3A-1 Preview: Three-team looking to outpoint each other in district tourney
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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: Vladislav Chechkovsky (Tocoi Creek), Nikita Chechkovsky (Tocoi Creek), Connor Barnes (Oakleaf), Sebastian Bonachea (Oakleaf), John Antonucci (Tocoi Creek), Luke Manghisi (Creekside), Mario DiBella (Bartram Trail), Carmen DiBella (Bartram Trail), Killian Lonergan (Creekside), Luke Mims (Creekside), Malik Bousalham (Bartram Trail), Marcus Bouie (Sandalwood), Markyle Bouie (Sandalwood).
The favorite: Tocoi Creek. Last year’s district champions return eight region qualifiers and two state placers.
Team to watch: Creekside. Don’t be surprised if the Knights keep this district race tight until the very end.
District duals: Saturday, January 10 at Creekside, 9:30 a.m.
District IBT: Monday, February 16 at Fletcher, 9:30 a.m.
Tocoi Creek Toros (#9 IBT, #18 Duals)
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: Led by the Chechkovsky brothers, the Toros return a total of eight region qualifiers from a year ago and are primed to win a second district title and maybe have their first individual state champion.
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Creekside Knights (#23, #12)
Coach: Rick Marabell (18th season)
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.
Fletcher Senators (#25, NR)
Coach: Joe Stetzer (5th at school/11th overall)
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; Jose Alejo, 19-12, RQ, D3; Killian Lonergan, Jr., 42-12, SQ, R4, D2 (Transfer to Creekside)
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; Clarence Greene, Jr., 5-11, RQ, D4; Gradin Lichty, Jr., 23-19, RQ, D4; Jonathan Hipp, Sr., 19-15, D5.
Outlook: The Senators are always tough and will have a few holes to fill from last year’s runner-up lineup.
Bartram Trail Bears
Coaches: Sam Harris/Alonzo Davis
Assistant coach: Johan Olarte
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24-25 dual record: 8-8
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
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; Charlie Thompson, Jr., 23-10, D6; Dylan White; Rhett Durden.
New wrestler: Breken Lukanich
Outlook: The Bears did not graduate a single wrestler from their postseason lineup.
Sandalwood Saints
Coach: Ron Reidell (5th season)
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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).
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.
Outlook: With two state qualifiers gone, the group remaining will need some new wrestlers to step in and give the team its depth.
Oakleaf Knights
Coach: Rory Roderick (3rd season)
Assistant coaches: Bryce Green, Bryant Taylor
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: A solid senior class is gone and there will be a few holes to fil. If the Knights are able to do it, they’ll be in the race in 3A-1.
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, Sr.; Zachary Lim; John O’Dwyer, So.
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.”
On Sebastian Kiss: “ We're blessed to have him as one of our captains. He is a four-year wrestler for us. His first year coming in, he never had wrestled before and he lost every single match his freshman year. The next year he came back, he got a little better. Last year he was a regular starter for us on varsity. He missed out on the regional tournament just barely because he's in a tough weight class. He's been to camps, he's been working in the off season and he's much improved this year. So when he starts to talk to the kids and tell them that coach does this for this reason and this reason, you should do it, too and that's the example.”
On program buy-in: “We have four paid coaches and out of the four paid coaches, three of them are Nease alumni. They're giving back to the school that gave them so much. I'm the only one that's not an alumnus, but my graduating school is in our district. I just think it's really neat that they decide that they want to come back and that they really want to give back to their school and their team and it's just wonderful.”
Outlook: The Panthers graduated two state placers, but they bring back most of the rest of their starters this season.
Mandarin Mustangs
Coach: Andrew Stensrud (Second season)
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.
Notable returning wrestlers: Brendan Warren, Sr., 41-11, RQ, D4; Jason Repper, Sr., 28-16, RQ, D4; Mark Eychner, So., RQ, D5; Braxton Whitehead.
What they are saying: “We are building a strong culture and developing a program of excellence on and off the mat.”
Outlook: It’s year two for Stensurd and the team brings back most of its lineup for a year ago. They could be primed to take the next step in their resurgence.
First Coast Buccaneers
Coach: Tanner Tenopir
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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.
Outlook: The Buccaneers graduated five of the nine wrestlers on their postseason roster.
Atlantic Coast Stingrays
Coach: Unknown at time of publication
Click here for 25-26 schedule
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.
