Potential notable returning wrestlers: Brayden Martin, So., 25-16, RQ, D4; Jareb Lauramore, Jr., 37-4, RQ-BR, DC; Taz Kinghorn, So., 32-14, RQ, D2; Jonathon Walker, Jr., 33-8, RQ, DC; Brock Duncan, Sr., 16-18, RQ, D4; Evan Irish, Jr., 6-10, RQ, D4; Keith Ratliff, Jr., 25-9, RQ, DC; Cannon Wimpey, Sr., 20-8, RQ, DC; Kristian Chancey, So., 16-21, RQ, D4; Kelan Hendricks, Jr., 18-14, RQ, D3; Jordan Allaart, So., 11-12, RQ, DC.

New wrestler:

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Rasean Rayam, 36-9, RQ, DC.

Coach: Corey Cantrell (2nd season)

Assistant coaches: Josh Trippett, Clinton Sparkman, Brett Duncan, Clayton Dennison

22-23 dual record: 20-8

Recent district results: 2023:1; 2022:3; 2021:3-1A2; 2020:5-1A2; 2019:8-1A3; 2018:4-1A3; 2017:5-1A3; 2016:4-1A3; 2015:3-1A3; 2014:6-1A3; 2013:5-1A2; 2012:5-1A2

Last state champion: Shawn Kinghorn, 1993 (152)

Outlook: The Wildcats won their first district title in 20 years last year.

What they’re saying: On senior-laden team: "We haven't had this many that were this far along and ready to compete. I have a lot to be excited about this season, you just want everything to go well for them. I'm pulling for them."

On team mindset: "We are going to work hard, I guarantee that. We're not different than any other successful program, they put in the time and work hard and I'd like to think we do the same thing."

On the Northwest Florida: "The panhandle is getting better. The level of competition has gone up and there are youth programs and other great things for the sport up here. I'm really excited for wrestling in the panhandle and competing in it."