KISSIMMEE - After this past weekend at the Silver Spurs Arena, there is simply no doubt which region stands above the rest when it comes to boys wrestling in the Sunshine State.
While the girls did their thing with three individual state champions, including North Miami senior Mya Bethel, who became the first ever female wrestler to win four state titles in Florida high school competition, and 25 state placers and a second place team finish by South Dade, the boys dominated the three days.
Besides Bethel, other individual winners were Miami Southridge freshman Abigail Gonzalez (110) and South Dade’s unbeaten Willow White (120) of Homestead South Dade.
SOUTH DADE STILL ON TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN
Where do we start? Let’s begin where head coach Vic Balmeceda and his South Dade Bucs won their 27th state title, which includes 20 IBT (11th straight) crowns and seven dual champions.
South Dade crowned state titles with Guillermo Jaramillo (126), Jovani Solis (138), Elvis Solis (144), Armand Williams (150), Tyree Graham (157), and Willie White (165).
Kaleb Williams (120), Jonathan Moreno (175), and Daguy Massillon (285) also reached the finals.
Other 3A champions included Lazaro Soto (106 - Southwest Miami), Jovanni Tovar (120 - Miami Southridge), Illia Kyryianenko (132 - Hollywood South Broward), Connor Bonney (175 - Miami Palmetto), Myron Mendez (215 - Southwest Miami) and Ryan Miret (285 - Miami Southridge).
SOMERSET ACADEMY RALLIES FOR TEAM TITLE
Last year, Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy took home the 1A state wrestling title, but with enrollment growing, they were elevated to 2A. No problem!
Veteran head coach Joe Blasucci used state titles from Tristan Sainz (150), Eric Hodge (157), Michael Sainz (175), and Mateo Martinez (190) to come from 7.5 down and beat defending state champion Tampa Jesuit by going 4-1 in the finals.
The Panthers placed nine wrestlers.
HOW ABOUT MATER LAKES?
Over the past few years, something special has been brewing in Hialeah – and after a 1A dual team championship back in January, head coach Brandon Neifeld and his Mater Lakes Bears rolled the competition by 63 points and left NO doubt in taking home their first IBT title.
With Kellen (113) and Keagan Mesina (120) leading the way, Mater Lakes Academy had five individual state titles.
Ethan Tran (126) and Kalias Nazario (165) also won state titles for the Bears. The only downer on the evening came when Damian Soto (190) was injured in the finals on an “illegal move” and was carried out of the arena on a spinal protection board. He was awarded the state title.
Other 1A champions were Elijah Castanon (106 - Miami Christian) and Cardinal Gibbons' three-time state winner Michael Mocco (215).
The boys ended with 84 state placers!
Girls Team Scores
2 South Dade 106.0
8 North Miami 54.5
9 Florida Christian School 51.5
10 Miami Southridge 44.0
22 Miami Palmetto 24.5
23 Mater Lakes Academy 24.0
32 Doral Academy 18.0
32 South Broward 18.0
100
3rd Place - Melissa Gallo of Florida Christian School
8th Place - Rosie Kleine of Coconut Creek Monarch
105
4th Place - Gabriela Kerber of Weston Cypress Bay
110
1st Place - Abigail Gonzalez of Miami Southridge
115
3rd Place - Beyonce Espinosa of South Dade
120
1st Place - Willow White of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Zoe Delgado of Miami Florida Christian School
5th Place - Arianna Ruiz of Hialeah Gardens Mater Lakes Academy
125
5th Place - Rachel Silva of Miami Florida Christian School
130
2nd Place - Isis Severe of North Miami
5th Place - Eysis Estes-Brinson of Miami Palmetto
6th Place - Abigail Moyer of Coral Springs
135
5th Place - A`Niyah Leon-Goodrich of Miami Southridge
7th Place - Alexa PAz of SLAM Academy Miami
8th Place - Kamora Willis of Coral Gables
140
3rd Place - Shamari Smith of Homestead South Dade
6th Place - Francesca Lara of Miami Palmetto
145
6th Place - Geraldine Honore of Homestead South Dade
155
1st Place - Mya Bethel of North Miami
6th Place - Alena Rik of Hialeah Gardens Mater Lakes Academy
170
4th Place - Ariana Blanc of Parkland Douglas
190
4th Place - Latoya Sylvestre of Hollywood South Broward
7th Place - Tessa Diaz of Doral Academy
235
3rd Place - Kenzie Barrett of Homestead South Dade
6th Place - Camila Halaby-Bravo of Southwest Miami
8th Place - Kaylie Eugene of Pembroke Pines Flanagan
1A Team Scores
1 Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy 212.0
