G1A-2 Preview: Could there be a new district champion here this year?

BY BRANT PARSONS

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Last season: Westside won another district title, outscoring runner-up Ed White by 30 points.

How did Kabra do?: We listed Westside as the favorite, but took a shot at picking Oakleaf, who finished sixth.

Last year’s district tournament results

Last year’s region tournament results

Wrestlers to watch: Josie Raulerson (Columbia), Sara Goodman (Sandalwood)

The favorite: Ed White. We think there will be a new district champion here this season, the Commanders were runners-up a year ago.

Team to watch: Columbia. If they added some depth around the three main returners, they’ll be a team to look for.

District IBT: February 12 at Westside

Ed White Commanders

Coach: Avery Wilds

Assistant Coach: Walter Goodman

Recent district results: 2024:2; 2023:4; 2022:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kimora Claiborne, 7-8, RQ, DC; Sanai McClain, 6-6, D5

Notable returning wrestlers: Zakiya Williams, Sr., 16-4, RQ, D2; Lasharon Williams, Jr., 9-7, RQ, D2; Jordan Lassitter, Jr., 8-8, RQ, D2; Arihanna Jones, So., 3-9, RQ, D3.

New wrestler: “I believe the biggest voice in our room will be Zakiya’s. She’s a natural born leader.”

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Columbia Tigers

Coach: Peter Whittington (Ninth season)

Assistant coaches: Brett Millard, Lisa Tillman

Recent district results: 2024:5; 2023:10; 2022:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Josie Raulerson, So., 26-6, SQ, RC, DC; Bella Guerrier-Lajoir, Jr., 16-8, RQ-BR, DC; Carlee Morrison, Sr., 11-10, RQ, D3.

Riverside Generals

Coach: Ricky Hicks

Recent district results: 2024:4; 2023:5

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jasmine Gore, 18-6, SQ, R2, DC.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Siniayra Thomas, Jr., 16-12, SQ, R4, DC; Iyana Lee, Sr., 12-8, RQ, D2.

Westside Wolverines

Coach: Chris McNealy

Recent district results: 2024:1; 2023:1; 2022:1

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Trayce Goodman, 18-12, 8th, R4, D3; Layah Mixon, 14-6, RQ, DC; Karla Ortiz, Sr., 26-4, SQ, RC, DC (Transfer to Oviedo)

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jaleah Terry, Jr., 9-6, RQ, D3; Jayden Herring, So., 1-10, RQ, D2; Cherinice Knight, Jr., 3-6, RQ, DC.

Fletcher Senators

Coach: Joe Stetzer

Recent district results: 2024:7; 2023:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Notable returning wrestlers: Nicole Anderson, Jr., 14-7, RQ, DC; Finn Arthur, Jr., 12-13, SQ, R4, D3.

What they are saying: “Our girls team showed signs of depth but several have moved on to other ventures. The six who remain are improving rapidly.”

Baker County Wildcats

Coach: Corey Cantrell (5th season)

Assistant coach: Richard Crews

Recent district results: 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:8

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Madison Jordan, 3-8, RQ, D4; Makayla Johnson, 9-6, RQ, DC.

Notable returning wrestlers: Kylee Hopkins, Jr., 15-7, RQ-BR, DC.

Fernandina Beach Pirates

Coach: Eric Kubatzke (7th season)

Assistant coach: Jeremy Ferry

Recent district results: 2024:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Anjana Sermadevi, So., 17-12, RQ-BR, D2; Audrey Miller, Jr., 9-8, RQ, D4.

Sandalwood Saints

Coach: Ron Reidell

Recent district results: 2024:12; 2023:9

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Sara Goodman, Jr., 23-14, 8th, R2, D2; Aniella Garcia-Lopez, Sr., 9-6.

Paxon Golden Eagles

Coach: Michael Dramis

Recent district results: 2024:11; 2023:6

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Auren Izquierdo, RQ, D5.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Isabel Flowers, So., 18-11, RQ, D3; Nichole Guzman, Jr., 8-5, RQ, D4.

Stanton Prep Blue Devils

Coach: John Dunn

Recent district results: 2024:9; 2023:7; 2022:10

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kennedy Murphy, 15-13, RQ, D2.

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Mackenzie Mock, Sr., RQ, DC.

Raines Vikings

Coach: Aaron Mason

Recent district results: 2024:12; 2023:13; 2022:7

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None

Potential notable returning wrestlers: Maryah Jones, Jr., 8-7, RQ, D2.

Wolfson Wolfpack

Coach: Dwight Spence (2nd season)

Assistant coach: Roosevelt Williams

Recent district results: 2024:8; 2023:15

Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kiele Rife, 4-9, RQ, D3.

Notable returning wrestlers: MacKenzie Jones, So., 1-13, RQ, D2.

What they’re saying: “The good part is, when I teach technique to the girls, they pick it up the first time.They pick up things faster in terms of the understanding. So even the freshmen, I explained it once or twice, they understand it.”