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Last season: Niceville put together a talented line-up and won by 58 points.
How did Kabra do?: We didn’t know much about Niceville, so we didn’t see it coming.
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North Bay Haven Charter Buccaneers
Coach: Jeffery Estrada (1st year)
Assistant coach: Justin Neufeld
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24-25 dual record: 2-1
Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:1; 2023:3; 2022:16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Julia Falgout, 33-14, SQ, R4, D3; Larissa Elliott, 27-9, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Emily Myers, Sr., 29-10, RQ-BR, DC; Kylah Armstrong, Jr., 19-12, RQ, D2; Emylee Perez, Sr., 21-16, D6; Addison Neufeld, 8th, 19-23, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “New coach and a new year. The girls lost two senior state qualifiers but are gaining some talent from the middle school, move-ins, and returning wrestlers taking the next steps in their development. This year, they might not make waves yet, but the future is bright.”
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Lincoln Trojans
Coach: Mike Crowder (31st season)
Assistant coaches: Jake Burch, Reggie Toombs
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:2; 2023:1; 2022:4
Last state champion: Sayuri Caceres, 2025 (100)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Stacey Martinez, 9-9.
Notable returning wrestlers: Sayuri Caceres, Sr., 37-5, SC, RC, DC; Amelia McKnight, Sr., 35-12, SQ, R2, D2; Abigail Neel, So., 17-18, RQ, DC; Abigail Reum, Jr., 7-10, RQ, D4; Karina Martinez, Sr., 6-13, D6; Amelia Pena, Sr., 20-12, D6; Zada Ball, So.
What they are saying: “Our numbers on the girls roster are huge right now. I think that we're going to be in great shape and the future looks really good. We've got a couple seniors on the team. I like their chances. I think Amelia McKnight's going to do a good job. I think Amelia Pena is going to do a good job. Abigail Neil was right there to qualify our girl that was our heavyweight at the beginning of the year last year, Zada Ball got hurt and she had beat girls that qualified for state. So, I like our chances on the girls side. I think it looks really good.”
On returning state champion Caceres: “I'm never really worried about Yuri because, she's done it so many times that for her, it's more of like when the chips are down, she's going to wrestle hard. She's medaled three times already at the state tournament. It's a hard ask to get them to perform at the very top of their game every weekend. I mean, we want it and we push for it, but I understand if there's a little hiccups in between now then. I want them to be pissed off and hungry at the end thinking that their backs against the wall she was last year, because we thought she could win it all year last year, but then she lost some matches during the year and I think those fueled the first at the end.”
Outlook: Caceres is on a quest to double up after winning her first state title last season. She’ll be battled in an ultra-tough weight class but has shown she can step up when it matters. The girls team also continues to thrive at Lincoln and could send a good number of wrestlers to Kissimmee this season.
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Crestview Bulldogs
Coach: Robbie Gaines
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:7; 2023:2; 2022:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sigrun Metzger, 6th, R3, DC; Laurieann Cavaco, RQ, DC; Alexis Brown, D5; Hannah Christmast, D6.
Notable returning wrestlers: Payton Gaines, So., 26-3, RQ, D2; Victoria Smith, Jr., 23-12, RQ, D4.
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Gulf Breeze Dolphins
Coach: Austin Elliott
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:5; 2023:7; 2022:13
Last state champion: Camdyn Elliott, 2025 (105)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Lily Powell, 29-9, 8th, R4, D2; McKenna Green, 26-10, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Camdyn Elliott, Sr., 34-1, SC, RC, DC; Madison Carroll, Jr., 21-9, RQ-BR, D4.
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Chiles Timberwolves
Coach: James Marschka (21st as head coach, 23rd at school)
Assistant coaches: Garrett Marschka, Ashley Shaw
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:4; 2023:10; 2022:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Molly Rogers, 19-8, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Kelsey Marschka, Jr., 36-6, 7th, R3, DC; Jordan Herron, Sr., 23-9, RQ-BR, D2.
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Choctawhatchee Indians
Coach: Rodrigo Damore (5th season)
Assistant coach: Josh Carroll
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24-25 dual record: 4-2
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:9; 2023:5;2022:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Shilah Borden, 28-8, SQ, R4, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Mary McKinney, Sr., 23-11, SQ, R4, D3; Victoria Byrd, Jr., 31-9, RQ, D3; Isabella Tran, Jr., D5.
New wrestlers: Juliana Dequap; Gitsell Garcia; Bella Roberson; Jayla Rhodes; Evelyn Ulloa
What they are saying: “This team is filled with experience with eight returning wrestlers and lead by some of the hardest working student athletes on campus. These girls are ready for the season to kick off already so they can showcase their hard work this off-season.”
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Florida High Seminoles
Coach: Anderson Stennett (2nd season)
Assistant coach: Cierra Stennett, Jasmine Godinez
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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:6; 2023:11; 2022:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Kiara Nesmith, So., 13-15, SQ, R3, D2; Petra Croom, Sr., 21-11, RQ-BR, D2; Claire Ajose-Adeogun, Jr., 29-14, RQ-BR, D3; Kiersten Cawley, So., 11-18, RQ, D4; Michelle Fandy, 7th; Ainsley Rodgers, Fr.; Cailyn Jett, So.; Lillie Pepper, 8th; Ashley Hamlin, Sr.; Bailey Hamlin, So.
New wrestlers: Isabella Pepper, 6th; Kinsley Griffin, 6th; Torreya Croom, 8th; Hayden Twoomey, 8th; Pauline Fox, 6th; Ally Griffin, Fr.
What they are saying: “This year’s team is close-knit and already showing how hard they willing to work. As a young program, we are continuing to grow, learn, and discover the joy in what we do. At the same time, our leaders are stepping up, working to chase their own goals on the mat while pushing their teammates forward to make sure they are ready to compete and faces the challenges ahead.”
