3A-14 Preview: Douglas and South Plantation set to collide in district race
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Last season: South Plantation was the class of the district IBT with a solid victory, outscoring South Broward by 36 points. The Bulldogs won the district duals title with the Paladins rebounding to reach the region final.
How did Kabra do?: We picked South Plantation to top this group and they did it. We didn’t get the district duals correct.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
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The favorite: South Plantation. The defending district champions should return 10 from last year’s postseason run and the Paladins have added some depth with transfers coming in.
Team to watch: Douglas. There’s a new coach leading the Eagles and they could have the third-most returning district points in Class 3A.
South Plantation Paladins
Coach: Alex Badillo (11th season)
Assistant coach: Cameron Hagans
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25-26 dual record: 9-3
Recent district results: 2026:1; 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): Maverick Lorminey, 40-8, SQ, R2, DC; Tod Mancini, 37-6, RQ, DC; Lincoln Derby, Sr., 37-6, S5, R3, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Donovan Jenkins, Sr., 42-5, S3, R2, DC; Michiah Gillins, Sr., 40-3, SQ, RC, DC; Chase Boyd, Sr., 34-11, SQ, R4, DC; Jonathan Rogers, Jr., 33-11, RQ-BR, D2; Naidreck Saint-Fleur, Sr., 16-4, RQ, DC; Jaxson Madgey, Sr., 15-8, RQ, D4; Cortez Johnson, Sr., 27-14, RQ, D4; Asher Valentin, Jr.
New wrestlers: Brody Leal, Fr., 18-13, RQ-BR, D4 (Transfer from Mater Academy); Makoa Badillo, Fr. (Transfer from Mater Lakes)
What they’re saying: “From top to bottom we have wrestlers with multiple years of experience looking to compete for a shot on the big stage.”
Outlook: This group is focused on winning the school’s first-ever county championship and have the first state champion since Colin Cole won in 1999.
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Douglas Eagles
Coach: John Herl (1st season/10th overall)
Assistant coaches: Daniel Sanchez, William Torres, Kenny Gendason
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Recent district results: 2026:1-3A13; 2025:1-3A13; 2024:1-3A13; 2023:1-3A13; 2022:1-3A13; 2021:Qu; 2020:4-3A12; 2019:3-3A12; 2018:2-3A12; 2017:4-3A12; 2016:5-3A12; 2015:9-3A12; 2014:5-3A12; 2013:3-3A11; 2012:2-3A11
Last state champion: Joe Kent, 2007 (189)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Adrian Blanc, 17-17, RQ, D2; Jake Whitmore, 20-19, RQ, D3; Bryce Siddens; Aaron Porudominsky, 7-5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jacob Balk, Sr., 21-2, RQ-BR, DC; Timothy Carroll, Sr., 34-9, RQ-BR, D2; Joshua Lopez, Jr., 29-8, RQ, DC; Keegan Lake, Sr., 30-7, RQ, DC; Johnnel Leiva, So., 29-20, RQ, D2; Joe Tuso, Jr., 35-13, RQ, D2; Caua Trindade, So., 15-11, RQ, D3; Luis Cardozo, Jr., 24-12, RQ, D3; Santiago Caro, Jr., 31-5, DC; Kalel Sepyashvily, Sr., 13-4.
New wrestlers: Gable Herl, Fr.
What they’re saying: “If you are winning, nothing changes. If you are losing, nothing changes. Meaning we are just out there to score points for the duration of the match. Different mindset this season.”
On taking over the program: “The standard has changed. I want commitments, not decisions. Decision-makers are not needed, as they are easily swayed. Those who commit will see the podium.”
Outlook: Herl takes over a program that has won five straight district titles and is now looking for more.
Monarch Knights
Coach: Troy Yarbrough (8th season at school/17th overall)
Assistant coaches: Leslie Toussaint, Dez Moore
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25-26 dual record: 15-6
Recent district results: 2026:4-3A13; 2025:5-3A13; 2024:6-3A13; 2023:5-3A13; 2022:4-3A13; 2021:6-3A13; 2020:6-3A13; 2019:7-3A12; 2018:6-3A12; 2017:3-3A12; 2016:7-3A12; 2015:7-3A12; 2014:9-3A12; 2013:4-3A11; 2012:4-3A11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Diddier Castillo Carril, 43-7, S4, R3, DC; Justin Grimm.
Notable returning wrestlers: Tyler Metellus, Sr., 50-4, S7, R3, DC; Maxwell Golden, So., 34-6, RQ-BR, DC; Ronnie Tannariello, So., 36-8, RQ-BR, DC; Aiden Loriston, Sr., 33-11, RQ, DC; Jaheim Dawkins, Sr., 24-14, RQ, D3; Binyamin Simpson, Sr., 28-17, RQ, D4; Logan Montes De Oca, Jr., 14-12.
What they’re saying: “We have almost everyone returning and we've been practicing all summer. Everyone is better.”
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Taravella Trojans
Coach: Michael Bazos (2nd season)
Assistant coaches: Stephane Villard, Claude Villard
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25-26 dual record: 15-4
Recent district results: 2026:2-3A13; 2025:3-3A13; 2024:4-3A13; 2023:3-3A13; 2022:5-3A13; 2021:5-3A13; 2020:4-3A13; 2019:4-3A12; 2018:8-3A12; 2017:6-3A12; 2016:6-3A12; 2015:5-3A12; 2014:11-3A12; 2013:6-3A11; 2012:6-3A11
Last state champion: Matthew Lavigna, 1993 (160)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Caden Ankele, 24-8, RQ, DC; Denis Bautista, 4-10, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Louis Hernandez, Jr., 13-9, RQ, D2; Jonah Dixon, So., 20-8, RQ, D2; Amir Sameem, Sr., 26-9, RQ, D2; Jelani Cruickshank, Jr., 27-6, RQ, D2; Jadason Jimenez, Sr., 11-9, RQ, D3; Andreas Geffrard, Jr., 6-7, RQ, D3; Moises Prieto, Jr., 4-7, RQ, D4; Xavier Mangal, Jr., 5-5, RQ, D4; Wilson Moncayo, So.; Ramiel Williams, So.; Salim Williams, So.; Daniel Delgado, Sr.
