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

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Last year’s district tournament results

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Wrestlers to watch: Melissa Gallo, 8th (Florida Christian); Zoe Delgado, So. (Florida Christian); Kenzie Barrett, Jr. (South Dade); Anabella Junco, So. (Florida Christian); Camila Halaby-Bravo, Sr. (Florida Christian); Rebecca Marin, Sr. (Doral Academy); Carmen Moya, Sr. (Miami Palmetto); Lydia Gonzalez, Sr. (South Dade); Ava Tovar, Fr. (Coral Reef); Victoria Sifuentes, So. (South Dade); Kiani Graham, Sr. (Miami Palmetto); Amirah Williams, Jr. (South Dade); Saryiah Ford, Sr. (SLAM Miami); Isabella Offenburger, Jr. (Coral Reef); Suzie Polidor, Jr. (North Miami); Maria Holushka, Jr. (Key West); Charnelli Jacques, Sr. (Coral Reef); Kimberly Picado, Sr. (South Dade); A'Niyah Leon-Goodrich, Sr. (Miami Southridge).

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South Dade Buccaneers

Coach: Unknown

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Recent district results: 2026:1; 2025:1; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1

Last state champion: Willow White, 2026 (130); Kenzie Barnett, 2026 (235)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Willow White, 31-1, SC, RC, DC; Shamari Smith, 20-7, S4, R2, D2; Amaris Echezerrata, 25-8, SQ, R2, DC; Arianna Garcia, 11-7, RQ-BR, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kenzie Barrett, Jr., 27-4, SC, R2, DC; Amirah Williams, Jr., 28-10, S4, R3, D2; Victoria Sifuentes, So., 18-11, SQ, RC, D2; Lydia Gonzalez, Sr., 27-8, SQ, R3, D3; Kimberly Picado, Sr., 22-10, SQ, R4, D2; Gabriela Perez, Jr., 16-16, RQ-BR, D2; Eowyn Reeves, Sr., 22-5, RQ-BR, D3; Anastasia Cordero, So., 19-13, RQ-BR, D5; Aanyalee Masso, Jr., 21-12, RQ, D3.

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The Florida High School Wrestling 2026-2027 Season District Previews

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District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

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Florida Christian Patriots

Coach: Nick Alvarez

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Recent district results: 2026:3; 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:9; 2022:9

Last state champion: Melissa Gallo, 2026 (115)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Melissa Gallo, 8th, 30-2, SC, RC, DC; Zoe Delgado, So., 28-3, S3, RC, DC; Anabella Junco, So., 35-5, S3, R2, DC; Camila Halaby-Bravo, Sr., 21-8, S5, R3, D2; Roosevelt Mavridis, Fr., 10-7, RQ-BR, D3; Angelina Garcia, Sr., 11-11, D5; Eleanor Silva, So., 15-12.

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Miami Palmetto Panthers

Coach: Anthony Fadelle (8th as head coach)

Assistant coaches: Michael Graham, Kenneth Johnson

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Recent district results: 2026:4; 2025:6; 2024:14; 2023:11

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Eysis Estes-Brinson, 24-2, S2, RC, DC.

Notable returning wrestlers: Carmen Moya, Sr., 30-8, S4, R3, D2; Kiani Graham, Sr., 17-10, RQ-BR, D2; Corinne Manis, Jr., 23-12, RQ, D3; Emily Nunez de Villavicencio, So., 17-8, RQ, D3.

What they’re saying: “Carmen will lead them to some top three and top five finishes is the tournaments we attend and with the hope to qualify all of the girls to state.”

More on Carmen: “She could be a state champion this year,."

Outlook: The star power is strong in this room and all four returners could finish their season in Kissimmee.

Miami Southridge Spartans

Coach: Albert Pardo (4th at school, 31st overall)

Assistant coach: Manny Nordelo

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Recent district results: 2026:11; 2025:8

Last state champion: Abigail Gonzalez, 2025 (110)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: A'Niyah Leon-Goodrich, Sr., 28-9, SQ, R3, D3; Illen Santos, Sr., 19-11, RQ-BR, D4.

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Coral Reef Barracudas

Coach: Miguel Dominguez (14th at school/26th total)

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Recent district results: 2026:9; 2025:16; 2024:15; 2023:10; 2022:13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Charnelli Jacques, Sr., 16-8, RQ-BR, DC; Isabella Offenburger, Jr., 13-10, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers: Ava Tovar, Fr., 14-8, RQ-BR, D2 (Transfer from Miami Christian)

What they’re saying: “Ava, Charnelli, and Isabella should all be on top of the podium at the State tourney. They all put in a great deal of work during the offseason training, attending camps, and competing at high levels to prep for the upcoming season.”

On having Ava Tovar in room: "I'm really excited because of what having somebody of her caliber in the room is going to do. She knows what it means to win at the highest level because not only has she done it, but she's around it with her brother and she's in a club where the kids around her have done it. For somebody like Bella, they're only five pounds apart, it's going to be the world of difference."

Outlook: Jacques and Offenburger return with visions of Kissimmee in their head and the added influence of the freshman Tovar in the room.

Key West Conchs

Coach: Chaz Jimenez (18th season)

Assistant coaches: Saint Pierre Anilus, Angelo Guieb, Leslie Saballos, Roman Saballos

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Recent district results: 2026:10; 2025:7; 2024:7; 2023:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Yarnesie Corrales, 21-11; Emily Nolasco, 9-16, D6.

