G1A-14 Preview: Wellington and Douglas in two-team race for district supremacy
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Last season: Wellington scored 228, Douglas 135, and the next closest team had 48.
How did Kabra do?: This may have been the one we got the most correct. We said it was a two-team race but that Wellington was still the team to beat.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Lana Loucks (Wellington), Sofia Toledo (Wellington), Ariana Blanc (Douglas)
The favorite: Wellington. They graduated quite a bit of leadership and wrestlers, but still the team to beat.
Team to watch: Douglas. This year it should be really close with a bigger Douglas team on the chase.
District IBT: Unknown at press time
Wellington Wolverines (NR/#8)
Coach: Travis Gray (19th season)
Assistant coaches: Adam Ferrara, Jake Ferrara, Ryan Goodman, Mike Shaughnessy, Ken Kosza, Aurora Guadiana, Engelbert Pellecer, RJ Caullett
23-24 dual record: 5-0
Recent district results: 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Vivianna Caullett, 24-4, 7th, RC, DC; Aurora Guadiana, 19-3, SQ, RC, DC; Azaria Williams, 8-7, RQ, D2; Isabella Di Palermo, So., 12-4, RQ, DC; Jasmine Bell, So., 5-15, RQ, D2
Notable returning wrestlers: Lana Loucks, Jr., 30-10, SQ, R3, DC; Alysaa Garcia, So., 25-14, SQ, R2, DC; Sofia Toledo, Sr., 15-8, RQ-BR, D2; Cristal Alcocer, Sr., 15-8, RQ, DC; Emma Kosza, So., 13-10, RQ, D2; Kassarah Cadavid, Jr., 17-8, RQ, DC; Jezmeri Pesante, Jr., 6-14, RQ, D4.
What they are saying: “We lost our two big seniors in Vivianna and Aurora so this is going to be an interesting transition year for us. We have 18-19 girls now and we just have to figure out where to fit them in and fill up the lineup.”
On getting competition: “We’re trying to get them into tough tournaments early, just like we do with the boys, but that’s been a little bit more of a challenge. The majority of teams in our area don’t have many so we’re going to go to Miami, Fort Myers, and Orlando and give them that experience.”
Outlook: The Wolverines might not be strong at the top this season but they’ll have a full room of girls with experience and they’ll work on getting better for when the stakes go up at the end of the year.
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Douglas Eagles (NR/#19)
Coach: Kenny Gendason (9th at Douglas, 14th overall)
Assistant coaches: Dan Sanchez, Rob Granda
Recent district results: 2024:2; 2023:2; 2022:6-1A15
Last state champion: Gabriela Caro, 2024 (130)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gabriela Caro, 18-0, SC, RC, DC; Grace Mackenzie, 14-4, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: Ariana Blanc, Jr., 15-8, RQ-BR, D3; Haasini Vattikuti, Jr., 14-6, RQ-BR, D2; Veronika Kushnir, So., 7-5, RQ, D2; Mickayla Sugrano, Jr., 14-4, RQ, D3; Addison McMahon, So., 7-6, RQ, D4; Liz De Azevedo, Sr., RQ, D3; Aniyah Smith, So., 8-10, D5; Valeria Bonilla, Sr., 2-7, RQ, D3.
What they are saying: “They just need to keep believing more. They’ve come a long, long way. Ariana was only a first-year wrestler last year and she lost by a couple points to go to state. I think it’s just that they have to believe in themselves and they’ve done everything in the offseason we could have asked them to do.”
On Caro’s legacy: “She definitely gave the program identity. When she came out as a 10th grader, she was the only girl on the team and then when she started succeeding all of a sudden girls came out of the woodwork to join wrestling. Gabby was the idol, they all looked up to her.”
Outlook: Multiple-time state champion Caro is gone but there are still some aspirations and will look to defend their title from the inaugural BCAA championship. Blanc and Vattikuti came within one match of Kissimmee a year ago.
Suncoast Chargers
Coach: Dan Tria (8th year)
Assistant coaches: Omar Davis, Samantha Raker, Keyontae Harvey, Charles Phoenix
23-24 dual record: 2-1
Recent district results: 2024:7; 2023:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Maia Ortega, 29-10, SQ, R4, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Beatriz Da Cunha, Sr., 16-9, D4; Abigail Lespinasse, Jr., 18-16, RQ, D4; Sophia Santoro, Jr.; Samantha Veloso, So.; Asia Bueno-Taveras, So.
New wrestler: Kamor Smith-Williams, So.
What they are saying: “We return a lot of talent but the loss of Ortega is massive. Between her leadership and example, she set the tone for what our program is all about. These girls have a massive legacy to live up to but they have the heart and the hunger to build upon the foundation Maia set down.”
On the coaching staff: “I’m very luck because I have five people who are very qualified to help me out and are very good at the individual things I’ve given them to do and I couldn’t be prouder to have them on my staff.”
Outlook: The road paved by Ortega last season will hopefully continue with a growing group of girls that are inspired by her performance and ready to make their own mark.
Coral Springs Colts
Coach: Daniel Jacob
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Arheanna Bryan, So., 8-7, RQ-BR, D3; Breana Harris, So., 6-8, RQ, D3.
