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Last season: The ride to the top was realized for a George Jenkins team that won its first district title since 2016.
How did Kabra do?: Our 1-2 punch of picks made us look smart, the rest, we may have been a bit off on.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch:
The favorite: George Jenkins. After breaking through for a district title last season, this year’s edition may be even better.
Team to watch: Plant City. Returning 11 of 13 starters, the Raiders should also pull away from the pack.
Ocoee Knights
Coach: Robb Karbowsky (9th at school)
Assistant coaches: Korey Karbowsky, DJ Perez
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25-26 dual record: 7-2
Recent district results: 2026:1-3A4; 2025:1-3A4; 2024:1-3A4; 2023:2-3A4; 2022:4-3A4; 2021:7-3A3; 2020:8-3A3; 2019:10-3A2; 2018:10-3A2; 2017:9-3A2; 2016:3-3A2; 2015:7-3A2; 2014:8-3A2; 2013:9-3A3; 2012:9-3A3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Silas Metayer, 37-10, S8, R4, DC; Tyler Duvermont, 12-3, SQ, R4, DC; Jordan Essix, 44-7, RQ-BR, DC; Timothy Garnett, 28-19, RQ, D3; Mike Innocent, 23-21, RQ, D3; Zavian Palmer, 22-9; Raphael Barros Taquechel, Sr., 36-5, S7, R2, DC (Transfer to Lake Highland Prep).
Notable returning wrestlers: Jonathan McPherson, Jr., 42-10, SQ, R4, DC; Jackson Bittner, Jr., 23-18, RQ, DC; Marc Williams, Sr., 33-14, RQ, DC; Hunter Perez, So., 28-19, RQ, D2; Alex Aviles, So., 14-19, RQ, D3; Michael Rangel, Sr.; Emmanuel Rangel, Jr.
New wrestlers: Isaac Crouch, So.; Bladen Castellanos, Fr.; Kainoa Dikito, Fr.
What they’re saying: “This team is young with a lot of very athletic attacking wrestlers looking to score.”
Fun fact: McPherson enters the season with 76 wins and will look to hit the century mark.
Outlook: The program is on a speedy rise and will continue to grow with an inspiring youth program hitting its stride. The Knights could qualify 14 wrestlers for the region tournament and the Knights have region titles on their radar.
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Apopka Blue Darters
Coach: Laroy Harris
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:3-3A4; 2025:6-3A4; 2024:6-3A4; 2023:6-3A4; 2022:1-3A4; 2021:1-3A3; 2020:1-3A3; 2019:6-3A2; 2018:1-3A2; 2017:1-3A2; 2016:1-3A2; 2015:2-3A2; 2014:1-3A2; 2013:2-3A3; 2012:1-3A3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Hector Santana, RQ, D3; Brandon Roberts, 23-14, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Marcus Young, Sr., 32-6, RQ, DC; Joel Rivera, Jr., 32-14, RQ, D2; Uzziah Taylor-Ockletree, Jr., 27-12, RQ, D2; Julian Rivera, Jr., 25-22, RQ, D3; Wyatt Rose, So., 15-32, RQ, D4; Ian Hernandez-Gonzalez, Sr., 11-19, RQ, D4; Alexander Polumak, Jr., 21-8, D6.
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South Lake Eagles
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Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:2-3A4; 2025:3-3A4; 2024:5-3A4; 2023:7-3A4; 2022:7-2A8; 2021:7-2A5; 2020:6-2A5; 2019:2-2A5; 2018:3-2A5; 2017:4-2A5; 2016:4-2A5; 2015:5-2A5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jacob Imboden, 48-21, SQ, R3, DC; Aden Pierce, 48-20, RQ, D2; Austin Remson, 40-17, RQ, D2; Rey Rodriqruez, 42-22, RQ, D2; Emmanuel Jones-Baez, 39-25, RQ, D4; Everald Brown, 25-18, RQ, D4; Tegan Beltram; Rodney Ruiz.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Steven Blahyj, Sr., 30-24, RQ, D2; Jason Lees, Sr., 23-32, RQ, D3; Joshua Acensio, Jr., 24-36, RQ, D4; Carlose Perez De La Torre, Sr., 15-20, RQ, D4.