Notable returning wrestlers: Maria Holushka, Jr., 24-9, SQ, R2, D2; Wenxin Yu, Jr., 25-12, D5; Nalani LaBeet, So., 7-15, D6

What they’re saying: “Boys and girls are both young scrappy. They have been very dedicated to the process of growth and have shown a lot of commitment this past offseason.”

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Miami High Stingarees

Coach: Enoc Aguado

Assistant coach: Jhonny Morales

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Recent district results: 2026:8; 2025:16

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Rosemarie Fuentes, Sr., 18-12, RQ, D4; Lesly Pena, Sr., 12-12, D5.

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Doral Academy Firebirds

Coach: Willy de Armas (9th year at school)

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Recent district results: 2026:5; 2025:3; 2024:4; 2023:7; 2022:10

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Isabella Tellez, 25-15, S8, R3, D2; Keyla Lobelo, 13-12, RQ, D5.

Notable returning wrestlers: Rebecca Marin, Sr., 38-3, S2, R2, DC.

What they’re saying: “Rebecca is a special athlete ready to make her last run.”

Outlook: State finalist Marin leads a group of wrestlers that could return up to five from last season.

SLAM Academy Titans

Coach: Christopher Cruz

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Recent district results: 2026:14; 2025:10; 2024:11; 2023:15; 2022:7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Sariyah Ford, Sr., 41-8, SQ, RC, DC.

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Homestead Broncos

Coach: Fernando Melo (3rd season)

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Recent district results: 2026:15; 2025:9; 2024:16

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Mariya Lester, Jr., 14-12, RQ, D4; Kenya Dukes, Sr., 6-9, D6.

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Miami Coral Park Rams

Coach: Angel Vazquez

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Recent district results: 2026:16; 2025:15; 2024:8; 2023:6; 2022:4

Last state champion: Sofia Delgado, 2024 (140)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Karina Melian, Sr., RQ, D3; Raquel Puentes, So., RQ, D4.

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Southwest Miami Eagles

Coach: David Viveros (5th season)

Assistant coaches: Emily Pomar, Lorenzo Walker, Marco Miranda

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25-26 dual record: 2-0

Recent district results: 2026:7; 2025:5; 2024:3

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Camila Rafael, 23-13, RQ, D4; Scarlett Sans, 8-4, RQ, D4; Mia Acosta, 9-16, RQ, D4; Nai Sanchez, 15-7, D6; Nayred Aguilira, 13-16, D6.

Notable returning wrestlers: Melanie Pupo, So., 8-15; Emily Pineda, So., 11-13

New wrestlers: Sarah Solomon, Sr., 9-13, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Ferguson); Leyla Rodriguez, Sr. (Transfer from South Dade); Krystal Cabrera

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Ferguson Falcons

Coach: Luis Cabal (6th season/10th overall)

Assistant coaches: Rob Grayson, Rob Dominguez

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Recent district results: 2026:17; 2025:12; 2024:12; 2023:4; 2022:13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sarah Solomon, Sr., 9-13, RQ, D4 (Transfer to SW Miami)

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Angelina Guterrez, Sr., 8-10, D5.

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Coral Gables Cavaliers

Coach: Thomas Hardy (10th season)

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Recent district results: 2026:18; 2025:11; 2024:10; 2023:13; 2022:7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Isabella Alfonso, Sr., 9-9, RQ, D6; Sophia Hidalgo, Jr., 8-11, D6.

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Miami Beach Hi-Tides

Coach: Anthony Nunez

Assistant coaches: Fred Robby, Hector Jimenez

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Recent district results: 2026:12; 2025:14; 2024:13; 2023:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cameron Echeverria, 25-9, SQ, R4, D2; Valentina Mora, 15-7, RQ-BR, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Naomi Nelson, Sr., 9-6.

What they’re saying: "I was just talking with my class about our girls and how proud of them I am, how much I really appreciate their dedication and hard work. We have about four new girls and some of these girls grappled in their younger years, did jiu-jitsu. So they come with a little bit of rolling around experience, not necessarily wrestling. They're not new to contact sports, and I we have four young ones and like I just mentioned in my class, I really love these girls. Their work ethic is great and they don't do anything different. We don't change anything for them. They really are okay with working hard. They're just as committed and I can honestly say even more committed than some of these guys that are coming out. I don't know how it'll go this year just because they're so young and wet behind the ears, but I do see a very bright future for these new young women coming in."

Outlook: The Hi-Tides graduated two solid staples in the room and will look to begin fresh with some new wrestlers.

Miami Christian Victors

Coach: Alfonso Rojas

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Recent district results: 2026:19

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ava Tovar, Fr., 14-8, RQ-BR, D2 (Transfer to Coral Reef).

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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Marathon Dolphins

Coach: Ken Wolfe

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Recent district results: 2026:20

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Autumn Wolfe, Jr., RQ, D4.

What they’re saying: “Autumn is going to be state placer this year if she doesn’t win it all. I don’t say that because she’s my daughter, but she has been very competitive with all the higher ranked girls and is on the cusp of breaking through. It will be exciting to see what she does this year.”

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Braddock Bulldogs

Coach: Saul Tejada

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Recent district results: 2026:22; 2025:19; 2024:18; 2023:11; 2022:12

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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Miami Sunset

Coach: Gabriel Malcer

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Recent district results: 2025:20

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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