3A-14 Preview: Battle of the ‘Souths’ as last two district champs expect to face off
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Last season: South Broward put it all together and won the district title by 17.5 points and then Illia Kyryianenko went and won a state title.
How did Kabra do?: We were wrong about a lot. We did pick South Broward as a team to watch, we also had them finishing in fifth.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Illia Kyryianenko (South Broward), Lincoln Derby (South Plantation), Aston Claxon (Flanagan), Donovan Jenkins (South Plantation), Ivan Kyryianenko (South Broward), Tod Mancini (South Plantation).
The favorite: South Plantation. The depth could be the difference this season.
Team to watch: South Broward. The defending district champions lost a few to graduation and transfer, but they still have a strong base to work from starting with the Ukraine brothers.
District duals: Thursday, December 18 at South Plantation
District IBT: TBD
South Plantation Paladins (#20 IBT, #12 Duals)
Coach: Alex Badillo (10th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:1; 2023:2; 2022:5; 2021:3-3A13; 2020:2-3A13; 2019:5-3A13; 2018:10-3A13; 2017:11-3A13; 2016:10-3A13; 2015:5-3A13; 2014:11-3A13; 2013:7-3A12; 2012:7-3A12
Last state champion: Colin Cole, 1999 (HWT)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jeffrey Lujano, 30-12, RQ, DC; Aryeh Rosenberg, 31-6, RQ-BR, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Donovan Jenkins, Jr., 31-8, SQ, R2, DC; Naidrick Saint-Fleur, Jr., 33-8, RQ-BR, DC; Lincoln Derby, Jr., 32-8, RQ-BR, DC; Tod Mancini, Sr., 6-5, RQ-BR, D3; Jaxson Madgey, Jr., 22-12, RQ, D2; Chase Boyd, Jr., 21-12, RQ, D2; Kevin Levy, Jr., 24-13, RQ, D3.
New wrestlers: Maverick Lorminey, Sr., 13-5, RQ, DC (Transfer from Plantation)
Outlook: The Paladins could have as many as 11 wrestlers back and picked up more depth with Lorminey moving over.
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South Broward Bulldogs (#25, #21)
Coach: Major Threlkeld (6th season)
Assistant coaches: Mike Otero, James Morsillo, Austin Threlkeld
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24-25 dual record: 23-7
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:4; 2023:6; 2022:8; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:2-2A15; 2018:2-2A15; 2017:2-2A15; 2016:2-2A15; 2015:6-3A13; 2014:10-3A-13; 2013:1-3A13; 2012:1-3A13
Last state champion: Illia Kyryianenko, 2025 (132)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Caleb Escarment, 20-13, RQ, D3; Blake Higgs, 28-15, RQ, D3; Andre Mejia, 22-12, RQ, D3; Manario Dickenson, 39-5, RQ, DC; Sage Suarez, Sr., 45-9, 8th, R4, DC (Transfer to Somerset)
Notable returning wrestlers: Illia Kyryianenko, So., 41-0, SC, RC, DC; Ivan Kyryianenko, Sr., 46-2, RQ-BR, DC; Anthony Agriesti, Jr., 33-10, RQ, DC; Jayden Cunningham, Sr., 36-13, RQ, D2; Rashad Lansey, So., 18-18, RQ, D4; Jacob Browne, So., 8-15, RQ, D4.
What they’re saying: “We have lots of experience and lots of inexperience. Half our lineup will be JV from last year or never wrestled before, but the other half are state-level guys.”
Outlook: The Kyryianenko brothers are back and Ivan will be looking to join Illia on the podium.
Cypress Bay Lightning
Coach: Walter Weidler (14th season overall)
Assistant coach: Coach Bean
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24-25 dual record: 20-4
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:3; 2023:1; 2022:1; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:1-3A13; 2018:1-3A13; 2017:2-3A13; 2016:1-3A13; 2015:1-3A13; 2014:1-3A13; 2013:2-3A12; 2012:2-3A12
Last state champion: Andrew Punzalan, 2023 (106)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Logan Shapiro, 38-12, RQ-BR, D2; Michael Carsten, 36-13, RQ-BR, D2; Skyler Barreto, Jr., 38-10, RQ, DC (Transfer to Cardinal Gibbons)
Notable returning wrestlers: Kyle Jensen, Jr., 34-26, RQ-BR, D2; Timotheos Nikolepoulous, Sr., 37-12, RQ, D2; Max Rodriguez, Jr., 39-19, RQ, D3; Mason Gonzalez, Sr., 35-22, RQ, D4; Neel Rama.
