G1A-4 Preview: Competitive district promises another tough race.
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Last season: Oviedo outperformed a fiercely competitive district with the Lions edging Winter Springs for the IBT title by just three points. Lake Mary finished 8.5 points back as this district proved to be deep.
How did Kabra do?: We were wrong. Really across the board we got this one wrong.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Alisha Vilar, Sr. (Flagler Palm Coast); Claudia La Costa Perez, Sr. (Winter Springs); Zaria Slater, Sr. (Lake Mary); Natalia Sanchez, Sr. (Winter Springs); Hadassa Manjano Herrera, Jr. (Winter Springs); Andrea Sotomayor Rivera, Sr. (Winter Springs); Haylee Richards, Sr. (Oviedo); Juliana Mills, Jr. (Flagler Palm Coast); Marelin Soriano-Vasquez, Sr. (Lake Brantley); Jocelyn Quiroz, Sr. (Winter Springs); Briana Durry, Sr. (Matanzas); Genesis Cruz, Sr. (Orange City University); Carissa Hart, Jr. (Lyman); Cayden Flores, Jr. (Lake Mary); De-Niya Padgett, Sr. (DeLand); Mia Pina, Sr. (Oviedo); Jayloni Winder, Sr. (Orange City University); Susie Tuton, So. (Matanzas); Lily Holland, Jr. (Lake Brantley).
The favorite: Winter Springs. The Bears could bring back the most points from last year’s district tournament.
Team to watch: Oviedo. The defending district champions bring back a lot too and should compete for a title.
Winter Springs Bears
Coach: Rocky Ciero (10th year as head coach/21st at school)
Assistant coaches: Taevin Stoney, Everett Rieck, Brian Black, Bruce Fowler
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Recent district results: 2026:2; 2025:4; 2024:4; 2023:7; 2022:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Scarlett Huaman, 28-14, S7, R4, D2; Danielle Laurent, 4-4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Natalia Sanchez, Sr., 34-8, S5, R2, DC; Hadassa Manjano Herrera, Jr., 27-9, S6, R2, D2; Jocelyn Quiroz, Sr., 29-10, SQ, R4, D2; Andrea Sotomayor Rivera, Sr., 23-10, RQ, DC; Kamdyn Powell, Jr., 7-11, RQ, D3; Isabel Soto Benetiz, So., 13-20, RQ, D4; Sabrina Hernandez, So., 15-19, RQ, D4.
New wrestler: Claudia La Costa Perez, Sr., 39-8, S8, RC, DC (Transfer from Oviedo)
What they’re saying: “Definitely our most experienced team we ever had returning. Hopefully we can stay healthy and throw our names in there at regions and states.”
Outlook: This is a senior-rich group of talented wrestlers that will look for a big season.
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Oviedo Lions
Coach: Reid Holden
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:1; 2025:3; 2024:6; 2023:2; 2022:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Shyann Tate, 24-3, SQ, RC, DC; Hailey Mitchell, 21-8, RQ, D3; Claudia La Costa Perez, Sr., 39-8, S8, RC, DC (Transfer to Winter Springs).
Notable returning wrestlers: Haylee Richards, Sr., 33-6, SQ, R3, D2; Mia Pina, Sr., 14-8, RQ-BR, D3Jayden Brouse, Sr., 16-10, RQ, D4.
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Matanzas Pirates
Coach: John White (19th season)
Assistant coach: Riley White
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Recent district results: 2026:4; 2025:5; 2024:1-1A3; 2023:1-1A3; 2022:1-1A3
Last state champion: Mariah Mills, 2024 (110)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): R'Cardenay Michel, 34-8, SQ, R4, D2; Alexia Paterson-Bermudez, Sr., 4-12, D5 (Transfer to Flagler Palm Coast).
Notable returning wrestlers: Briana Durry, Sr., 14-6, SQ, R3, D2; Jayme McDannell-Vale, So., 8-14, RQ, D2; Susie Tuton, So., 15-14, RQ, D2; Mai'kayla Jeffers, Jr., 16-12, RQ, D2; Arihanna Maiura, Jr., 11-16, RQ, D3.
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Lake Brantley Patriots
Coach: Jason Jessee (5th season)
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Recent district results: 2026:7; 2025:8; 2024:5; 2023:1; 2022:2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jalanni Matalbert, So., 8-14, RQ, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Marelin Soriano-Vasquez, Sr., 27-11, SQ, R2, D2; Lily Holland, Jr.; Jocelyn Echevarria, Sr.; 16-13, RQ, D2; Jessie Warren, So.; Taylor Hernandez, Jr.; Arabella Harris, Jr.
New wrestlers: Makayla Kucera-Aviles (Transfer from Lyman)
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DeLand Bulldogs
Coach: Christian Lohsen (2nd season)
Assistant coaches: Lane Wishart, Jacob Toledo, Isa Limonio
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Recent district results: 2026:8; 2025:6; 2024:8; 2023:9
Last state champion: Grace Lashinsky, 2025 (115)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: De-Niya Padgett, Sr., 13-10, RQ-BR, DC; Sylvia Butler, Jr., 5-13, RQ, D3; Victoria Saunders, So., 7-13, RQ, D4; Yazmen Smith, Sr., 13-16.
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Lake Mary Rams
Coach: Andy Rothenberg (2nd season)
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Recent district results: 2026:3; 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:4; 2022:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): MaryEllen Wingate, 37-9, S6, R3, DC; Bianca Ribeiro-Barbosa, 25-19, RQ-BR, D3; Miabella Lopez, 20-10, RQ, DC; Adrianah Downs, 15-17, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Zaria Slater, Sr., 46-5, S2, R3, DC; Jaylin Slater, So., 16-16, RQ, D3; Cayden Flores, Jr., 20-13, D5; Aza Kearney, So., 6-20, D6; Ionys Alvarado-Martin, Sr.