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Niceville Eagles
Coach: Rachel Groft/Matt Hanlon
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:3; 2023:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Tracy Vause, 18-10, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Brooke Arbic, Sr., 25-4, 7th, R2, DC; Mora Penberthy, Jr., 18-17, RQ-BR, D4; Kalysta Krumnow, So., 15-4, RQ, DC; Vionna Haertelt, Jr., 24-13, RQ, D2; Camila Robles, Sr., 26-9, RQ, D3; Gianna Muscarella, Jr., 26-8, RQ, D3; Harriett Sakis, Jr., 15-12, RQ, D4; Allie Irvine, Jr., 16-11, RQ, D5; Adeleigh Hannigan, So., 10-20, D5.
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Pace Patriots
Coach: Reggie Allen
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:8; 2023:12; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Lahela Turquest, 35-2, 3rd, R3, DC; Jayda Berry, 11-9, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kiiaana Gavere, Sr., 24-1, 2nd, RC, DC; Britheny Yacinthe, So., 19-7, RQ, D2; Hailey Bondi, Sr., 23-10, RQ, D4; Addison Blake, Jr., 25-12, RQ, D5; Eva Lee, Jr., 14-16.
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Wewahitchka Gators
Coach: Tracy Malcolm
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Recent district results: 2025:15; 2024:14; 2023:9; 2022:1
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kameron Easter, Jr., 23-18, RQ, D4 (Transfer to Wakulla)
Notable returning wrestlers: Kyndall Patterson, Jr., 13-21, RQ, D3; Avery Forehand, Sr., 22-14, D6.
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Mosley Dolphins
Coach: Jeremiah LaFountain
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:10; 2023:8; 2022:2
Last state champions: Valarie Solorio, 2022 (100); Henlee Haynes, 2022 (170)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Rowdy Johns, 29-13, SQ, R2, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Tor'rina Rushing, Jr., 33-5, 6th, RC, DC; Brandy Robinson, Sr., 15-28, RQ, D4.
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Wakulla War Eagles
Coach: Nate Litowski (2nd season as HC, 4th overall)
Assistant coaches: Benny Litowsky, Jon Sanchez , Larry Reeves
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Recent district results: 2025:13; 2024:11; 2023:16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Kendal Haynie, So., 29-6, 4th, R3, DC; Julia Baggett, Jr., 13-14.
New wrestler: Kameron Easter, Jr., 23-18, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Wewahitchka)
What they’re saying: “Julia has been here for what is going to be her third year. She was a lone wolf before the hammer (Kendal Haynie) got here. I know she's excited and proud that the girls program's growing. They're trying every day to break that mold or that standard that wrestling's just for boys. It's their own fastest growing sport and they're real proud they all have the same goal and it's to win. They're working to win.
On Kendal Haynie: “First things first is she loves it. I don't think people understand that you have to love this sport. It sucks way too much. You;ve got to work, you got to do this, you can do all that and if you don't love it, you only go so far. She truly loves it. She works hard. She's Wakulla's homegrown hammer and we expect greatness from her as she always does.”
Outlook: Haynie was arguably one of the top girls in the state last season to not win a state title as she was in one of the hardest weight classes in the state. She’ll look to make some school history this year as she battles for her first title.
Milton Panthers
Coach: Alex Alvarado
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:18; 2024:12; 2023:4; 2022:10
Last state champion: Aireaana Gavere, 2023 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kaitlyn Graves, Jr., D5; Aubry Flanders, So., 7-10, D6; Rhylie Garcia, Jr., D6.
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Bozeman Bucks
Coach: Robert Dobbs
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:17; 2024:13; 2023:17; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Abigail Tavernier, Jr., 11-5, RQ, D4; Ana Joyner, Sr., 6-10, D5.
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Fort Walton Beach Vikings
Coach: Tobi Marez
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Recent district results: 2025:16; 2024:15; 2023:14; 2022:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Amy Pham, 22-9, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Ava Atkins, Sr., 18-12, RQ, D6; Cherry Lewis.
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Freeport Bulldogs
CoCarey Nick (4th at school/19th overall)
Assistant coaches: JR Grant, Rich Harsin, David Nunes
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Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:13; 2023:17; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Allie Barker, Sr., 24-8, RQ-BR, D3; Tristyn McDermott, Jr., 6-17, RQ, D6; Kinsley Goodson, Jr., 16-10, D6; Kyre Garcia; Emma Layle.
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Bay Tornadoes
Coach: Anna Branch
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Oumou Diallo, 16-19, RQ, D3; Chloe Rasmussen, 5-20, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sarah Branch, Jr., 33-9, RQ, D4.
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Arnold Marlins
Coach: Michael Lapadat (5th season/15th overall)
Assistant coach: Scott Korol
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Recent district results: 2024:16; 2022:17
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: None
New wrestlers: Sam Tierese
What they are saying: “Arnold is slowly improving with numbers and talent thanks to the dedication and hard work of coach Scott Korol.”
Outlook: The program is still growing and despite not competing in the postseason a year ago, they’re growing in numbers.
South Walton Seahawks
Coach: Kevin Beavers
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Recent district results: 2025:12; 2022:14
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Valeria Gamez, RQ, D4; Amira Ferreira, RQ, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Andrea Amador, So., D5; Katherine Castillo, Jr., D5; Genesis Ramos, Sr., D5.
What they are saying: “ We took two to the region. I know we have six or eight girls that returned and we're expecting some good things from them.”
Outlook: With Beavers taking over the girls program at South Walton, the team should benefit from his singular focus and it’s already paying off with more potential wrestlers coming through the door to try it out.