3 Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 116.0
12 Miami Christian School 38.5
19 Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 26.5
29 Miami SLAM Academy 18.0
106
1st Place - Elijah Castanon of Miami Christian School
113
1st Place - Kellen Mesina of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
2nd Place - Jason Ramirez of Miami SLAM Academy
8th Place - Logan Bajor of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
120
1st Place - Keagan Mesina of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
126
1st Place - Ethan Tran of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
132
2nd Place - Christopher Greene of Mater Lakes Academy
138
4th Place - Anthony O`Dell of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
144
3rd Place - Andrew Isek of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
5th Place - Preston Lindsay of Coral Springs Charter School
8th Place - Bruce Li of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
150
3rd Place - Bryan Picallo of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
5th Place - Mason O`dell of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
157
4th Place - Kenny Alvarado of Mater Lakes Academy
165
1st Place - Kalias Nazario of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
3rd Place - Frankie Florio of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
175
8th Place - Darian Vargas of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
190
1st Place - Damian Soto of Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy
2nd Place - Peter Mocco of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
215
1st Place - Michael Mocco of Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons
285
2nd Place - Nathan Chen of Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest
5th Place - Spencer Voss of Miami Christian
6th Place - Jordan Diaz of Miami Sunset
2A Team Scores
1 Pembroke Pines Somerset 173.0
16 Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 41.5
23 Miami Felix Varela 20.0
25 Miramar 19.0
106
2nd Place - Gary Mendez of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
5th Place - Cano Austin of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
113
6th Place - Michael Maisonet of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
120
6th Place - Lucas Barrios of Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy
8th Place - Gavin Calcines of Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy
126
2nd Place - Carlos Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
132
7th Place - Dully Brutus of Miramar
138
6th Place - Ericson “E.J.” Coney of Miramar Everglades
144
5th Place - Jordan Pineda of Miami Felix Varela
7th Place - Darion Shannon of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
150
1st Place - Tristan Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
157
1st Place - Eric Hodge of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
165
4th Place - Bluny Davilma of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
6th Place - Noah Catala of Miramar
8th Place – Adonis Severe of North Miami
175
1st Place - Michael Sainz of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
190
1st Place - Mateo Martinez of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
285
8th Place - Abdur Bey of Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy
3A Team Scores
1 Homestead South Dade 227.5
2 Miami Southridge 154.0
3 Southwest Miami 118.0
4 Miami Palmetto 60.0
5 Miami Christopher Columbus H S 56.5
15 Hollywood South Broward 32.0
21 Miami Beach 25.5
106
1st Place - Lazaro Soto of Southwest Miami
4th Place - Alex Laguardia of Miami Southridge
7th Place - Tyler Metellus of Coconut Creek Monarch
113
4th Place - Damel Martinez of Miami Southridge
5th Place - Antonio Morales of Southwest Miami
7th Place - Rocco Duygulu of Parkland Douglas
120
1st Place - Jovanni Tovar of Miami Southridge
2nd Place - Kaleb Williams of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Victor Zanolini of Miami Christopher Columbus
6th Place - Gary Jackson of Miami Palmetto
126
1st Place - Guillermo Jaramillo of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Stefano Garcia of Miami Southridge
3rd Place - David Leiva of Parkland Douglas
5th Place - Rocco Ruiz of Christopher Columbus
132
1st Place - Illia Kyryianenko of Hollywood South Broward
6th Place - Mateus Sgai of Doral Academy
