G1A-8 Preview: Could we have a first-time team champion is wide open district?
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Last season: Hernando’s nine seniors powered them to a comfortable win in the district.
How did Kabra do?: We knew Hernando would be tough to beat and we spotted Sunlake correctly in at number two.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Cameron Lord (Sunlake), Paisley Murphy (Sunlake), Arianna Antoniou (East Lake), Emerson Webber (Hernando), Gabrielle Asabi (Sunlake), Amal Mena Dahdal (Land O' Lakes).
The favorite: Sunlake. Three state placers return for the Seahawks.
Team to watch: Hernando. Graduating nine wrestlers from a year ago, the Leopards will be younger this season.
District IBT: Friday, February 13 at Sunlake, 3 p.m.
Sunlake Seahawks (#3 IBT, #6 Duals)
Coach: Todd Gee
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Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:5; 2022:4-1A9
Last state champion: Kristy More, 2025 (145)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kristy More, 37-1, SC, RC, DC; Julia Brocato, 19-10, 8th, R2, D2; Izabella Kullman, 22-15, 8th, R2, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Paisley Murphy, Sr., 29-9, 5th, R2, D2; Cameron Lord, Jr., 46-15, 5th, R4, D2; Gabrielle Asabi, Sr., 34-10, 8th, R2, DC; Malia Rezac, Jr., 18-18, RQ-BR, DC; Camilla Alderman, Jr., 17-11, RQ-BR, D4; Chloe Fletcher, Jr., 7-12, RQ, D4; Jaylin Fuentes, Jr., 15-7.
What they are saying: “ I think the sky's is the limit for this team this year. I'd like to say we're going to surprise some people, but I know we're on people's radar. It's just my thing with the girls this year doesn't matter where you're ranked. It doesn't matter where people think you should be finishing at. I want them to come in with a chip on their shoulder. We're still underdogs and we're here to take first. And that's how we're approaching every tournament we go to. And I think the results are going to show for themselves at the end of the year.”
On building a culture: “I'm coming in and I'm giving this program identity. This is the Lady Seahawks. We have our own practice routines. I'm giving this program and I'm giving the girls the keys to do this is build their own identity here, where it's not just we got a couple good girls on the Sunlake wrestling team. We have a great Sunlake girls wrestling program and once they've all bought into that culture, I believe everything else follows, and we give them all the tools that they need.
On long term plan: “ I know we're already on people's radar, but I don't think we are to the extent of what people are expecting. And that's what I look forward to is just continuing to build this program to where it's not just one or two good years, but we continue to bring girls in and develop them to where this is a continuation every year and that's what I look forward to the most. I think that's what people are going to be seeing over the next couple years is we're not just a flash in the pan. That this is something we're going to be here for a long time.”
Outlook: Gee takes over a program that has had success and is looking to continue that run on the individual and team level. Lord and Murphy both return after placing in the state tournament a year ago and each could reach the top of the podium this season.
Hernando Leopards
Coach: David Pritz (14th season)
Assistant coach: Heaven-Leigh Jackson
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24-25 dual record: 4-0
Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1-1A9
Last state champion: Grace Leota, 2025 (190)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Grace Leota, 26-0, SC, RC, DC; Keana Bush, 34-7, 2nd, RC, DC; Emma Bauknight, 32-6, 2nd, RC, DC; Chloe Stinnett, 29-8, 6th, R2, DC; Daniella Espinal, 39-12, 6th, R3, DC; Mariah Earl, 38-7, 7th, RC, DC; Nathalia Espinal, 24-12, RQ, D3; Makenzie Eltzroth, 14-12, RQ, D3; Olivia Brown, 28-12, RQ-BR, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Emerson Webber, So., 37-9, SQ, R3, DC; Alondra Santana-Perez, Sr., 21-16, RQ-BR, D2; Rachel Smith, Sr., 15-14, RQ, D3; Addison Johnson, So., 13-11; Myka Morris.
Outlook: The Leopards graduated maybe the most successful senior class in the four years that girls wrestling has been sanctioned. They’ll be back near the top soon, but may take a bit for younger girls to acclimate to new roles.
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East Lake Eagles
Coach: Jason Leggett
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Recent district results: 2025:3; 2024:3-1A10; 2023:8-1A10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Leila Memon, 22-8, SQ, R4, D2; Phoenix Crane, 22-4, RQ-BR, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Arianna Antoniou, Sr., 26-5, 5th, R4, D2; Jane Kelly, So., 18-10, RQ, D4; Isabella Theofanous, Sr., 16-9, RQ, D4; Sophia Lopez-Baker, So., 14-10, D6; Emerson Brandt, Jr., 12-12, D6; Kate Kelly.
What they are saying: :”We are looking for big things from our seniors.”
On Arianna Antoniou: “She was our school’s first state placer last year (5th at 145). Her goal is a state championship as the the girls who placed 1 through 4 last year were all seniors.”
Outlook: Antoniou enters the season as one of the favorites in her weight class to win a state title.
Steinbrenner Warriors
Coach: Paul Noble (17th season)
Assistant coaches: Jake English, Rich Worms, Chip Garahgty, Justin Moran, Conner Gilkes
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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:6-1A9; 2023:3-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alejandra Villamil, 17-8, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Danella Rodriguez, So., 24-10, RQ, D2; Madison LaBar, So., RQ, D3; Madeline Cole, So., 20-12, RQ, D5.
What they are saying: "We have pretty good numbers. To be honest, I haven't really coached them very hard just because I want them to compete. I just want them to wrestle. I just want them to fall in love with it. The three girls that we have coming back that qualified for regionals, and we have another girl that qualified for regionals the year before, but didn't qualify last year, the three that qualified last year, they love it."
