3A-15 Preview: Loaded Columbus looking for district four-peat this season
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Last season: Columbus earned district IBT title number three in the past three years with a commanding performance. The district was tightly bunched from #2-4, but the Explorers outshone them all.
How did Kabra do?: We picked Columbus to win under coach Grant and they proved us right.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Rocco Ruiz (Columbus), Tomas Campian (Columbus), Tedrick Lee (Columbus), Victor Zanolini (Columbus), Ricky Montalvan (Doral Academy), Mateus Sgai (Doral Academy), Adlan Dzhabrailov (Miami Beach), Adrian Jimenez (Goleman), Imran Dzhabrailov (Miami Beach), Alcides Martinez (Columbus), Nicholas Velazco (Columbus).
The favorite: Columbus. The Explorers have top-end talent who will look to move up the state podium and they have depth to put a talented wrestler on the mat at near every weight.
Team to watch: Doral Academy. Some Firebird wrestlers have spent the offseason making a name for themselves.
District duals: Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 16-17 at Hialeah Gardens
District IBT: Thursday, February 19 at Miami Coral Park
Columbus Explorers (#5, #3)
Coach: Jacob Grant (2nd season as HC/10th at school)
Assistant coaches: Andres Gonzalez, Charles Huffman
24-25 dual record: 20-1
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:3-3A16; 2021:3-3A16; 2020:3-3A16; 2019:2; 2018:3; 2017:2; 2016:2; 2015:3; 2014:3; 2013:1; 2012:1
Last state champion: Christian Guzman, 2021 (106)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Zachary Ruiz, 50-14, 4th, R2, DC; Apollo Benito, 31-8, 6th, R3, DC; Randy Del Ray Rodriguez, 31-15, RQ, D2; Rick Rodriguez Del Ray, 26-16, D6; Fernando Bello, 17-13; Sebastian Morera, Sr., 25-11 (Transfer to South Dade).
Notable returning wrestlers: Victor Zanolini, Sr., 47-12, 4th, R3, DC; Tomas Campian, So., 45-12, 4th, R3, DC; Rocco Ruiz, So., 48-10, 5th, R3, DC; Tedrick Lee, Sr., 24-5, 6th, RC, DC; Nicholas Velazco, Sr., 41-20, SQ, R4, DC; Alcides Martinez, Sr., 38-17, RQ-BR, D3; Hunter Torres, Sr., 24-19, RQ, DC; Julian Sierra, Jr., 45-13, RQ, D3; Brody Villa, Jr., 24-13, RQ, D3; Joshua Perez, Jr., 27-10.
New wrestlers: Dominick Rodriguez, Fr., 19-8, RQ, D2 (Transfer from Mater Academy)
What they are saying: “Lots of seniors backed up by some very talented young wrestlers. We will be looking for many of our wrestlers to make that jump in to the state finals this season. But lots of work to still be done.”
Outlook: Two state placers are gone but Grant’s Explorers return a loaded and deep roster.
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Doral Academy Firebirds (#17, #15)
Coach: Alexis de Armas (8th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:2; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:2-2A16; 2018:7-2A16; 2017:5-2A16; 2016:8-2A16; 2015:8-2A16; 2013:3-1A16; 2012:3-1A16
Last state champion: Christian Vazquez, 2024 (113)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jose Gutierrez, 44-6, SQ, R2, DC; Jason Sastre, 24-14, RQ, D2; David de Armas, 19-8, RQ-BR, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Mateus Sgai, Sr., 34-15, 6th, R4, DC; Jai Diaz, Fr., 21-17, RQ, D2; Daniel Siles, Jr., 28-17, RQ, D2; Enzo Carrazana, So., 33-14, RQ, D3; Ricky Montalvan, Jr., 36-17, RQ, D4; Evan Faustin, Sr., 13-19, RQ, D4.
Outlook: The Firebird graduated three quality seniors but have 11 wrestlers back who were on their postseason roster a year ago.
Miami Beach Hi-Tides
Coach: Fred Robby (17th season)
Assistant coaches: Anthony Nunez, Hector Jimenez
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Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:1; 2021:4; 2020:2; 2019:3-3A14; 2018:4-3A14; 2017:3-3A14; 2016:1-3A14; 2015:2-3A14; 2014:3-3A14; 2013:7; 2012:7
Last state champion: Steve Carry, 1994 (160)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Tyrell Robby, 46-7, 4th, R3, D2; Mykel Nichols, 18-14, RQ, D3; Lian Castro, 29-10, RQ, DC; Tiberius Buckley, 23-10, RQ-BR, D2; Craymond Sweeting; Kevin Baltimore; Marcos Medina.