7th Place - Alfredo Cheang of Miami Southridge
8th Place - Nathaniel Williams of Homestead South Dade
138
1st Place - Jovani Solis of Homestead South Dade
2nd Place - Dillon Smith of Southwest Miami
4th Place - Tomas Campian of Miami Christopher Columbus
8th Place - Imran Dzhabrailov of Miami Beach
144
1st Place - Elvis Solis of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Didier Novoa of Southwest Miami
5th Place - Andres Rojas of Miami Southridge
150
1st Place - Armand Williams of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Zachary Ruiz of Miami Christopher Columbus
7th Place - Adlan Dzhabrailov of Miami Beach
157
1st Place - Tyree Graham of Homestead South Dade
4th Place - Tyrell Robby of Miami Beach
7th Place - Shai Keery of Coral Springs
165
1st Place - Willie White of Homestead South Dade
3rd Place - Drake Bonney of Miami Palmetto
175
1st Place - Connor Bonney of Miami Palmetto
2nd Place - Jonathan Moreno of Homestead South Dade
3rd Place - Evangelo Mercado of Southwest Miami
190
4th Place - J`vier Romeus of Coral Springs
5th Place - Eliel Santos of Miami Southridge
6th Place - Tedrick Lee of Miami Christopher Columbus
8th Place - Sage Suarez of Hollywood South Broward
215
1st Place - Myron Mendez of Southwest Miami
2nd Place - Christian Soto of Miami Southridge
6th Place - Apollo Benito of Miami Christopher Columbus
285
1st Place - Ryan Miret of Miami Southridge Hs
2nd Place - Daguy Massillon of Homestead South Dade
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When Elias Sturman of Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna was named MVP of the recent Under Armour Next Miami Combine, it started to shine a spotlight on the offensive line position in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
The 6'1, 308-pounder did well in drills and more than held his own in the competition that brought together some quality “big men” from all over southern Florida.
Sturman, who came to the school last year from Bradenton IMG Academy, is part of the new breed of linemen who take part in competition year round.
With 5-on-5 events along with line camps at colleges throughout the summer, the linemen are no longer placed in the background.
Because of the need for quality line play, there are several events that are held to teach technique while elevating the exposure of these prospects.
With events such as Under Armour, Rivals, Prep Redzone Florida and other showcases, linemen are now fully in the spotlight.
In addition to Sturman, other Miami-Dade and Broward linemen who gained valuable exposure at the Miami event included Class o0f 2026 rising seniors:
Ekeem Atehortua, 6'3, 310, Hollywood Chaminade Madonna – 3.7 GPA. Three-year performer for the Lions during their championship run.
Mekhi Bradley, 6'4, 280, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Comes south with plenty of potential and talent that will keep the Raiders on top.
Jordan Davis, 6'4, 330, Hollywood McArthur. Brings his talent from Davie Western and was easily one of the most dominant players at the UA event.
Bryan Granger, 6'3, 285, Pembroke Pines West Broward – 3.2 GPA. Has been on the radar for two years and has emerged into a quality player and leader.
Ben Gula, 6'5, 293, Weston Cypress Bay – 3.0 GPA. Heading into his third year as a prospect, this quality talent continues to get college interest.
DeJuan Johnson, 6’8, 308, Miami Gardens Monsignor Pace. This is someone you want to keep an eye on. A basketball player who is making the move to the gridiron and looks like a gifted young man that has the tools.
Ryan Miret, 6'4, 280, Miami Southridge – 4.4 GPA. A state and nationally rated wrestler who has emerged into a national line recruit with several Power 4 schools interested.
Dylan Steen, 6'5, 285, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Following in the footsteps of his brother who collected a Super Bowl ring this past season. He is well on his way to making a major leap.
Ashley Walker, 6'7, 295, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna. Comes south with plenty to offer the Lions and will keep this program at the top nationally as well. Great size and potential.
Rising juniors in the Class of 2027 also had the chance to shine as well:
Gerren Bray, 6'2, 290, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.5 GPA. This past season, he played a huge role for the 6A state champion West Boca Raton Bulls. Another fast-rising prospect.
