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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

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch: Rylee Beville, 8th (Cocoa Beach); Elizabeth Pinto, Jr. (Viera); Cassidy Harrington, Sr. (Viera); Savanah Nazario-Darnell, Sr. (Viera); Elysse Fredenburg, Jr. (Cocoa Beach); Sofia Ramos, Sr. (Harmony); Katelynn Holt, Jr. (Harmony); Joycey DeYoung, Sr. (Merritt Island); Ruby Driskell, Jr. (Harmony); Bella Wall, Sr. (Harmony); Nezaria Powell, Sr. (Cocoa Beach); Brihanna La Paz, Sr. (St. Cloud); Olivia Gapud, Sr. (Viera); Savannah Turner, Fr. (Cocoa Beach); Zahar Zouaki, Sr. (Viera); Kendra Drescher, Jr. (Viera); Bailey DeVries, So. (Kissimmee Osceola).

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Viera Hawks

Coach: Jason Custer (6th season)

Assistant coaches: Chris Zuniga, Steven Hoppe, Nikki Custer

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25-26 dual record: 2-2

Recent district results: 2026:2; 2025:1; 2024:1-1A13; 2023:7-1A13

Last state champion: Emma Hoppe, 2025 (135)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ryauna Nepomuceno, 41-7, S4, RC, DC; Catalina Kenney, 35-6, S6, RC, DC; Lillian Straessley, 24-13, RQ-BR, D3; Reese Townsend, 19-20, RQ, D4.

Notable returning wrestlers: Savanah Nazario-Darnell, Sr., 44-5, S5, RC, DC; Elizabeth Pinto, Jr., 36-10, S5, R3, DC; Zahar Zouaki, Sr., 27-9, SQ, R3, DC; Olivia Gapud, Sr., 30-14, SQ, R3, D2; Kendra Drescher, Jr., 2-9, RQ, D5; Cassidy Harrington, Sr.

What they’re saying: “This team should be better than last year's team, as Zouaki and Gapud should place at states with Harrington making it. Nazario and Pinto are both legit state championship material and add in Drescher/Sweeney in the upper weights we could potentially take 5-7 to the state tournament. Difference this year is the ones going should all be in contention to place and/or win.”

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District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

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Harmony Longhorns

Coach: Chris McNichols (5th season)

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Recent district results: 2026:1; 2025:3; 2024:3; 2023:4; 2022:10-1A7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kiley Vinson, 37-8, SQ, R3, DC; Aubrey McNichols, 31-16, SQ, R4, D3; Zuhaily Caffery, 28-17, RQ-BR, DC; Kiani Gonzalez, 22-13, RQ, D2; Sara Carisi, 27-14, RQ, D2; Kaylani Medina, 14-16.

Notable returning wrestlers: Katelynn Holt, Jr., 28-7, S7, R3, DC; Bella Wall, Sr., 21-12, SQ, R3, DC; Sofia Ramos, Sr., 29-13, RQ-BR, D2; Ruby Driskell, Jr., 32-12, RQ-BR, D3; Hailey De Meglio, Sr., 27-12, RQ-BR, D4.

New wrestler: Sophia De Lima, Sr., 28-13, SQ, R4, D2 (Transfer from Tohopekaliga)

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Cocoa Beach Minutemen

Coach: Chris Kelly (6th season/19th overall)

Assistant coaches: Tony Acquafredda, Nico Balestari

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Recent district results: 2026:3; 2025:10; 2024:13-1A13; 2023:11-1A13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Rylee Beville, 8th, 27-6, S6, R2, D2; Elysse Fredenburg, Jr., 29-8, SQ, R2, DC; Malia Santos, Sr., 25-5, RQ-BR, DC; Annamarie Eder, So., 26-13, RQ-BR, D3; Zoey Idleman, So., 16-10, RQ, D3; Carlee Bakewell, Sr., 23-12, RQ, D4; Addison Nollar, Jr., 26-12, D5.