Outlook: Despite numerous attempts, we were unable to determine who was coaching this team.
3A-1 Season Schedules
Creekside
Boys
Dec. 6: Knight Challenge
Dec. 10: at Clay, 6
Dec. 12-13: Bobcat Round Robin at Alachua Sports Complex
Dec. 17: vs. Fernandina Beach, 6
Dec. 19-20: Bill Scott Memorial at Lyman
Jan. 2-3: Clay Rotary at Clay
Jan. 17: Bartram Duals at Bartram Trail
Jan. 21: vs. Ponte Vedra (Senior Knights)
Jan. 24: St. Johns Championship at Nease
Jan. 30-31: Flagler Rotary at Flagler Palm Coast
Feb. 4: at Bartram Trail
Girls
Dec. 3: at Nease, 5
Dec. 5: Ladies Knights Challenge
Dec. 11: Lady Bobcat at Alachua Sports Complex
Jan. 3: Ladies Clay Rotary at Clay
Jan. 7: at Nease, 5
Jan. 17: Girls Brawl in Duval at Fletcher
Jan. 23: St. Johns Championship at Nease
Feb. 4: at Bartram Trail
Fletcher
Dec. 3: vs. Wolfson, 6
Dec. 5-6: Danny Byron at Kissimmee Osceola
Dec. 12-13: Bobcat Round Robin at Alachua Sports Complex
Dec. 20: Hammer Invitational at Oakleaf
Dec. 29-30: Bobby Stanley Duals at Cardinal Gibbons
Jan. 7: at New Smyrna Beach
Jan. 14: at Beachside
Jan. 16: Beach Brawl
Jan. 23-24: Gateway Championship at Sandalwood
Jan. 30-31: Flagler Rotary at Flagler Palm Coast
Feb. 4: vs. TBD (Senior Night)
Girls
Dec. 6: Let Freedom Ring at Orlando Freedom
Dec. 12: Bobcat Round Robin at Alachua Sports Complex
Dec. 13: Own the Ocean at Ponte Vedra
Jan. 3: Clay Rotary at Clay
Jan. 17: Girls Brawl in Duval
Jan. 23: Girls Knight Out at Oakleaf
Jan. 31: Lady Trojan Classic at Lincoln
Mandarin
Boys
Dec. 5: Friday Knight Lights at Oakleaf
Dec. 10: at Beachside
Dec. 13: Ancient City Duals at St. Augustine
Dec. 20: Hammer Invitational at Oakleaf
Jan. 2-3: Clay Rotary at Clay
Jan. 17: War Eagle Classic at Poinciana
Jan. 23-24: Gateway Championship at Sandalwood
Jan. 27: vs. Bishop Snyder, Wolfson (Senior Night)
Jan. 30-31: Flagler Rotary at Flagler Palm Coast
Feb. 5: at FSDB, 6
Feb. 6-7: Capital City Classic at Chiles
Girls
Nov. 25: Flagler Rotary Girls at Flagler Palm Coast
Dec. 5: Girls Knights Challenge at Creekside
Dec. 10: Beachside Duals at Beachside
Dec. 12: Lady Jackets at St. Augustine
Jan. 3: Clay Rotary at Clay
Jan. 17: War Eagle Classic at Poinciana
Jan. 27: vs. Bishop Snyder, Wolfson (Senior Night)
Feb. 5: at FSDB, 6
Oakfleaf
Dec. 5: Friday Knight Lights at Oakleaf
Dec. 9: vs Middleburg, 5:30
Dec. 12-13: Bobcat Round Robin at Alachua Sports Complex
Dec. 20: Hammer Invitational at Oakleaf
Jan. 2-3: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 14: vs. Orange Park, 5:30 (Senior Night)
Jan. 17: Wolfpack Challenge at Wolfson
Jan. 28: at Fleming Island, 6
Jan. 30-31: Flagler Rotary at Flagler Palm Coast
Jan. 31: Stanton Invitational at Stanton Prep
Girls
Dec. 9: vs Middleburg, 5:30
Dec. 12-13: Bobcat Round Robin at Alachua Sports Complex
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Jan. 2-3: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 10: Clash of the Titans at OC University
Jan. 14: vs. Orange Park, 5:30 (Senior Night)
Jan. 17: Girls Brawl in Duval at Fletcher
Jan. 23: Ladies Knight Out at Oakleaf
Jan. 31: Lady Trojan at Lincoln