Jayden Dean, 6'2, 285, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas – 3.75 GPA. Considered as one of the top centers in the state and anchors one of the best offensive lines in the state.
Aiden Hartnett, 6'3, 295, Plantation American Heritage – 3.8 GPA. Helped to lead the Patriots to a 4A state title this past season. A very talented football player.
Mark Matthews, 6'7, 275, Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas. Another of the big men who stole the show at the combine and showed why he will be one of the best in Florida during the 2025 season.
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For south Florida, it will be some of the same faces in the same place from Thursday through Saturday night at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
When the state individual wrestling championships take place, 169 Miami-Dade and Broward boys and girls will look to not only take-home titles but be among those fortune enough to place among the best in Florida.
Osceola Heritage Park
1875 Silver Spur Lane
Kissimmee, FL 34744
321-697-3333
Thursday-Saturday, March 6-8, 2025
Thursday, March 6
11:00 a.m. Weigh-ins
12:30 p.m. Championship Round 1 begins for ALL CLASSES and BOTH GENDERS
4:00 p.m. Consolation Round 1
Friday, March 7
8:00 a.m. Weigh-ins
9:15 a.m. Championship Round 2
Follow Consolation Round 2
1:30 p.m. Championship Round 3 (Semifinals)
Follow Consolation Round 3
Saturday, March 8
8:00 a.m. Weigh-ins
9:30 a.m. Consolation Semifinals
Follow Consolation Finals
3:30 p.m. Finals Ceremonies
Follow Finals Matches Begin Immediately Following Conclusion of Finals Ceremonies
STILL UNBEATEN
Miami-Dade and Broward will bring 13 undefeated wrestlers with 106 - Jovanni Tovar (Miami Southridge) 43-0, Fr., 126 - David Leiva (Parkland Douglas) 44-0, Sr., 132 - Illia Kyryianenko (Hollywood South Broward) 37-0, Fr., 144 - Elvis Solis (Homestead South Dade) 45-0, Sr., 165 - Willie White (Homestead South Dade) 53-0, Sr., 175 - Connor Bonney (Miami Palmetto) 30-0, Jr. and 285 - Ryan Miret (Miami Southridge) 24-0, Jr. in 3A.
175 - Michael Sainz (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 23-0, Sr. in 2A and Michael Mocco (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 39-0, Jr. in 1A.
120 - Willow White (Homestead South Dade) 35-0, Jr., 125 - Rachel Silva (Miami Florida Christian School) 26-0, Sr., two-time defending state champion Mya Bethel (North Miami) 16-0, Sr. at 155 and Latoya Sylvestre (Hollywood South Broward) 24-0, Jr. in the 190-pound weight class.
SOUTH DADE GOING FOR MORE
When the opening round gets started at 12:30 p.m. and coach Vic Balmaceda and his South Dade Bucs will be after team title 27 after taking home the dual meet crown in January.
While they were pushed in the 3A regional, this program, among the best in the nation, figures to add another trophy to one of the biggest wrestling collections in the Sunshine State.
3A – TOP 10 LOCAL REGIONAL FINISHERS
Team Scores
1 Homestead South Dade 234.5
2. Miami Southridge 218.5
3. Miami Christopher Columbus 149.0
4. Southwest Miami 143.5
5. Parkland Douglas 83.0
6. Doral Academy 71.0
7. Miami Palmetto 70.5
8. Miami Beach Senior 68.0
9. Coral Springs 64.0
10. South Plantation 60.5
106
Lazaro Soto (Southwest Miami) 40-5, So.
Donovan Jenkins (South Plantation) 30-6, So.
Alex Laguardia (Miami Southridge Hs) 31-12, Jr.
Tyler Metellus (Coconut Creek Monarch) 36-3, So.
113
Damel Martinez (Miami Southridge) 31-11, Sr.
Antonio Morales (Southwest Miami) 34-11, So.
Rocco Duygulu (Parkland Douglas) 45-4, Sr.
Janmichael Broche (Miami Braddock) 30-14, Jr.
120
Jovanni Tovar (Miami Southridge) 43-0, Fr.