Notable returning wrestlers: Adlan Dzhabrailov, Sr., 21-9, 7th, R3, D2; Imran Dzhabrailov, So., 33-13, 8th, R4, D2; Lajuan Ingraham, Jr., 11-8, RQ, D3; Leonardo Rodriguez, Sr., 21-20, RQ, D4; Reik Alvarez, Sr.; Rocco Joldas, Jr.
New wrestlers: Ezekiel Ingraham, Fr.; Javauris Jordan, Fr.; Juan Longa, Fr.
What they are saying: "These kids work super hard. They are experienced. My two Russians are state placers. They're very tough kids and naturally I think they're stronger suit is freestyle and Greco, but we've been doing a good job as a coaching staff adjusting and getting them to adjust and learn the techniques of folk style and the ins and outs of our American style of wrestling."
On the Ingraham kids: "If Lajuan's on, he's hard to beat. He's a two-time Florida national team member now. He wrestled some tough kids. He's beat a lot of state placers from out of state and I'm excited to see about him as well. His younger brother, Ezekiel, is here now too. These are my sister's kids that I've been having them on the mat since they were little kids so they know wrestling."
On depth: "We have some young kids and some other returners that maybe aren't as prominent as the three kids that are state qualifiers already. They're not as talented and as experienced as these kids, but there's some young kids that are hungry and working hard and I'm super excited for them."
Outlook: Russian brothers Adlan and Imran Dzhabrailov both return after finishing last season on the podium and look to move up it this year.
Hialeah Gardens Gladiators
Coach: David Labi
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:6; 2023:6; 2022:6; 2021:5; 2020:6; 2019:5-3A14; 2018:6-3A14; 2017:7-3A14; 2016:4-3A14; 2015:5-3A14; 2014:2-3A14; 2013:7-3A14; 2012:4-3A14
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Daniel Marrie, 17-15, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ivan Chasbbar, So., 20-17, RQ, D3; Davian Lopez, So., 25-15, RQ, D3; Omar Garcia, So., 4-16, RQ, D4; Damian Nunez, Jr., 20-18, RQ, D4; Adam Cantu, Sr., 32-16, RQ, D4; Daniel Jaramillo, Jr., 25-11.
Outlook: The Gladiators graduated just one wrestler from their postseason lineup.
Goleman Gators
Coach: Reinel Mansito (10th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:4; 2023:4; 2022:3; 2021:2; 2020:3; 2019:1-2A16; 2018:3-2A16; 2017:6-2A16; 2016:1-2A16; 2015:5-2A16; 2014:9-2A16; 2013:4-3A14; 2012:5-3A14
Last state champion: Rey Parrado, 2008 (140)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brandon Paert, 36-13, RQ, D2; Adel Corrales, 37-18, RQ, D3; Brando Gudino, 42-10, RQ, DC; Adrian Jimenez, Sr., 35-13, RQ, DC (Transfer to Mater Academy); Daniel Medina, Sr., 39-15, RQ-BR, D3 (Transfer to Mater Academy).
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kylani Demps, Jr., 16-10, RQ, D2; Jonathan Ceballos, Jr., 26-17, RQ, D3; Blake Mansito, Jr., 26-19, RQ, D4.
Outlook: Three region qualifiers could be back for the Gators.
Miami High Stingarees
Coach: Lalo Baborich (15th season)
Assistant coaches: Enoc Aguado, Jhonny Morales, Johanel Reyes
24-25 dual record: 3-9
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2020:7; 2019:5; 2018:8; 2017:6; 2016:6; 2015:6; 2014:7; 2013:8; 2012:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Maynor Nunez, 12-11, RQ, D4; Dalziel Lanzo, 14-8, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Leonardo Mendoza, Jr., 22-9, RQ-BR, D4; Miguel Arredondo, Jr., 9-8, RQ, D4; Angel Hernandez.
New wrestlers: Fabian Mendoza, Fr.; Angelo Peralta, Jr., 6-9, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Miami Jackson)
What they are saying: “What we're trying to do with the kids now is have them work super hard because we understand that we have a lot of catching up to do as far as the competition since we know we're not one of the schools that have a club or a kids feeder program. Most of our kids are starting right off of high school, freshman year, sophomore year, junior year and we tried to teach them that hard nose Miami high style that we used to have back when we wrestled. Our guys weren't the most experienced, but they had heart and they come out and fight, and the work ethic we build on these guys is really giving them the confidence to do really good this season.”
On the junior class: “Three athletes with us have been with us since their freshman year. We initially started our program not last season, but the season before that, but since we weren't registered in FHSAA, we were considered an independent team. So technically that season doesn't count. For us, it did because we basically started training the guys since then and having them compete. We're excited to see what these juniors are looking to bring in this year. They got a little bit of taste last year of what it was to actually compete in the district tournament. And then we took two of them to the regional tournament and they saw what it really was to be in that postseason because they didn't understand it.”
