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BY BRANT PARSONS

Kabra Wrestling Rankings are updated every week all season long for Kabra+ members.

Last season: Tocoi Creek qualified 10 wrestlers to the region tournament and had four champions to edge runners-up Fletcher by 20 points and Creekside by 20.5.

How did Kabra do?: We picked Creekside to win a third straight district title and had the champion Toros in the fourth spot before the season.

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch:

The favorite:

Team to watch:

District duals:

District IBT:

Creekside Knights

Coach: Rick Marabell (18th season)

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24-25 dual record: 14-4

Recent district results: 2025: 3; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:2; 2021:2; 2020:3; 2019:2-2A4; 2018:2-2A4; 2017:1-2A4; 2016:2-2A4; 2015:2-2A4; 2014:1-2A4; 2013:3-2A3; 2012:2-2A3

Last state champion: Shane Carpenter, 2013 (195)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cole Anderson, 18-5, 5th, R3, DC; Jonathan Morrison, 41-5, 8th, RC, DC; Colton Leavell, 9-3, SQ, R2, DC; Justin Umali, 22-13, RQ, D2; Stephan Carrion, 24-9.

Notable returning wrestlers: Luke Mims, So., 28-14, SQ, R2, DC; Luke Manghisi, Jr., 35-10, SQ, R2, D2; James Druda, So., 25-13, RQ, D2; Caleb Brux, So., 15-12, RQ, D3; Larry Mims, Sr., 24-12, RQ, D3; Santiago Carrion, Sr.

New wrestlers: Killian Lonergan, Jr., 42-12, SQ, R4, D2 (Transfer from Fletcher)

What they are saying: “We want to repeat as the district dual champions all the way to the state championship and reclaim this district IBT championship, return up to six wrestlers to the state tournament and get three on the podium.”

On scheduling: “That's why we do the tournaments that we do to get them ready for that. I tell them, I'm not preparing you for now and I don’t care if you win a match all year. It's about district, regional, and states. That's what our goal is, to get you guys there and once you guys get to states, that's on you. We're here now. What else you want to do? Do you just want to be here or do you want to work to do something?”

On returning state qualifier Manghisi: “I’m extremely excited for him. He's really put the mat time in this summer and it's really showed. I think he's going to have a really good season.”

Outlook: With five starters missing last season come district time, the Knights still almost pulled off a three-peat of district IBT titles. The district does continue to get tougher and while the Knights remain the team to beat in the district duals, they’ll need to stay healthy and come up big at the end.

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Oakleaf Knights

Coach: Rory Roderick (3rd season)

Assistant coaches: Bryce Green, Bryant Taylor

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24-25 dual record: 9-2

Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:1-2A3; 2023:1-2A3; 2022:1; 2021:3; 2020:2; 2019:5; 2018:4; 2017:6; 2016:6; 2015:3-2A3; 2014:3-2A3; 2013:7-2A3; 2012:10-2A3

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Bryant Taylor, 36-9, 4th, R3, DC; Ghais Cooper, 33-10, SQ, R3, D2; Kellon Duncan, 24-13, RQ, D2; Hardley Germain, 20-17, RQ, D3; Angel Rodriguez, 23-10, RQ, D4; Jeremiah Baker, 19-16, D5; Jacob McClintic, 6-9.

Notable returning wrestlers: Connor Barnes, Sr., 32-9, 6th, R2, DC; Cedric Harris, Sr., 20-16, RQ, D2; Evan Brown, Sr., 16-9; Braden Davis; Josiah Edwards.

New wrestlers: Sebastian Bonachea, Sr., 41-5, 8th, RC, DC (Transfer from Fleming Island); Keenan Freeland

What they are saying: “This year's team has been through the ringer, competing at tough tournaments during the off season such as Poseidon and Knockout Summer Slam. There are quite a few wrestlers that inspire each other to get better each week and we are excited to see their individual progression compared to their last year's results.”

On goals this season: “Our goal is to reclaim our district title, qualify for the regional tournament and qualify for the state dual tournament. We have a couple missing weight classes that could play a factor into our team's success, so it is our job to find new wrestlers and prepare them to fill those weight classes.”

Outlook:

Fletcher Senators

Coach: Joe Stetzer (5th at school/11th overall)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:1-2A3; 2021:1-2A3; 2020:1-2A3; 2019:3; 2018:5; 2017:3; 2016:9; 2015:7; 2014:4; 2013:2; 2012:2

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Elias Twigg, 35-5, 2nd, RC, DC; Landon Locantora, 22-18, SQ, R4, D2; Noah Stidfole, 36-13, RQ, D2; Killian Lonergan, Jr., 42-12, SQ, R4, D2 (Transfer to Creekside)

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Theodore Brase, Sr., 29-9, SQ, R4, D2; Luke Warren, Jr., 15-19, RQ, D2; Josiah Twigg, So., 15-11, RQ, D2; Jose Alejo, Jr., 19-12, RQ, D3; Clarence Greene, Jr., 5-11, RQ, D4; Gradin Lichty, Jr., 23-19, RQ, D4; Jonathan Hipp, Sr., 19-15, D5; Lashawn Powell, Sr., 22-17, D5.

