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BY BRANT PARSONS —

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

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Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch: Zoey McDonald, Sr. (St. John Neumann); Loghan Anzualda, So. (St. John Neumann); Gabriella De La Paz, Jr. (Bishop Verot); Lexi Kleinmeyer, Fr. (Gulf Coast); Nola Rager, Jr. (Canterbury); Madie Selig, Sr. (Aubrey Rogers); Nataly Moreno, Jr. (Immokalee); Mia Valladares-Pinto, Sr. (Naples); Isabel Roman, So. (East Lee County); Lea Berkley, Jr. (Lely); Rihanna Droganici, Jr. (Barron Collier); Hannah Bettridge, So. (Naples); Karla Sierra, Sr. (Fort Myers); Colleen Plumley, Jr. (Aubrey Rogers); Savanna Herrera, So. (Immokalee); Rowan Heath, Sr. (Bonita Springs); Zamira Alvarez, Jr. (Barron Collier); Faith Moyano, Jr. (Fort Myers Gateway).

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District IBT: Friday, February 12 at Bishop Verot

St. John Neumann Celtics

Coach: Josh McIntosh (3rd season)

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Recent district results: 2026:1; 2025:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Julianna Caisse, 39-5, S4, RC, DC; Emily McIntosh, 33-14, SQ, R4, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Loghan Anzualda, So., 43-9, S7, R3, DC; Zoey McDonald, Sr., 38-6, SQ, R2, DC; Savanna Porter, Jr., 43-6, SQ, R2, DC; Jasmin Lim, Sr., 9-15, D5; Olivia Deerey, Jr.

Outlook: There could be three returning state qualifiers in the lineup this season for the Celtics.

The Florida High School Wrestling 2026-2027 Season District Previews

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

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District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

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Naples Golden Eagles

Coach: Chris Bettridge

Assistant coaches: Paul Ligouri, Bret Parker, Scott Sigmund, Pete Medina

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Recent district results: 2026:2; 2025:7; 2024:15; 2023:13; 2022:11

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sophie Simons, 30-5, S2, RC, D2; Ariel Foreaker, 19-8, RQ, D3.

Notable returning wrestlers: Mia Valladares-Pinto, Sr., 21-18, RQ, D2; Hannah Bettridge, So., 16-15, RQ, D2; Richelle Ciceron, Sr., 18-12, RQ, D3; Amaya Aragon, So., 7-15, RQ, D3; Sophia Juarez, So., 12-11, RQ, D4.

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Immokalee Indians

Coach: Filiberto Gorosquieta (8th season)

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Recent district results: 2026:3; 2025:3; 2024:4; 2023:4; 2022:4

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Marnelle Mompoint, 16-14, D5.

Notable returning wrestlers: Nataly Moreno, Jr., UNK, RQ-BR, D3; Aaliyah Guerrero, So., 8-7, RQ, DC; Savanna Herrera, So., 18-12, RQ, D3; Jael Anzualda, So., 12-9, D6.

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Fort Myers Green Wave

Coach: Paul Rothenberg (3rd at school/19th overall)

Assistant coaches: Trevor Elliott, Kelli Bonner, Rob Daly, Chuck Kerkesner

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Recent district results: 2026:5-1A11; 2025:8-1A11; 2024:2; 2023:1; 2022:1

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Marcella Bonner, 19-10, SQ, R4, D2; Zahrah Ilias, 9-15, RQ, D3.

Notable returning wrestlers: Karla Sierra, Sr., 8-8, RQ, DC; Esther Rodriguez, Sr., 5-2, RQ, D4; Isabella Araica, Jr., 10-12, D5; Katherine Garcia, So., 4-24, D5; Ava Elliot, So., 14-18, D6; Sadie Moorey, So., 13-18, D6.

What they’re saying: “Our biggest strengths are our worth ethic, team culture, and willingness to push each other to get better. This team is committed to putting in the work and competing for each other.”

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Fort Myers Gateway Eagles

Coach: Elizabeth Dreiske

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Recent district results: 2026:5; 2025:11; 2024:7; 2023:12; 2022:21

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Katelyn Calderis, 15-17, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Avery Hemme, Jr., 9-7, RQ, D2; Anistyn Sanchez, So., 14-6, RQ, D2; Faith Moyano, Jr., 25-15, RQ, D4; Ava Lippek, Jr., 12-12, D6.

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Aubrey Rogers Patriots

Coach: Dave Udchik

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Recent district results: 2026:7; 2025:5; 2024:16

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Mischa Chryzanowski, 8-10, D5.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Madie Selig, Sr., 9-2, RQ-BR, DC; Colleen Plumley, Jr., 5-8, RQ, DC; Kara Olson, Jr., 4-18, RQ, D4.

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Bishop Verot Vikings

Coach: Gerry Braun (5th at school/22nd overall)

Assistant coaches: Zeke Direnzo, Jacob Swanson, Jason Bowman, Tariq Humes

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Recent district results: 2026:13; 2025:1; 2024:5; 2023:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Marisol Manriquez-Beltran, 6-18, RQ, D4.

Notable returning wrestlers: Christina Dalton, Jr., 23-14, RQ, D4; Fernanda Barreto, Jr., 21-16, RQ, D4; Leah Swanson, Jr., 9-7, D5; Chaya Kroll, Jr., 5-18; Alana Bretz, So.

