G1A-5 Preview: Orlando Freedom looking to keep rolling with another district crown
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Last season: Ocoee won its school’s first girls district title, outscoring Jones by 26.5 points.
How did Kabra do?: We picked Apopka, who finished third.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Rotchiva Clermont (Orlando Freedom), Yairlliz Albert-Tejas (East River), Elody Rodriguez (Orlando Freedom), Jikayla Hutto (Jones), Yamii Herring (Ocoee), Hananeel Gregoire (Apopka), Deleilah Viteri (Horizon)
The favorite: Orlando Freedom. We wish we knew more about how this team will look, but we do know it will look talented.
Team to watch: Ocoee. Last year’s district champion should have another strong year, even with some holes to fill.
District IBT: Unknown at press time
Orlando Freedom Patriots (#10/#4)
Coach: Mikel Bush
Assistant coaches: Randall Grant, Lynzie Doll, Jayquon McEntyre, Marcus Jean Baptiste
Recent district results: 2024:1-1A6; 2023:1-1A6; 2022:1-1A6
Last state champions: Cameron Galvin, 2023 (115)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Matie Coutinho, 32-6, 3rd, R2, DC; Alissa Brown Washington, 7-6, SQ, R4, D2; Leticia Viana, 21-17, RQ-BR, D4; Salexa Lontoc-Ortiz, 27-6, RQ-BR, DC; Aline Miranda.
Notable returning wrestlers: Rotchiva Clermont, Sr., 33-4, 3rd, RC, DC; Miabella Lopez, Jr., 26-10, 8th, R3, D2; Isabel Duarte, Sr., 23-17, 8th, R3, D2; Sky Athey, Sr., 17-13, SQ, R2, DC; Chloe Riley, Sr., 16-20, RQ-BR, D6; Mekialla Mauvais, So.; Yhoalibeth Ruiz, Jr., 25-17, RQ-BR, D3; Genesis Velazquez, Jr., 21-13, RQ, D3.
New wrestler: Ceajah Brown, So., 19-10, RQ, D3 (Transfer from Lake Nona)
What they are saying: “We have a solid group of athletes who share common goals.”
Outlook: The Patriots might be missing a surefire superstar, but they’re deep and talented up-and-down the lineup.”
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Ocoee Knights (NR/#24)
Coach: Pernell Croskey (3rd at school)
Assistant coaches: Omar Torres, Lazano Devega Myers
23-24 dual record: 6-0
Recent district results: 2024:1; 2023:3; 2022:4
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Valerie Marte, 6-15, RQ, D2; Amariyah Myrie, 6-8, RQ, D2; Melanie Saucedo, 15-8, RQ, D2; Dazia Tyre, 13-10, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Yamii Herring, Sr., 17-8, SQ, R4, DC; Amerie Desangles, Jr., 4-17, D6; Hanna Perez, So., 21-15, RQ, D3; Amariah Alphonse, So., 12-11, D5; Yvonnie Newby, Jr., 4-13, RQ, D3; Shyanne Marble, Jr., 12-11, RQ, DC; Bailee Spitulski, Jr., 9-10, RQ, D4; Maeecha Louisius, Jr., 3-14, D6.
What they are saying: “We have a young, hungry team who's eager to build on last season's success.”
Outlook: The girls did say goodbye to four region qualifiers from their district-winning team, but there is still talent here led by Herring and they’ll be in the mix again.
Apopka Blue Darters
Coach: Nicholas Balkevicius
Recent district results: 2024:3; 2023:2; 2022:2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jada Jones, 24-4, 2nd, RC, DC; Nehemie Gregorie, 25-5, 6th, R3, DC; Shelby Sherman, 18-5, SQ, R3, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Hananeel Gregoire, Jr., 29-4, SQ, R2, DC; Dailane Thompson, Jr., 15-11, RQ, D3; Michelle Hernandez, Sr., 16-8, RQ, D2; Elianna Lavoile, So., 4-15, D6.
Colonial Grenadiers
Coach: Andy Pitts (12th season)
Assistant coaches: Stephen Ohl, DJ Krausz, James Norman, Julian Guzman
Recent district results: 2024:4; 2023:7; 2022:5-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kezia Ramos, 10-14, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Arielys Torres Mendez, Jr., 15-19, RQ, D3; Avianna White, Jr., 5-12, RQ, D4; Heaven Corbett, Jr., 9-12, RQ, D5; Yasmin Rainier, Sr., 1-21, RQ, D4; Luna Quiroz, Sr., 24-11, D5; Joaquina Veal, So., 3-9, RQ, D5; Annabelle Oquendo, So., 14-13, RQ, D2.
What they are saying: “Just having the time on the mat will help them a lot this season.”
Outlook: The Grenadiers are gaining experience and with a handful of third-year wrestlers, they should continue to make some noise this season.”
Boone Braves
Coach: Lorrie Elliott (2nd season)
Assistant coaches: Avery Souders, Jayden Bradshaw, Charles Sprenkel
Recent district results: 2024:6-1A6; 2023:12-1A6; 2022:6-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Liana Burgess, RQ, D3; Rachel Miitchell, 6-8, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Nina Stanton, Jr., 7-5, RQ-BR, D3; Tatiana Humphries, Jr., 10-6, RQ, D3; Briana Almajano, Jr., 2-4, D6; Sarah Phillips, So., 10-10, RQ, D4; Jaliah Bernett, Sr., 9-5.