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Horizon Hawks
Coach: Anthony Byrd (4th at school/7th overall)
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Recent district results: 2026:5-3A4; 2025:4-3A4; 2024:8-2A8; 2023:6-2A8; 2022:5-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Bryce Jackson, 22-9, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Amir Azizov, Sr., 12-5, RQ, DC; Giovanni Lasorsa, Sr., 7-5, RQ, D2; Michael Verdi, Sr., 16-11, RQ, D3; Rylan Webber, Jr., 30-14, RQ, D3; Cole Pridgeon, Sr., 9-15, RQ, D4; John Grafton, Jr., 14-19, RQ, D4; Matheo Velasquez, So., 12-3; William McInermy, So., 6-8, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: David DeCarvalho
What they’re saying: “Our biggest strengths are our experience, leadership, and work ethic. A lot of our guys have been together for several years, and that shows in the way they push each other and compete. We have a tough group that isn’t afraid of hard work, and we want that to show in our wrestling by being aggressive, physical, and relentless for the entire match.”
Outlook: The Hawks have an experience group coming back this season with an upperclassmen-heavy team. The group has been together 3-4 years and that strong bond could help propel this team into the best district finish in school history.
Olympia Titans
Coach: Nicholas Balkevicius
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Recent district results: 2026:4-3A4; 2025:5-3A4; 2024:3-3A4; 2023:1-3A4; 2022:3-3A4; 2021:4-3A9; 2020:8-3A9; 2019:8-3A2; 2018:6-3A2; 2017:4-3A2; 2016:9-3A2; 2015:4-3A2; 2014:5-3A2; 2013:3-3A3; 2012:2-3A3
Last state champion: Joe DeLisle, 2007 (215)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Fuad Maali, 18-9, RQ, D2; Damien Lucena, 13-15, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joao Cardoso, Sr., 23-7, RQ, DC; Jaydan Rodriguez, So., 15-13, RQ, D2; Marshawn Woods, Sr., 9-9, RQ, D3; Elias Osvaldo-Rueda, Sr., 17-11, RQ, D4; Jaiden Gutierrez, Jr., 6-19, RQ, D4; Jayden Perez, Sr., 7-13, RQ, D4.
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Windermere Wolverines
Coach: Aaron Drone (5th season)
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:6-3A4; 2025:8-3A4; 2024:7-3A4; 2023:5-3A4; 2022:2-3A4; 2021:3-3A3; 2020:3-3A3; 2019:2-3A2; 2018:7-3A2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Emmanuel Rivera-Disla, 9-8, RQ, D2; Daniel Pullen, 6-6, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Owen Covey, So., 27-14, RQ, DC; Asa Rush, Sr., 24-14, RQ, DC; Nicolas Stelling, Jr., 11-22, RQ, D4.
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West Orange Warriors
Coach: Wesley Blevins
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:7-3A4; 2025:2-3A4; 2024:2-3A4; 2023:3-3A4; 2022:8-3A4; 2021:4-3A3; 2020:4-3A3; 2019:1-3A2; 2018:2-3A2; 2017:3-3A2; 2016:4-3A2; 2015:1-3A2; 2014:3-3A2; 2013:4-3A3; 2012:4-3A3
Last state champion: Corey Park, 1985 (112)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ryan Lamoureux, D6.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gabriel Osuna, Sr., RQ-BR, DC; Elijah Toronto, Sr., RQ, D2; Cade Boroughs, Jr., RQ, D3.
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Dr. Phillips Panthers
Coach: Matt Seaberg
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:8-3A4; 2025:7-3A4; 2024:4-3A4; 2023:4-3A4; 2022:5-3A4; 2021:6-3A9; 2020:4-3A9; 2019:4-3A2; 2018:3-3A2; 2017:5-3A2; 2016:5-3A2; 2015:5-3A2; 2014:4-3A2; 2013:5-3A3; 2012:5-3A3
Last state champion: Gerald Greaves, 2021 (285)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Josh Premilien, RQ, D3; Brian Emmanuel.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
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