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BY BRANT PARSONS

Kabra Wrestling Rankings are updated every week all season long for Kabra+ members.

Last season: Bishop Verot had the most experience returning last year and it showed in the district with the Vikings winning by 50 points over the second place team.

How did Kabra do?: We didn’t know much in the district beyond Bishop Verot, and it showed in our predictions.

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch:

The favorite:

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District IBT: Monday, February 9 at Bishop Verot, 11 a.m.

Bishop Verot Vikings

Coach: Gerry Braun  (4th at school/21st overall)

Assistant coaches: Zeke DiRenzo, Pat Missaoui, Brett Sweitzer, Jacob Swanson, Jay Lopez, Mike Vasquez, Lacie Braun

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:5; 2023:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Anna Lesniak, 16-8, SQ, R4, DC; Isabella Tarquino, 18-10, RQ, D2; Addison Slaybaugh, 11-11, RQ, D2; Melanie Moreno, 13-8, RQ, DC; Lainey Hooper, 24-10, RQ-BR, D2.

Notable returning wrestlers: Marison Beltran, Sr., 8-12, RQ, DC; Christina Dalton, So., 14-11, RQ, D2; Leah Swanson, So., 9-3, D6; Fernanda Barreto, So., 7-7, D6.

What they are saying: “The girls team has already seen great leadership from sophomores Leah Swanson and Christina Dalton.”

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St. John Neumann Celtics

Coach: Josh McIntosh (2nd season)

Assistant coach: Dustin McDonald

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Recent district results: 2025:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Makaylah Vega (Transfer to Palmetto Ridge)

Notable returning wrestlers: Zoey McDonald, Jr., 36-7, 7th, RC, DC; Savanna Porter, So., 39-9, 7th, R3, DC; Jasmin Lim, Jr., 16-18, D5; Emily McIntosh, Sr; Logan Anzualda.

New wrestlers: Hailee Moder, Jr., 17-5, SQ, R2, DC (Transfer from First Bapitst); Julianna Caisse, Sr., 30-5, 2nd, R2, DC (Transfer from Riverdale); Olivia Deerey, So., 8-6, D5 (Transfer from First Baptist).

What they are saying: “We went from three girls to nine girls These are phenomenal young ladies that are working tremendously hard in the off-season I believe by the end of the year we’re gonna be a team that is gonna be able to run for a team state title if we’re healthy.”

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The Florida High School Wrestling Season District Previews

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Class 1A: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

Girls: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

Other content: Transfers | Coaching changes | Tournament schedule | Dual schedule | Team schedules

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Rankings: Class 3A | Class 2A | Class 1A | Girls | Team

Cypress Lake Panthers

Coach: Charles Haas

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:18; 2024:6; 2023:7; 2022:2

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Layla Salamone, 9-5, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Brigitte Maillakakis, Sr., RQ, D3.

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First Baptist-Naples Lions

Coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:12; 2024:8; 2023:11; 2022:14

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Hailee Moder, Jr., 17-5, SQ, R2, DC (Transfer to St. John Neumann); Olivia Deerey, So., 8-6, D5 (Transfer to St. John Neumann).

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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Immokalee Indians

Coach: Filiberto Gorosquieta (7th season)

Assistant coaches: Gabriel Ramirez, Jakob Turrubiartez

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

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Shantal Rolle, Sr., 11-3, RQ-BR, DC; Nataly Moreno, So., 15-11, RQ, D3.

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Canterbury Cougars

Coach: Tariq Humes (5th season)

Assistant coaches: Anna Brooks, Aaron Jackson , Erik Manning

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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:9; 2023:15

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Rachell Santos, 6-10, RQ, D3.

Notable returning wrestlers: Nola Rager, So., 16-11, RQ, D2; Caroline Lucas, Sr., 14-11, RQ, D2; Claire O'Donnell, Jr.

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Gulf Coast Sharks

Coach: Tommy Kleinmeyer (2nd season)

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Recent district results: 2025:17; 2024:12; 2023:6; 2022:10

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Jasmine Barnes-Toomer, Sr., 26-5, SQ, R2, DC.