On Leonardo Mendoza reaching blood round: “He was devastated with loss. That loss ate at him. Now, there's a difference between an athlete and a competitor. I see Leo as a competitor. He understands that, hey, I might not be the most experienced kid out here, but he doesn't care. He's a hard-nosed kid. He's a dog. He's going to go out and he's going to fight. And that loss really drove into him and he hasn't stopped working since. A week after that regional loss we were back in the practice room going at it while everyone else was at states.”
Outlook: The coaching staff has returned to their alma mater to restore glory to the wrestling room and they have some promising starting pieces to work with.
Dr. Krop Lightning
Coach: Shakir Francois (11th year as head coach, 16th overall)
Assistant coach: Maher Jaser
24-25 dual record: 13-10
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:5; 2023:7; 2022:5; 2021:3-3A14; 2020:3-3A14; 2019:2-3A14; 2018:3-3A14; 2017:5-3A14; 2016:5-3A14; 2015:4-3A14; 2014:5-3A14; 2013:6-3A14; 2012:6-3A14
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jeremiah Louis, 34-10, SQ, R4, D2; Gabriel Flores, 21-9, RQ, D3; Randolph Thorny, 18-16, RQ, D3; Cameron Dorval, 17-11, RQ, D4; Jaelen Smith, 28-7, RQ, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Valentino Ramos, Jr., 6-6, RQ, D2; Jario Castillo.
What they’re saying: “We will learn to compete and chase the district title.”
Outlook: This year could be a rebuilding year for the Lightning after graduating most of their lineup.
Miami Coral Park Rams
Coach: Angel Vazquez
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:7; 2023:5; 2022:9-3A16; 2021:6; 2020:5; 2019:3; 2018:3; 2017:4; 2016:5; 2015:7; 2014:6; 2013:5; 2012:5
Last state champion: Brian Mashburn, 2000 (152)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Bryant Nuno, 20-7, RQ, D3; Jeremias Amador, 17-6, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ronald Prieto, So., 3-9, RQ, D4; Lucas Nunez, Sr., 11-12, RQ, D4.
Outlook: Two region qualifiers could lead returning group.
3A-15 Season Schedules
Miami High
Boys
Dec. 5-6: H-Town Throwdown at Hialeah Gardens
Dec. 8: vs. SLAM Miami, 3
Jan. 7: at Coral Park (Quad), 1
Jan. 14: at Miami Beach (w/ Miami Central, Miami Norland), 2
Jan. 17: Bulldog Brawl at South Broward
Jan. 21: at Coral Reef (w/Felix Varela, Miami Sunset)
Jan. 24: South Beach Duals at Miami Beach
Jan. 26: at Homestead
Jan. 28: vs. Braddock, Carol City, South Miami
Feb. 3: at North Miami (w/ Carol City, Dr. Krop, Miami Central, Reagan)
Feb. 6-7: GMAC at TBD
Feb. 10: at Miami Killian
Girls
Dec. 6: H-Town Throwdown at Hialeah Gardens
Dec. 8: vs. SLAM Miami, 3
Dec. 10: Queen of the Mat at Coral Park
Dec. 12: It's In My DNA at North Miami
Jan. 7: at Coral Park (Quad), 1
Jan. 17: Bulldog Brawl at South Broward
Jan. 20: Lady Cuda at Coral Reef
Jan. 26: at Homestead
Jan. 28: vs. Braddock, South Miami
Jan. 31: GMAC at TBD
Columbus
Dec. 5-6: Windham Rotunda Memorial at Hernando
Dec. 9: vs. Olympic Heights
Dec. 12-13: Smoky Mountain Duals at Sevierville (TN)
Dec. 19-20: Knockout Christmas Classic at Silver Spurs
Jan. 2-3: Prep Slam at Atlanta (GA)
Jan. 7: vs. TBD
Jan. 10: Catholic Bowl Duals at St. Thomas
Jan. 27: vs. Miami Palmetto
Jan. 30-31: Tri-County at Olympic Heights
Feb. 6-7: GMAC at South Dade
Dr. Krop
Boys
Dec. 5-6: Somerset Duals at Somerset
Dec. 10: at Miami Palmetto (w/ Felix Varela)
Dec. 12: Gator Duals at Goleman
Jan. 7: vs. Coral Gables, Miami Norland
Jan. 14: at American (w/ Carol City)
Jan. 23: vs. Miami Central, Miami Northwestern
Jan. 27: vs. Reagan, South Miami
Jan. 30-31: Tri-County at Olympic Heights
Feb. 3: at North Miami
Feb. 6-7: GMAC at South Dade
Girls
Dec. 4: vs. Ferguson, Miami Norland
Dec. 10: Queens of the Mat at Coral Park
Dec. 12: It's In My DNA at North Miami
Jan. 9: SLAM IBT at SLAM Miami
Jan. 27: vs. Reagan
Jan. 31: Girls GMAC at North Miami