Kaleb Williams (Homestead South Dade) 36-11, Jr.
MatcVictor Zanolini (Christopher Columbus) 44-10, Jr.
Gary Jackson (Miami Palmetto) 38-11, Fr.
126
David Leiva (Parkland Douglas) 44-0, Sr.
Guillermo Jaramillo (Homestead South Dade) 39-4, Jr.
Rocco Ruiz (Miami Christopher Columbus) 44-8, Fr.
Stefano Garcia (Miami Southridge) 24-9, Fr.
132
Illia Kyryianenko (Hollywood South Broward) 37-0, Fr.
Alfredo Cheang (Miami Southridge) 39-10, So.
Nathaniel Williams (Homestead South Dade) 45-10, Sr.
Mateus Sgai (Doral Academy) 31-12, Jr.
138
Jovani Solis (Homestead South Dade) 45-1, Fr.
Dillon Smith (Southwest Miami) 31-7, Sr.
Tomas Campian (Miami Christopher Columbus) 42-10, Fr.
Imran Dzhabrailov (Miami Beach) 31-10, Fr.
144
Elvis Solis (Homestead South Dade) 45-0, Sr.
Andres Rojas (Miami Southridge) 43-8, Fr.
Didier Novoa (Southwest Miami) 36-10, Jr.
Jeremiah Louis (Miami Dr. Krop) 33-8, Sr.
150
Armand Williams (Homestead South Dade) 45-7, So.
Zachary Ruiz (Miami Christopher Columbus) 46-12, Sr.
Adlan Dzhabrailov (Miami Beach) 7-2, Jr.
Jacob Rosen (Coral Springs Taravella) 43-9, Sr.
157
Tyree Graham (Homestead South Dade) 47-4, Jr.
Jose Gutierrez (Doral Academy) 43-4, Sr.
Tyrell Robby (Miami Beach Senior) 42-5, Sr.
Shai Keery (Coral Springs) 51-8, Sr.
165
Willie White (Homestead South Dade) 53-0, Sr.
Drake Bonney (Miami Palmetto) 35-6, Jr.
Leonard Gilley (Miami Southridge) 44-15, Sr.
Nicholas Velazco (Miami Christopher Columbus) 41-18, Jr.
175
Connor Bonney (Miami Palmetto) 30-0, Jr.
Jonathan Moreno (Homestead South Dade) 27-6, So.
Evangelo Mercado (Southwest Miami) 45-10, Sr.
Daniel Sanchez (Miami Southridge) 35-21, Jr.
190
Tedrick Lee (Miami Christopher Columbus) 22-2, Jr.
J`vier Romeus (Coral Springs) 47-8, Sr.
Eliel Santos (Miami Southridge) 27-5, Sr.
Sage Suarez (Hollywood South Broward) 43-6, Jr.
215
Myron Mendez (Southwest Miami) 48-3, Sr.
Christian Soto (Miami Southridge) 33-10, So.
Apollo Benito (Miami Christopher Columbus) 29-5, Sr.
Gregory Gonzalez (Coral Reef) 37-10, Sr.
285
Ryan Miret (Miami Southridge) 24-0, Jr.
Daguy Massillon (Homestead South Dade) 41-12, Sr. (Dec 2-1)
Chase Moen (Cooper City) 31-6, Sr.
Jackson Zajkowski (Parkland Douglas) 40-13, Sr. (Fall 2:31)
SOMERSET ROLLS AGAIN
It doesn’t matter to veteran coach Joe Blasucci what classification his Pembroke Pines Somerset team is placed in. This program takes care of business.
The Panthers traveled up to Jensen Beach to compete in 2A for the first time and rolled by nearly 200 points in winning Region 4-2A with 13 qualifiers headed to state.
2A – TOP 10 LOCAL REGIONAL FINISHERS
1 Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy 275.0
2. Miramar 107.5
3. Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy 83.0
4. Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy 80.0
5. North Miami 65.0
6. Felix Varela 64.5
7. Plantation American Heritage 38.5
8. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas 34.5
9. Hollywood Hills 28.5
10. Miramar Everglades 28.0
10. McArthur 28.0
106
Gary Mendez (Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy) 38-4, Jr.
