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3A-11 Preview: Palm Harbor University hungry for a bigger season
BY BRANT PARSONS — Last season, Palm Harbor University won its seventh straight district title and took a big group of wrestlers to the state tournament where they did not perform to expectations.
The Hurricanes will have a chance to fix that this year with nine starters returning, including state qualifiers David Cardullo, Jayce Paz, Cameron Mariner Po, Toby Horner, and Chris Moore.
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Last season: Jupiter continued its hold on the district, winning a fifth-consecutive crown, outscoring Dwyer by 94.5 points.
How did Kabra do?: We nailed the champions but were one off on the runner-up spot.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Cameron Mariner Po, Sr. (Palm Harbor University); Toby Horner, Jr. (Palm Harbor University); Cristian Gilkes, Sr. (Steinbrenner); Wilder Wilson, Jr. (Steinbrenner); David Cardullo, Sr. (Palm Harbor University); Rome Freeman, Sr. (Tampa Bay Tech); Rylan Redfield, Sr. (Land O' Lakes); Dylan Marklin, Jr. (Land O' Lakes); Landon Hill, Sr. (Steinbrenner); Grayson Lopez, Jr. (Land O' Lakes); Chris Moore, Sr. (Palm Harbor University); Isaiah Alonso, So. (Palm Harbor University); Jayce Paz, Sr. (Palm Harbor University); Gabriel Ceus, Jr. (Tampa Bay Tech).
The favorite: Palm Harbor University. The district may look different, but the goal is the same as the Hurricanes will be looking to win district title No. 8 in-a-row.
Team to watch: Steinbrenner. Despite some quality lost to graduation, there is still talent to lead this team.
District duals: Friday, January 15 at TBD
District IBT: TBD
Palm Harbor University Hurricanes
Coach: Matt Avramidis (7th season)
Assistant coaches: Mark Prince, Travis Bates, Tyler Albis
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:1-3A6; 2025:1-3A6; 2024:1-3A6; 2023:1-3A6; 2022:1-3A6; 2021:1-3A7; 2020:1-3A7; 2019:2-3A8; 2018:1-3A8; 2017:1-3A8; 2016:2-3A8; 2015:1-3A7; 2014:1-3A7; 2013:1-3A7; 2012:1-3A7
Last state champion: Dylan Sparkman, 2021 (126)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Zach Berry, 47-4, S2, RC, DC; Caleb Gauthier, 20-2, SQ, RC, DC; Sheldon Fouche, 40-12, SQ, R2, DC; Christopher Marqueen, 35-10, RQ-BR, D3; Athos Karistinos.
Notable returning wrestlers: David Cardullo, Sr., 27-9, SQ, R2, DC; Jayce Paz, Sr., 39-9, SQ, R3, DC; Cameron Mariner Po, Sr., 35-13, SQ, R3, DC; Toby Horner, Jr., 42-11, SQ, R3, DC; Chris Moore, Sr., 32-15, SQ, R4, D2; Jeffery Hartley, Jr., 21-10, RQ-BR, DC; Isaiah Alonso, So., 22-12, RQ-BR, D3; Chase Plattner, Sr., 35-13, RQ, D3.
New wrestlers: Jacob Friedland, Fr.; Braxton Taylor, Fr.
What they’re saying: “We have a tight-knit group that is hungry to succeed.”
Outlook: Expect big things from this experienced and ready roster.
