1A-9 Preview: Hudson and Anclote to battle for trophies again
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Last season: Nine Hudson wrestlers reached the finals and five Cobra wrestlers won district titles.
How did Kabra do?: We said that Anclote was the favorite in a wide open race and then correctly picked Hudson to win its second district title in three seasons.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Jordan Anderson (Hudson), Jacob Cornelius (Hudson)
The favorite: Anclote. The 2023 district champions might have a depth edge.
Team to watch: Hudson. Last year’s champions graduated some hammers, how they replace them will go a long to where they finish.
District duals: Tuesday, January 7 at Dunedin
District IBT: Wednesday, February 19 at Anclote, 1 p.m.
Anclote Sharks
Coach: James Paliotti
Recent district results: 2024:2; 2023:1; 2022:2; 2021:4; 2020:8; 2019:7-1A6; 2018:6-1A6; 2017:6-1A6; 2016:6-1A6; 2015:5-1A6; 2014:4-1A6; 2013:4-1A8; 2012:4-1A8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Chase Davey, 19-26, RQ, D4; Tyler Iving, 17-12, RQ, D4; Evan Hummel, 32-17, RQ, D4; Noah McConnell, 33-11, RQ, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Julian Bell, Sr., 39-8, RQ-BR, DC; Tyler Kupsch, Jr., RQ, D4; Thomas Kupsch, Jr., 16-19, RQ, D3; Jose Cruz, Sr., 33-12, RQ, D2; Gage Leonard, Jr., 10-16, RQ, D4; Elijah Willis, Jr., 18-13, RQ, DC; Thomas Mendez, Jr., 9-21, RQ, D4; Angel Rodriguez, Jr., 6-9, RQ, D4.
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Hudson Cobras
Coach: Matthew Forbes
Recent district results: 2024:1; 2023:2; 2022:1; 2021:2-1A6; 2020:6-1A6; 2019:5-1A6; 2018:5-1A6; 2017:5-1A6; 2016:5-1A6; 2015:7-1A6; 2014:9-1A6; 2013:9-1A8; 2012:9-1A8
Last state champions: Robb Phillipus, 2000 (215), Pat Reili, 2000 (103)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gavyn Uribes, 53-5, 7th, RC, DC; Tyler Parton, 29-10, RQ-BR, DC; Narselles Lett, 15-16, RQ, D2; Landon Monser, 7-5, RQ, D4; Ethan Josephik, 27-20, RQ-BR, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jacob Cornelius, Sr., 22-9, RQ-BR, DC; Jordan Anderson, Sr., 41-14, SQ, R4, DC; Riley Gonzalez, Sr., 30-15, RQ-BR, DC; Gabrielle Carpio, Sr., 30-11, RQ, D3; Domenic Carpio, So., 15-13, RQ, D2; Christian Shirley, Sr., 7-17, RQ, D2.
Dunedin Falcons
Coach: Colin Blackmore-ide (2nd season)
Assistant coaches: Alex Lebhar, Kyle Goodnow
Recent district results: 2024:3; 2023:3; 2022:5; 2021:3; 2020:6; 2019:3-2A9; 2018:1-2A9; 2017:2-2A9; 2016:3-2A9; 2015:1-1A11; 2014:1-1A11; 2013:2-2A8; 2012:1-2A8
Last state champion: Clarence Arrington, 2013 (126)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Saul Martinez, 27-6, 6th, RC, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Giovanni Perez, So., 23-14, RQ-BR, D2; Michael Rodriguez, So., 41-13, RQ, D2; Seth Colton, Sr., 32-10, RQ, D2; Donavan Abeyta, Jr., 33-19, RQ, D3; Bodie Ross, Sr., 13-12, RQ, D3; Luke Smith, Sr., 13-10, RQ, D2; Darren Cerda, Sr., 20-12; Garry Woessner, Jr, 20-19.
What they are saying: “I’d rather keep it a surprise but we have a huge season coming up. We will have 50 boys all together and only one graduated senior and no one left.”