New wrestlers: Hleb Lapkouski
What they are saying: “This year’s wrestling team is young, hungry, and determined — a group built on grit and growth. Though some athletes are new to the roster, they bring an incredible drive to improve every day. Their enthusiasm and work ethic set the tone for a season focused on progress, perseverance, and building a strong foundation for future success.”
Outlook: The Lightning have a good core of their postseason lineup back this season.
Nova Titans
Coach: Fritzler Dorisca
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:6; 2023:4; 2022:3; 2021:4-3A13; 2020:5-3A13; 2019:4-3A13; 2018:2-3A13; 2017:3-3A13; 2016:5-3A13; 2015:9-3A13; 2014:6-3A13; 2013:3-3A12; 2012:3-3A12
Last state champion: Phil Scott, 2007 (140)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Xander Ortiz, Sr., 22-6, RQ-BR, D2; Chrishon Donaldson, Sr., 38-25, RQ, D3; Nathaniel Hunninghan, Sr., 37-23, RQ, D3; Marciano Smith, Sr., 31-22, RQ, D4; Shamis Maura, So., 19-22, RQ, D4; Njonte Henry, Sr., 23-17, RQ, D5.
Outlook: If they get everyone back, their entire postseason lineup will be in the room this season.
Cooper City Cowboys
Coach: Scott Sodergren (30th season)
Assistant coaches: Eric Perez, Joseph Riestra, Julian Perez
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24-25 dual record: 12-14
Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:5; 2022:4; 2021:4; 2020:2; 2019:2-3A13; 2018:3-3A13; 2017:4-3A13; 2016:2-3A13; 2015:2-3A13; 2014:3-3A13; 2013:4-3A13; 2012:3-3A13
Last state champion: Jeff Beauregard, 1997 (215)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Chase Moen, 32-8, SQ, R3, D2; Caden Rodriguez, 17-8, RQ, D2; Colten Penick, 15-17, RQ, D3; Leon Alazzawi, 21-17, RQ, D3; Victor Rodriguez, 23-14, RQ, D4; Nicholas Santana, 7-20, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Chase Brightup, Sr., 23-12, RQ, D2; Jaiden Morgado, So., 18-20, RQ, D4; CJ Epps; ALan Bradley.
What they are saying: “We are fairly solid. The team has put in the off season time.”
Outlook: The Cowboys said goodbye to a solid senior group.
Western Wildcats
Coach: Shane Camera
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Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:2; 2021:1-3A13; 2020:3-3A13; 2019:6-3A13; 2018:4-3A13; 2017:7-3A13; 2016:7-3A13; 2015:7-3A13; 2014:7-3A13; 2013:4-3A12; 2012:4-3A12
Last state champion: Aaron Deutsch, 1995 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Shawn Sinclair, 20-12, RQ, D3; Joshua Perez, 21-6, RQ, D3; Joel Loaiza, 20-15, RQ, D3; Allan Rocha, 19-15, RQ, D4; Keane James, 17-9, RQ, D5; Julius Gonzalez, 23-10, RQ, DC; Isiah Rojas, 31-4, RQ-BR, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Nicholas Nieminen, Jr., 24-10, RQ-BR, D2; Paul Cristafaro, Sr., 17-8, D5; Gabe Gonzalez, Sr., 12-3.
Outlook: The Wildcats could be in for a rebuild with just two wrestlers back on their postseason squad a year ago.
West Broward Bobcats
Coach: Phillip Jackson
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Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:7; 2023:7; 2022:6; 2021:6; 2020:4; 2019:3-3A13; 2018:5-3A13; 2017:5-3A13; 2016:9-3A13; 2015:8-3A13; 2014:8-3A13; 2013:7-3A13; 2012:8-3A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Benjamin Porta, So., 15-22, RQ, D4; Cash Diaz, Jr., 22-20, RQ, D4; Alessandro Galvez, So., 14-15, RQ, D5.
Outlook: The Bobcats were the bottom team last year, but they could return all 10 wrestlers from their postseason lineup.
Flanagan Falcons
Coach: Kervens Lorthe (Third season)
Assistant coaches: Walter Castillo, Jeshua Castillo
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:8; 2023:8; 2022:7; 2021:7; 2020:8; 2019:11-3A13; 2018:6-3A13; 2017:10-3A13; 2016:7-3A13; 2015:10-3A13; 2014:9-3A13; 2013:5-3A13; 2012:4-3A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Samuel Charles, 37-17, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Aston Claxon, Sr., 24-4; Bryan Mantilla, Jr., 11-15, RQ, D4; Matthias Torres, Jr., 28-14, D6.
What they are saying: “We have a lot of young wrestlers, but they are tough.”
Outlook: Mantilla is likely the only region qualifier back from last season.