Cano Austin (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 51-13, 7th
Jacob Rhodes (Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy) 39-13, Fr.
113
Andrew Cackett (Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy) 39-14, Sr.
Michael Maisonet (Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy) 30-6, Jr.
Alejandro Toro (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 38-16, So.
120
Lucas Barrios (Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy) 38-4, 8th
Andre Rossi (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 46-13, So.
Gavin Calcines (Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy) 35-16, Jr.
126
Carlos Sainz (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 30-7, 8th
Juelez Lainez (Hollywood McArthur) 25-9, Sr.
132
Dully Brutus (Miramar) 43-5, Sr.
Dylan Fernandez (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 43-10, So.
Joesph Scott (Hollywood Hills) 27-3, So.
138
Ericson “E.J.” Coney (Miramar Everglades) 40-10, Fr.
144
Jordan Pineda (Miami Felix Varela) 34-5, Sr.
Darion Shannon (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 48-9, So.
150
Tristan Sainz (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 41-1, Jr.
Charly Sainteus (North Miami) 38-11, Jr.
Alexander Harding (Miramar) 35-12, Sr.
157
Eric Hodge (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 59-4, Sr.
Armando Wisdom (Plantation American Heritage School) 37-1, Sr.
Jayden Rivas (Miramar) 41-10, So.
165
Bluny Davilma (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 61-5, Sr.
Noah Catala (Miramar) 40-10, Sr.
Adonis Severe (North Miami, 24-6, Sr.
175
Michael Sainz (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy ) 23-0, Sr.
Mallard Mondesir (Miramar) 28-19, Sr.
190
Mateo Martinez (Pembroke Pines Somerset) 59-5, Jr.
Rubier Oliva (Miami Felix Varela) 29-10, Jr.
215
Ndidi Obi (North Miami) 28-5, Sr.
Eli Diaz (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 45-15, So.
285
Abdur Bey (Pembroke Pines Somerset Academy) 22-6, Sr. (Fall 3:56)
Chase Goodrich (Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas) 20-13, So.
Christopher Coleman (Deerfield Beach) 26-5, Jr.
MATER LAKES A FAVORITE
After wrapping up the dual team title in January, and running away with the district and regional titles, head coach Brandon Neifeld and his Mater Lakes Bears will head to the state championships as the favorite.
Advancing 12 wrestlers to the state tournament will give this team plenty of potential to score and secure a state crown.
BOYS
1A – TOP 10 LOCAL REGIONAL FINISHERS
1 Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy 302.0
2. Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons 235.0
3. Miami SLAM Academy 76.0
4. Miami Westminster Christian School 69.5
5. Miami Florida Christian School 58.5
6. Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest 58.0
7. Miami Christian School 46.0
7. Miami Sunset 46.0
9. Miami Central 44.0
10. Miami True North 29.0
106
Elijah Castanon (Miami Christian School) 24-3, 7th
Luke Piedrahita (Miami True North) 34-11, 7th
Andres Garcia (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 37-11, So.
113
Kellen Mesina (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 36-5, Jr.
Jason Ramirez (Miami SLAM Academy) 30-4, Jr.
Logan Bajor (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 25-12, So.
120
Keagan Mesina (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 34-5, Fr.
Dylan Munz (Miami Westminster Christian School) 29-13, Fr.
126
Ethan Tran (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 30-3, So.
Leonardo Trejos (Miami Florida Christian School) 32-9, Jr.
Caden Cagiano (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 25-16, So.
132
Christopher Greene (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 33-4, So.
Oscar Aguilera (Miami Sunset) 21-3, Sr.
Misael Quezada (Miami SLAM Academy) 23-12, Sr.
138
Anthony O`dell (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 30-4, Sr.
Mateo Jaramillo (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 29-16, Jr.
144
Andrew Isek (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 43-5, Sr.
Preston Lindsay (Coral Springs Charter School) 35-4, Sr.
Bruce Li (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 24-7, Fr.