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Steinbrenner Warriors
Coach: Paul Noble (18th at school/22nd total)
Assistant coaches: Jake English, Rich Worms
25-26 dual record: 20-4
Recent district results: 2026:2-3A6; 2025:4-3A6; 2024:3-3A6; 2023:2-3A6; 2022:2-3A6; 2021:6-3A7; 2020:3-3A7; 2019:2-3A7; 2018:2-3A7; 2017:1-3A7; 2016:3-3A7; 2015:3-3A7; 2014:3-3A7; 2013:3-3A7; 2012:3-3A7
Last state champion: Alzider Ortiz, 2026 (106)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alzider Ortiz, 28-2, SC, RC, DC; Luke Palukaitis, 35-5, S4, R2, DC; Brayden Newell, 44-14, RQ, D2; Scott Sanford, 12-12, RQ, D3; Preston Chumbler, 23-11, D5; Cole Nedow, 8-5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Wilder Wilson, Jr., 36-11, SQ, R3, D2; Cristian Gilkes, Sr., 33-9, RQ-BR, DC; Landon Hill, Sr., 22-9, RQ-BR, D3; Tyler Novitzky, Sr., 16-11, RQ, D4; Mannuel Cintron, So., 13-10, RQ, D5; Benton Masters, So., 20-16, RQ, D5.
Outlook: Ortiz won his state title as part of a fantastic senior class for the Warriors.
Land O’Lakes Gators
Coach: Edward Marley (16th at school/23rd overall)
Assistant coach: Gaetano Paolino
Click here for 26-27 schedule
25-26 dual record: 12-6
Recent district results: 2026:5-3A6; 2025:3-3A6; 2024:1-2A5; 2023:T1-2A5; 2022:1-2A5; 2021:3-2A8; 2020:6-2A8; 2019:5-2A8; 2018:7-2A8; 2017:3-2A8; 2016:4-2A8; 2015:5-2A8; 2014:7-2A8; 2013:3-2A7; 2012:7-2A7
Last state champion: Jacob Conrad, 2017 (138)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Logan Tedeschi, 33-9, RQ-BR, D2; Tristan Murray, 20-5, RQ-BR, D2; Dominic Minillo, 29-7.
Notable returning wrestlers: Grayson Lopez, Jr., 54-8, S7, R2, DC; Dylan Marklin, Jr., 39-11, RQ-BR, D2; Jose Nieves, Jr., 38-16, RQ, D2; Emmitt Ridley, Jr., 20-23, RQ, D3; Brayden Austin, Sr., 15-11; Gunnar Lenzcendan, So.; Gabriel Patrick, Jr.
New wrestlers: Rylan Redfield, Sr., 33-9, RQ-BR, D2 (Transfer from WC Cypress Creek); Elijah Nieves, Jr. (Transfer from Lyman); Sawyer Goodman, Sr., 11-12, D5 (Transfer from Tampa Freedom).
What they’re saying: "I see a lot of good potential here. We've done a lot over the summer and as of now, we're not beating top teams, but we are competing with them. We have a short time to get them where we need to go. We want to be competitive where we go."
On Grayson Lopez: "Nobody is as good as him in our room and I'm trying to get the full potential out of him. He's that good and could place in the Top 4 this season."
On winning the conference: "We're gunning for the conference again. It's nice to have that bragging right and we weren't at full strength last year. If we are at full strength we are looking to get it back but it won't be easy with River Ridge the team to catch."
Outlook: There is a strong junior class to lead the Gators as they look to improve after a season that saw them unable to compete with a full line-up for a variety of reasons. They should battle for another conference title after finishing second a year ago. The Gators had triumphed in the five previous conference tourneys.
Tampa Bay Tech Titans
Coach: Edward Bayonet
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:2-2A6; 2025:3-2A6; 2024:6-2A6; 2023:2-2A6; 2022:4-2A7; 2021:3-2A6; 2020:4-2A6; 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): Charleon Williams, 20-11, RQ, D2; Jaidan Taylor, 25-13, RQ, D3; William Arrington, 16-12, RQ, D4; Louis Thompson, 22-14, RQ, D4; Kobe Brown, 7-17, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Elijah Cineas, Sr., 23-7, RQ-BR, D2; Gabriel Ceus, Jr., 20-7, RQ-BR, D2; Rome Freeman, Sr., 27-4, RQ-BR, D2; Aramis Alvarez, Sr., 26-12, RQ, D3; Isaiah Jones, Sr., 15-12, RQ, D4.
