G1A-10 Preview: State champion Moore is back to lead two-time champs Boca Ciega
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Last season: Boca Ciega won its second-straight district title and had its first individual state champion in Kinea Moore.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Kinea Moore (Boca Ciega), Aniya Herbin (Jefferson), Juliana Caisse (Palm Harbor University), Cerenity Whiting (Countryside), Grace Vernine (Admiral Farragut), Sophie Booe (Palm Harbor University), Riley Lancaster (Admiral Farragut), Miranda Moes (Palm Harbor University)
The favorite: Boca Ciega. The Pirates have built a special group of wrestlers.
Team to watch: Palm Harbor University. They have three tough returners to lead a growing team.
District IBT: Feb. 7 at Boca Ciega
Kabra Says: Boca Ciega has been building this girls program for years and they don’t look to be slowing down.
Boca Ciega Pirates (#17)
Coach: Tobey Alvarez (16th season as HC, 24th at school)
Recent district results: 2023:1; 2022:1
Last state champion: Kinea Moore, 2023 (235)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: #1-235 Kinea Moore, Jr., 34-8, SC, R4, D2; #13-190 Ja'Niyah Jackson, Jr., 18-15, SQ, R4, D2; #14-100 Raziah Mills, So., 21-4, RQ, D2; Aiyana Edwards, Sr., 14-15, RQ, D3; Shanice Youngblood, So., 11-11, RQ, DC; India Graham, So., 13-10, RQ, D2; Kathryn Ables, Sr., 19-14, RQ, D5.
New wrestlers: Sabrina Richards; Lenijah Thomas; Aleah Hintenberger; Kamariyah Allen.
What they are saying: "I know we have a target on our back but our goals but we believe we can three-peat The goal is to qualify more girls for state, place at regionals, and get some respect."
Outlook: Moore made history last year with her stunning state championship in March. Boca Ciega had one of the biggest girls teams in the state last year with 32, but a lot were inexperienced and young. Expect them to be even better this season.
Palm Harbor University Hurricanes
Coach: Matt Avramidis (3rd season)
Recent district results: 2023:2; 2022:3
Last state champion: Clare Booe, 2022 (105)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Teigan Slauson, RQ, DC; Carin Abdelnour, 24-8, RQ-BR, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: #3-125 Juliana Caisse, So., 35-7, 6th, R3, DC; #7-100 Sophie Booe, So., 27-10, 7th, R4, DC; #10-110 Miranda Moes, Sr., 26-7, SQ, R2, DC.
New wrestler: #20-120 Addison Hartley, Fr.
What they are saying: “We are a close-knit family who works hard and has great support from our school and community.”
Outlook: A trio of talented returns will be joined by the freshman Hartley this season.
Admiral Farragut Blue Jackets
Coach: Tony LoRusso (6th season)
Recent district results: 2023:3; 2022:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #6-235 Grace Vernine, Sr., 19-6, SQ, R2, D3; #8-155 Riley Lancaster, So., 31-10, SQ, R3, DC; #12-115 Vanessa Whitclock, Fr., 21-19, SQ, R4, DC; #16-110 Jessica Weissman, Sr., 14-9, RQ-BR, D2; Alyssa Dunn, Fr., 17-20, RQ, D4; .
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Alonso Ravens
Coach: Michael Heldt
Recent district results: 2023:5; 2022:13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Natalee Burdette, 13-4, RQ, D2; Veronica Cormier, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Lindsey Gilbert, So., RQ, D4; Olivia Walker, So., RQ, D4; Lorenny DelRio, Sr., RQ, D4.
Clearwater Tornadoes
Coach: Herbert Weller
Recent district results: 2023:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Myla Shinn, Sr., RQ, D4; Sophia Azevedo, Sr., RQ-BR, DC; Reilly Branca, Sr., RQ, D3.
Robinson Knights
Coach: Thomas Montero (23rd season/32nd overall)
Assistant coaches: John Moore, Christian Padilla, Michael Bentley, Marina Werkmeister, Michael Grimmett
Recent district results: 2023:6; 2022:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Tatiana Zayas, 33-4, RQ, D2; Jenna Keller, 13-12, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Yanichel Or, Jr., 6-13, RQ, D3.
Jefferson Dragons
Coach: Adam Altuzarra (10th season)
Recent district results: 2023:4; 2022:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alysaa Smith, 5-6, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: #2-235 Aniya Herbin, Sr., 18-4, 3rd, R3, DC; Siaya Guardiola, So., 18-9, RQ, D3.
Pinellas Park Patriots
Coach: Vincent Crews (3rd season)
Recent district results: 2022:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: #17-125 Aryana Leverock, Sr.
Outlook: Leverock was a state placer her sophomore year but missed the postseason last year due to injury.
Countryside Cougars
Coach: Andrew Jefferies (1st season)
Assistant coaches: Joe Longano, Emma Jefferies
Recent district results: 2023:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: #6-190 Cerenity Whiting, Jr., 15-4, 6th, RC, DC.
What they are saying: “We have strong leadership in the room from Cerenity.”
Outlook: State placer Whiting is back to work to move up the podium.
Berkeley Prep Buccaneers
Coach: Jeremy Carter (1st at school/6th as head coach/15th overall)
Assistant coaches: Michel Santos, Chad Caldwell, Daisy Santos, Mike Carter, Mac Slauson
Recent district results: 2023:12; 2022:16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Cayleigh Reid, Sr., RQ, D3.
Outlook: Reid has been putting in the work this summer and could have a state run in her.
Leto Falcons
Coach: Michael Patrick (5th at school/22nd overall)
Recent district results: 2023:10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Aliyah Turcotte, So., RQ, D2.
St. Pete Northeast Vikings
Coach: Mateo Vasquez
Recent district results: 2023:12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #14-130 Jayda Haygood, Jr., 13-2, SQ, RC, DC.
St. Petersburg Green Devils
Coach: Sam Pruitt (36th season)
Assistant coaches: Pat Lamb, Hugo St. John, Jay Dugmore
Recent district results: 2023:10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: #14-105 Isabella Angulo, Jr., 25-8, RQ, DC.
Outlook: Last year’s district champion and 25-match winner Angulo returns for her junior season.
Osceola Fundamental Warriors
Coach: Dan Smalley
Recent district results: 2023:14
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jaycee New Howald, SQ, R2, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
Largo Packers
Coach: Emily Bidwell
Recent district results: 2023:16; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Julia Kennedy, Sr., 26-6.
Notable returning wrestlers: None
Outlook: Bidwell returns to her alma mater to coach the Largo girls team.
Gibbs Gladiators
Coach: Andre Walton
Recent district results: 2023:17
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alexandrea Walton, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: None
Seminole Warhawks
Coach: Peter LaClair
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: None