150
Mason O`Dell (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 27-10, Fr.
Bryan Picallo (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 29-2, Sr.
157
Kenny Alvarado (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 32-6, Sr.
Andrew Chen (Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest) 25-14, So.
Isaac Fayer (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 18-14, Jr.
165
Kenny Alvarado (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 32-6, Sr.
Andrew Chen (Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest) 25-14, So.
Isaac Fayer (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 18-14, Jr.
175
Darian Vargas (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 26-11, Sr.
190
Damian Soto (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 31-3, Sr.
Peter Mocco (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 45-1, Fr.
Andrew Lopez (Miami Westminster Christian School) 31-9, Jr.
215
Michael Mocco (Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons) 39-0, Jr.
Maximiliano Garzano (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 12-8, So.
Juan Mars (Miami Central) 20-4, So.
Eric Hospedales (Miami Florida Christian) 19-13, Fr.
285
Nathan Chen (Fort Lauderdale Pine Crest) 38-1, Sr.
Spencer Voss (Miami Christian) 13-4, Sr.
Jordan Diaz (Miami Sunset) 16-2, Sr.
SOUTH DADE GIRLS LOOK TO MAKE SOME NOISE
As the boys continue to roll in Homestead, so do the girls at South Dade High as they head to the state wrestling tournament as Region 4 champions.
The Lady Bucs advance seven wrestlers to the tournament.
TOP 10 GIRLS REGION
1 South Dade 194.0
2 North Miami 108.0
4 Florida Christian School 75.5
6 Doral Academy 71.0
7 Miami Palmetto 58.5
8 Southwest Miami 57.0
9 Western 51.0
10 Miami Southridge Hs 49.5
100
Rosie Kleine (Coconut Creek Monarch) 34-2, Jr.
Melissa Gallo (Miami Florida Christian School) 17-4, 6th.
Lydia Gonzalez (Homestead South Dade) 19-13, So. (Fall 2:45)
105
Tiffany Francisco (Davie Western) 16-1, So.
Gabriela Kerber (Weston Cypress Bay) 31-11, Jr.
Rebecca Marin (Doral Academy) 37-8, So.
110
Abigail Gonzalez (Miami Southridge) 31-1, Fr.
Camilla Delgado (Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy) 24-9, Sr.
Eowyn Reeves (Doral Academy) 32-15, So.
115
Beyonce Espinosa (Homestead South Dade) 31-2, Sr.
Samantha Ferrer (Hialeah Gardens Mater Academy) 30-10, Sr.
120
Willow White (Homestead South Dade) 35-0, Jr.
Zoe Delgado (Miami Florida Christian School) 27-5, 8th.
Arianna Ruiz (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 27-4, Fr.
125
Rachel Silva (Miami Florida Christian School) 26-0, Sr.
Kaileia Villaviciencio (Southwest Ranches Archbishop McCarthy) 22-6, Jr.
130
Isis Severe (North Miami) 24-2, Sr.
Eysis Estes-Brinson (Miami Palmetto) 17-5, Jr.
Abigail Moyer (Coral Springs) 25-6, So.
Hailey Hernandez (Southwest Miami) 28-15, Sr.
135
Arianna Garcia (Homestead South Dade) 29-5, Jr.
Alexa Paz (Miami SLAM Academy) 26-4.
Kamora Willis (Coral Gables) 31-5, Sr.
A`Niyah Leon-Goodrich (Miami Southridge) 6-10, So.
140
Shamari Smith (Homestead South Dade) 29-4, Sr.
Francesca Lara (Miami Palmetto) 16-2, Sr.
London Yelder (Everglades) 21-13, Jr.
145
Viktoriya Devochkinn (North Miami) 9-3, Jr.
Geraldine Honore (Homestead South Dade) 29-5, Sr.
155
Mya Bethel (North Miami) 16-0, Sr.
Alena Rik (Hialeah Mater Lakes Academy) 23-3, Jr.
170
Ariana Blanc (Parkland Douglas) 25-2, Jr.
Ariel Alexander (Homestead) 23-10, Sr.
