3A-7 Preview: Bloomingdale looking for third title in four seasons
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Last season: Bloomingdale fought off a charging pack led by Armwood to win the district title be 12.5 points.
How did Kabra do?: We picked the champs correctly but we definitely missed the boat on Armwood’s meteoric rise. We won’t make that mistake again.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: James Aguilar (Riverview), Zion Dennie (Wharton), Mason Zalud (Newsome), Francis Callazo-Birriel (Wiregrass Ranch), Leonardo Perdomo (Bloomingdale).
The favorite: Bloomingdale. If they have back what we think they’ll have back, they’re still the team to beat here.
Team to watch: Armwood. There’s something special going on in the Hawks room and while we whiffed on them last year, we won’t make that mistake this time.
District duals: Monday, January 5 at Newsome
District IBT: Friday, February 20 at Armwood
Bloomingdale Bulls
Coach: Mark Church
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Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:3; 2023:1; 2022:4; 2021:1-3A6; 2020:3-3A6; 2019:7; 2018:3; 2017:10; 2016:5; 2015:7-3A8; 2014:7-3A8; 2013:5-3A6; 2012:4-3A6
Last state champion: Chris Figari, 2009 (160)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Anthony Cubero, 49-12, 5th, R2, DC; Ronald Milord, 29-17, RQ-BR, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Brandon Lemke, Jr., 20-8, SQ, R3, D2; Willian Mesa, So., 6-4, RQ, DC; Leonardo Perdomo, Sr., 30-12, RQ, D3; Gavin Simpson, Jr., 22-16, RQ, D3; De Voun Kendrick, Jr., 25-15, RQ, D3; Gabriel Montalvo, Jr., 6-6, RQ, D4; Steven Flores, Jr., 22-16, D5; Gavin White, Jr., 22-16, D6.
New wrestlers: Jonas Gause, So., RQ, D4 (Transfer from Durant)
Outlook: On paper this team looks like its the one to beat in this district.
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Armwood Hawks
Coach: Adam Cain (3rd at school)
Assistant coaches: John Lombardo, Lane Best, Noel Deleon, Kyla Johns
24-25 dual record: 3-0
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:11; 2023:9; 2022:8; 2021:8; 2020:8; 2019:3-2A7; 2018:4-2A7; 2017:9-2A7; 2016:8-2A7; 2015:7-2A7; 2014:8-2A7; 2013:5-2A9; 2012:6-2A9
Last state champion: Donoven Hough, 2013 (113)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jonathan Lattimore, 28-5, 4th, RC, D2; Jake Gunter, 20-14, RQ, D2; Alex Washington, 20-14, RQ, D4; Elem Hart, 7-8, RQ, D4; Greg Lott, 34-10, RQ-BR, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jayden Cain, Jr., 19-13, RQ, D2; Isaac Lainez, Jr., 16-13, RQ, D3; Rainel Machado, Jr., 19-16, RQ, D3; Pedro Machado, Sr., 18-10, RQ, D3; Conlan Hacket, So., 26-14, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Alexsandre Gvania; Jeremiah Sykes; Jayseen Vega.
What they are saying: “ I mean the team said the standard is what they finished off with last year. They said instead of sending 10 to regionals, we need to get, 12 to 14, we need to have a whole team go to regionals. They saw some pre-season rankings and they posted it up in our wrestling room and said, ‘Hey, this is where they believe we're at because we lost four heavy guys.’ We have eight returners and they've been heavy recruiting and working this summer. I'm hoping for the same this year if not better. I mean, the boys and the girls, are here to make a statement. They saw where they were ranked. They weren't happy.”
On Pedro and Rainel Machado: “They've been just work horses, learning the sport. They constantly ask questions. They're always trying to find ways to get to a club to get more work in. They bring in young guys. They take the time to teach. They even help me out when they're like, ‘Hey coach, let's slow this down a little bit because these guys aren't getting it.’ When I'm getting in my zone and just coaching and going, they help me slow it down.”