Outlook: You heard the man, the Falcons are looking to surprise this season.
Tarpon Springs Spongers
Coach: John Zsido
Recent district results: 2024:5; 2023:4; 2022:6; 2021:5; 2020:3; 2019:10-1A11; 2018:9-1A11; 2017:12-1A11; 2016:11-1A11; 2015:10-2A9; 2014:9-2A9; 2013:6-2A8; 2012:6-2A8
Last state champion: Steven Leight, 1983 (185)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Giulliano Ferro, 35-8, RQ, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Nicholas Pawlak, Sr., 33-13, SQ, R3, DC; Gabriel Dejesus, Sr., 32-12, RQ, D2; Daniel Suarez, Sr., 19-13, RQ, D3; Jacob Dodgin, Sr., 22-13, D5.
Admiral Farragut Blue Jackets
Coach: Tony LoRusso (Fifth season)
Assistant coach: Anthony Plaza
Recent district results: 2024:8; 2023:7; 2022:10; 2021:1-1A10; 2020:2-1A10; 2019:2-1A11; 2018:2-1A11; 2017:4-1A11; 2016:3-1A11; 2015:6-1A11; 2014:7-1A11; 2013:2-1A10; 2012:4-1A10
Last state champion: Caleb Lemmons, 2019 (132)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Davyd Kolesnykov, Sr., 20-12, RQ, D2; Alexander Walter, Sr., 14-26, RQ, D4.
New wrestlers: Borys Frenkle; Thiago Vianna
What they are saying: “We have several athletic newcomers that are learning quickly and have elevated the level of competition within the room. Returners Walter, David Mrzena, Lucas Campbell, and Kolesnykov did a ton of work over the summer and look to anchor our boys team.”
Outlook: The small, private boarding school has a good number of returning wrestlers and have had an influx of quick-learning new wrestlers.
Northside Christian Mustangs
Coach: Jeremy Salyers (2nd season)
Assistant coaches: Kyle Glunt, Cassie Salyers
23-24 dual record: 0-8
Recent district results: 2024:9; 2023:9; 2022:11; 2021:9-1A10; 2020:9-1A10; 2019:12-1A11; 2018:12-1A11; 2017:6-1A11; 2016:6-1A11; 2015:7-1A11; 2014:8-1A11; 2013:5-1A10; 2012:6-1A10
Last state champion: Kamen Wilmington, 2017 (145)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Jason Baker Jr, Sr., 9-20, RQ, D4; Brady Salyers, 8th, 14-22, RQ, D3; Nolan Workman, Sr., 9-13, RQ, D3.
What they are saying: “This team is more experienced than last year and has good cardio.”
Outlook: Two senior region qualifiers are back for one more run while last year’s team leader in pins, wins, and takedowns is also back in Salyers.
St. Petersburg Catholic Barons
Coach: Bobby Damon
Recent district results: 2024:7; 2023:8; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ella Swartz, 7-17, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Braiden Martin, Jr., 15-15, RQ, D2; Enio Quku, Sr., 17-15, RQ, D4; Anthony Eke, Jr., 15-15, RQ, D4; Kamata Paongo, Sr., 8-19, RQ, D3.
Outlook: Former coach Christopher Wilmington is off to coach at Lyon College in Arkansas.
Seminole Warhawks
Coach:
Recent district results: 2024:8-2A10; 2023:8-2A10; 2022:7-2A10; 2021:8-2A9; 2020:8-2A9; 2019:10-3A8; 2018:9-3A8; 2017:8-3A8; 2016:10-3A8; 2015:7-3A7; 2014:8-3A7; 2013:9-3A7; 2012:6-3A7
Last state champion: Mike Surette, 1985 (155)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Milo Klaustermeier, Sr., 29-11, RQ-BR, D4 (Transfer to Boca Ciega).
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Lucas Selko, Sr., 31-10, RQ-BR, D2; Jordan Dasilva, Sr., 17-10, RQ, D2.