New wrestlers: Gabriella De La Paz, Jr., 26-10, SQ, R4, D2 (Transfer from Riverdale)

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Bonita Springs Bull Sharks

Coach: Ernesto Villalobos (8th year at school, 20 years total)

Assistant coaches: Mateo Villalobos

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Recent district results: 2026:12; 2025:20; 2024:13; 2022:22

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sara MacAlpine, 8-7, D5.

Notable returning wrestlers: Rowan Heath, Sr., 17-4, RQ, D3; Adina Smaranda, Sr., 6-7, RQ, D4; Noor Youssef, Sr., 7-8, D5; Laci Eastman, So., 11-4; Olivia Dixon, So.

What they’re saying: “This year’s girls team has most interest that it had since the program started. Just need to see them come out.”

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Lely Trojans

Coach: Tige Thompson

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Recent district results: 2026:10; 2025:4; 2024:10; 2023:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Micheel Jose Cruz, 18-8, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Lea Berkley, Jr., 21-9, RQ-BR, D2; Emily Batista, Sr., 13-15, RQ, D4; Jaylen Cisneros, So., 9-17, D6.

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East Lee County Jaguars

Coach: Russell Barrs

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Recent district results: 2026:11; 2025:15; 2022:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Astrid Rodriguez, 20-7, D5.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Isabel Roman, So., 24-6, RQ, DC; Brooke Valerio, Jr., 20-10, RQ, D4.

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Barron Collier Cougars

Coach: Unknown

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Recent district results: 2026:4; 2025:8; 2024:11; 2023:15; 2022:13

Last state champion: Kiera Partello, 2026 (105)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kiera Partello, 45-2, SC, RC, DC; Kassey Castillo, 24-17, RQ, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Zamira Alvarez, Jr., 18-16, RQ, D3; Rihanna Droganici, Jr., 22-15, RQ, D3.

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Canterbury Cougars

Coach: Erik Manning (1st season)

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Recent district results: 2026:8; 2025:9; 2024:9; 2023:15

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Claire O'Donnell, 23-9, RQ-BR, DC; Caroline Lucas, 6-8, RQ, D3.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Nola Rager, Jr., 17-8, RQ-BR, DC.

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Dunbar Tigers

Coach: AJ Kellum

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Recent district results: 2026:9; 2025:10; 2024:19

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): A'Nia Harris, 16-5, RQ, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Analya Herrera, Jr., 8-8, RQ, D2; Alisha Satyr, Sr., 7-8, RQ, D3.

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Palmetto Ridge Bears

Coach: Xavier Vega (Second season)

Assistant coach: Hayle Peck

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Recent district results: 2026:6; 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Maycie Quinn, 2-9, RQ, D2; Shariyah Wilder, 14-10, RQ, D2; Savanna Winter Caballero, 10-12, D5; Emily Garcia, 8-15, D5.

Notable returning wrestlers: Makaylah Vega, So., 16-11, RQ, D4; Brianna Bowen, Sr., 12-11, D6; Mayte Cervantes, Sr.

New wrestlers: Rosabella Gilhooley, Fr.; Charlette Lopez, Jr.; Elizabeth Bauman, Fr.; Paola Cervantes, Fr.; Natalia Tidwell, Sr.

What they’re saying: “State is always the goal but we have a young team that is looking to turn heads. Our goals are to take on one match at a time and improve each match. Our motto this year is ‘The Ridge is rising.’”

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Gulf Coast Sharks

Coach: Thomas Kleinmeyer (3rd season as HC, fifth at school, 10th overall)

Assistant coaches: Jerry Craft Jr, Sean Kelly

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Recent district results: 2026:14; 2025:17; 2024:12; 2023:6; 2022:10

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jasmine Barnes-Toomer, 20-7, RQ-BR, D2.

Notable returning wrestlers: Jacelyn Ramirez-Cruz, Jr., 8-13, RQ, D2.

New wrestlers: Lexi Kleinmeyer, Fr.

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LaBelle Cowboys

Coach: Mario Hernandez

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Recent district results: 2026:19; 2025:14; 2024:17; 2023:9; 2022:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Nayeli Garcia, Jr., 13-12.

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Golden Gate Titans

Coach: Unknown at time of publication

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Recent district results: 2025:15; 2023:13; 2022:16

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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Fort Myers Evangelical Sentinels

Coach: Derek Washington

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Recent district results: 2026:17; 2025:13; 2024:13; 2023:17

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Ava Preston, Sr., 8-11, RQ, D2.

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SW Florida Christian Kings

Coach: Kerry Reilly/Erin Wooley (2nd season)

Assistant coach: Dan Losapio

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Recent district results: 2026:18; 2025:19

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Morgan Mahoney, 8th, 13-9, RQ, D4; Cayla Mahoney, Fr.; Aubrey Riley, So., 12-5, D6.

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South Fort Myers Wolfpack

Coach: Coach: Brian Siatkowski (1st year)

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Recent district results: 2026:16; 2025:2; 2024:17; 2023:8; 2022:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sofia Perry, 21-12, RQ, D2.

Notable returning wrestlers: None

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Cypress Lake Panthers

Coach: Andrew McCarley

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

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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Lehigh Lightning

Coach: Unknown

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Recent districtresults: 2026:15; 2023:19; 2022:14

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Alyssa Jones, Jr., D5; Aleshia Francis, So., D6.

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