State of the Program - Cardinal Gibbons (FL)

Coaching Staff:

Jamel Morris (3 years)

  • Jamal Morris

  • Armand Algarin

  • Christian Cupas

  • Steve Mocco

State Qualifiers over the last 7 years

 

2023 Recap:

  • 6th at the 1A Traditional State Tournament

  • Beat Clewiston before losing to eventual State Champs Jensen Beach in Round 2 of the State Duals Championships

Individuals:

  • Michael Mocco - State Champion at 195

  • Frankie Florio - 5th at 145

  • Bryan Picallo - 7th at 152

  • Dominic Pantuso - 7th at 182

  • William Parker - SQ at 120

  • Jason Simmons - SQ at 160

Graduated:

  • Nicholas Yancey - State Champion at 138

  • Richard Tauriello - 5th at 170

  • Jonathan Hudson - 6th at 132

2023-2024

Returners (Grade):

  • 106-113 Joseph Michaels - Sr

  • 120-126 William Parker - Jr

  • 126-132 Ryan McWilliams - Sr

  • 144-150 Frankie Florio - Jr

  • 150-157 Bryan Picallo - Jr

  • 150-157 Nicholas Lopez - Sr

  • 165 Jason Simmons- Sr

  • 175 Dominic Pantuso- Sr

  • 215 Michael Mocco- So

  • 285 Gavin Hooten- SR

SEWrestle NOTE: Gibbons graduated some firepower in Yancey, Tauriello and Hudson, but this team is poised to make a run for a 1A title in 2024. They will need to battle their way through a very tough Region 4, but if they can get some of their younger hammers through to Kissimmee … this is a team that could make some noise. The team is led by 4 returning placers including State Champ Michael Mocco. Frankie Florio, a champ 2 years ago, Picallo, and Pantuso all have the ability to climb to the top of the podium as well. If Parker and Simmons can punch their ticket again and make the podium Gibbons will be tough to beat. Ultimately it will come down to the development of Michaels, McWilliams, Lopez, and Hooten … if they can punch their ticket - look out for Gibbons. Keep an eye on Sophomore David Byelick, Senior Michael Palermo and Caden Cagaino (who could be an important piece for Gibbons at 113 or 120).

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