G1A-3 Preview: Middleburg and Oakleaf set to battle again
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Last season: Four individual district champions powered Middleburg to a second straight IBT title.
How did Kabra do?: Our picks weren’t terrible, but Oakleaf definitely outperformed our expectations.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Fallon Dames, So. (Middleburg); Sophia Wojnar, So. (Bartram Trail); Cassidy Kephart, Jr. (Buchholz); Zoe Goode, Jr. (Oakleaf); Kara McKeel, So. (Fleming Island); Piper Soto, 8th (St. Johns Country Day); Autumn Natal, Sr. (Ponte Vedra); Kailey Baker, Sr. (Ridgeview); Vivian Williams, Sr. (Bartram Trail); Anslee Crawford, Jr. (Tocoi Creek); Annyka Watt, Jr. (Ponte Vedra); Violet Reach, Jr. (Creekside); Kayleene Felix, Jr. (Oakleaf); Shyann Schioppa, So. (Ridgeview); Gabriela Gill, Sr. (Beachside); Cyndi Almonte, Jr. (Middleburg); Makayla Cortez, Sr. (Tocoi Creek).
The favorite: Oakleaf. The Knights could bring back 84% of their starting line-up this season.
Team to watch: Middleburg. The Broncos said goodbye to a cherished senior class and will be looking for young wrestlers to step up.
Oakleaf Knights
Coach: Rory Roderick (4th season)
Assistant coaches: Bryce Green, Jasmine Hecht, Tristen Roderick
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Recent district results: 2026:2; 2025:4; 2024:6-1A2; 2023:2-1A2; 2022:3-1A2
Last state champion: Kailani Barrientos, 2026 (135)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kailani Barrientos, 22-1, SC, RC, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Zoe Goode, Jr., 24-12, SQ, R2, D2; Lamees Hudson, Jr., 23-7, RQ, DC; Tatyana Centeno, Jr., 19-11, RQ, D2; Kayleene Felix, Jr., 19-14, RQ, D2; Sophia Walther, Jr., 19-12, RQ, D3; Maira Hernandez, Jr., 16-20, RQ, D4; Grace Jean-Francois, So.; Imani Gibson, So.
New wrestlers: Victoria Lerebours
What they’re saying:
Outlook:
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Middleburg Broncos
Coach: Jamie Harrison (4th at school)
Recent district results: 2026:1; 2025:1; 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:2-1A2
Last state champion: Cheyenne Cruce, 2024 (190)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sarah Walsh, 35-8, S3, R2, D2; Memphis Moses, 32-13, S6, R3, DC; Lily Bradshaw, 34-10, RQ-BR, DC; Riley Toomey, 17-11, RQ-BR, D2; Toni Silcox, 17-12, RQ, D3; Lorena Chaput, 21-12, RQ, D3; Kailey Baker, Sr., 13-7, SQ, R4, DC (Transfer to Ridgeview).
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Fallon Dames, So., 44-7, S3, RC, DC; Amiya Aalberg, So., 5-13, RQ, D3; Iridessa Tyson, So., 5-22, RQ, D4; Cyndi Almonte, Jr., 19-8, RQ, D4; Kadyn Parker, Sr., 10-17.
Beachside Barracudas
Coach: Brendan Day (4th at school)
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Recent district results: 2026:5; 2025:5; 2024:7; 2023:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kylie Rodriquez, 27-11, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Gabriela Gill, Sr., 30-11, RQ, DC; Isabelle Schneider, Sr., 30-9, RQ, DC; Zoey Albers, Sr., 20-15, RQ, D4; Annabel Gerhardt, So., 9-17, D5; Emelia Daniels, Jr.; Anja Schneider, So.
New wrestlers: Juanita Duque Trujillo; Ellie St. Jean
What they’re saying: “This is the most experienced and fullest team we have had at Beachside. We want to compete for a district trophy and get multiple girls to the state tournament.”
Outlook:
Bartram Trail Bears
Coach: Sam Harris
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Recent district results: 2026:3; 2025:2; 2024:5; 2023:3; 2022:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Izabella Bentancourt, 33-9, RQ-BR, DC; Leialoha Lopez, 27-11, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sophia Wojnar, So., 39-10, S8, R3, DC; Abigayle Florence, Sr., 24-17, RQ, D3; Vivian Williams, Sr., 17-8, RQ, D3; Paisley Lieberman, Jr., 8-21, D5.
St. Augustine Yellow Jackets
Coach: Unknown
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Recent district results: 2026:4; 2025:6; 2024:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Taylor Pelchat, 38-3, S2, RC, DC; Gracelyn Gillmer, 7-10, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gwen Pelchat, So., 20-18, RQ, D2; Hannah Deruiter, Jr., 27-8, RQ, D2; Dalilah Schmidt, Jr., 24-19, RQ, D4; Payton Carter, Jr., 5-18, RQ, D4; Tiana Campbell, Jr., 7-15, D5.
Buchholz Bobcats
Coach: Billy Pankey (21st season)
Assistant coaches: Kiona Upegui, Armando Acosta, Hunter Childress, Ethan Vugman
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Recent district results: 2026:9; 2025:11; 2024:12; 2023:6; 2022:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Peyton Entringer, 15-14.