Outlook: The Warriors have finished in the top six in their district in all three years they’ve competed and this year sees them return three region qualifiers from a year ago.
Springstead Eagles
Coach: Mike LaRocca (10th at HC, 20th at school)
Assistant coaches: Frank Hines, Nick Soto, Louis Kachiroubus, Chris LaRocca team doc, Craig Corbett
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Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:4; 2023:2; 2022:2-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jasmine Serrano, 29-3, 3rd, R2, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Kayla Blohm, Jr., 12-10, RQ, D3; Sara Zuba, So., 4-10, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “I encourage these girls to come out and the funny thing is we have some athletic girls at Springstead. I mean, you've got to see our girls flag football team. It's ridiculous. And I'm like, ‘Hey, you guys want to wrestle?’ and I really thought with Jasmine's group that this is a building block and there's going to be more that are going to follow behind and I barely get any girl. I just got one new girl that came out yesterday.”
On Kayla Blohm: “She knows how to wrestle. She's sweet as pie. I told her that she has to learn how to be mean. I said, you can be as sweet as you want after, but you need to learn how to be mean.’ She's coming into her junior year and I'm expecting big things from her.”
On Sara Zuba: “She came out and she is quiet and I swear to God, I did not expect her to stay out and she has bought in. I'm noticing and this is what I enjoy about coaching more than anything is giving these kids a sense of purpose and confidence. Before she'd walk with her head down, her shoulders are hunched over, not looking at anybody in the face. She wouldn't really say anything at practice. Now she's walking and her chest is out, her shoulders are back, she's got her head up, she looks at people, she has conversations like that. For me personally, that's one of my biggest rewards is seeing these kids and how they can find themselves through wrestling.”
Outlook: It’s not a team with big numbers, but it was some wonderful stories in it and should see some success.
Gulf Buccaneers
Coach: Chris Palasky
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Recent district results: 2025:12; 2024:7; 2023:4; 2022:9-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Galilea Flores, Sr., 25-6, D5.
New wrestlers: Leila Vasquez, Jr., RQ, D3 (Transfer from Gulf); Alyssa Kernon, Sr.
Hudson Cobras
Coach: Unknown at the time of publication
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Recent district results: 2025:10; 2024:3; 2023:3; 2022:5-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Denay Haskins, 3-9, D6; Danielle Haskins.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Alexandria Groppe, Jr., 15-13, RQ, D3; Lillian Hill, Sr., 11-16, RQ, D4; Alyssa Mello, Sr., 3-13, D5.
Nature Coast Technical Sharks
Coach: Unknown at the time of publication
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Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:9; 2023:8; 2022:6-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jerry Giddens, Jr., 13-8, RQ, D3 (Transfer to Weeki Wachee)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Addison Sawyer, Sr., RQ, D3; Isabella Jones, Jr., D6.
Land O’Lakes Gators
Coach: Edward Marley (15th at school/22nd overall)
Assistant coach: Stephen Kelle
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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:10; 2023:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Brooke Pickering, 19-13, RQ, D3
Notable returning wrestler: Amal Mena Dahdal, Jr., 29-11, SQ, R2, D2.
Fivay Falcons
Coach: Michael LoGuidice (1st year at school, 8 years total)
Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:6; 2023:6; 2022:3-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Modesta Mujkanovic, 3-6, D6.
Notable returning wrestlers: Lola Boswell, Jr., RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “I'm very excited to see how Lola does this year. She's coming into her I think it's her fourth year being on varsity for girls. So, I'm very excited to see what she can put together this year.”
Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek Coyotes
Coach: Roy Schleman
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Recent district results: 2025:7; 2024:8-1A7; 2023:6-1A7; 2022:8-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Victoria Schleman, Sr., RQ, D2; Laney Goude, So., 3-5, RQ, D3; Rinoa Guffey, So., 3-6, RQ, D4; Kiera Hubler, Sr., 8-9, D5.
Pasco Pirates
Coach: Craig Lennard (4th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:13; 2024:18-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nevaeh Tedeman, 26-11, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
Mitchell Mustangs
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Coral D'Agata, Jr., 13-9, RQ, D4; Ava Williamson, Jr., 5-9, D6.
Weeki Wachee Hornets
Coach: Mark Murray (1st at school/11th overall)
Assistant coaches: Chake Ros, Charles Rhodes
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24-25 dual record:
Recent district results: 2025:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Rayne Acevedo, So., 2-9, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Jerry Giddens, Jr., 13-8, RQ, D3 (Transfer from Nature Coast)
Anclote Sharks
Coach: Chandler Pope (1st season)
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Recent district results: 2024:11; 2022:11-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Miya`nah Carter, 10-3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Vermira Cox, Sr., 5-6.
Brooksville Central
Coach: Don Duncan (3rd season)
Assistant coach: Ernesto Pita
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Recent district results: 2025:18; 2024:8; 2023:12; 2022:12-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Kayla Pirolo, Jr., D6.
Tarpon Springs Spongers
Coach: John Zsido (8th season)
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Recent district results: 2025:16; 2024:10-1A10; 2023:15-1A10; 2022:10-1A10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Hattie Solomon, So., 6-8, D5; Victoria Pawlak, So., 10-8, D5.
Crystal River Pirates
Coach: Guy Touchton
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Recent district results: 2025:16; 2024:5; 2023:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Savannah Knight, 19-11, RQ, D4; Lilyana Rodriguez.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None