What they are saying:

Outlook: Three-time state qualifier Barnes-Toomer looks to finish his high school career on the podium.

Fort Myers Gateway Eagles

Coach: Elizabeth Dreiske

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:11; 2024:7; 2023:12; 2022:21

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Charlee Homan, 8-18, RQ, D4; Ilyana Sterrett, 24-11, RQ, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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Barron Collier Cougars

Coach: Anthony Partello

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:11; 2023:15; 2022:13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kiera Partello, Sr., 40-4, 2nd, RC, DC; Kassey Castillo, Sr., 18-9, RQ, D3; Zamira Alvarez, So., 7-12, RQ, D4.

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LaBelle Cowboys

Coach: Matt Miller

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:17; 2023:9; 2022:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Grace Freeman, 14-9, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Nayeli Garcia, So., 11-12, RQ, D4.

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South Fort Myers Wolfpack

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:17; 2023:8; 2022:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jolynn Ruiz, 8-7, RQ, D3; Wermin Che Pop, 22-10, RQ-BR, D3.

Notable returning wrestlers: Regina Espinoza, Sr., 26-8, SQ, R3, DC; Sofia Perry, Sr., 27-10, SQ, R4, D2; Ester Rodriguez, Jr., 21-8, RQ-BR, DC.

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Lely Trojans

Coach: Tige Thompson

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:10; 2023:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Lily Morency, So., 13-10, RQ-BR, D2; Emily Batista, Jr., 6-11, RQ, D2; Nathaly Tartabull, Sr., 16-12, RQ, D3; Micheel Jose Cruz, Sr., 21-10, RQ, D4; Lea Berkley, So., 10-9, RQ, D4.

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Fort Myers Evangelical Sentinels

Coach: Derek Washington

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:13; 2024:13; 2023:17

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kasey Johnson, RQ-BR, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ava Preston, Jr., RQ, D3.

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Naples Golden Eagles

Coach: Chris Bettridge

Assistant coaches: Paul Ligouri, Aaron Riely, Scott Sigmond, Pete Medina, Brett Parker

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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:15; 2023:13; 2022:11

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Sophie Simons, Sr., 16-4, 4th, RC, DC; Richelle Ciceron, Jr., 4-12, RQ, D4; Sharen Francois, Sr., 7-7, RQ, D4; Mia Valladares-Pint, Jr., 9-12, D5; Katherine Tepox-Perez, Jr., 5-14, D5; Keyli Perez-Velazquez, Sr., 1-8, D6.

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Aubrey Rogers Patriots

Coach: Dave Udchik

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:16

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sofia Carballeda, 17-7, RQ, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Madie Selig, Jr., 21-7, RQ, DC; Colleen Plumley, So., 8-14, RQ, D2; Mischa Chrzanoski, Sr., 9-9, D6.

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Bonita Springs Bull Sharks

Coach: Ernesto Villalobos (7th year at school, 19 years total)

Assistant coaches: Jessica Villalobos, Rebecca Reisen

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Recent district results: 2025:20; 2024:13; 2022:22

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: None

What they are saying: “We have more interest but need to see them come out and stay out.”

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Dunbar Tigers

Coach: AJ Kellum

Assistant coach:

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:19

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Daniela Paramo, 2-7, RQ, D4; Pamela Padilla Santill, 1-6, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: A'Nia Harris, Sr., 7-4, RQ, D3; Alisha Satyr, Jr., 2-6, RQ, D4.

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East Lee County Jaguars

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:15

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Astrid Rodriguez, Sr., 4-5, RQ, D2; Judith Ayala, Jr., RQ, D4.

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Golden Gate Titans

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:15

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Tayah Morgan, Sr., 7-5, RQ, D3; Faith Santos, So., 5-3, D5.

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SW Florida Christian Kings

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:19

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Aubrey Riley, Fr., 4-10, RQ, D3.

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