New wrestlers: Dylan Apraez, Sr.; Jasai Witherspoon, Sr.
What they’re saying: “This is the best team we’ve had since the 1990s. We have leadership up and down the roster.”
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Western Wildcats
Coach: Shane Camera
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Recent district results: 2026:3; 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): Paul Cristafaro, 22-11, RQ-BR, D3; Erick Garay, 30-13, RQ, DC; Dylan Bastos, 16-15, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Nicolas Nieminen, Sr., 31-13, RQ-BR, D2; Tegan McCaw, Sr., 32-13, RQ, D3; Peter Rodriguez, So., 15-18, RQ, D4; William White, Sr., 20-16, RQ, D4; Guillermo Rosas, Jr., 13-13, RQ, D4; Drake Bertamini, So., 10-15, RQ, D4.
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St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders
Coach: Robert Wimberly
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Recent district results: 2026:4-2A15; 2025:3-2A15; 2024:5-2A15; 2023:4-2A15; 2022:1-2A15; 2021:1-2A15; 2020:1-2A15; 2019:1-3A12; 2018:4-3A12; 2017:1-3A12; 2016:1-3A12; 2015:1-3A12; 2014:1-3A12; 2013:1-3A12; 2012:1-3A12
Last state champion: Grant Aranoff 2017 (138); Bryce Marcus 2017 (152); Josiah Gittman 2017 (195)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Vincient Williams, 25-9, RQ, D2; Zackary Lerner, 28-17, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Chase Goodrich, Sr., 25-8, RQ-BR, DC; Breckan Fee, So., 23-13, RQ, D2; Anthony Schiano, Jr., 18-15, RQ, D2; Ty Carandang, So., 7-11, RQ, D3.
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Piper Bengals
Coach: Unknown
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Recent district results: 2026:6-3A13; 2019:10-3A12; 2018:9-3A12; 2017:10-3A12; 2016:8-3A12; 2015:8-3A12; 2014:8-3A12; 2013:5-3A12; 2012:6-3A12
Last state champion: Eric Johnson, 1993 (275)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Esaie Joseph, 25-13, RQ-BR, D3; Fabrice Marcelin, 7-21, RQ, D4; Richard Sherrill, 1-12, RQ, D4; Immanuel Reid, Sr., 37-7, RQ, DC (Transfer to Felix Varela); Gabriel Reid, So., 7-8, RQ, D4 (Transfer to Felix Varela).
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Aiden Mohammed, Jr., 15-23, RQ, D3; Ivan McMichael, So., 11-23, RQ, D4; Terrance Payne, Sr., 25-12, RQ, D4.
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Fort Lauderdale Flying L’s
Coach: Tim Smith
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Recent district results: 2026:5-3A13; 2025:4-3A13; 2024:3-3A13; 2023:4-3A13; 2022:2-3A13; 2021: 3-2A14; 2020:2-2A14; 2019:5-3A12; 2018:3-3A12; 2017:5-3A12; 2016:4-3A12; 2015:6-3A12; 2014:7-3A12; 2013:5-2A15; 2012:3-2A15
Last state champion: Rodney Billett, 1981 (220)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Marvins Phabilus, 20-13, RQ, D3; Alex Macri, 22-15, RQ, D3; Julio Cruz, 29-8.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Justin Ortez-Cruz, Jr., 19-16, RQ, D2; Alex Johnson, Sr., 29-12, RQ, D2; Yuri Vitiv, Jr., RQ, D3; Griffinn Deshields, Sr., 19-12, RQ, D4; Damani Burks, Sr., 16-16, RQ, D4; Jordan Gonzales, So., RQ, D4.
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Boyd Anderson Cobras
Coach: Open
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Recent district results: 2026:8-2A15; 2021:6-2A14; 2020:7-2A14; 2019:6-2A15; 2018:8-2A15; 2017:7-2A15; 2016:9-2A15; 2015:9-2A15; 2014:9-2A15; 2013:8-3A12; 2012:8-3A12
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Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Roven Edrouard, 8-7, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Richard Forte, Sr., 14-5, RQ-BR, D4; Dominance Swaby, Jr., 10-8, RQ, D4; Ossy Formilus, So., 8-8, RQ, D4.
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Deerfield Beach Bucks
Coach: Mark Gadson (5th season)
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Recent district results: 2026:3-2A15; 2025:8-2A15; 2024:5-3A13; 2023:6-3A13; 2022:7-3A13; 2021:3-3A12; 2020:5-3A12; 2019:6-3A12; 2018:5-3A12; 2017:8-3A12; 2016:9-3A12; 2015:3-3A12; 2014:4-3A12; 2013:5-3A11; 2012:3-3A11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Tyler Kelly, 40-16, SQ, R2, D2; Christopher Coleman, 54-10, SQ, R3, D2; Schadrac Tienna, 27-7, RQ-BR, D3; Gabriel Disla, 26-21, RQ, D2; Eddie Darling, 35-17, RQ, D2; Long Nguyen, 42-20, RQ, D3; Casey Joseph, 18-15, RQ, D4.
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