What they’re saying:

Outlook:

Tocoi Creek Toros

Coach: Darick Dunham (5th at school/16th total)

Assistant coaches: John O'Shea, Doug Maritato

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24-25 dual record: 11-3

Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:3; 2023:3-1A4; 2022:6-1A4

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Aidan Hubbell, 35-9, SQ, R2, DC; Rex Graff, 32-14, RQ, D3; Daniel Hageman, 23-11, D5; Aaron Rodriguez, 12-14, D5.

Notable returning wrestlers: Vladislav Chechkovsky, Jr., 46-1, 2nd, RC, DC; Nikita Chechkovsky, Jr., 42-8, 6th, R2, DC; John Antonucci, Jr., 38-8, SQ, R3, DC; Landon Caviness, Jr., 30-15, RQ-BR, D4; Braylon Lawrence, Jr., 26-8, RQ, D2; Owen Martin, Jr., 22-16, RQ, D3; Finley Uhler, So., 18-18, RQ, D3; Alec LaVoie, So., 18-19, RQ, D4; Alessandro Bazan, Sr., 14-17; Kacey Hunt.

What they are saying: “We are only in year 5 as a school. We are trying to get better every year and that is the expectation again this year.”

Tocoi Creek won the school’s first district title in the 2024-25 season.

Outlook:

Sandalwood Saints

Coach: Ron Reidell (5th season)

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:4; 2023:4; 2022:6; 2021:7; 2020:6; 2019:6; 2018:8; 2017:4; 2016:4; 2015:4; 2014:7; 2013:6; 2012:4

Last state champion: Tim Mellot, 1985 (138)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kyle Brown, 30-3, SQ, R2, DC; Qalani Cobb, 19-10, SQ, R4, D3; Seth Mleczynski, 19-11, D6; Ry Miller, Jr., 15-8, RQ-BR, D3 (Transfer to Cornerstone); Micah Miller, So., 10-9, RQ, D3 (Transfer to Cornerstone).

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Marcus Bouie, Sr., 16-10, SQ, R3, D4; Jacob Carrasquillo, Sr., 23-9, RQ, D3; Jelanie Wallace, So., 10-12, RQ, D4; Ignacio Farinas, Sr., 17-10, RQ, D4; Lincoln Boyette, Jr., 15-13, D6.

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What they are saying:

Outlook:

Nease Panthers

Coach: Bradley Lucas (7th season/13th overall)

Assistant coaches: Phil Mauro, Olivia Carr, Jacob Satterfield, Eric Albert, Chuck Rutan

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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:5; 2023:5; 2022:3; 2021:6; 2020:5; 2019:6-2A4; 2018:3-2A4; 2017:3-2A4; 2016:4-2A4; 2015:5-2A4; 2014:5-2A4; 2013:9-2A3; 2012:11-2A3

Last state champion: David Bell, 2010 (189), Chris Taylor, 2010 (171)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brady Stoutamire, 30-5, SQ, R3, DC; Jason Choi, 20-11, SQ, R4, D3.

Notable returning wrestlers: Dane Hofman, Jr., 17-14, RQ, D3; Sebastian Kiss; Zachary Lim; John O’Dwyer.

What they are saying: “This year’s team is all about GRIT, which stands for Gratitude, Resilience, Integrity, and Toughness. They show up hungry to improve and push each other every day. We may not have the biggest lineup, but we take pride in being the most prepared, disciplined, and hardest to break. This group is raising the standard for Nease Wrestling.”

Outlook:

Bartram Trail Bears

Coaches: Sam Harris/Johan Olarte (3rd season)

Assistant coaches:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:7; 2023:2; 2022:4; 2021:5; 2020:4; 2019:3-2A4; 2018:4-2A4; 2017:2-2A4; 2016:3-2A4; 2015:3-2A4; 2014:4-2A4; 2012:9-2A3

Last state champion: Ethan Vugman, 2023 (126)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Carmen DiBella, Sr., 29-10, SQ, R4, D2; Mario DiBella, Jr., 29-3, 7th, R3, DC; Malik Bousalham, Sr., 19-11, RQ-BR, D3; Gabriel Betancourt, Sr., 16-16, RQ, D4; Charlie Thompson, Jr., 23-10, D6.

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Mandarin Mustangs

Coach: Andrew Stensrud (Second season)

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:6; 2023:7; 2022:5; 2021:4; 2020:7; 2019:7; 2018:7; 2017:7; 2016:8; 2015:6; 2014:8; 2013:7; 2012:6

Last state champion: Billy Osborne, 1997 (171)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Christian Ryan, 32-14, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Brendan Warren, Sr., 41-11, RQ, D4; Jason Repper, Sr., 28-16, RQ, D4; Mark Eychner, So., RQ, D5.

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What they are saying:

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First Coast Buccaneers

Coach: Tanner Tenopir

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:8; 2023:8; 2022:7; 2021:5-2A3; 2020:4-2A3; 2019:9; 2018:9; 2017:10; 2016:10; 2015:5; 2014:6; 2013:5; 2012:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joules Hammonds, 11-9, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Trae Ison, Jr., 19-9, D6.

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Atlantic Coast Stingrays

Coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:9; 2023:6; 2022:8; 2021:8; 2020:8; 2019:10; 2018:10; 2017:9; 2016:5; 2015:8; 2014:5; 2013:8-2A3; 2012:7-2A3

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Arjun Lamba, 27-13, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None.

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