G1A-10 Preview: Boca Ciega looking to go five-for-five in district crowns

BY BRANT PARSONS

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Last season: Boca Ciega continued to be the class of this district, winning a fourth title in four years of it being competed.

How did Kabra do?: We picked Boca Ciega and they made us look smart. We had the 2-6 teams in those spots, just not the correct order.

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch: Sophie Booe (Palm Harbor University), Vanessa Whitelock (Admiral Farragut), Riley Lancaster (Admiral Farragut).

The favorite: Boca Ciega. The Pirates have made a habit about being a district champion here.

Team to watch: Robinson. The numbers back in the room could keep them in the hunt here.

District IBT: Thursday, February 12 at Boca Ciega

Boca Ciega Pirates

Coach: Tobey Alvarez (18th as HC/28th at school)

Assistant coaches: Sgt Carlos Vasquez, Sadrick Daniel

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Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1

Last state champion: Kinea Moore, 2023 (235)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jamiyah Wade, 26-11, SQ, R2, D3; Kinea Moore, 30-3, SQ, RC, DC; Fiona Meade, 11-22, RQ, D3; Ja'Niyah Jackson, 23-11, RQ, D4; Brenda Games, 21-5, RQ-BR, DC.

Notable returning wrestlers: India Graham, Sr., 27-6, RQ-BR, D2; Raziah Mills, Sr., 22-12, RQ, D2; Artavia Sanders, So., 10-17, RQ, D2; Liana McIntosh, Sr., 20-13, RQ, D4; Adrianna Hitchcock, Jr., 9-12, D5; Sabrina Richards, So; Madison Drapp, So., 20-16, RQ, D3; Aniya Odei.

New wrestlers: Deondra Tisdal (transfer from Lakewood); Kourtni House Jr.; Nakia Bentley, So.; Nina Rodriguez Sr.

What they are saying: “Our goals are to win a fifth district title, fourth conference title, and get at least two to state.”

Outlook: The Pirates graduated a talented senior class but still have the roster to win one for the thumb.

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Robinson Knights

Coach: Thomas Montero

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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:5; 2023:6; 2022:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Briana Boza, Sr., 8-11, RQ, D2; Jayne-Anne Poynor, Jr., 9-9, RQ, D2; Arianna Houghtaling, Jr., 15-7, RQ, D3; Aviva Probasco, Sr., 6-14, RQ, D4; Dalia Campbell, Sr., 10-15, RQ, D4; Jada Miley, Jr., 4-18, RQ, D4; Alysha Klingman-Mutchl, Jr., 6-17, D5.

St. Pete Northeast Vikings

Coach: Mateo Vasquez

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Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:8; 2023:12

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Aliyah Hodge, Sr., 9-5, RQ-BR, D2; Gwendolyn Anderson, Sr., 9-6, RQ, DC; Makayla Mallory, So., RQ, D2; Zavannah Riggin, Sr., 12-5, RQ, D3.

Alonso Ravens

Coach: Michael Heldt

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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:7; 2023:5; 2022:13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Lindsey Gilbert, Sr., RQ, D2; Jaliyah Woody, So., RQ, D3; Monica Pablo, Jr., RQ, D3; Valeria Segura Vega, Jr., RQ, D3; Keira Richard, Jr., RQ, D4; Kiki Nibbs, Sr., D5.

Admiral Farragut Blue Jackets

Coach: Tony LoRusso (6th season)

Assistant coaches: Kurt Montanye, Drew Besson

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Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Riley Lancaster, Sr., 36-7, 5th, RC, DC; Vanessa Whitelock, Jr., 29-6, RQ-BR, DC; Emma Goodman, So., 22-16, RQ, DC.

What they are saying: “Although we only have a few girls, they continue to be some of the toughest girls in the state.”

Outlook: Lancaster should move up the podium with Whitelock and Goodman looking to join her in Kissimmee.

Jefferson Dragons

Coach: Adam Altuzarra (12th season)

Assistant coaches: Josiah Tomargo, Jah Phillips

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Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:12; 2023:4; 2022:11

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Janessa Gomez, Jr., 17-6, RQ-BR, DC; Siaya Guardiola, Sr., 13-7, RQ-BR, D2.

Outlook: Gomez and Guardiola were just one match from Silver Spurs last season and will look to fix that this year.

Palm Harbor University Hurricanes

Coach: Gary Lane

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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:4; 2023:2; 2022:3

Last state champion: Clare Booe, 2022 (105)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Sophie Booe, Sr., 32-6, 4th, R2, DC; Addison Hartley, Jr., 26-9, RQ-BR, DC.