New wrestlers: Nezaria Powell, Sr., 27-6, SQ, R3, DC (Transfer from Rockledge); Savannah Turner, So. (Transfer from Yorkville, IL)

What they’re saying: “The goal is to fight our way into the top five in the state.”

Outlook: An experienced team got deeper over the season and is looking to make some waves on the state level.

Kissimmee Osceola Kowboys

Coach: Justin Lesniewski

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Recent district results: 2026:4; 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:3-1A7

Last state champion: Kealonie Vega, 2023 (100)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Aniyah Whayne, 24-4, S4, RC, DC; Amanda Cintron, 32-19, SQ, R4, D3; Isabella Della Valle, 26-16, RQ-BR, D4; Arleen Garcia, 4-10, RQ, D4; Arlin Torres, 6-8, D6.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Bailey DeVries, So., 25-15, SQ, R4, D3; Disney Diaz, Jr., 20-21, RQ, D4; Rome Robinson, Jr., 6-11.

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Space Coast Vipers

Coach: Tony McCormick (21st at school/22nd overall)

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Recent district results: 2026:10; 2025:8; 2024:3-1A13; 2023:3-1A13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Dakota Hudec, Jr., 6-20, RQ, D2; Riley Terronez, Jr., 14-20, RQ, D4; Madison Frost, Fr., 10-14, D6; Lyla Distiler, Jr., 9-13; Marielene Barnes, So., 12-12.

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Titusville Terriers

Coach: Manuelle Rosario

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Recent district results: 2026:11; 2025:14; 2024:17-1A13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Leena Lane, Sr., 14-4, RQ, D2; Marijesus Gutierrez, Sr., 21-10, RQ, D4.

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Heritage Panthers

Coach: Jeff Degginger (12th season)

Assistant coaches: Cody Barton, Kane Gabrielsen, Kevin Smith, Taniyah Wilson

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25-26 dual record: 6-2

Recent district results: 2026:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Chloey Dieter, 24-9, RQ, D3; Joyce Blanc, 24-6, D5; Jadalize Lapetina, 16-11.

Notable returning wrestlers: Frio Blanc, Jr., 22-12, RQ, D5; Victoria Andre, So., 16-14, D6; Lizzette Araujo, So., 16-14.

New wrestler: Adrianna Whiting

What they’re saying: “We'll be extremely young this year with almost all of our lineup being freshmen and sophomores. We have a lot of good, young talent but they're very raw. We'll be leaning very heavily on the handful of girls coming back from last season.”

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Kissimmee Gateway Panthers

Coach: Travis Hill (9th season)

Assistant coaches: Christopher Styker, Meison Broche, Frank Thomas

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Recent district results: 2026:13; 2025:4; 2024:5; 2023:3; 2022:1-1A7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jaylani Molina, 18-12.

Notable returning wrestlers: Autumn Mack, So., 5-12, D5; Leah Martinez, Jr., 8-8, D6; Jazlene Ortiz, Sr., 6-15, D6; Damaris Gonzalez, Jr., 13-10, D6.

What they’re saying: "The girls team is rebuilding. It's going to take time to get back up there, but they're all determined. They come in the room and they they work hard. They put in the work. They don't complain. They get after it."

Outlook: The room is filling up with young wrestlers and the team is looking to possibly get a boast from returning wrestlers who star in other sports.

Bayside Bears

Coach: James Sawyer (3rd season)

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Recent district results: 2026:16; 2025:11; 2024:8-1A13; 2023:2-1A13; 2022:5-1A7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Grace Reek, 14-14.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Daphne Perhealth, Jr., 17-14, RQ, D3; Cassidy Sullivan, Jr., 19-15, D5; Reina Pacheco, Sr., 17-15, D6; Shelby Long, Jr.

