Last year’s Lyman wrestling team won the first district wrestling titles for the school since 2013.
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cameron Popeck, 53-7, 7th, R2, DC; Jamie Taylor, 54-11, 7th, R3, D2; Angel Ortiz-Corral, 37-14, SQ, R4, DC; Christian Bonilla, Jr., 20-4, RQ-BR, DC; Nathaniel Mattews, 34-14, RQ, D2; Luke Nilles, 38-22, RQ-BR, DC; Julio Menoyo, 52-8, RQ-BR, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Luis Lugo Riccitui, So., 16-14, RQ, D2; Benjamin Diaz, Jr., 15-13, RQ, D2; Micah Jones, Sr., 16-13, RQ, D3; Dominic Canale, So., 6-9, RQ, D4; Jayden Barrett, So., 7-14, RQ, D4.
New wrestler: Jayden Jacobs, Fr.
What they are saying: “With graduating a very tough and large senior class (4 state qualifiers, 2 state placers, 7 district champions), this team is motivated to continue atop our district and to represent Lyman at the state tournament and on the podium.”
On team goals: “We're young this year, but we're moving forward still and it's going to continue with Longwood Wrestling Club thriving and just these kids working hard. I've been blessed with great parents of these kids who put all this time and effort and if I say okay this kid should go to this camp and the airplane tickets are booked, the entry fees paid, and they're on their way. We're not going to be like we were last year but I still think we can repeat as the district titles and get a guy or two to state. The program is moving in the right direction and more people are buying in.”
On team attitude: “No matter what our talent is, we want to work harder than everybody else and try to catch up to just their goals, they fall in line with them and that's what they use and that's the same template we've been using every year and it's been showing growth every year.”
Outlook: The Greyhounds are a freshman/sophomore heavy team. Despite being young, they do have experience and a majority of them have been working in the room this offseason and most have gotten over 50 off-season matches. This group is eager to continue the legacy that the graduating class helped begin at Lyman.
Edgewater Eagles
Coach: Kyle Leisher (First season)
Assistant coaches: Oscar Vinson, Shermane TeArt, Luigi Fioravanti
Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:6; 2023:7; 2022:7; 2021:7-2A5; 2020:6-2A5; 2019:5-3A2; 2018:9-3A2; 2017:7-3A2; 2016:6-3A2; 2015:6-3A2; 2014:2-3A2; 2013:1-2A5; 2012:1-2A5
Last state champion: C.J. Hauser, 2006 (171)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Rolando Ojeda, 29-12, 8th, R4, DC; Ja'chory Harris, 17-6, RQ-BR, DC; Marc Williams, Jr., 17-12, RQ, D2 (Transfer to Ocoee).
Notable returning wrestlers: Judah Miller, Sr., 22-10, RQ-BR, DC; Jordan Ruiz, Sr., 6-6, RQ, D2; Parker Miller, Jr., 21-10, RQ, D2; Ahmor McKie, Jr., 8-15, RQ, D3; Nicholas Cook, Sr., 8-18, RQ, D3; Casper Roberts, Jr., 15-14, RQ, D4; Nyles Joseph, So., 8-14, RQ, D4.
What they’re saying: “The upcoming 2025-26 season for Edgewater boys wrestling is a new chapter that will continue the recent growth and success of the program.”
On first-year coaching: “We are just trying to help restore the legacy and tradition of Edgewater wrestling.”
Outlook: Leisher takes over a program that has been looking for direction. Edgewater hasn’t finished above fourth in the district since 2024. Leisher and his knowledgeable coaching staff are looking to change that.
