G1A-11 Preview: Two teams battle for top with trio of teams looking to wreck party
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Last season: Riverdale moved into the district and took home the crown, outscoring previous district champion North Fort Myers by 15.5 points.
How did Kabra do?: We had the 1-2 sorted out, just had them sorted incorrectly in our standings.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Ailee Briggs (Lemon Bay), Jazlyn Diaz (Riverdale), Gabriella Sergi (North Fort Myers), Kaja Williams (Parrish), Kamilliah Rice (Charlotte), Alyssa Doolittle (North Fort Myers), Alexis Hutter (Braden River), Melanie Lamb (North Fort Myers), Cora Hayes (North Fort Myers), Ashlie Schlegel (Palmetto), Clariza Pequeno (Port Charlotte), Karliana Artega (Braden River).
The favorite: North Fort Myers. With a little more coming back, we’ll pick the Red Knights to win again.
Team to watch: Riverdale. The Raiders have to replace five starters, they’ll fill those holes and push for the top again.
District IBT: Friday, February 13 at Booker, 1 p.m.
North Fort Myers Red Knights (#8 IBT, #5 Duals)
Coach: Dusty Fellows (2nd season)
Assistant coach: Shawn Earhart
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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:3-1A12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Emily Doolittle, 30-11, SQ, R4, DC; Samara Sokolova, 17-13, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Gabriella Sergi, Sr., 29-7, 6th, R2, DC; Cora Hayes, So., 24-9, SQ, R2, D3; Melanie Lamb, Sr., 9-7, SQ, R4, D2; Leila Irizarry, So., 26-11, RQ-BR, D3; Alyssa Doolittle, Jr., 22-7, RQ, D3; Tiffany Cole, Sr., 21-14, RQ, D3; Cay Stevens, Jr., 10-16; Isabella Hull, Sr.
Outlook: The Red Knights bring back nine of their eleven wrestlers in the postseason last year.
Riverdale Raiders (NR, #25 Duals)
Coach: Danny Rodriguez
Assistant coach: Kathy Futch
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Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1-1A12; 2023:2-1A12; 2022:7-1A12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Skyler Randolph, 30-8, 6th, RC, DC; Blanca Cespedes, 23-13, SQ, R3, D2; Noelia Varela, 26-10, SQ, RC, DC; Reyna Menjivar, 11-14, RQ, D4; Julianna Caisse, Sr., 30-5, 2nd, R2, DC (Transfer to St. John Neumann).
Notable returning wrestlers: Aailyah Triplett, Jr., 22-17, SQ, R4, D3; Jazlyn Diaz, Sr., 31-11, 7th, R4, D2; Gabriella Delapaz, So., 22-16, RQ, D2; Bianca Cespedes, So., 12-13, D5; Andrea Garcia, Jr.; Addison Thompson, Jr., 5-14.
New wrestler: Bre Wakkinen
Outlook: The Raiders graduated four form last year’s starting lineup.
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Parrish Bulls
Coach: Emily Dorman
Assistant coaches: Pete Dorman, Alex Boukheir
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Recent district results: 2025:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Loudes Turner, 6-11, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Kaja Williams, Sr., 34-3, SQ, RC, DC; Isabella Montanaro, Sr., 18-10, RQ-BR, D2; Zoelie Bui, Jr., 16-13, RQ, D3; Coryn Johnson, So., 19-8, RQ, D3; Lily Pellegrino, Sr., 14-15, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “We had only one graduating senior and we have a lot of new girls this year. I think we'll have at least five and we have five returners. We're shaping up to have a pretty solid girls team as well. We've been having consistently five new ones just through preseason and things like that. I'd imagine a couple more might tag on as we get closer to season as well.”
On Kaja Williams: “Kaja is obviously one of the ones that had some promising hope going into postseason last year, but wasn't able to kind of get the job done at states. I tell her it's called getting the monkey off your back. You sometimes just have to go and witness those things and be in those atmospheres and you'll come back even stronger next year. She's really embraced the offseason and putting in a lot of work so she doesn't have that same feeling again next year.”
Outlook: The girls team is growing along with the boys as interest in the school increases.
Port Charlotte Pirates
Coach: Tyler Crane
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Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:4; 2023:3; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Mya Bolden, Sr., 33-12, SQ, R3, D4; Ily Carter, So., 27-15, RQ, D3; Lexy Baun, So., 10-22, RQ, D4; Anastasia Santiago, So., 11-17, D5.
New wrestlers: Clariza Pequeno, Sr., 10-3, RQ-BR, DC (Transfer from North Port)
Braden River Pirates
Coach: Cezar Sharbono (9th at school/12th as head coach)
Assistant coaches: Curtis Fouchie, Caterina Sharbono, Tina Sharbono, Ryan Gascon, Eddie Fuentes
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:5; 2023:14; 2022:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None.
