G1A-6 Preview: Orlando Freedom leads one of the deeper districts in the state
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Last season: Orlando Freedom scored 263 points to win one of the deepest girls districts in the state.
Last year’s district tournament results
Last year’s region tournament results
Wrestlers to watch: Delialah Betances (Liberty), Chloe Shull (Timber Creek), Rotchiva Clermont (Orlando Freedom), Alissa Brown Washington (Orlando Freedom), Elody Rodriguez (Kissimmee Gateway), Emari Brown (Harmony), Matie Coutinho (Orlando Freedom), Miabella Lopez (Orlando Freedom), Taylor Thomas (Timber Creek), Isabella Tolentino (East River), Judlie Laplante (Oak Ridge), Salexa Lontoc-Ortiz (Orlando Freedom), Morningstar Rodriguez (Harmony), Aniyah Whayne (Kissimmee Osceola)
The favorite: Orlando Freedom. The pace-setter in the sport for the state of Florida is still a formidable group.
Team to watch: Timber Creek. Schull is back after being injured and will combine with other returning talent.
District IBT: Feb. 7 at Orlando Freedom
Kabra Says: There may not be a leading hammer on the team, but Orlando Freedom still is one of the most solid teams in the state and you can expect the girls to be even stronger this season.
Orlando Freedom Patriots (#5)
Coach: Mikel Bush
Assistant coaches: David Bush, Randall Grant, Lynzie Doll
Recent district results: 2023:1; 2022:1
Last state champions: Cameron Galvin, 2023 (115)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Cameron Galvin, 39-2, SC, RC, DC; Keyla DeLeon, 33-5, 4th, R2, DC; Isabel Perez, 26-10, 8th, R3, D3; Sofia Segura Castro, 16-18, RQ, D3.
Notable returning wrestlers: #3-235 Rotchiva Clermont, Jr., 24-4, SQ, RC, DC; #4-125 Alissa Brown Washington, Sr., 25-12, 7th, R2, D3; #5-110 Matie Coutinho, Sr., 27-7, 4th, R2, DC; #6-100 Miabella Lopez, So., 38-8, 6th, R3, D2; #8-170 Salexa Lontoc-Ortiz, Sr., 33-8, 2nd, R3, DC.
Outlook: State champion Galvin is gone and while this team might be missing a top gun like her or Kailey Rees, it’s has some depth and should find itself in the competition for another team state title.
Harmony Longhorns
Coach: Tristan Cuatchon
Recent district results: 2023:4; 2022:10-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #15-130 Julia Martin, Sr., 29-12, RQ-BR, D4; #15-140 Shelby Fillyaw, So., 20-10, RQ, D3; #16-155 Allie Bauknight, Jr., 13-18, RQ, D2; #20-105 Cali Jane Cooper, So., 9-14, RQ, D4; Emalee Douglas, Jr., 8-18, RQ, D6; Zuhaily Caffery, So., 12-18, RQ, D3.
New wrestler: #4-170 Emari Brown, Sr., 10-2, SQ, RC, DC (Transfer from St. Cloud)
What they’re saying: “We are excited for the season with 11 returning wrestlers, with several who have traveled this summer, and a total of 18 girls in the room.”
Kissimmee Gateway Panthers
Coach: Travis Hill (6th season)
Recent district results: 2023:3; 2022:1-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Jennifer Rodriguez, 13-14, RQ, D5; Emiliana Martinez, 33-4, 2nd, R3, DC; Fedline Joseph, 22-10, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #4-155 Elody Rodriguez, Jr., 27-12, 4th, R4, D2; #10-130 Genesis Fuentes, Jr., 27-13, SQ, R4, D3; #11-170 Lily Yambor, Sr., 21-14, SQ, R4, D3; #14-115 Suheily Alifonso, Sr., 15-9, RQ-BR, D2; Jaylene Hernandez, Fr.; Precious Cannon, Sr., 13-13, RQ, D5; Jenna Mack, So., 11-14; Precious Rijos, Sr., 12-6.
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Timber Creek Wolves (#16)
Coach: Jon Cone (8th season at TC/18th overall)
Assistant coaches: Lucas Gama, Perry Balasis, Connor Buckridge
Recent district results: 2023:5; 2022:2
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Megan Canete, 6-9, RQ, D5.
Notable returning wrestlers: #2-155 Chloe Shull, Jr.; #7-125 Taylor Thomas, Sr., 21-8, SQ, R4, D2; #13-140 Hayden Proulx, Sr., 25-6, RQ-BR, D2; Allesandra Lammers, Jr., 21-19, RQ, D4.