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St. Cloud Bulldogs

Coach: Eric Scrivens (8th at school, 12th overall)

Assistant coaches: Brennon Chambers, Riley Holoubek, Michael Short, Tony Delarosa

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Recent district results: 2026:8; 2025:9; 2024:14; 2023:13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alexandrea Karandreas, 22-8, RQ, D3.

Notable returning wrestlers: Brihanna La Paz, Sr., 30-10, SQ, R4, D3; Gabriela Santiago, Sr., 13-13, RQ, D4; Lucy Dixon, So.

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Tohopekaliga Tigers

Coach: Mia Berrios

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Recent district results: 2026:6; 2025:7; 2024:12; 2023:8; 2022:2-1A7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Elisa Medina, 26-7, SQ, R2, D2; Alyana Barreto, 23-14, RQ, D4; Abigail Reid, 30-12, RQ, D4; Sophia De Lima, Sr., 28-13, SQ, R4, D2 (Transfer to Harmony).

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Bella Bauer, Jr., 10-12, D6.

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Rockledge Raiders

Coach: Jon Reneau (27th season)

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Recent district results: 2026:14; 2025:5; 2024:14-1A13; 2023:17-1A13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Maren Phillips, 20-9, RQ, D4; Nezaria Powell, Sr., 27-6, SQ, R3, DC (Transfer to Cocoa Beach).

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Melbourne Bulldogs

Coach: Aaron Burnley (3rd at school/8th overall)

Assistant coaches: Robert Sheeler, Charles Cochran, Joe Grimm, Chandler Holden, Sherwin Severin, Hannah Santa Lucia

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Recent district results: 2026:18; 2025:12; 2023:9-1A13; 2022:7-1A7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Elizabeth Maddox, Sr., 36-10, RQ-BR, D2; Jayda Arthus, Jr., 14-5; Kailah McKay, So., 9-13; Lina Morales, Sr., 9-2.

New wrestlers: Chloe Baker; Terrah Fraser

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Merritt Island Mustangs

Coach: Unknown

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Recent district results: 2026:12; 2025:16; 2024:9-1A13; 2023:9-1A13; 2022:9-1A7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Vanessa McCloud, 27-8, SQ, R2, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Joycey DeYoung, Sr., 35-11, SQ, R3, D2.

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Palm Bay Pirates

Coach: Brycen Turner

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Recent district results: 2026:19; 2025:15; 2024:6-1A13; 2023:6-1A13

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Arihana Amin, Sr., D5; Tabitha Laurent.

New wrestler: Valentina He

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Astronaut War Eagles

Coach: Muhammed DeReese

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Recent district results: 2026:17

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Adia McCann, 11-10, RQ, D4.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: None

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Cocoa Tigers

Coach: Paul Wade (2nd at school)

Assistant coaches: Alan Jennings, Shawn Adams, Brittany Jennings

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Recent district results: 2026:22; 2025:19

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Gabrielle Townsend, Fr.; Queen Travis, Fr.

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Innovation Bulls

Coach: Nathan Hauser (3rd year at school/5th overall)

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Recent district results: 2026:10-1A4; 2025:10-1A4

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alexandra Marcano, 14-5, SQ, R2, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gabriella Rosario-Trevino, Sr., 13-8, RQ-BR, D3; Olivia Rhoden, Sr., 11-4, RQ, D4; Carissa Torres, Jr.

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Lake Nona Lions

Coach: Joseph Domingues

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Recent district results: 2025:20; 2024:13-1A6; 2023:10-1A6; 2022:10-1A7

Last state champion: Milana Borrelli, 2023 (120)

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Lucinda Krugh, Jr., 15-15, RQ, D4; Nay-Tasha Johnson, Jr., 4-7.

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Satellite Scorpions

Coach: David McMiller

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Recent district results: 2026:23; 2025:18; 2024:16-1A13; 2023:13-1A13; 2022:7-1A7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jayden Greyslak, So., 17-11.

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