Notable returning wrestlers: Cassidy Kephart, Jr., 30-10, RQ-BR, D2; Jaeda Lumpkins, Sr., 11-17, RQ, D4; Breonna Matthews, So., 4-14, D5; Emma Loosli, So., 5-18, D5.
What they’re saying: "The girls work hard. They're there every day. We just don't have the numbers. We just don't have them what we want them and we're recruiting and it's just a slow build."
Outlook: Kephart is looking to build off a strong offseason and lead the charge of Bobcats wrestlers this season.
Creekside Knights
Coach: John Highsmith
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Recent district results: 2026:11; 2025:10; 2024:10; 2023:12; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Hazel "Max" Sariisik, Jr., 8-11, RQ, D2; Violet Reach, Jr., 10-7, RQ, D3; Antonella Pizzimenti, Sr., 5-12, D5; Alyssa Latorre, Jr., 22-7, D6; Mackenzie Emerson, Sr., 2-13, D6; Zara Exilus, Sr.
Clay Blue Devils
Coach: James Reape (31st as head coach, 34th overall at Clay)
Assistant coaches: Nick Gibson, Alonzo Davis, Chad Soto, Julie Breindel Hill, Dan Dominguez
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Recent district results: 2026:12; 2025:9; 2024:13; 2023:9; 2022:4
Last state champion: Madisyn Blackburn, 2022 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Angeline Kiss-Dominguez, Jr., 36-19, RQ, D3; Madison Shatkyvich, So., 4-12, RQ, D3; Cadence Riddle, So., 21-18, RQ, D4.
What they’re saying:
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Ridgeview Panthers
Coach: Nic Tosh (1st season)
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Recent district results: 2026:8; 2024:11; 2023:10; 2022:11-1A2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Zoey Fowler, 14-9, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Shyann Schioppa, So., 16-9, RQ, DC; Sophia Kendrick, So., 8-16, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Kailey Baker, Sr., 13-7, SQ, R4, DC (Transfer from Middleburg); Savannah Bole, Fr.
What they’re saying: “With years of constant coaching turnover, this team is looking to finish strong towards the end of the season.”
Outlook:
Ponte Vedra Sharks
Coach: Erik Smith
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Recent district results: 2026:7; 2025:3; 2024:4; 2023:4; 2022:2
Last state champion: Olivia Richie, 2022 (140)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Donavanne Hofmann, 23-15, RQ-BR, D2; Sadie Bryant, 2-12, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Annyka Watt, Jr., 24-8, RQ-BR, D2; Autumn Natal, Sr., 26-12, D6.
Outlook:
Tocoi Creek Toros
Coach: Todd Small
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Recent district results: 2026:6; 2025:7; 2024:6; 2023:5; 2022:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Anslee Crawford, Jr., 26-11, SQ, R4, DC; Makayla Cortez, Sr., 10-8, RQ-BR, D2; Kayley Kamnik, Sr., 20-14, RQ, D4; Faith Greenleaf, So., 16-22, D5.
St. Johns Country Day Spartans
Coach: Hunter Hill (4th at school/22nd year)
Assistant coaches: Bryan Haber & Dan Judycki
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Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
New wrestlers: Piper Soto, 8th; Ellyett Galletta, 7th
Outlook:
Pedro Menendez Falcons
Coach: John Wainwright (1st at school/18th overall)
Assistant coach: Ryan Muscarella
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Recent district results: 2026:15; 2025:8; 2024:8; 2023:13; 2022:12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Kiah Gonzalez, Jr., RQ, D3.
Outlook:
Gainesville Hurricanes
Coach: Unknown
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Recent district results: 2025:13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gracie Diaz, Jr.
Fleming Island Golden Eagles
Coach: Kody Kersten
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Recent district results: 2026:10; 2025:14; 2024:14
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Leilah Carter, 21-7, SQ, R3, DC; Peyton Coultis, 4-9, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: None
New wrestlers: Kara McKeel, So.
Outlook:
Nease Panthers
Coach: Bradley Lucas (8th season/19th overall)
Assistant coaches: Philip Mauro, Olivia Carr, Philip Abbot
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Recent district results: 2026:17; 2025:15; 2023:8; 2022:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Tegan Rothwell, Jr.
What they’re saying: "As far as I know, we only have one coming back, which is Tegan and she's tough kid but those nagging injuries that keep reoccurring, shoulders, backs, it's a bit rough. She's been hitting the halls. She says she's got a bunch of girls that are interested in coming out and we'll see where it takes us."
Outlook: The program is chasing numbers and will look to improve its depth this season.
Orange Park Raiders
Coach: Unknown
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Recent district results: 2026:14; 2025:12; 2022:6-1A2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): De'Lise Hutchinson, D6.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Westynn Bresler, So., D5; Mikayla Brunson, Jr., D6.
Keystone Heights Indians
Coach: Jon Rechtorovic (2nd season at school/25th overall)
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Recent district results: 2025:16; 2024:15; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: None
Union County Tigers
Coach: Edwin Johnson
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Recent district results: 2026:16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Abigail Melton, So., 5-9, D5.