Independents
Last season: Key West managed to keep its streak of district IBT titles alive with a big performance in the postseason, but Westminster Christian was just 12.5 points behind.
Wrestlers to watch:
Lake Highland Prep Highlanders
Coach: Mike Palazzo (20th season)
Assistant coaches: Elijah Cleary, Dresden Simon
Click here for 26-27 schedule
25-26 dual record: 8-1
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Zeno Moore, NC; Charlie DeSena, NC; Tyler Dekraker, NC; Nadav Nafshi, NC; Liam Davis, 2nd; Yandel Morales, 2nd
Notable returning wrestlers: Adaias Ortiz, Sr.; Shamus Regan, Sr., NC; Lucas Boe, Sr., 3rd; Colton Bell, Jr., 3rd; Liam McGettigan, Sr., NC; Lucas Layne, Fr.; Grant Silverfield, Jr.
What they’re saying: “It’s hard to beat last year’s crew; but this group is as solid as any LHP group of the past. Looking forward to watching them compete.”
Outlook: The Highlanders are looking to win their third straight national title.
The Florida High School Wrestling 2026-2027 Season District Previews
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Class 3A: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16
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
Independent: Ind
District Predictions: All 64 projected final IBT standings
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