G1A-15 Preview: Another close district battle expected at the top
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Last season: South Broward was 15 points better than runners-up Mater Lakes.
How did Kabra do?: Our pick finished third but our team to watch was the district champion.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Alena Rik (Mater Lakes Academy), Latoya Sylvestre (South Broward), Anna-Sofia Baker (Archbishop McCarthy), Gabriela Kerber (Cypress Bay), Arianna Ruiz (Mater Lakes Academy)
The favorite: South Broward. Might be the team to beat with six region qualifiers back and a full line-up.
Team to watch: Miami Norland. Two district finalists are back in the room for the Vikings this season.
District IBT: Unknown at press time
South Broward Bulldogs (NR/#15)
Coach: Major Threlkeld (5th season)
Assistant coach: Liam Mitchell
Recent district results: 2024:1; 2023:2; 2022:2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Hannah Olstein, 14-11, RQ, D3; Viktoriya Devochkina, Jr., 5th, R3, DC (Transfer to North Miami)
Notable returning wrestlers: Latoya Sylvestre, Jr., 25-4, SQ, R3, DC; Nicole Arroyo, Sr., 12-10, RQ, D2; Sabrina Posada, So., 7-17, D6; Lucia Cantillano, Sr., RQ, D2; Athena Hawn, Jr., 15-11, RQ, D3; Aubrey Morsillo, So., 6-7, D5; Brooke Knight, Jr., 8-4, RQ, D3; Chelsea Calcaneo, Jr., 4-10, RQ, D4.
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Outlook: The Bulldogs will field a full lineup with varsity-level starters at every weight class.
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Miami Norland Vikings
Coach: Steven Valentine
Recent district results: 2024:3; 2023:1; 2022:5-1A16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Day'Jah Clarke, 27-6, 6th, RC, DC; Ashtay Bennett, 9-7, RQ, D2; Mariah Addison, 8-8, RQ, D2.
Notable returning wrestlers: Tacara Nixon, Jr., 19-9, RQ-BR, D2; Cheyenne Stingley, Sr., 14-7, RQ-BR, D4; Freeyana Morris, Jr., 8-8, RQ, D2; Beautyful Lawson, So., 13-15, RQ, D4; Sammantha Rosado, Jr., 4-7, RQ, D3; Ja'Nilyia Denmark, Sr., 2-8, RQ, D4; Olivia Horne, Jr., 10-9, RQ, D3
New wrestler: Nayeli Chinique, Jr., 11-4, RQ, DC.
Western Wildcats
Coach: Shane Camera
Recent district results: 2024:4; 2023:6; 2022:1
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Iliana Gracey, 11-5, SQ, R2, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Tiffany Francisco, So., 13-6, RQ, D2; Avery Presser, So., 6-12, RQ, D3; Averie Canals, So., 10-5, D5; Jurnee Harrison, So., 2-11, RQ, D4; Margarita Ramos, Jr., 5-6, RQ, DC.
Archbishop McCarthy Mavericks
Coach: Charlie C. Morgan, II (27th season)
Assistant coaches: Daniel Bankemper, Sophia Mirabella, Gianni Guerriero
Recent district results: 2024:6; 2023:4; 2022:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Tala Saiao, Sr., 12-8, SQ, R4, DC; Kaileia Villavicencio, Jr., 17-8, RQ-BR, D2; Anna-Sofia Baker, Sr., 13-4, RQ, D2; Yessely Santos-Almengor, So., 1-13, RQ, D3.
Outlook: State qualifier Saiao and blood round participant Villavicencio are back to lead the Mavericks.
Mater Lakes Academy Bears (#24/NR)
Coach: Brandon Neifeld (12th season)
Assistant coach: JD Ramsey
Recent district results: 2024;2; 2023:3; 2022:3-1A16
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Sofia Ferran, 35-6, 5th, RC, DC; Angelina Vaquer, 22-16, RQ, DC; Abigail Gonzalez, Fr., 16-1, 2nd, RC, DC (Transfer to Miami Southridge)
Notable returning wrestlers: Alena Rik, Jr., 33-5, 3rd, R3, DC; Arianna Ruiz, Fr., 21-4, SQ, R2, DC; Mia Comesana, So., 23-14, SQ, R4, DC.
What they are saying: “Alena was on the Team Florida Junior Freestyle duals team and she and Ariana have both been putting in a lot of work in the weight room this offseason. I feel like staying on the path for them and adding a few things here and there is the key. Mia’s going to be right in the mix too after making it to state in her first year of wrestling.”
Outlook: Three state qualifiers are back for the Bears.
Dr. Krop Lightning
Coach: Shakir Francois (11th year as HC/15th overall)
Recent district results: 2024:5; 2023:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Shaula Suarez, 7-7, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Jada Haughton, Jr., 12-6, RQ, D3; NaShae Garnett, Jr., 9-2, RQ, D2; Kamila Castillo, So., 11-8, RQ, D2.
What they are saying: “We are hungry and ready for a challenge.”
Everglades Gators
Coach: Erie Coney
Recent district results: 2024:8; 2023:9; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Irisjanaix Reyes, 4-12, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: London Yelder, Jr., 3-9, RQ, D3; Paris Quiroga, Jr., 8-15, RQ, D4; Yesenia Doce, Jr., 9-12, RQ, D4; Damia Ellison, So., 7-9, RQ, D3.
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Nova Titans
Coach: Fritzler Dorisca (6th season at Nova/7th overall)
Assistant coach: Anthony Silvestre
Recent district results: 2024:7; 2023:11; 2022:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer):
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Vidlinn Dugard, Sr., 6-6, RQ, D2; Nayara Stubna, Jr., 6-5, RQ, DC; Sofia Gutierrez, Sr., 5-5, RQ, D4; Franchesca McBride, Sr., 4-6, D6.
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Dillard Panthers
Coach: Vincent Greaves
Recent district results: 2024:12; 2023:12
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Taniayah Gosier, Sr., 12-5, D5.
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West Broward Bobcats
Coach: Henry Jackson
Recent district results: 2024:10; 2023:14; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Serenity Kepler, 21-9, RQ, D2.
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Cypress Bay Lightning
Coach: Dwayne Anderson
Recent district results: 2024:11
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Gabriela Kerber, Jr., 36-10, SQ, R3, D3.
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