Sunlake Seahawks
Coach: Sergio Matos (13th at school/16th overall)
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:4-3A6; 2025:5-3A6; 2024:4-3A6; 2023:4-3A6; 2022:7-2A5; 2021:6-2A8; 2020:5-2A8; 2019:4-2A8; 2018:3-2A8; 2017:10-2A8; 2016:8-2A8; 2015:11-2A8; 2014:11-2A8; 2013:3-2A8; 2012:2-2A8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Trenton Lindsey, 20-5, SQ, RC, DC; Ezekiel Johnson, 30-15, RQ, D3; John Murphy, 21-13, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Brandon Pantaleo, So., 37-11, SQ, R4, DC; Mason Stempien, Sr., 25-17, RQ, D3; Gian Pena, So., 20-13, RQ, D3; Carson Hill, Jr., 14-15, RQ, D4; Kole Rodriguez, Jr., 5-12, RQ, D5; Paul Patrocinio, So., 7-8.
Mitchell Mustangs
Coach: Sean McHugh (Fifth season)
Assistant coaches: Cooper Burden, Stephen Davis
25-26 dual record: 1-2
Recent district results: 2026:6-3A6; 2025:7-3A6; 2024:8-3A6; 2023:8-3A6; 2022:5-2A6; 2021:7-2A8; 2020:8-2A8; 2019:10-2A9; 2018:9-2A9; 2017:9-2A9; 2016:10-2A9; 2015:2-2A9; 2014:3-2A9; 2013:5-2A8; 2012:5-2A8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cooper Burden, 26-7, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Colton Mathey, Sr., 24-21, RQ, D3; Jason D'Agata, Jr., 17-12, RQ, D4; Joshua Havens, Jr., 18-15, RQ, D4.
New wrestler: Weston Mathey.
Outlook: The Mustangs are a hungry and determined group looking for continuous improvement.
Alonso Ravens
Coach: Aden Freeman (First year)
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:7-3A6; 2025:6-3A6; 2024:10-3A6; 2023:7-3A6; 2022:7-3A6; 2021:4-3A7; 2020:6-3A7; 2019:4-3A7; 2018:7-3A7; 2017:8-3A7; 2016:9-3A7; 2015:9-3A7; 2014:7-3A7; 2013:2-3A7; 2012:7-3A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Titus Rasmussen, 26-9, RQ, D4; Chase Richardson, 27-16, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Kenny Nguyen, So., 12-14, RQ, D4; Joel Hernandez, Sr., 32-10, RQ, D4; Carter Mason, Jr., 27-11, D5.
Outlook: New head coach Freeman provided the phrase for this team: New coach, new athletes, new attitude.
Wiregrass Ranch Bulls
Coach: Chris Albo
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:8-3A7; 2025:6-3A7; 2024:9-3A7; 2023:11-3A7; 2022:7-2A6; 2021:7-3A7; 2020:8-3A7; 2019:8-3A7; 2018:9-3A7; 2017:9-3A7; 2016:10-3A7; 2015:9-2A8; 2014:6-2A8; 2013:9-3A7; 2012:7-3A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Lorenzo Sanchez, 34-5, RQ-BR, D2; Demetrius Dowell, 28-9, RQ, D2; Nathaniel Hernandez, 15-16, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Benson Duroe, So., 27-10, RQ-BR, D3; Javier Pardo, Jr., 15-13, RQ, D4.
Sickles Gryphons
Coach: Terry Brockland (29th season)
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:8-3A6; 2025:8-3A6; 2024:5-3A6; 2023:5-3A6; 2022:6-3A6; 2021:3-3A7; 2020:5-3A7; 2019:6-3A7; 2018:10-3A7; 2017:5-3A7; 2016:8-3A7; 2015:5-3A7; 2014:6-3A7; 2013:6-2A9; 2012:7-2A9
Last state champion: Jegan Gabbidon, 2002 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Roein Lavine, 31-7, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: David Garcia, Sr., 27-16, RQ, D4.