G1A-6 Preview: Razor thin district should see another exciting team battle
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Last season: Viera outscored Kissimmee Osceola and Harmony as all three teams scored 191.5 points or more. Viera topped the Kowboys by 12.5 and Longhorns by 22.5.
How did Kabra do?: Our predicted champion finished second, our team to watch ended up third and the team we slotted to finish third, won.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Catalina Kenney (Viera), Elizabeth Pinto (Viera), Ryauna Nepomuceno (Viera), Rylee Beville (Cocoa Beach), Aniyah Whayne (Kissimmee Osceola), Savannah Nazario (Viera), Katelynn Holt (Harmony), Vanessa McCloud (Merritt Island), Kiley Vinson (Harmony).
The favorite: Viera. A state champion and placer are gone, but they still have a lot of talent in the room.
Team to watch: Harmony. The Longhorns are built for success and could see it here.
District IBT: Saturday, February 14 at Viera
Viera Hawks (#7 IBT, #3 Duals)
Coach: Jason Custer (5th season)
Assistant coaches: Chris Zuniga, Steven Hoppe, Curtis Doctor
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24-25 dual record: 7-0
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1-1A13; 2023:7-1A13
Last state champion: Emma Hoppe, 2025 (135)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Emma Hoppe, 44-3, SC, RC, DC; Isabel Alvarez, 40-6, 4th, RC, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Catalina Kenney, Sr., 47-3, 4th, R2, DC; Elizabeth Pinto, So., 35-7, RQ-BR, DC; Olivia Gapud, Jr., 31-15, RQ-BR, D2; Savannah Nazario, Jr., 30-9, RQ, DC; Zahar Zouaki, Jr., 28-14, RQ, D2; Lillian Straessley, Sr., 27-12, RQ, D2; Malia Santos, Jr., 11-11, D6.
New wrestler: Ryauna Nepomuceno, Sr., 24-8, 8th, R3, D2 (Transfer from Rockledge)
What they are saying: “We're the biggest school in the county and very unique in terms of our geographic area. I think we need to understand that we're going to run our program the way we've been running it for the last four years. We're going to put the blinders back up as to what everybody else is doing, understanding that what we're doing from an entire program standpoint works and we'll continue to evolve it when we need to meet the needs and goals of our wrestlers.”
On Cat Kenney: “Here's a cool story. She took eighth as a freshman. She took sixth as a sophomore. She took fourth as a junior. I said, ‘We're not going second this year, kid.’ The goal is to win a state championship. Cat has worked on two things this summer. Physically, she has worked on her technique and her explosiveness and her finishing ability. She has also worked on her mental resilience, being able to overcome adversity. The true judge of your character is what do you do when the chips are against you. Do you rise to the occasion or do you fold and walk away? That's really what she's been working on. That’s the most sincere form of leadership. People will follow based on seeing her execute. Additionally, she's becoming more vocal. She doesn't need to yell at kids but she is being more vocal as to what she expects from our girls team. That's what we need in terms of leadership and she's embracing that. And I look forward she's going to have a heck of a year with the goal culminating in a state title this year. That is her goal.”
Fun fact: Kenney is looking to become the first Brevard County female wrestler to be a four-time state placer.
Outlook: Two of the three building blocks of this program have graduated in Hoppe and Alvarez, leaving Kenney to continue the legacy she’s been part of building.
Harmony Longhorns (NR, #7 Duals)
Coach: Chris McNichols (4th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:3; 2023:4; 2022:10-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Emalee Douglas, 22-17, RQ, D3; Shelby Fillyaw, 23-9.
Notable returning wrestlers: Kiley Vinson, Sr., 33-13, SQ, RC, DC; Katelynn Holt, So., 28-13, SQ, R3, DC; Zuhaily Caffery, Sr., 30-20, SQ, R4, DC; Bella Wall, Jr., 22-17, RQ-BR, D2; Aubrey McNichols, Sr., 29-17, RQ-BR, D3; Sofia Ramos, Jr., 19-20, RQ, D2; Sara Carisi, Sr., 11-20, RQ, D3; Hailey De Meglio, Jr., 19-17, RQ, D4; Grace Mummah, Jr.
What they are saying:
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Kissimmee Gateway Panthers
Coach: Travis Hill
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:3; 2022:1-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Maria Gonzalez, 9-8, D5; Jariana Hernandez, 17-15, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Victoria Batista, So., 29-10, RQ-BR, D3; Jaylani Molina, Sr., 29-11, RQ, D3; Damaris Gonzalez, So., 10-20, RQ, D4; Leah Martinez, So., 12-7, D5; Jazlene Ortiz, Jr., 6-23, D5; Arianna Wilson, Jr., 22-13, D6; Daniella Rodriguez, Jr., 5-5.
