The second day of the FHSAA State Wrestling Tournament is in the books. Boys and girls from high schools across Florida have competed hard for this opportunity. Many have risen to the top while others are planning for their return trips to Silver Spurs Arena next year.
21 athletes have represented the four in-county high schools valiantly with Hernando’s wrestlers standing out so far at this year’s competition. While several Leopards will be advancing to day three, Nature Coast and Weeki Wachee have been eliminated from this year’s tournaments.
“I think we have had a great tournament,” Leopards Head Coach David Pritz said. “This tournament is a grind with many highs and lows. We have 10 placers (6 girls and 4 boys) which is a Hernando record including 3 state finalists. I am so proud of these kids.”
The results for Hernando, Springstead, Weeki Wachee, and Nature Coast’s boys’ and girls’ teams are below. Further information can be found on Trackwrestling.com.
(150) Noah Leota (47-10) scored 7.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Noah Leota (Hernando) won by decision over Julian Bell (Anclote) (Dec 7-3). Semifinal – Gavin Nolan (Clearwater Central Catholic) won by fall over Noah Leota (Hernando) (Fall 2:26).
(175) James Shaw Garrett (41-9) scored 9.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Gibson Moore (South Walton Hs) won by fall over James Shaw Garrett (Hernando) (Fall 3:46). Cons. Round 2 – James Shaw Garrett (Hernando) won in the ultimate tie breaker over Clay Starling (Suwannee) (UTB 9-2). Cons. Round 3 – James Shaw Garrett (Hernando) won in sudden victory – 1 over Bennett Sweitzer (Bishop Verot) (SV-1 4-1).
(190) Jeremiah Chavis (52-2) scored 10.5 team points. Quarterfinal – Jeremiah Chavis (Hernando) won by tech fall over Christian Mcgarity (Episcopal Of Jacksonville) (TF-1.5 3:35 (16-0)). Semifinal – Damian Soto (Mater Lakes Academy) won by decision over Jeremiah Chavis (Hernando) (Dec 5-3).
(215) Kian Blyss (46-5) and scored 9.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Lexander Coleman-Tunsil (Lakewood) won by fall over Kian Blyss (Hernando) (Fall 5:12). Consolation Round 2 – Kian Blyss (Hernando) won by decision over Tyler Simms (Robinson) (Dec 7-3). Consolation Round 3 – Kian Blyss (Hernando) won by decision over Frederick Harley Jr (Oasis) (Dec 7-3).
(100 Girls) Emerson Webber (37-9) scored 4.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Kiera Partello (Barron G Collier) won by major decision over Emerson Webber (Hernando) (MD 12-0). Cons. Round 2 – Melissa Gallo (Florida Christian School) won by major decision over Emerson Webber (Hernando) (MD 16-3).
(110 Girls) Keana “Kiki” Bush (34-6) scored 21.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Keana Bush (Hernando) won by decision over Natalia Choquegonza (Ponte Vedra) (Dec 4-0). Semifinal – Keana Bush (Hernando) 34-6 won by major decision over Kendal Haynie (Wakulla Hs) 28-5 (MD 12-1). Keana “Kiki” Bush will wrestle in the FHSAA State finals tomorrow at Silver Spurs Arena beginning at 3:30 pm.
(115 Girls) Emma Bauknight (32-5) scored 24.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Emma Bauknight (Hernando) won by fall over Mackenzie Allcroft (Ft Pierce Central) (Fall 3:10). Semifinal – Emma Bauknight (Hernando) 32-5 won by fall over Cameron Lord (Sunlake) (Fall 3:43). Emma Bauknight will wrestle in the FHSAA State finals tomorrow at Silver Spurs Arena beginning at 3:30 pm.
(125 Girls) Daniela Espinal (39-10) scored 9.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Milana Borrelli (Venice) won by tech fall over Daniela Espinal (Hernando) (TF-1.5 4:23 (19-0)). Cons. Round 2 – Daniela Espinal (Hernando) won by major decision over Sydney Jones (Jensen Beach) (MD 13-2). Cons. Round 3 – Daniela Espinal (Hernando) won by major decision over Taylor Pelchat (St Augustine) (MD 12-2)
(155 Girls) Mariah Earl (37-7) scored 6.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Christal Desir (Forest Hill) won by major decision over Mariah Earl (Hernando) (MD 14-5). Cons. Round 2 – Mariah Earl (Hernando) won in the ultimate tie breaker over Yadira Rivas (Plant City) (UTB 2-1). Cons. Round 3 – Alexa Calidonio (Flagler Palm Coast) won by fall over Mariah Earl (Hernando) (Fall 3:33).
(170 Girls) SR Chloe Stinnett (29-6) scored 9.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Chloe Stinnett (Hernando) won by fall over Riley Lancaster (Admiral Farragut Academy) (Fall 1:11). Semifinal – Kendall Bibla (Flagler Palm Coast) won by major decision over Chloe Stinnett (Hernando) (MD 13-4)
(190 Girls) Grace Leota (25-0) scored 24.0 team points. Quarterfinal – Grace Leota (Hernando) won by fall over Tessa Diaz (Doral Academy) (Fall 0:37). Semifinal – Grace Leota (Hernando) won by fall over TorRina Rushing (Mosley) (Fall 0:56). Grace Leota will wrestle in the FHSAA State finals tomorrow at Silver Spurs Arena beginning at 3:30 pm.
Springstead:
Giovani Delape (126 2A) advanced to Consolation Round 2 before being pinned by Dominic Benjamin (Parrish High School) in the second period (Fall 2:05).
Evan Bozek (144 2A) advanced to Consolation Round 1 before being defeated by decision 4-3 by Landon Murphy (Riverdale).
Brian Burch (150 2A) fell to Maddox Williams (Port Charlotte) in Consolation Round 1 (Fall 0:43).
Daniel Quinones (157 2A) lost by 6-4 decision to Jackson Wilks in Consolation Round 1.
Kaleb Johns (215 2A) won by fall (2:48) over Harper Noel (Heritage) in Consolation Round 3 to take 6th.
Jasmine Serrano (120 Girls) scored 9 team points while placing 6th in her division. Serrano won by decision (4-0) over Savanna Porter (St. John Neumann).
Weeki Wachee:
Nick Guy (113 1A) lost by major decision (10-2) Erik Perez (St. John Neumann) in Consolation Round 2.
Ricky Bowermaster (144 1A) earned 6.5 points so far. Andrew Isek (Cardinal Gibbons) won in sudden victory -1 over Bowermaster by a score of 7-4.
Diego Maysonet (157 1A) netted his team 6 points overall. Maysonet fell in Consolation Round 3 to Judge Deyoung (Merritt Island) (Fall 3:49).
Nature Coast:
Zackary Myers (106 1A) fell in Consolation Round 1 to Luke Piedrahita (True North) (Fall 3:32).