Kissimmee Osceola Kowboys
Coach: Justin Lesniewski
Recent district results: 2023:2; 2022:3-1A7
Last state champion: Kealonie Vega, 2023 (100)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kealonie Vega, 39-1, SC, RC, DC; Daniela Tabora-Contreras, 34-11, SQ, R3, DC; Keira Suro, 20-9, SQ, RC, D4; Kelliana Mack, 35-12, 7th, R3, D2; Nyla Rocke, 29-9, RQ-BR, D2; Cathia Timas, 44-13, 7th, RC, DC; Erica Diroche, 20-20, RQ-BR, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #11-100 Aniyah Whayne, So., 18-20, RQ-BR, D2; #12-120 Paola Ramirez, So., 26-21, SQ, R4, D2;Stacy Pule, Sr., 7-8; Aryona Johnston, Jr., 12-14, RQ, D5.
Orlando Cypress Creek Bears
Coach: Douglas Hennighan (29th season)
Recent district results: 2023:7; 2022:8
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: Victoria Starke, Sr., 24-11, RQ, D4; Mercedes Rivera, So., 9-15, RQ, D6; Genesis Escorcia. So.
Celebration Storm
Coach: Rudy Simpson
Recent district results: 2023:9; 2022:6-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Hayeni Costa, 17-3, RQ, D2.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #15-100 Alea Morales, Jr., 20-9, RQ-BR, D4; Bella Hernandez, Jr., 4-9, RQ, D5.
Outlook: After losing every match her first year by pin, Morales placed in every tournament last season and came within a single match of going to states. The future is bright for the junior.
East River Falcons
Coach: Anthony Gilbert
Recent district results: 2023:6; 2022:3
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Eishleeanny Atanacio Guzman, 27-14, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #7-135 Isabella Tolentino, Sr., 36-11, 6th, R3, DC; Mikaela Fajardo, Sr., RQ, D5; Kylie Schulz, So., RQ, D4; Yairlliz Albert-Tejas, Jr., 20-7, RQ, D4.
Poinciana Eagles
Coach: Brianne Wilberger
Recent district results: 2023:11; 2022:4-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Yeleesa Clamont, 6-15, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: #15-145 Kaylie Collado, Sr., 21-10, RQ-BR, DC; Airles Velaquez, Jr., 4-12, RQ, D5.
St. Cloud Bulldogs
Coach: Mike Short (3rd season at school/29th overall)
Assistant coaches: Alex Southall, Brennon Chambers, Curnette Scrivens
Recent district results: 2023:13
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): #4-170 Emari Brown, Sr., 10-2, SQ, RC, DC (Transfer to Harmony)
Notable returning wrestler: None.
What they are saying: "I'm trying really hard to get this program back to where it was when Coach Scrivens was here. He had a solid group of girls and they were really tough and mean and the interest has been off the charts this year. We had 35 girls sign up for our informational meeting and hopefully we can get that going."
Outlook: Brown’s transfer out before the season started leaves the Bulldogs without star power, but they’re still growing in numbers.
Boone Braves
Coach: Lorrie-Ann Ramos
Recent district results: 2023:12; 2022:6
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Annie Barrero, 22-20, RQ, D4.
Potential notable returning wrestlers: Liana Burgess, Sr., 10-8, RQ, D3.
Oak Ridge Pioneers
Coach: Kenneth Gerry
Recent district results: 2023:13; 2022:10
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Potential notable returning wrestlers: #7-235 Judlie Laplante, Sr., 15-8, SQ, R2, D2.
Liberty Chargers
Coach: Tyrone McKee (1st season)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): None
Notable returning wrestlers: None
New wrestler: #1-115 Delialah Betances, So. (Transfer from Georgia)
Outlook: Betances was a state champion last season in Georgia and was an All-American at Fargo this past summer.
Tohopekaliga Tigers
Coach: Mia Berrios
Recent district results: 2023:8; 2022:2-1A7
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Kamillah Savinon, 14-11, RQ, D3; Camila Borges; Dayanna Dawkins, 13-14, RQ, D4.
Notable returning wrestlers: Alyana Barreto, So., 11-16, RQ, D3.
Lake Nona Lions
Coach: Eric Scrivens (2nd at school/9th overall)
Assistant coaches: Gabriel Lopez, Jason Mckweon, Peggy Estevez, Yevier Lopez
Recent district results: 2023:10; 2022:10-1A7
Last state champion: Milana Borrelli, 2023 (120)
Notable losses (Graduation/Transfer): Gabriella Martins, 25-13, RQ, D3; Milana Borrelli, Jr., 39-5, SC, RC, DC (Transfer to Venice)
Notable returning wrestlers: Alex Marcano, So.
Outlook: Borrelli made school history last year by winning the first girls wrestling state title, but she’s moved to SW Florida and the team will be young again.