East River Falcons
Coach: Anthony Gilbert
Click here for 25-26 schedule
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:5; 2023:5; 2022:2; 2021:Qu; 2020:8-2A5; 2019:4-2A6; 2018:7-2A6; 2017:3-2A6; 2016:3-2A6; 2015:3-3A4; 2014:5-3A4; 2013:4-3A4; 2012:2-3A4
*Did not participate in 2021 postseason due to quarantine
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Lakai Hernandez, 40-13, SQ, R3, DC; Joaquin Losey, 12-17, RQ, D2; Rafael Rivera, 25-13, RQ-BR, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Norris Mayo, Sr., 21-17, RQ-BR, DC; Kaden Roy, Jr., 19-15, RQ, DC; Carlton Allen Jr., Sr., RQ, DC; Braxton Drinkwater, Sr., RQ, D2; Isaiah Rivera, Sr., 23-12, RQ, D3; Tuan Gross, Sr., 21-20, RQ, D4.
Outlook: Six region qualifiers are back for the Falcons.
Innovation Bulls
Coach: Nathan Hauser (2nd year at school/4th overall)
Click here for 25-26 schedule
Recent district results: 2025:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: James Mcanally, So., RQ, D3; Stephen McAnally, Sr., RQ, D3; Noan Burks, So., RQ, D3; Connor Van, Jr., RQ, D4; Riley Kareff, So., RQ, D4; Nycolas Dos Santos, So., RQ, D4; Logan Rozanski, So., RQ, D4.
Outlook: All of last year’s postseason roster could be back as there were no seniors at Innovation last year.
Liberty Chargers
Coach: Justin Jusino
Click here for 25-26 schedule
Recent district results: 2022:3; 2021:4-2A5; 2020:3-2A5; 2019:5-2A6; 2018:2-2A6; 2017:2-2A6: 2016:1-2A6; 2015:4-2A6; 2014:4-2A6; 2013:4-3A5; 2012:6-3A5
Outlook: Liberty has not competed in the FHSAA postseason since 2022. It will be led by first-year coach Jusino.
2A-8 Season Schedules
Edgewater
Boys
Dec. 3: vs. Boone/East River, 6
Dec. 8: vs. Lake Nona, 6
Dec. 12-13: Scramble at the Ranch at Davenport
Dec. 17: vs. Olympia, 6
Jan. 7: vs. Colonial, 6
Jan. 15: at Boone, 6
Jan. 21: Mustang Stampede at Wekiva
Jan. 23: at Innovation, 6 (with Mount Dora)
Jan. 28: vs. Oak Ridge, 7 (Senior Night)
Jan. 31: Wolfpack Invitational at Timber Creek
Feb. 6-7: Metro Conference at East River
Girls
Dec. 3: vs. Boone/East River, 6
Dec. 10: Timber Creek Round Robin at Timber Creek
Dec. 13: Scramble at the Ranch at Davenport
Dec. 17: vs. Olympia, 6
Jan. 7: vs. Colonial, 6
Jan. 10: Lady Bear Classic at Cypress Creek
Jan. 14: Ladies Round Robin
Jan. 16: Lady Falcon at East River
Jan. 23: Girls Knight Out at Ocoee
Jan. 28: vs. Oak Ridge, 7 (Senior Night)
Jan. 30: Metros at Timber Creek
Lyman
Boys
Dec. 5-6: Barbara Pill at Bayside
Dec. 13: Deltona Duals at Deltona
Dec. 19-20: Bill Scott Memorial
Jan. 10: Marine Corps Challenge at Terry Parker
Jan. 17: Ed Kilpatrick Classic at Citrus
Jan. 21: at Bishop Moore, 5
Jan. 28: vs. Orange City University, Sanford Seminole, 5
Jan. 31: Wolfpack Invitational at Timber Creek
Feb. 7: SAC at Hagerty
Girls
Dec. 3: Seminole Scuffle at Winter Springs
Dec. 10: Girls at Timber Creek
Dec. 13: Grenadier Gappler at Colonial
Dec. 17: Girls at Timber Creek
Jan. 2: Girls Tournament at Winter Springs
Jan. 7: Girls at Timber Creek
Jan. 10: Clash of the Titans at OC University
Jan. 24: Greyhound Open
Jan. 28: vs. Orange City University, Sanford Seminole, 5
Feb. 7: SAC at Hagerty