Space Coast Vipers
Coach: Tony McCormick (20th at school/21st overall)
Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:3-1A13; 2023:3-1A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Allysa Wasmund, 18-14, D5; Breonna Mangum, 19-2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sarina Mangum, So., 26-5, RQ, D2; Calista Romanus, 8th, 18-16, D5; Madison Frost, 8th, 7-21, D5; Marielene Barnes, Fr., 27-10, D6; Lyla Distiler, So., 15-13, D6.
Haines City Hornets
Coach: Todd Stevenson (4th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:6; 2024:6-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kearri Jones, 13-6, RQ-BR, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Dionne Sanders, So., 7-11, RQ, D2; Diarry Gomez, Sr., 10-8, RQ, D3; Kamani Hughes, Jr., 16-9, RQ, D4; Samantha Pothier, Jr., 16-8, D5.
What they are saying: “The girls team has some experience, and all the new wrestlers, have a positive attitude.”
Outlook: With four girls back, expect this team to grow.
Kissimmee Osceola Kowboys
Coach: Justin Lesniewski
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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:3-1A7
Last state champion: Kealonie Vega, 2023 (100)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ericka Hernandez, 21-6, 4th, R2, DC; Denalie Dauphin, 37-8, 5th, RC, DC; Genesis Fuentes, 32-14, SQ, R2, D2; Lily Tucker, 23-10, SQ, R3, DC; Alea Morales, 32-16, SQ, R4, D2; Kyla Rodriguez, 9-4; Paola Ramirez, Sr., 29-5, 3rd, RC, DC (Transfer to Orlando Freedom)
Notable returning wrestlers: Aniyah Whayne, Sr., 28-11, 6th, R2, DC; Kamila Cruz-Cintron, Jr., 10-13, RQ, D4; Reinalyse Diaz Darosa, Jr., 19-14, D5.
What they are saying: “We graduated a lot of seniors who had proven themselves, so there's a lot of work to be done. There's always a lot of work to be done though. It's all part of the natural cycle of things. I'm excited to see who and what this team becomes.”
Outlook: The Kowboys aren’t starting over, but they had an epic senior class last season.
Davenport Broncos
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Kailyn Brooks, Sr., 30-17, RQ-BR, D3; Katrina Smith, Sr., 13-8.
What they are saying: “Kailyn has the ability to wrestle with pretty much anyone. Last year she did go out in the blood rounds but with the work that she's also been putting in the summer she could be better. She barely misses the practice and I just want to see what she does this year.
Outlook: Brooks is looking to put last year’s blood round loss in the rearview mirror.
Tohopekaliga Tigers
Coach: Mia Berrios
Assistant coaches: Vincent Capuano, Liannette Ortiz
Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:12; 2023:8; 2022:2-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Lindsy Celdo, 14-14, RQ, D3; Kamila Alvis-Rosa, So., 18-7 (Transfer to Orlando Freedom)
Notable returning wrestlers: Abigail Reid, Sr., 31-15, RQ-BR, D2; Elisa Medina, Sr., 34-14, RQ, D3; Adrienne Porpora, So., 21-10.
New wrestlers: Alyana Barreto, Jr. (Transfer from Orlando Freedom)
What they are saying: “We are a determined and hungry bunch.”
Outlook: There is some talent back this year for the Tigers.
St. Cloud Bulldogs
Coach: Michael Short
Assistant coaches: Riley Holoubeck, Curneth Scrivens
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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:14; 2023:13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Miley Harrison, Sr., 23-16, RQ, D4; Brihanna La Paz, Jr., 20-9, D5; Alexandra Karandreas.
Cocoa Beach Minutemen
Coach: Chris Kelly (5th season/18th overall)
Assistant coaches: Tony Acquafredda, Lucas Haase, Andrew Pinzone
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Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:13; 2023:11-1A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Elysse Fredenburg, So., 28-10, RQ-BR, D2; Annamarie Eder, Fr., 22-13, RQ, D4; Zoey Idleman, Fr., RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Carlee Bakewell, Jr., RQ-BR (in Michigan); Addison Nollar, So., 16-11, RQ, D4 (Transfer from Rockledge); Rylee Beville, 7th
What they are saying: “ I think we're up to six or seven now and there's six of them that can wrestle now. They're not just girls who are out there, they're all girls that want to be wrestlers and are willing to train in the offseason and get better. So we're pretty excited about the fact that we have a squad. None of them are seniors and they can all keep growing together and get better.”
Outlook: This program is starting to see some life heading into the season and is developing a roster of tough wrestlers. Beville has already made her mark in the state and should make some noise this season as a seventh grader.
Rockledge Raiders
Coach: Jon Reneau (26th season)
Assistant coach: Dre Thomas
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Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:14-1A13; 2023:17-1A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Addison Nollar, So., 16-11, RQ, D4 (Transfer to Cocoa Beach); Ryauna Nepomuceno, Sr., 24-8, 8th, R3, D2 (Transfer to Viera)
Notable returning wrestlers: Claudia Barillas, Sr., 23-6, SQ, R4, D2; Maren Phillips, Sr., 15-16, RQ, D4; Nezaria Powell, Jr., 10-10, RQ, D5.
