G1A-8 Preview:

BY BRANT PARSONS

Kabra Wrestling Rankings are updated every week all season long for Kabra+ members.

Last season:

How did Kabra do?:

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch:

The favorite: Hernando. The defending state champions are loaded again.

Team to watch: Sunlake. The Seahawks have had a busy offseason competing and growing. The team is now one of the top ones in the state.

District IBT:

Hernando Leopards

Coach: David Pritz (14th season)

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:1; 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1-1A9

Last state champion: Grace Leota, 2024 (170)

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.

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The Florida High School Wrestling Season District Previews

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Class 2A: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

Class 1A: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

Girls: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16

District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings

Other content: Transfers | Coaching changes | Tournament schedule | Dual schedule | Team schedules

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Rankings: Class 3A | Class 2A | Class 1A | Girls | Team

Sunlake Seahawks

Coach: Sergio Matos (12th at school/16th overall)

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:2; 2024:2; 2023:5; 2022:4-1A9

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.

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Hudson Cobras

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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.

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East Lake Eagles

Coach: Joe Marzo

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24-25 dual record:

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.

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Springstead Eagles

Coach: Mike LaRocca (9th at HC, 19th at school)

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24-25 dual record:

Recent district results: 2025:5; 2024:4; 2023:2; 2022:2-1A9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jasmine Serrano, 29-3, 3rd, R2, DC.

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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

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Steinbrenner Warriors

Coach: Paul Noble (17th season)

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Recent district results: 2025:4; 2024:6-1A9; 2023:3-1A9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alejandra Villamil, 17-8, D5.

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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.

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Nature Coast Technical Sharks

Coach: Mark Murray (7th season)

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Recent district results: 2025:8; 2024:9; 2023:8; 2022:6-1A9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

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Land O’Lakes Gators

Coach: Edward Marley (15th at school/22th overall)

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Recent district results: 2025:9; 2024:10; 2023:7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

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Fivay Falcons

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Recent district results: 2025:14; 2024:6; 2023:6; 2022:3-1A9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Modesta Mujkanovic, 3-6, D6.

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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

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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.

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River Ridge Royal Knights

Coach: Gary Lane (2nd season)

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Recent district results: 2025:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Lahela Haney, RQ, DC.

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Brooksville Central

Coach: Donald Duncan (3rd season)

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Recent district results: 2025:18; 2024:8; 2023:12; 2022:12-1A9

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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

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Mitchell Mustangs

Coach: Sean McHugh

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Recent district results: 2025:14

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Weeki Wachee Hornets

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Recent district results: 2025:11

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

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