1A-10 Preview: Deep Robinson team looking for first district title since 2017
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Last season: Zephyrhills Christian had a massive 10 district champs and topped 300 points for the title before winning the region title too.
How did Kabra do?: Zephyrhills Christian is off to another district but we correctly predicted that they would win this one.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Gavin Nolan (CCC), Arron McCarty (Robinson), Jason Schiavello (CCC), Justin Tudor (Robinson)
The favorite: Robinson. At least on paper, the Knights look like the deepest team by far in this district.
Team to watch: Jefferson. The program is growing and popular at its school. Can they convert that to more success?
District duals: Wednesday, January 8 at Berkeley Prep, 5 p.m.
District IBT: Wednesday, February 19 at Robinson, 1 p.m.
Robinson Knights (NR/#24)
Coach: Thomas Montero
Recent district results: 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:3; 2021:2-2A7; 2020:3-2A7; 2019:2-2A8; 2018:2-2A8; 2017:1-2A8; 2016:3-2A8; 2015:3-2A8; 2014:2-2A8; 2013:1-1A9; 2012:2-1A9
Last state champion: Luis Peguero, 2013 (170)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Dominic Hernandez, 44-20, SQ, R2, D2; Ayden Wheldon, 19-16, RQ, D2; Samaud Jones, 6-7, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Arron McCarty, Jr., 42-12, RQ-BR, D2; Justin Tudor, Sr., 27-22, SQ, R2, D2; Daniel Ellis, Sr., 43-19, SQ, R4, D3; Quentin Erikson, Sr., 15-15, RQ, D3; Liam Dobbins, Jr., 21-19, RQ, D2; Blair Keats, Sr., 5-5, RQ, D3; Gemarri Daniel, Sr., 19-14, RQ, D3; Cameron Davis, Jr., 9-18, RQ, D4; Donovan Chavez, Sr., 17-21, RQ, D4; Gabriel Anaya, Jr., 19-18, RQ, D2.
New wrestlers: Tyler Simms, Sr., 20-7, RQ, D3 (Transfer from Jefferson); Parker Milling, Sr., 24-17, D6 (Transfer from Plant)
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Jefferson Dragons
Coach: Adam Altuzarra (11th season)
Assistant Coach: Josiah Tomargo
23-24 dual record: 16-0
Recent district results: 2024:3; 2023:3; 2022:6-2A9; 2021:7-2A7; 2020:8-2A7; 2019:11-2A8; 2018:6-2A8; 2017:4-2A8; 2016:6-2A8; 2015:8-2A8; 2014:8-2A8; 2013:3; 2012:3
Last state champion: Gary Bartlett, 1977 (112)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Marco Gandy, 24-4, SQ, R3, DC; Charles Hill, 19-6, RQ, D3; Tyler Simms, Sr., 20-7, RQ, D3 (Transfer to Robinson)
Notable returning wrestlers: John Gomez-Hernandez, Jr., 14-6, RQ-BR, DC; Tyce Cole, So., 15-10, RQ, D2; Angel Gonzalez, Sr., 16-9, RQ, D3; Luis Enamorado, Jr., 17-3, RQ, D2.
What they are saying: “The program has become very popular and drawn in a lot of kids over the last two years. Jefferson's wrestling program has never needed all three of our practice mats before and now three isn't enough room.”
Outlook: The program is seeing as much excited as it has had in over a decade and that should pay off as some of these wrestlers gain more mat time.
Clearwater Central Catholic Marauders (#14/NR)
Coach: Chris McClure (11th season)
Assistant coaches: Matt Wotowiec, Matt Collora
23-24 dual record: 3-2
Recent district results: 2024:4-1A9; 2023:6-1A9; 2022:3-1A9; 2021:6-1A9; 2020:5-1A9; 2019:4-1A11; 2018:3-1A11; 2017:5-1A11; 2016:8-1A11; 2015:4-1A10; 2014:4-1A10; 2013:4-1A10; 2012:1-1A10
Last state champion: Gavin Nolan, 2023 (132)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Dominic Fouché, 43-7, 5th, R2, DC; Ray Lane, 19-12, RQ, D2; Sheldon Fouche', Jr., 20-16, RQ, D2 (Transfer to PHU)
Notable returning wrestlers: Gavin Nolan, Sr., 45-2, SC, RC, DC; Jason Schiavello, So., 45-18, 6th, R3, DC; Luke Francis, Sr.
New wrestler: Viktor Swain
What they are saying: “We have a hard-working group of boys with the desire for high achievement in wrestling. All of them are exceptional students. The older, more experienced wrestlers are taking leadership roles on and off the mat and that is creating some excellent team bonding.”
Outlook: Nolan is back to finish his high school career with a fourth-straight state title. Along with Nolan finishing on top of the podium, the Marauders could finish with up to four state placers.
Berkeley Prep Buccaneers
Coach: Jeremy Carter
Recent district results: 2024:5; 2023:4; 2022:1; 2021:2-1A9; 2020:2-1A9; 2019:2; 2018:5; 2017:2; 2016:1; 2015:3; 2014:3; 2013:3-1A9; 2012:4-1A9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Vinny Mesaros, 18-15, RQ, D3; Connor Reid, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Isfan Khodiev, Sr., 20-11, RQ, D3; Tyler Aidman, So., 8-16, RQ, D3; Vishnu Ashwath, Jr., 15-25.
King Lions
Coach: David Sevier (6th season)
Assistant coaches: Andre Chiasson, Willie Knighten, Melvin Waters, Edward Ereaux
23-24 dual record: 9-13
Recent district results: 2024:8-2A6; 2023:3-2A6; 2022:7-2A7; 2021:5-2A6; 2020:5-2A6; 2019:7-2A7; 2018:6-2A7; 2017:6-2A7; 2016:6-2A7; 2015:4-2A7; 2014:5-2A7; 2013:4-2A9; 2012:5-2A9
Last state champion: Troy Millard, 1986 (105)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jamar Lopes, 24-9, RQ, D3; Jeremiah Stubbs, 13-12, RQ, D3; Abraham Bensaid, 24-9, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Ashton Coles, Sr.; Donte Fletcher, Sr.
New wrestlers: Bryan Lucas; Achai Coles; Rakiye Williams
Outlook: A young and hungry Lions team is hoping to replace three region qualifiers who graduated.
Chamberlain Storm
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Recent district results: 2024:8; 2023:5; 2022:8; 2021:9-2A7; 2020:9-2A7; 2019:6-2A8; 2018:8-2A8; 2017:8-2A8; 2016:9-2A8; 2015:4-2A8; 2014:5-2A8; 2013:6-3A7; 2012:9-3A7
Last state champion: Patrick Spano, 2007 (152)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Koleton Washington, Jr., 13-8, RQ, D4; Julian Pemberton, Sr., 4-10, RQ, D4; Damyan Torres, Jr., 2-9, RQ, D4.
Tampa Prep Terrapins
Coach: James Gift
Recent district results: 2024:6; 2023:10; 2022:6; 2021:7-1A9; 2020:1-1A9; 2019:1; 2018:2; 2017:7; 2016:2; 2015:2; 2014:2; 2013:5-1A9; 2012:3-1A9
Last state champion: Ethan Mojena, 2020 (120)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cooper Pickering, 20-11, RQ-BR, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Calder Pickering, Jr., 17-10, RQ-BR, D2; Victor Vreeland, So., 7-17, RQ, D4.