Outlook: The Rams graduated a solid senior class but should have state finalist Zaria Slater back in the mix.
Flagler Palm Coast Bulldogs
Coach: Bryce Carr
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Recent district results: 2026:5; 2025:1; 2024:3-1A3; 2023:6-1A3; 2022:10-1A3
Last state champion: Christina Borgmann, 2025 (130); Kendall Bibla, 2025 (170)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alexa Calidonio, 25-4, S2, RC, DC; Joslyn Johnson, 23-5, SQ, RC, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Alisha Vilar, Sr., 28-5, S3, R3, DC; Juliana Mills, Jr., 22-10, SQ, R2, DC.
New wrestlers: Alexia Paterson-Bermudez, Sr., 4-12, D5 (Transfer from Matanzas)
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Orange City University Titans
Coach: Matt Weaver (9th season, 25th overall)
Assistant coach: Jacob Mungo
Recent district results: 2026:6; 2025:7; 2024:7; 2023:3; 2022:1
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Tanesha Byron, 20-9, RQ-BR, D5; Baylie Howard, 20-15, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Genesis Cruz, Sr., 8-8, RQ, D2; Hyla Daughenbaugh, Sr., 17-16, D5; Jayloni Winder, Sr.; Kyleigh Lewis, Sr.
What they’re saying: "It seems like our girls program is really going to explode. We've got some freshman that are out this year that seem to be picking it up. They started in July and they seem to be picking it up really well. We've got some girls that have really been all of a sudden just like, 'Wow, look at these girls.' It's going to be an interesting year. It really is."
On the leaders: "We've got Winder back. She had a surgery on the first day of competition last year that ended her season. She was a regional qualifier her sophomore year, so she did not get to compete last year. She's one of them that's looked really good this summer. Cruz was a regional qualifier last year. Daughenbaugh was in a really tough weight class last year and there were just so many good girls that weight class last year in our district. Angela Win was a regional qualifier. They all won a match at regions, at least one match, some of them won two and they've all been working this off season. They all went to Pennsylvania to camp and they've always got smiles on their faces no matter how hard I ask them to work and no matter what I asked them to do."
On girls growth: "I teach PE and I try to recruit every kid in the gym. I would say out of every five kids that come up to me and ask me about wrestling, I would say three of them are girls,"
Outlook: The Titans were one of the pioneer programs on the girls side and this year they should see continued success.
Lyman Greyhounds
Coach: Chris Canale (6th season/12th overall)
Assistant coaches: JJ Contreras, Donny Simpson
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:13; 2025:15; 2024:12; 2022:12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Carissa Hart, Jr., 24-15, RQ, D4; Lily Pardick, Jr., 6-12, D5.
What they’re saying: "Carissa has worked harder than anybody, boy or girl. She's always in the room, always going on a lot of team trips with other clubs. She doesn't miss lifting. She made great improvements last year at regionals. There was a match where we weren't supposed to win and she followed the game plan and when she follows the game plan, she's real hard to beat and she ended up beating that girl. She knows what she needs to work on and she has been focusing on that. We know she's somebody who can get to state and get on that podium. So we met with her. We've told her what she needs to work on and she's been doing a good job with that."
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Hagerty Huskies
Coach: Paul Cuozzo (7th season)
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:12; 2025:9; 2024:1; 2023:5; 2022:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Eva Kavaja, 18-6, S8, RC, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Alyssa Checo, So., 4-8, RQ, D4; Kayla Checo, Sr., 14-10, D5.
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Belleview Rattlers
Coach: Dakota McGough (2nd season)
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Recent district results: 2026:8; 2025:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ariel Walker, 31-6, S8, R3, DC; Gabrielle Walker, 22-5, RQ-BR, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Angel Maxwell, Sr., 10-17, D6; Trinity Packer, Jr.; Gabriella Daymon, So.
New wrestlers: Tholiyah Thagard; Jaida Martin; AnnJay Burch-Karl; Cailey Natal; Annabeth Garvin
What they’re saying: “We are trying to build on the momentum from last season, when Belleview produced its first girls state placer and its first state placer overall since 2017. One of our goals is to turn that individual success into more depth and multiple postseason qualifiers.”
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Sanford Seminole
Coach: Kyle Sonriver
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Recent district results: 2026:14; 2025:12; 2024:9; 2023:8; 2022:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Addison Antonowicz, 30-11, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Aleisa Guadalupe, Jr., 9-15, RQ, D4; Mia Pineiro-Avila, Jr., D6.
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Deltona Wolves
Coach: Keith Wallace (22nd as head coach, 24th at school)
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Recent district results: 2026:17; 2025:13; 2024:10; 2023:12; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Raegan Hatch, 25-10, RQ-BR, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
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New Smyrna Beach Barracudas
Coach: Taylor Rose
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Recent district results: 2026:11; 2025:16; 2024:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alyssa Wells, 14-11, RQ-BR, D3; Isis Bernard, 13-8, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jade Vargas, Jr., 14-9, RQ, D3.
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Forest Wildcats
Coach: Jeremy Burd (3rd season)
Click here for 26-27 schedule
Recent district results: 2026:15; 2024:12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Natalie Franco, RQ, D4; Sklya Cook, D6.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
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Seabreeze Sandcrabs
Coach: Paul Shuler
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Recent district results: 2025:14; 2023:10; 2022:13-1A3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: None
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Mainland Buccaneers
Coach: Damon Samson
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Recent district results: 2026:16; 2025:17; 2024:3; 2023:6; 2022:3-1A3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Michaela McKinney, So., 36-6, RQ, D4.
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