Notable returning wrestlers: Karliana Artega, Jr., 13-6, SQ, R4, DC; Pressly Vogt, Jr., 16-9, RQ, D2; Alexis Hutter, Jr., 16-7, RQ, D4; Giovanna Mendes, Sr., 12-9, D5; Keegan Vernold, Sr., RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Aaliyah Fisher; August Vogt, Fr.; Amelia Parizo, Fr.
What they are saying: “I don't have many girls above 135 pounds. But advertisement is going to start happening at school. So we'll see if I can generate some new bodies coming out, but that's all up in the air there. We have a super solid base with what I have now. In my eyes, I think I should have two girls at state this year.”
Outlook: Artega, Vogt and Hutter are back to lead a team that is being injected with some experienced freshman who should raise the outlook in the room.
Lakewood Ranch Mustangs
Coach: Nate Lancaster (3rd season)
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24-25 dual record: 2-0
Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alre Storbeck, 25-6, RQ-BR, D3; Meaghan Breyfogle, 4-13, D6; Caitlynn Beausoleil, Jr., 18-9, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Francesca Bisordi, Jr., 27-6, SQ, R2, DC; Vanessa Rodriguez-Gallo, Sr., 13-11, RQ, D4; Megan Morales, So.; Lani Pace, Sr.
New wrestlers: Ava Bell, Jr.; Sophia Pereira, Jr.; Livia Zamperlini-Ramos, Fr.
What they are saying: “We are veteran led with our returning wrestlers in their 2nd and 3rd years in the program. This team is very tight knit, and all the the girls are hungry for success on the mat. The bond that we have is going to propel us to a successful season.”
On goals: “I would like to see our seniors finish their season at the state tournament in March, they both have the potential to do so, and even get on the podium. I'd also like to see Francesca, our returning state qualifier, place this season. She has been putting in the work and can do it, but she'll have to overcome being the hunted versus the underdog.”
Outlook: State qualifier Bisordi will look to return to Kissimmee, and bring some teammates with her this season.
Charlotte Tarpons
Coach: Evan Robinson Jr
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Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:11; 2023:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Iyonna Ross, 24-8, 6th, RC, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Bailey Beechler, Jr., 17-8, SQ, RC, D2; Gracie Austin, Sr., 20-9, SQ, R2, D4; Kamilliah Rice, Sr., 19-11, SQ, R4, D2; Dai Hawkins, Jr., 6-10, D6.
Outlook:
Fort Myers Green Wave
Coach: Paul Rothenberg (2nd at school/18th overall)
Assistant coach: Ryan Weekley, Kelli Bonner, Rob Daly, Eric Hermann
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Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:2-1A12; 2023:1-1A12; 2022:1-1A12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ella Edsell, 13-16, RQ-BR, D5; Payton Fulton, 11-18.
Notable returning wrestlers: Zahrah Ilias, Sr., 8-14, RQ, DC; Marcella Bonner, Sr., 17-9, RQ, D2; Hannah Soto, Jr., 4-16, RQ, D5; Ashlyn Aranda, Sr., 15-12, D6; Karla Sierra, Jr., 6-5.
Outlook: There is experience back as they look to build off of last season.
Ida Baker Bulldogs
Coach: Kasia Lapinska Jablonski (3rd season)
Assistant coach: Tito Ortiz
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Recent district results: 2025:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Katherine Castaneda, Sr., 28-8, RQ, D4; Kaylee Marburger, Jr., 27-8, RQ, D4; Chloe McReynolds, So., 4-11, RQ, D6; Ariana Giraldo, So., 19-8, D5; Stella Ortiz, So., 7-6, D6; Renata Harasimowicz; Abrhianna Bennett; Aleesha Johnson.
Outlook: The Bulldogs are rocking some good numbers coming back this year.
Palmetto Tigers
Coach: Alex Thomas (5th season)
Assistant coaches: Scott Stewart, Gino Tutera, Robert McGill
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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:7; 2023:12; 2022:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Delaney Faulkner, 24-9, SQ, R3, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Ashlie Schlegel, Sr., 21-9, SQ, R2, D2; Somona Garcia, Jr., 11-9, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “We're building the program. We've had some girls come and go who were kind of successful. I know when I started the program, Gabby Tutter placed third and then we had Delaney pop in and she was pretty successful. But we've never quite had the numbers that I think we'll end up having this year. I've had close to ten girls consistently at practice. It’s not quite filling out the lineup, but we are getting there.”
On Ashlie Schlegel: “She had an up and down year. She had won some matches. She had lost, a fair share of matches, but she kind of peaked when it matters. And I think she's just a competitor. I think it is important for her. I can tell a difference already in practices and preseason and just her orientation towards practice, getting the most out of every drill, every minute of practice because she knows this is her last shot.”