Outlook: Barillas is back and looking to not just head to Kissimmee again, but finish on the podium.
Bayside Bears
Coach: James Sawyer (2nd season)
Assistant coach: Jonna Norris
24-25 dual record: 1-0
Recent district results: 2025:11; 2024:8; 2023:2-1A13; 2022:5-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Grace Reek, Sr., 18-18, RQ, D3; Shelby Long, So., 12-18, RQ, D4; Daphne Perhealth, So., 12-19, RQ, D5; Reina Pacheco, Jr., 12-16, D6; Vanessa Alvarado; Brookelyn Brassard; Savannah Burdge; Caitlyn Flavell; Leilani Herpaul; Savannah Jimenez; Isabella Klasek; Amelia Leech; Ariel Lyle; Drue Olcott; Angel Resto; Kaley Riegel; Veronica Seamster; Cassidy Sullivan
New wrestlers: Ariel lylel Isabella Klasek
What they are saying: “This years team all have the desire to fight that wasn't there last year and the new wrestlers are scramblers without knowledge which is half the battle.”
Melbourne Bulldogs
Coach: Aaron Burnley (2nd at school/7th overall)
Assistant coaches: Pete Pettry, Chandler Holden, Hannah Santa Lucia, Dylan Martinez, Sherwin Severin
Recent district results: 2025:12; 2023:9-1A13; 2022:7-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Lina Morales, Jr., 18-13, RQ, D4; Jayda Arthus, So., 18-13, D6; Elizabeth Maddox, Jr., 12-6.
Outlook: Burnley came to the school with a ten-year plan to revitalize the boys program and build a high-quality girls program. The numbers are up and the Bulldogs bring back a trio of wrestlers looking to improve on their postseason from a year ago.
Titusville Terriers
Coach: Manuelle Rosario
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Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:17-1A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Elle Bryant, 22-8, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Marijesus Gutierrez, Jr., 17-12, RQ, D3.
New wrestlers: Leena Lane (Transfer from Arizona)
What they’re saying: “I think we're up to six or seven girls this year. That's definitely a growth for us. Hopefully they stay consistent and they stick with it. It's kind of hard to tell with the girls where they're at. It's a little less consistent than the boys, but I think if they're focused, I believe in my girls and I think they can make it very far.”
On Marijesus: “She's been consistent and we're looking for a big year for her. She was a first-year wrestler last year and she surprised us. She believed and she's been focused this offseason. I'm hoping that she gets to the next level and makes a deep state run.”
Outlook: The girls program is a work in progress. The numbers are up and there are a couple wrestlers in Gutierrez and Lane that could wrestle into March.
Merritt Island Mustangs
Coach: Logan Savvy (2nd season)
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Recent district results: 2025:16; 2024:9; 2023:9-1A13; 2022:9-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Vanessa McCloud, Sr., 23-4, RQ, D2.
Poinciana Eagles
Coach: Brianne Wilberger
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Recent district results: 2025:17; 2024:8; 2023:11; 2022:4-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Destiny Schelmety, Jr., 24-14, RQ, D4.
Palm Bay Pirates
Coach: Alina Lanio
Assistant coach: Brycen Turner
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Recent district results: 2025:15; 2024:6-1A13; 2023:6-1A13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Joyce Blanc, Sr., 9-3, RQ-BR, DC (Transfer to Heritage)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
Ridge Community
Coach: Chris Yatsuk
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Recent district results: 2025:20
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Nehemie Duce, Sr., 15-9, D6.
Heritage Panthers
Coach: Jeff Degginger (11th season)
Assistant coaches: Jordyn Schmeichel
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Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: First year team
New wrestlers: Joyce Blanc, Sr., 9-3, RQ-BR, DC (Transfer from Palm Bay)
What they are saying: “We have about a half dozen girls who have come in all summer and it’s been a good experience. And the nice thing is the girls have started talking to other girls about the program and we have 12 more girls who have expressed interest.”
On Joyce Blanc: “She’s a really good little athlete. She's having to learn our philosophies and our techniques, but she gives us a really solid individual to build around.”
Outlook: The Panthers will be a first-year program with the benefit of two-time region qualifier Blanc lending some experience.
Celebration Storm
Coach: Rudy Simpson
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Recent district results: 2025:22; 2024:15; 2023:9; 2022:6-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: None
Outlook: The team is growing this season but everyone is new to the sport.
Astronaut War Eagles
Coach: Muhammed DeReese
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Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Adia McCann, Sr., 9-13, RQ, D4.
Cocoa Tigers
Coach: Unknown at time of publication
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Recent district results: 2025:19
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Queen Travis, 8th, D6; Genesis Escobar, 8th, D6.
Satellite Scorpions
Coach: David McMiller
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Recent district results: 2025:18; 2024:16-1A13; 2023:13-1A13; 2022:7-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kirah McSweeney, 22-8, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: None