Florida High Wrestling Wins First District Title in Program History

On Feb. 20 and Feb. 21, the 2A District 2 and 1A District 2 boys wrestling tournaments took place including multiple Leon County schools. Florida High won the 1A District 2 wrestling tournament as a team, marking the first district championship in program history.

1A District 2

Florida High captured the first district championship in program history, propelled by six individual champions and multiple podium finishes that combined to secure a decisive team victory.

Malik Leonard (113) opened the team’s title run with a technical fall in the finals, while Wyatt Feltgen (120) added a pin to maximize bonus points. Jasper Croom (132) followed with a semifinal technical fall and a pin in the championship bout. Sterling Hollingsworth (144) advanced with a 27-second semifinal fall before a 7–0 decision in the finals, and Terrence Hinson (157) recorded back-to-back falls, including a quick pin in the title match. John Cheney (165) and Jordan Haigler (175) rounded out the champions, each securing bonus-point victories to solidify Florida High’s lead.

Several semifinalists, including Weston Middleton (126) and Diego Silva (150), advanced deep into the bracket, contributing advancement points even without reaching the finals. Across the weight classes, Florida High wrestlers consistently generated bonus points through pins, technical falls, and major decisions, allowing the Seminoles to separate themselves from the competition.

2A District 2

Middleburg claimed the team title with a commanding 265 points, but Leon County teams Lincoln and Chiles delivered strong showings, finishing second and third with 204.5 and 201.5 points, respectively. Both schools showcased depth across multiple weight classes and produced several individual medalists, keeping the competition close and highlighting their continued prominence in the region.

Chiles delivered one of the most dominant overall performances of the event, producing multiple champions and several additional finalists. At 113 pounds, Jason Marsala controlled the bracket with authority, recording consecutive falls in the quarterfinals and semifinals before capturing the championship via injury default in the finals. His semifinal pin in just 19 seconds demonstrated decisive top control and bonus-point efficiency throughout the tournament.

The Timberwolves added another title at 144 pounds as Toby Trumbower compiled one of the strongest runs of the weekend. After opening with a fall in the quarterfinals, Trumbower secured a technical fall in the semifinals before earning a second technical fall in the championship match, consistently generating advancement points through dominant scoring margins.

Chiles also claimed championships at 165 and 175 pounds. Hayden Smith advanced through the bracket with a semifinal fall before winning the title by forfeit, while Levi Bradley secured a competitive 10–7 decision victory over Lincoln finalist Zymarion Williams in the 175-pound final. Additional podium finishes came from Dominic Cicco (fourth at 120), Troy Trocher (third at 126), Andrew Hutton (third at 190), and JR Jordan (fifth at 150), illustrating depth across multiple weight classes.

Lincoln matched that success with several standout championship performances of its own. Juan Torres captured the 120-pound title with a technical fall in the finals against a strong Middleburg opponent. At heavyweight, Daniel Clement completed a dominant run, earning falls in both the semifinals and championship match to secure the 285-pound title.

Lincoln’s depth was further evident through multiple third-place finishes. Channing Vogel rebounded from a semifinal loss to secure bronze at 106 pounds with a fall, while Jaxon Peters earned third at 132 with a narrow decision over Chiles’ Braden Faris. Josh Patterson also placed third at 165 pounds with consecutive technical falls in the consolation bracket.