New wrestlers: Payton Moyer, Sr., 20-3, RQ, DC (Transfer from Monarch); Abigail Moyer, So. (Transfer from Monarch)
Monarch Knights
Coach: Troy Yarbrough
Recent district results: 2024:3; 2023:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Payton Moyer, Sr., 20-3, RQ, DC (Transfer to Coral Springs); Abigail Moyer, So. (Transfer to Coral Springs)
Notable returning wrestlers: Rosie Kleine, Jr., 30-10, SQ, R4, DC; Megan Han, So.; Rachel Chacon, Sr.
What they are saying: “Rosie Kleine has worked very hard in the offseason and I expect her to have a great season.”
Outlook: State qualifier Kleine is back and should compete for a spot on the podium this season.
Jupiter Warriors
Coach: Nathan Smith
Recent district results: 2024:6; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Sara Newell, Jr., 20-11, RQ-BR, D2; Sadie Smith, So., 15-13, RQ, D2; Sara Lopez, Jr., 6-12, D5.
Boca Raton Bobcats
Coach: Dominic Grande
Recent district results: 2024:9; 2023:9; 2022:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Eva Sorokorensky, Sr., 16-11, RQ, D2; Kate Glancy, Sr., 3-7, D5.
New wrestlers: Calista Post, Fr.; Daria Cheremisina, Fr.; Sophia Lozano, Fr.; Frahima Adrien, Fr.
Deerfield Beach Bucks
Coach: Mark Gadson (Fourth season)
Recent district results: 2024:5; 2024:5; 2023:6; 2022:8-1A15
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Orlisia Sands, 18-9, 8th, R4, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Loida Nina, Jr., 5-13, RQ, D3; Jamie Thomas, Sr., 4-4.
What they’re saying: “We have girls who didn’t know the sport, who starting to like the sport and willing to learn, to learn the moves, whether they're difficult or easy. We're going to have a good, I'd say we're going to have a great year. And I'm just eager to see how everything's going to play out.”
Outlook: The girls team is lead by Nina and Thomas.
Dr. Joaquin Garcia Bulldogs
Coach: Matthew Perlongo
Recent district results: 2024:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Valeria Pineda, So., 22-12, D3; Kailah Comon, So., 11-11, RQ, D2; Jazmin Ricketts, Sr., 21-12, D5.
Santaluces Chiefs
Coach: Sam Agresti
Recent district results: 2024:11; 2023:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Aiko Kinkead, So., 6-9, D6; Ameleah Newman, Sr., 9-10, RQ, D3.
St. Andrew’s Scots
Coach: Marshall Carroll
Recent district results: 2024:17; 2023:11; 2022:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Molly Miller, Fr., 8-7, RQ, D3.
Seminole Ridge Hawks
Coach: Barry Staats
Recent district results: 2024:15; 2023:12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Karissa Pittard, Jr., 10-10, RQ-BR, D4.
Palm Beach Gardens Gators
Coach: William George (19th year at PBG)
Assistant coaches: Larone Madison, Karyn Hart
Recent district results: 2024:3; 2022:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Coy Greene, 10-4, RQ-BR, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Nelca Fleurine, Sr., 11-6, RQ-BR, DC.
What they are saying: “Nelca is trying to become the school’s first female state qualifier.”
Outlook: After coming within a match of it last year, Fleurine is the long female returner and looking to reach Kissimmee.
Dwyer Panthers
Coach: Steve DeSantis
Recent district results: 2024:10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Daniella Paniccia, Jr., 5-11, RQ, D3; Sonja Fiore, Jr., 5-7, RQ, D2.
Park Vista Cobras
Coach: Shaun Marcis
Recent district results: 2024:13; 2022:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sheyla Ochoa, Sr., 11-6, RQ-BR, D2.
Delray Beach Atlantic Eagles
Coach: Christopher Myrick
Recent district results: 2024:15
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alianna Duharte, Jr., 9-5, RQ, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
John I. Leonard Lancers
Coach: Robert Miranda (2nd at school/3rd overall)
Assistant coach: Jesus Perez
Recent district results: 2024:19; 2023:9; 2022:7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Cali Anderson, Jr., 2-11, D5.
What they are saying: “It’s tough to get girls in but we try to tell them that the guys are really nice and respectful. We try to talk to them about Cali and they respect her because she’s putting herself out there.”
On Cali Anderson: “She’s made pretty big strides this year, she looks like a different wrestler this year. She comes to practice every day and works hard, if not harder, than the boys.”
Outlook: Anderson is looking to continue to be the ambassador for the sport to the school as they try to build the program.
Forest Hill Falcons
Coach: Nesty Nunez
Recent district results: 2024:12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Chrystal Desir, So., 15-5, SQ, R3, D2; Alejandra Roblero, So., D6.
Olympic Heights Lions
Coach: Leevy Mears (17th season)
Assistant Coach: Kevin Cannon, Gage Monzo
Recent district results: First FHSAA season
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Paola Blanco-Cruz, Jr.; Alli Blanco-Cruz, Jr.
What they are saying: “We started with two sisters last year. I got them right out of my gym class and they’re super dedicated and awesome wrestlers.”
On team numbers: “This year we’ve got another 7-8 girls deciding if they want to come in and it’s become my passion to keep encouraging them to come out.”
Outlook: Coach Mears felt his program was really missing out on the fun without having a girls program and set forth to start one. He recruited two teachers to come and help coach the girls and they’re eagerly learning the sport.