On the growth of the program: “You just have to keep growing every day. I have to grow as a coach, as a person, and I continue to push that onto my kids. I mean, in our first year, everybody wanted to wrestle us for their senior night. Last year, people cancelled on us for a senior night. We came in second in our district. I had girl make it to states, place for us, and we sent 10 kids to the regional tournament. So yeah, we just kept growing and we keep growing.”
Outlook: The Hawks had the biggest jump in district standings in the state last year, going from 11th to 2nd place.
Riverview Sharks
Coach: Ryan Hall (8th as HC, 11th total)
Assistant coaches: Terry Edwards, Demetri Kangas, Mike Migliaccio
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24-25 dual record: 17-7
Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:7; 2023:3; 2022:5; 2021:2-3A6; 2020:1-3A6; 2019:1; 2018:1; 2017:3; 2016:1; 2015:2-3A8; 2014:3-3A8; 2013:3-3A6; 2012:3-3A6
Last state champion: Nicholas Romero, 2022 (132)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Aidan Hart, D6.
Notable returning wrestlers: James Aguilar, Sr., 52-5, 4th, RC, D2; Robert Robinson, Jr., 30-20, RQ, D3; Cody Heald, Sr., 24-18, RQ, D4; Roman Rush, Jr., 18-14, RQ, D4; Tristan Mayberry, Sr., 16-12, D5; Nicholas Aguilar, So., 32-6.
Outlook: After two disappointing district finishes, Riverview will look to stay healthy and get back into the mix.
Sumner Stingrays
Coach: Erik DeJesus (3rd season)
Assistant coach: Brittany Smith, Richard Sykes
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Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:4; 2023:4; 2022:2-2A9; 2021:7-2A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Trent Jacobs, 36-5, 3rd, R2, DC; Jasiah Solomon, 25-8, 8th, R3, DC; Brendon Clark, 29-5, SQ, RC, DC; Emmanuel Nyeh, 9-13, RQ, D4; Noah Mitchell, 9-9, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Kai Franklin, So., 4-9, RQ, D4; Santiago Duran, Sr., 16-13, RQ, D4; Antonio Guzman, Sr., 10-6, D5.
What they are saying: “Captain Antonio Guzman is looking to make waves in his senior year and has been working hard in the off season.”
Outlook: The young program gets its first makeover with a solid senior class graduating.
Lennard Longhorns
Coach: Keygan Foster (2nd season)
Assistant coaches: Coby Lloyd, Elijah Jones
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24-25 dual record: 1-0
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:5; 2023:7; 2022:6; 2021:7-3A6; 2020:7-3A6; 2019:8-2A8; 2018:11-2A8; 2017:9-2A8; 2016:2-2A8; 2015:5-2A10; 2014:6-2A10; 2013:2-2A9; 2012:2-2A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Chris Dinsdale, 39-4, SQ, R4, DC; Dawson Buzbee, 35-10, RQ-BR, DC; Zach Bartling, 6-12.
Notable returning wrestlers: Dorian Burch, Jr., 14-7, RQ, D2; Ty Thompson, Sr., 26-14, RQ, D2; Maximus Leventry, Sr., 17-14, RQ, D3; Benjamin Burnett, Sr., 27-14, RQ, D3.
What they are saying: “A group of hard working kids looking to make wrestling the sport at Lennard. With a new team culturme these kids are all striving for the top.”
Outlook: There could be nine starters back for the Longhorns who would like to have multiple wrestlers at the state tournament.
Newsome Wolves
Coach: Stephen Gilbert (16th season)
Assistant coach: Mark Drake, Brandon Zalud, Corynn Cusson
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24-25 dual record: 10-14
Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024;6; 2023:5; 2022:3; 2021:5-3A6; 2020:2-3A6; 2019:2-3A6; 2018:3-3A6; 2017:2-3A6; 2016:5-3A6; 2015:4-3A8; 2014:5-3A8; 2013:7-3A6; 2012:5-3A6
Last state champion: Kohl Drake, 2020 (160)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brandon Hall, 49-12, SQ, R2, DC; Nikita Sapozhnikov, 49-14, SQ, R3, DC; Rourke Drake, 31-13, RQ, D3; Michael McKeever, 51-8, RQ-BR, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Mason Zalud, So., 37-15, SQ, R4, DC.
