Listen: Class 2A teams you should be talking about
October 21, 2026
BY BRANT PARSONS —On the latest episode of the podcast, we are getting ready for the upcoming high school season and we are starting with Class 2A.
The rules are simple, we are all tasked to pick a team in each region that didn’t finish in the Top 10 that we think people should be talking about.
You can listen to the podcast here and learn about more of the teams below:
Region 1
Kabra Wrestling: Chiles
The Timberwolves graduated two wrestlers who reached Kissimmee last season but the cupboard is not bare for the Timberwolves. State qualifier Toby Trumbower is back and joined by district finalists Levi Bradley, Jayden Larson, and Sammy Passetti.
SE Wrestle: Lincoln
A deep team could power the Trojans back to the state duals and make them a contender in a tough district and region. State placers Juan Torres and Luke Rodriguez are back alongside state qualifier Daniel Clement.
Ward Wrestling: Gulf Breeze
The Dolphins are building something special and will be breaking through soon. Will it be this season? State placers Leyton Collazo and Ryder Cohen are back and if the team can stay healthy, they’ll be a player this season.
Region 2
Kabra Wrestling: Mount Dora
The most experienced team in Hurricanes history will be looking for the school’s second district title as it moves up to Class 2A. Mount Dora returns a bunch of talent, led by state qualifier Damian Quinonez, blood round wrestlers Kaleb Olson and Jackson Keller, and senior Cannon Sommer.
SE Wrestle: River Ridge
Jayden Frey leads a team that is looking to build off of the school’s first district title since 2013. The returning state placer is joined by state qualifiers Frank Muir and Kevin Hannigan.
Ward Wrestling: Weeki Wachee
The Hornets move to Class 2A and bring back the entire core of last year’s team. State placers Jashaun Contegiacomo and Levi Chancey power a team that includes state qualifier transfer Jeremiah Rodriguez.
Region 3
Kabra Wrestling: Hollins
The two-time defending district champions could be returning the strength of last year’s lineup. State placer Joseph Obstaculo leads a talented group that includes blood round participants Ethan Going and Mateo Itric.
SE Wrestle: Manatee
Could this be the year that the Hurricanes reach the state duals tournament? Manatee has some depth heading into the season and have district champions Christopher Larin-Herrera and Becket Smith in the room along with state placing transfer Broc Dahlin.
Ward Wrestling: Gulf Coast
The Sharks turnaround continues as Gulf Coast got a healthy injection of kids via transfer, including defending state champion Benito Barnhart and state placer Kenly Estevez. They join a team that went from 11th place in the district in 2025 to third this past season and didn’t lose a key wrestler from that squad that included state qualifier Julian Bolanos.
Region 4
Kabra Wrestling: Olympic Heights
A veteran team that shouldn’t be phased by moving down to Class 2A and into the tough region 4. The Lions have three state qualifiers back, including state placer Chris Schnobrick. Preston Williams and Ryan Fain both went to Kissimmee last season.
SE Wrestle: Heritage
The Panthers found their footing again last season and enter the year with a big group of returning talent. State placer Camari Riche is back for his junior year alongside senior state qualifiers Seyrious Peterson and Matt Moise.
Ward Wrestling: Miami Beach
Dan’s alma mater is in Class 2A and will be powered by returning district finalists Lajuan Ingraham and Sandro Baca. The Hi-Tides are always a tough out and should succeed in the new classification. The question is, will they get Dan a Miami Beach Wrestling t-shirt?