Outlook: Four region qualifiers return for the Braves.
Orlando Cypress Creek Bears
Coach: Douglas Hennighan (30th at school, 37th overall)
Assistant coaches: Todd Chiang, Vincent Clark, Shari Hennighan, Becan Skye
Recent district results: 2024:10-1A6; 2023:7-1A6; 2022:8-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Sariah Franco, So., 26-20, RQ-BR, D4; Rubi Perez, Jr., 11-18, D5; Romasha Misson, Jr., 11-15, RQ, D6.
What they are saying: “We have hard-working great kids that are a pleasure to coach everyday.”
Outlook: Blood-round wrestler Franco is back to lead a nearly full lineup for the Bears.
East River Falcons
Coach: Nate Pecoraro
Recent district results: 2024:7-1A6; 2023:6-1A6; 2022:3 1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Isabella Tolentino, 30-6, 6th, R2, D2; Saniya Gordon, 26-11, SQ, R4, D3.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Yairlliz Albert-Tejas, Sr., 23-9, SQ, R3, D2; Kylie Schulz, Jr., 24-6, RQ-BR, DC.
Oak Ridge Pioneers
Coach: Kenneth Gerry
Recent district results: 2024:11-1A6; 2023:13-1A6; 2022:10-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Judlie Laplante, SQ, R2, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Jade Camacho, Sr., RQ, D2; Marisel Delgado-Alba, So., RQ, D5; Jazelle Camacho, So., D6.
Dr. Phillips Panthers
Coach: Matt Seaberg
Recent district results: 2024:8; 2023:1; 2022:1
Last state champion: Juliana Diaz, 2022 (120)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gabrielle Burgoon, 1-6, D5.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Amari Etienne, Jr., 5-6, RQ, D3; Aniko Arroyo, Jr., RQ, D3; Maria Paterakis, Sr., 5-8, RQ, D3.
Horizon Hawks
Coach: Anthony Byrd (2nd at school/5th overall)
Assistant coach: Matt Smith
Recent district results: 2024:7; 2023:13; 2022:9
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jade Noble, 19-8, 6th, R3, D2; Alana Ferraro, 6-14, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: Deleilah Viteri, Sr., 21-6, RQ, D3; Marlee Karounos, Jr., 16-7, RQ, D2; Anne Hicks, Sr., 6-7, RQ, D4.
Winter Park Wildcats
Coach: Craig Russell
Recent district results: 2024:5; 2023:9; 2022:9-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Aliyah Gonzalez, RQ, D2; Summerlin Armstrong, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Fatima Waller, Sr., RQ, D3; Carly Hanecak, Jr., RQ, DC.
Windermere Wolverines
Coach: Aaron Drone (3rd season)
Assistant coaches: Jeremy Covey, Lucas Drone, Tyler Drone, Nikolay Musarskiy
Recent district results: 2024:9; 2023:10; 2022:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Emily McCormack, Jr., 17-7, RQ-BR, DC.
Outlook: After reaching the blood round a season ago, McCormack is back with a shot of reaching Kissimmee.
Edgewater Eagles
Coach: Julie Leisher (3rd season)
Assistant coach: Ishan Le’Vere
Recent district results: 2024:11; 2023:12; 2022:4-1A6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Venus Meijia, Jr., 6-10, RQ, D5; Jamison Truett, Sr., RQ, D4; Anselle Combs, So., D6.
What they are saying: “We are a young, novice team working to grow our numbers with a focus of sportsmanship and personal growth.”
South Lake Eagles
Coach: Manny Costa
Recent district results: 2024:10; 2023:4; 2022:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Justina Acevedo, 17-8, RQ, DC.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Yaleah Passalacqua, So., RQ, D3.
Lake Nona Lions
Coach: Steve Bell
Recent district results: 2024:13-1A6; 2023:10-1A6; 2022:10-1A7
Last state champion: Milana Borrelli, 2023 (120)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Ceajah Brown, So., 19-10, RQ, D3 (Transfer to Orlando Freedom)
Potential notable returning wrestlers: None
Outlook: New coach Bell takes over a program that will be starting up from scratch with no key returners in the room.
Evans Trojans
Coach: Darrian Mills (1st at school/2nd overall)
Assistant coach: David Hellinger
Recent district results: 2024:6; 2023:5
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Virchelle Young, 16-6, RQ, DC.
Notable returning wrestlers: Litsy Valeriano, Jr., 2-10
What they are saying: “A lot of our girls are first-year wrestlers, so I am managing my expectations.”
On Valeriano: “She’s a returner and she’s been the most committed on the team. She’s been the consistent on showing up to practice. I’m pretty excited to see how she progresses this season.”
Outlook: It’s a young program but Mills is excited to work with the mostly brand-new wrestlers in the program.
Wekiva Mustangs
Coach: Lenin Vazquez
Recent district results: 2024:13; 2023:10; 2022:10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Christina Wright, Sr., D6.
Olympia Titans
Coach: Jeremy Bourst (19th at school)
Assistant coach: Brian Blocker
Recent district results: 2024:12; 2023:14; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Alzira McNeil, 10-6, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: None