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BY BRANT PARSONS

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

Last season:

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Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch:

The favorite: Middleburg. Bolstered by state champion Cruce, the Broncos are on the rise.

Team to watch: Ponte Vedra. The Sharks have the top-level wrestlers and depth to compete for top spot.

District IBT:

Middleburg Broncos

Coach: Jamie Harrison (3rd at school)

Assistant coaches: Tim Dames, Henry Geller

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Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:2-1A2

Last state champion: Cheyenne Cruce, 2024 (190)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cheyenne Cruce, 37-4, 3rd, R3, DC.

Notable returning wrestlers: Lily Bradshaw, Sr., 34-18, SQ, R2, DC; Cyndi Almonte, So., 14-22, SQ, R4, DC; Sarah Walsh, Sr., 33-17, SQ, R4, D2; Toni Silcox, Sr., 22-14, RQ-BR, D2; Memphis Moses, Sr., 21-12, RQ-BR, D2; Sheila Almonte, Jr., 15-24, RQ, D3; Lorena Chaput, Sr., 14-23, RQ, D4.

New wrestlers: Fallon Dames, Fr.; Kara McKeel

What they are saying: “Our strength is experience. We’re now a senior heavy team.”

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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

Ponte Vedra Sharks

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24-25 dual record:

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

Last state champion: Olivia Richie, 2022 (140)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Erin Rizzuto, 26-4, 2nd, R2, DC; Natalia Choquegonza, 43-10, 5th, R2, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Autumn Natal, Jr., 15-17, RQ, D3; Donavanne Hofmann, Sr., 13-11, RQ, D3; Eden Thomashunis, Sr., 17-13, RQ, D3; Annyka Watt, So., 13-10, RQ, D5; Meredith Liotta, Jr., 0-10, D5.

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Beachside Barracudas

Coach: Lance Day

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:7; 2023:11

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sara Zeneli, Sr., RQ-BR, D2; Gabriela Gill, Jr., RQ, D3; Isabelle Schneider, Jr., RQ, D3; Isabella Stone, Jr., RQ, D5; Zoey Albers, Jr., D6; Emelia Daniels, So., D6; Kylie Rodriguez, Sr., 12-11.

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St. Augustine Yellow Jackets

Coach: Chris Geores (5th season as head coach, 7th total)

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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Trinity Wanamaker, 30-5, 8th, RC, DC; Michelle Leon, 0-15, D6.

Notable returning wrestlers: Taylor Pelchat, Sr., 43-11, 8th, R3, DC; Hannah Deruiter, So., 12-13, RQ, D4.

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Oakleaf Knights

Coach: Rory Roderick (3rd season)

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:6-1A2; 2023:2-1A2; 2022:3-1A2

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kailani Barrientos, Sr., 38-3, 3rd, RC, DC; Zoe Goode, So., 10-11, SQ, R4, D3; Lamees Hudson, So., 15-11, RQ, DC; Maira Hernandez, So., 14-19, RQ, D4; Sophia Walther, So., 6-16, RQ, D5; Mikayla Coleman, So., 12-16, D6.

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Bartram Trail Bears

Coach: Sam Harris/Johan Olarte (3rd season)

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:5; 2023:3; 2022:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Giannina Simonpietri, 9-6, SQ, R2, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Leiolah Lopez, Sr., 5-6, RQ-BR, D4; Aubrey Thibodeau, Sr., RQ, DC; Vivian Williams, Jr., 27-6, RQ, DC; Izabella Bentancourt, Sr., 12-7, RQ, D2; Aubrey Spann, Sr., 17-10, RQ, D2; Izabella Williams, Sr., 8-5, RQ, D3; Abigayle Florence, Jr., 5-6, RQ, D4; Ava Stubbs, Jr., 4-5, RQ, D4; Paisley Lieberman, So., RQ, D4.

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Pedro Menendez Falcons

Coach: David Jensen

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:8; 2023:13; 2022:12

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Lana Miletello, 11-12, RQ, D4; Ella Manchester, 6-15, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Diajah Bryant, Jr., 4-3, RQ, D2; Ava Nemecek, Sr., 4-11, RQ, D4; Kiah Gonzalez, So., 3-13, D6; Emilia McNeely, Sr., 5-12.

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Creekside Knights

Coach: John Highsmith

Assistant coach: Rick Marabell

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Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:10; 2023:12; 2022:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Zara Exilus, Jr., 23-6, SQ, R3, DC; Alyssa Latorre, So., 14-12, RQ, D3; Lauran Wilson, Sr., 13-7.

What they are saying: “John Highsmith is building our girls program. Do not be surprised if Creekside does not have a full team by the season starts. He's working hard to recruit girls to participate in our program.”

On Zara Exilus: “I expect a really big season for her. She’s been putting in the time this summer. I expect her to be on the podium, near the top.”

Outlook: With Highsmith concentrating on building the girls team, look for the Knights to put together the deepest team so far since the sport was sanctioned. State qualifier Exilus leads the way and will look to improve on her breakout sophomore season.

Tocoi Creek Toros

Coach: Darick Dunham (5th at school/16th total)

Assistant coaches: John O'Shea, Doug Maritato

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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:6; 2023:5; 2022:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Kassidy Grundy, Sr., 24-12, SQ, R4, D2; Emma O'Neill, So., 9-7, RQ, D2; Anslee Crawford, So., 15-14, RQ, D2.

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Nease Panthers

Coach: Bradley Lucas (7th season/13th overall)

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24-25 dual record:

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

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Clare Sullivan, Sr., 4-15, D5.

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Buchholz Bobcats

Coach: Billy Pankey (20th season)

Assistant coaches: Kiona Upegui, Armando Acosta, Jed Brown, Hunter Childress

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Recent district results: 2025:11; 2024:12; 2023:6; 2022:7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Peyton Entringer, Sr., 7-14, RQ, D2; Cassidy Kephart, So., 25-17, RQ, D3; Jaeda Lumpkins, Jr., 9-13, D5.

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Clay Blue Devils

Coach: James Reape (31st as head coach, 33rd overall at Clay)

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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:13; 2023:9; 2022:4

Last state champion: Madisyn Blackburn, 2022 (130)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Kayleen Barnard, Jr., 4-10, RQ, DC; Angeline Kiss-Dominguez, So., 20-10, RQ, D4; Janae Allen, Jr., 17-10, D5.

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Fleming Island Golden Eagles

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Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:14

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Auryanna Phelps, Jr., RQ, D3; Keightlin Goodson, Jr., D5.

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Keystone Heights Indians

Coach: Shaun Goetzman

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:16; 2024:15; 2022:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None.

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Gainesville Hurricanes

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Recent district results: 2025:13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gracie Diaz, So., 14-5, SQ, R2, DC.

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Orange Park Raiders

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:12

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Zoey Flower, Sr., 16-7, RQ, D2; Mikayla Brunson, So., RQ, D4.

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