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Last year’s district tournament results
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The favorite: George Jenkins. Admittedly they wanted to top Osceola to win this district, but the Kowboys are gone and the Eagles are ready to ascend.
Team to watch: Plant City. The Raiders are new to the district and come in with a roster that has state tournament experience and some growing depth.
George Jenkins Eagles
Coach: Gavin Osborn (7th season)
Assistant coach: Anthony Cerullo, Alex Ebisawa, Johnathon Gerber
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24-25 dual record: 33-3
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:2; 2021:3; 2020:4; 2019:3-3A6; 2018:2-3A6; 2017:3-3A6; 2016:1-3A6; 2015:1-3A6; 2014:2-3A6; 2013:3; 2012:4
Last state champion: Raymond Shaw, 2025 (190)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Braxton Gerber, 44-10, SQ, R3, DC; Tyler Davis, 33-7, RQ-BR, DC; Rakeem Green, 32-14.
Notable returning wrestlers: Raymond Shaw, Sr., 50-2, SC, RC, DC; Jackson Lietz, Sr., 51-11, 4th, R2, DC; Andrew Taylor, Jr., 41-9, SQ, R3, DC; Zavious Brown, Jr., 36-13, RQ-BR, D2; Joseph Handley, Sr., 27-15, RQ, DC; Michael Woodruff, Jr., 27-13, RQ, DC; Jaxson Peugh, Sr., 17-9, RQ, D2; Elliott Ortiz, Sr., 29-19, RQ, D2; Kaleeb Tribbett, Jr., 27-14, RQ, D3; Everett Smith, So., 33-22, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “We are continuing to build that family atmosphere. This season, for the first time in my tenure at GJ, we will not have a first-year guy in the lineup anywhere.”
Outlook: The Eagles had a program-defining season last year, winning its first district IBT title since 2016 and winning the region duals title and advancing to the final four in Kissimmee. This year’s group will look to build off of last year and set new marks, including winning a region IBT title.
After three consecutive runner-up finishes in the district, George Jenkins earned the district title double in the 2024-25 season.
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Plant City Raiders
Coach: Blake Olson (3rd at school, 8th overall)
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:2-3A7; 2023:6-3A7; 2022:8-3A7; 2021:4; 2020:3; 2019:7-3A6; 2018:7-3A6; 2017:8-3A6; 2016:7-3A6; 2015:7-3A6; 2014:6-3A6; 2013:6-3A6; 2012:8-3A6
Last state champion: Cornelius Wiggins, 2002 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): George Harty, 11-15, RQ, D3; Charlie Maldonado, 9-16, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gianni Valeriani, Sr., 40-14, SQ, R4, D2; Russell Yarbrough, Sr., 43-7, RQ-BR, D2; Levi Wentz, Sr., 44-6, RQ, DC; Caleb Benitez, Sr., 16-7, RQ, D2; Nathaniel Harrold, Sr., 12-17, RQ, D2; Austin Hunt, Sr., 35-9, RQ, D3; AJ Forcucci, Sr., 21-10, RQ, D3; Tyese Atkins, Jr., 27-18, RQ, D3; Kaleb Williams, Sr., 37-16, RQ, D4; Jacob Aiken, Jr., 18-18, D5.
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Haines City Hornets
Coach: Johnny Sacco (4th season)
Assistant coach: Victor Gomez
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Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:4; 2023:4; 2019:9; 2018:8; 2017:8; 2016:7; 2014:6; 2013:3; 2012:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jamel Grover, 21-8, SQ, R2, DC; Deacon Alls, 11-6, SQ, R4, DC; Logan Phillips, 2-9, RQ, D4; Gael Guzman, 14-7, RQ-BR, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Gabriel Sniadecki, Sr.
New wrestler: Kamrin Hilson.
What they are saying: “The team's focus has shifted to IBT tournaments. We want to rebuild the team to have a full roster once again. We are focused on training the next generation of Hornet wrestlers, and laying the foundation for the future.”
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Ridge Community Lightning
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:3; 2023:7; 2022:5; 2021:7; 2020:6; 2019:8; 2018:7; 2017:5; 2016:7; 2015:5; 2014:7; 2013:7; 2012:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Randy Izurieta, SQ, R2, DC; Jose Recinos, RQ, D3; Jayden Mendez, RQ-BR, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joshua Ramirez, Sr., RQ, D2.
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Davenport Broncos
Coach: Jamar Brown (4th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:4-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jacob Rosa, 23-17, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Justo Medina, Sr., 38-11, SQ, R2, DC; Jacob McGarth, So., 12-26, RQ, D2; Noah Brown, Jr., 17-20, RQ, D3; Trenton Mayne, Jr., 15-21, RQ, D4; Jaden Carmona, Sr., 24-15, D5.
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Winter Haven Blue Devils
Coach: Chris Lejuan
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:8; 2022:4; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:4-2A7; 2018:5-2A7; 2017:5-2A7; 2016:7-2A7; 2015:5-2A7; 2014:4-2A7; 2013:4-2A6; 2012:2-2A6
Last state champion: Steve Zablocki, 1987 (185)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Zion Sauveur, RQ, D3; Kevin Jimenez, RQ, D4; Johvanni Ruiz, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Bryson Thompson, Jr., 6th, R2, DC; Draven Thompson, So., RQ, DC; Aiden Gomez, Sr., D5.
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Bartow Yellow Jackets
Coach: Brian Adams (3rd season)
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24-25 dual record: 25-8
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:7; 2023:5; 2022:7; 2021:6; 2020:7; 2019:8-3A6; 2018:8-3A6; 2017:7-3A6; 2016:8-3A6; 2015:5-3A6; 2014:7-3A6; 2013:5-2A6; 2012:7-2A6
Last state champion: Hoss Rhoton, 1993 (160)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): William Ausmus, 35-16, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Hunter Adams, Sr., 35-6, RQ, D4; Levi Peeples, Sr., 39-15, RQ-BR, D4; Cole Stevens, Sr., 23-30, RQ, D3.
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What they are saying: “Last season, everyone doubted us. We were overlooked, underestimated, and predicted to finish outside the top 10 at the Polk County Duals and 7th in our district. But we didn’t flinch, we used that doubt as fuel. Our team stepped up, put in the work, and showed what Bartow Wrestling is really about. We didn’t just compete, we made a statement. 2nd Place at Polk County Duals and District Dual Runners-Up. We proved Kabra—and everyone else—wrong. We’re not just a team to watch. We’re a team to respect.”
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Durant Cougars
Coach: James Kauderman
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:8-3A7; 2023:8-3A7; 2022:7-3A7; 2021:6-3A6; 2020:6-3A6; 2019:6-3A6; 2018:6-3A6; 2017:6-3A6; 2016:2-3A6; 2015:6-3A8; 2014:4-3A8; 2013:2-3A6; 2012:2-3A6
Last state champion: T.J. Davis, 2010 (152)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nestor Sotomayor, 25-12, RQ, D2; Kristen Cook, RQ, D4; Jonas Gause, So., RQ, D4 (Transfer to Bloomingdale)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Isaiah Hench, Sr., 27-13, RQ, D2; Jarrett Rhodes, Jr., RQ, D4.
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