What they are saying: “ I think she's going to win a state title. I think that she's got what it takes. She knows what she needs to do. She's in the right weight to do it. I think that, if everything goes she should be on the top of the podium. There's no doubt about it in my mind.”

On Addison Hartley: “Every year she's had a really tough region and she's going to have another tough region this year. But I think if you look at her wins this offseason, I think it's obvious that she stepped up her game. She's competing a lot better. Everything from her is just a lot better.”

Outlook: Booe enters the season as one of many in her weight class that could claim a state title.

Dunedin Falcons

Coach: Kyle Goodnow (1st season)

Assistant coaches: Alex Lebhar, Luis Ayala, Olivia Goodnow

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Recent district results: 2025:7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Jenna Orlowski, Jr., 13-10, RQ, D2; Gabi Marcos, Jr., 9-9, RQ, D2; Arianna Wilson, Sr., 10-8, RQ, DC; Jazlyn Bel De Jesus, So., 4-15, RQ, D4.

What they are saying: “Jenna Orlowski doesn't get enough credit for her leadership and example. She's jumped into the lineup to help us win duals. She's constantly mentoring new wrestlers and helping our youth club. She continues to be a pioneer for what our girls program can be.”

Outlook: Goodnow takes over a program that brings back four region qualifiers from a year ago.

Gibbs Gladiators

Coach: Andre Walton

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Recent district results: 2025:11; 2024:9; 2023:17

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Cohlee Abbott, Sr., 10-9, RQ, DC; Riley Solomon, Sr., 4-8, D5.

Countryside Cougars

Coach: Andrew Jefferies (3rd season)

Assistant coach: Joe Longano

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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:14; 2023:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cerenity Whiting, 33-2, 2nd, RC, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joslyn Smith, Sr., 18-17, RQ, D3.

What they are saying: “Losing a 2-time state finalist is always a tough hit, but Countryside has a strong history and we're excited to find our next finalist.”

Outlook: Whiting left her mark on this program, now Smith will try to book her own trip to Kissimmee.

Osceola Fundamental Warriors

Coach: Dan Smalley

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Recent district results: 2025:12; 2023:14

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Julieanna Jalbert, Sr., RQ, D4; Jaileska Rivera-Rosas, Jr., 4-5, D5; Tija Milbutas, Jr., 3-8, D6.

Leto Falcons

Coach: Larry Brooks

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Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:16; 2023:10

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Katherine Brooks, Sr., 20-14, SQ, R4, D2.

What they are saying: “I'm hoping we can have five or six girls on the team this year.”

On Katherine Brooks: “She made it to state and so now the goal is to get on the podium. I think that's where we'll see her. Katherine's very driven. She wants to wrestle in college and I expect great things from her.”

Outlook: Brooks is back and ready to compete this season for a spot high up on the podium.

St. Petersburg Catholic Barrons

Coach: Bobby Damron

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Recent district results: 2025:15

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kamya Sanders, Jr., 4-8, D6; Rosa Cabrera, So., 5-10, D6.

Lakewood Spartans

Coach: James Ervin (9th season)

Recent district results: 2025:17

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ma'Khiala Norfleet, Sr., RQ, D3; Jasha Hall; Ani’lah McQueen.

What they are saying: “While Norfleet has had to face some setbacks these past two years that have slowed her rise as a top-level girl wrestler, I expect this year to be her year in girls wrestling.”

Outlook: The senior season could be a special one for Norfleet.

Plant Panthers

Coach: Jay Powers (4th season)

Assistant coach: Mike Perez

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Recent district results: 2025:15; 2022:13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Sadie Robins, Sr., 7-11, RQ, D3.

What they are saying: “We only have one returning girl, but hope to have a few more new girl wrestlers this year.”

Outlook: The program is looking to add numbers and start building a base.

Largo Packers

Coach: Vincent Crews (2nd at school, 5th overall)

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Recent district results: 2025:10; 2023:16; 2022:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Alexis Matthews, So., 4-11, RQ, D3.

Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders

Coach: Chris McClure (13th at school/23rd overall)

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Recent district results: 2024:11

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Trisha Phillips

Blake Yellow Jackets

Coach: Richard Cowans

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Recent district results: 2025:18

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Chantel Pagan-Soto, Jr., 1-7, RQ, D4.

St. Petersburg Green Devils

Coach: Jerimiah Gaudette

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Recent district results: 2025:13; 2024:13; 2023:10

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Isabella Angulo, 22-5, RQ-BR, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None