Outlook: State qualifier Zalud will look to carry young wrestlers along.
Strawberry Crest Chargers
Coach: Justin Weaver (3rd season)
Assistant coaches: Jimmy Deglace, Bill Rosario
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24-25 dual record: 10-4
Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:5; 2021:4; 2020:5; 2019:1; 2018:1; 2017:1; 2016:3; 2015:2; 2014:3; 2013:8-2A9; 2012:3-2A9
Last state champion: Cullen Telfer, 2015 (113)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Georgie Rivera, 32-10, SQ, R4, DC; Camden Wagner, RQ, D2; Willy Rodriguez, 31-5, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Dominic Sampedro, Jr., 37-16, RQ, D3; Derryck Sampedro, Jr., 35-18, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “We are young with the potential for a few of our more seasoned wresters to step up and take the reigns of this accomplished program.”
Outlook: The Chargers took a step back last season but they have a talented group coming back.
Plant Panthers
Coach: Jay Powers (4th season)
Assistant coach: Mike Perez
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24-25 dual record: 19-9
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:7; 2023:10; 2022:4; 2021:5-3A7; 2020:4-3A7; 2019:5-3A7; 2018:4-3A7; 2017:4-3A7; 2016:6-3A7; 2015:6; 2014:4; 2013:8; 2012:9
Last state champion: Will Putnam, 2018 (285)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Rico Gordon, 20-6, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Campbell Thompson, So., 8-20, RQ, D2; Cale Francisco, Jr., 13-12, RQ, D3; Jeremiah Ropers, Jr., 18-14, RQ, D4.
Outlook: The Panthers return 12 of 14 starters from a year ago and if they’re able to sort the lineup, you could see a better team performance from this bunch.
Wiregrass Ranch Bulls
Coach: Chris Alb
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:9; 2023:11; 2022:7-2A6; 2021:7-3A7; 2020:8-3A7; 2019:8-3A7; 2018:9-3A7; 2017:9-3A7; 2016:10-3A7; 2015:9-2A8; 2014:6-2A8; 2013:9; 2012:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Adam Joshua Beckford, 28-10, RQ, D2; Tyler Mascarelli, 19-10, RQ, D4; Sean Michael Williams, 34-11, RQ, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Francis Callazo-Birriel, Sr., 22-6, RQ-BR, DC; Lorenzo Sanchez, Sr., 44-8, RQ, D2.
Outlook: A new coach takes over the program.
Wharton Wildcats
Coach: Dwayne Davis
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Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:12; 2023:13; 2022:6-2A6; 2021:8-3A7; 2020:7-3A7; 2019:10-3A7; 2018:5-3A7; 2017:7-3A7; 2016:2-3A7; 2015:4; 2014:5; 2013:7-3A7; 2012:4-3A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nico Marinez, 10-6, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Zion Dennie, Sr., 26-8, RQ, DC.
Outlook: There is a chance that this team brought back 7 of 8 starters who could gain more experience this season.
3A-7 Season Schedules
Armwood
Boys
Dec. 6: Jim Graves at Brandon
Jan. 2-3: Braves IBT at Advent Fieldhouse
Jan. 9: at Brandon (Alumni Ceremony Dual)
Jan. 10: King Lions Invitational at King
Jan. 17: Jerry Brisco at Sickles
Jan. 21: at King
Jan. 23-24: Moskowitz IBT at George Jenkins
Feb. 6-7: Ippolito at Brandon
Feb. 10: at Durant
Feb. 13: Nationals at Brandon
Feb. 14: HCC at Brandon
Girls
Nov. 29: Ladies of the Ring at Parrish
Dec. 5: Ben Richards Memorial at Leto
Jan. 17: Lady Longhorn Lights Out at Harmony
Feb. 5: HCC