Outlook: The numbers in the room are up and they have a senior leading in Schlegel coming back who has her sights set on a podium in Kissimmee when the season ends in March.
North Port Bobcats
Coach: Channin Williams (2nd year)
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:9; 2023:5; 2022:1
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Izabella Cordova, 13-9, 8th, R3, D3; Clariza Pequeno, Sr., 10-3, RQ-BR, DC (Transfer to Port Charlotte).
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Bristol McManmon, Sr., 17-11, SQ, R2, DC; Isabel Holquin, Sr., 23-10, RQ, D2; Aurora Cardinal, So., D5.
Lemon Bay Manta Rays
Coach: Daniel Bankemper
Assistant coach: Aidan Caviston
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Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:8; 2023:10
Last state champion: Ailee Briggs, 2025 (140)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sophia Locastro, 10-6.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ailee Briggs, Sr., 31-2, SC, RC, D2; Meadow Rigney, So., 16-11, D5.
Manatee Hurricanes
Coach: Andrew Gugliemini
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Recent district results: 2025:15; 2024:10; 2023:7; 2022:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Mercedes Van Tassel, Jr., 8-6, RQ, D3; Aleppo Sofia, Jr., RQ, D5.
Bayshore Bruins
Coach: Anthony Slack (7th season)
Assistant coach: Bobby Dahlin, David Stubbs
Recent district results: 2025:18; 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Raven Etienne, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: None
New wrestler: Kennedy Wright, Jr., 17-6, RQ, DC (Transfer from Bradenton Christian)
What they are saying: “Kennedy, who's in a good room now, is improving every day and we expect her to be at the state's tournament as well.”
More on Kennedy: "She was a jitsu girl early on. She was a Pan-Am champ. She already has the body control and the hips, the intangibles, as I like to say, that a lot of kids don't have. I've been coaching her for a couple years just here and there. We've always got along great and now she's over here. She's a bookworm. She's learning, trying to stay after practice, asking about this technique and what if we go here and she's just a big question person which helps her jump levels very quickly. So, I think just being and she's not afraid of the boys, she has no problem wrestling the boys. so she's just a tough girl. She's going to be ready to go, clean up the technique, get her chain wrestling a little bit, and I think she could be a problem late in the postseason."
Outlook: Wright moves over to the Bruins room that has just two district wrestlers last season. She will look to lead some growth while chasing her own goals here.
Booker Tornadoes
Coach: Shane Hamm (9th at school/16th overall)
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Recent district results: 2025:19; 2024:5; 2023:4; 2022:2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Elektra English, Jr., 18-11, D6.
Bradenton Christian Panthers
Coach: Beth Daniels
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Recent district results: 2025:12; 2023:16; 2022:8.
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kennedy Wright, Jr., 17-6, RQ, DC (Transfer to Bayshore)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sarah Ballantyne, Sr., 2-16, RQ, D6; Ava Rivera, 7th, 5-10, D6.
Mariner Tritons
Coach: Clay French
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Recent district results: 2025:13; 2024:14; 2023:9; 2022:20-1A12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kiley Ratleff, 7-12, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Laylah Fenimore, Jr., 10-13, D5.
Cardinal Mooney Cougars
Coach: Felix Osuna-Cotto (1st season)
Assistant coach: Alex Hamm, Eric Tomayo
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Recent district results: 2025:20
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Skyla Campano, So., 5-8, D6.
New wrestlers: Liana LaRocca.
Cape Coral Seahawks
Coach: Austin Trebisovsky (2nd as HC, 18th year at school)
Assistant coaches: Joshua Clark, Marcus Bloom
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Recent district results: 2025:17; 2024:13; 2023:7; 2022:19-1A12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Terezia Mihaly, 5-14, RQ, D2; Melanie Rodriguez, 11-10, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: None
What they are saying: “We have eight new wrestlers this season coming from graduating our only three last year. All are new and just starting off, weight classes are unknown for now until assessments, but the future looks bright for the Lady Seahawks with numbers growing.”
Island Coast Gators
Coach: Michael Polatty (3rd at school/4th overall)
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Recent district results: 2025:21
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Addison Mills, Sr., 6-13, D6.
Sarasota Riverview Rams
Coach: Brian Sebaaly (11th season)
Assistant coach: Jeremiah Cheek
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Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: None
What they are saying: “This is the first year we've ever had a girls wrestling program. We have seven girls that have come out and hoping to continue to build.”
Outlook: This is the first year that the Rams will be competing in girls wrestling.
Venice Indians
Coach: Jeremie Cook
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Recent district results: 2025:15; 2024:12; 2023:14; 2022:3
Last state champion: Milana Borrelli, 2025 (125)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Milana Borrelli, SC, RC, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: None