1A-16 Preview: Key West looks to continue dominance in district
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Last season: Key West earned its 15th consecutive district title, finishing 94 points ahead of Westminster Christian. The Warriors edged Florida Christian by two points for second.
How did Kabra do?: The top pick was easy to make but we didn’t see the performance of Westminster Christian coming.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Gavin Matheis (Coral Shores), Andrew Lopez (Westminster Christian), Abram Canet (Key West), Dylan Gonzalez (Florida Christian)
The favorite: Key West. The Conchs are looking for district title No. 16 in-a-row.
Team to watch: Miami Westminster. Last year’s district runners-up could have a huge group of returners back to challenge for the top spot.
District duals: Thursday, January 9 at Key West
District IBT: Thursday, February 20 at Coral Shores
Key West Conchs
Coach: Chaz Jimenez
Recent district results: 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1; 2021:1; 2020:1; 2019:1; 2018:1; 2017:1; 2016:1; 2015:1; 2014:1; 2013:1; 2012:1
Last state champion: Maximo Llama, 2012 (145)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jason Flynn, 16-6, RQ-BR, DC; Ralph Riche, 41-6, 5th, R2, DC; Dostmukham Bakhtiyorov, 43-14, SQ, R4, DC; Tristan Yokoyama, 29-14, RQ, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Abram Canet, Sr., 44-22, SQ, R4, DC; Alfredo Corrales, Sr., 54-8, RQ-BR, DC; James Searcy, Sr., 34-12, RQ-BR, DC; Elvis Garcia, Jr., 17-25, RQ, D3; Jacob Ferguson, Jr., 6-24, RQ, D4; Prometheus Delaclercla, Jr., 17-21, RQ, D3; Michael Guzman, Jr., 14-24, RQ, D2.
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Miami Westminster Warriors
Coach: Michael Fernandez
Recent district results: 2024:2; 2023:3; 2022:5; 2021:4; 2020:4; 2019:2; 2018:2; 2017:2; 2016:6; 2015:3; 2014:4; 2013:4; 2012:2
Last state champion: Jason Goff, 1999 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Christian Carlos Garcia, 21-13, RQ-BR, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Andrew Lopez, Jr., 23-19, SQ, R4, DC; RJ Linares, Jr., 35-11, SQ, R4, DC; Landyn Munz, Jr., 16-7, RQ, D3; Adrian Gutierrez, Sr., 10-8, RQ, D2; Brycen Munz, 7th, 6-6, RQ, D5; Dylan Munz, Fr., 15-10, RQ, D3; Andres Linares, Fr., 11-18, RQ, D4; Nick Bracci, Sr., 3-8, RQ, D4; Ryan Castaneda, So., 6-27, RQ, D5.
Coral Shores Hurricanes
Coach: Dante Jiovenetta (3rd season)
Assistant coaches: Zach Sherman, Bläh Danweih, Chris Ramos
Recent district results: 2024:5; 2023:6; 2022:6; 2021:5; 2020:5; 2019:3; 2018:4; 2017:4; 2016:3; 2015:5; 2014:3; 2013:2; 2012:5
Last state champion: Dante Jiovenetta, 2016 (HWT)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): James Stough, 5-18, RQ, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Sebastian McCoy, Jr., 22-18, RQ-BR, D2; David Beltran, So., 25-18, RQ, D3; Sterling Keefe, So., 14-21, RQ, D5; Jace Jackson, Jr., 7-26, RQ, D4; Kevin Perez, Sr., 8-28, RQ, D3; Jeremiah Ortiz, So.; Finn McDonough.
New wrestlers: Costa Tuttle; Gavin Matheis; Ethan Struhs
What they are saying: “This is one of the most promising group of kids in schools wrestling history.”
Outlook: This is the third year of the rebuilding under Jiovenetta and this should be the best year yet under for the two-time state champion and Fargo national champion. The team had just four wrestlers when he started and now boasts young talent and depth.
Florida Christian Patriots
Coach: Larry Trejos (2nd season)
Assistant coach: Jose Martinez
Recent district results: 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:3; 2013:6; 2012:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jose Martinez, 3-1, D5; Tim Gallardo, 10-7, RQ, D2; David Rodriguez, 14-19, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Dylan Gonzalez, Sr., 24-9, SQ, R4, D2; Leonardo Trejos, Jr., 22-6, RQ-BR, D2; Lorenzo Valeriano, 8th, 7-15, RQ, D6; Christian Pruna, So., 16-15, RQ, D5; Aiden Gonzalez, Jr., 7-12, RQ, D4; Braeden Silva, Fr., 16-10, RQ, D2; Brendan Betancourt, Jr., 6-8, RQ, D4; Ricky Hospedales, Fr., 8-6, RQ, D2; Ethan Dellano, So., 6-9, RQ, D2.
New wrestler: Roman Saballos, Sr., 10-13, RQ, DC (Transfer from Key West)
What they’re saying: “We're a very young team this year. However we have some tough kids in the room, and they're ready to get after it.”
Keys Gate Charter Knights
Coach: Christopher Perez
Recent district results: 2024:4; 2023:5; 2017:3-1A16; 2016:2-1A16; 2015:2-1A16; 2014:2-1A16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Mihalov Bellevue, 15-9, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Matthew Davila, Sr., 32-7, RQ-BR, DC; Romello Aldridge, Sr.; Carlos Araque, 8th, 7-15, RQ, D4; Sandro Pena, Fr., 12-9, RQ, D2; Jayden Giscomb, Fr., 6-8, RQ, D4; Erick Santa Cruz, Jr., 12-14, RQ, D2; Andy Leiva, Sr., 8-14, RQ, D4; Isaiah Dos Santos, Jr., 16-12, RQ, D3.
Miami Sunset Knights
Coach: Gabriel Malcer
Recent district results: 2024:7; 2023:7; 2022:4; 2021:2; 2020:3; 2019:6-2A16; 2018:4-2A16; 2017:4-2A16; 2016:3-2A16; 2015:7-3A16; 2014:8-3A16; 2013:7-3A16; 2012:8-3A16
Last state champion: Michael Chinchilla, 2008 (HWT)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Nathan McMorris, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Oscar Aguilera, Sr., RQ, D3; Alexander Alaniz, Sr., RQ, D5.