190
Latoya Sylvestre (Hollywood South Broward) 24-0, Jr.
Tessa Diaz (Doral Academy) 34-7, Sr.
Joveline Joseph (North Miami) 27-10, Sr.
235
Halaby-Bravo (Southwest Miami) 25-5, So.
Kenzie Barrett (Homestead South Dade) 19-11, Fr.
Makayla Ocean (Southwest Archbishop Mccarthy) 20-18, So.
Kaylie Eugene (Pembroke Pines Flanagan) 7-4, Jr.
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In the competitive world of off-season 7-on-7 football, there are several programs across the country who boast some elite talent.
As much as players and coaches across the country want to believe that the product that they put on the field – from coast-to-coast – each weekend – it’s tough to keep up with the players that come from the state of Florida.
While several 7-on-7 all-star programs use players from different state, Defcon United, a south Florida based team, is all about what the Sunshine State has to offer.
Coached by Robert Ortega (head coach at Hollywood McArthur), his assistant Noah Pressley and Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna defensive coordinator Aaron Strumski, this team is loaded with elite prospects, many who have already made a commitment to play at the next level.
With several national championships in hand, Defcon United is back at it this 7-on-7 season with some more elite prospects.
Among those competing this winter/spring are Class of 2026 players Javan Allison (DB, Miami Norland), Sam Brown Jr. (DB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Jordan Campbell (LB, Miami Carol City), Derrek Cooper (RB/LB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Dylan Denson (WR, Plantation American Heritage), Elijah Hardy (Athlete, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Terrance Johnson (DB, Plantation American Heritage), Bryant Junius (LB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Dereon Coleman (QB, Orlando Jones), Leonzay Merzius (DB, Hollywood Chaminade-Madonna), Derrick Nichols (DB, Plantation American Heritage), Robert Ortega Jr. (RB, Hollywood McArthur), and Plantation American Heritage receiver Jeffar Jean-Noel.
The Class of 2027 (rising junior) group is also big time – with Levi Champion (LB, West Palm Beach The King’s Academy), Dallas Crescenzo (WR, Lantana Santaluces), and Khamarion Young (WR, Hollywood McArthur).
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By Dave Brousseau - BCAA Writer
DAVIE – It’s been 18 months since senior right-handed pitcher Chase Wildroudt had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.
Friday he was the starting pitcher against West Broward in the BCAA Tier 1 baseball championship game. Wildroudt made his second start of the season since his injury on October 24, 2023.
He went 5 2/3 innings allowing five hits, while striking out four to lead the Eagles to a 3-0 victory over the Bobcats at Nova High. It was also the Eagles third title in third year of the tournament.
The victory was the 12th consecutive over West Broward, while holding them to 23 consecutive scoreless innings. Douglas (7-1) has shut out the Bobcats six times during their winning streak.
“He’s about 18 months from Tommy John surgery and this was his third outing getting better and better each week,” said Douglas coach Todd FitzGerald. “He did great tonight. He was outstanding managing his pitches. He got some big strikeouts when we needed it.”
Backed by a stellar defensive effort, the Eagles allowed one base runner to get into scoring position, while Wildroudt was on the mound. Four times West Broward baserunners were called out trying to steal and advanced on a baseball hit.
Junior Jake Rizzo had a pair of RBIs, one in the bottom of the second inning and another two innings later. The third run came on a Bobcats (4-4) error in the bottom of the fourth inning.
“This feels great as I was struggling earlier in the season,” said Rizzo. “I’ve turned it up a notch and I feel like I’ve been able to help the team a lot. “
West Broward will host Douglas next Friday at 4 p.m.
“It’s baseball and right now we got it rolling pretty good,” said FitzGerald. “We got to go against them next Friday and it could be a different situation. Couldn’t be happier on how our guys handled themselves tonight.”
With the victory the Eagles haven’t suffered a second loss in the first eight games of a regular season since the 2019 season.
Senior left-hand pitcher Andrew Sarro was credited with the save.
Teir 2 Championship result: Pembroke Pines Charter 3, Nova 2.
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