State of the Program ... Winter Park (FL)
By this time - many of you have seen that we are doing highlights of different teams across the SE as we gear up to drop the team previews in 6 weeks. I was releasing one team a day, but with now over 170 teams having sent in information - I’ll try to ramp it up a bit so we can get as many in as possible before the first part of October. I can’t guarantee I’ll get to everyone, but I will try to get to as many as possible.
Please re-visit when the actual previews get dropped in October because what I am sharing below are just a few of the names the coaches have given me. Much more will be shared - plus SEWrestle’s “What to Expect” - in the team previews. Lastly, if you want to know whether we have your form … you can find the list of everyone that has submitted a form in the blog archive.
Winter Park (FL)
Joe Gonzalez claimed the 145 lb. 3A State Title in 2021 and in doing so ended a nearly 20-year drought for the Wildcats (Derrick Henson won the 119 lb. title in 1993). But this isn’t just a one-man show … Winter Park also returns 2021 State Qualifier James Gonzalez as well as Joey Parker and Tristen Carbonell who will look to punch their ticket to the state tournament in 2022.
Keep an eye on a few of the other Cats as we enter the 21-22 season … Aladio Thompson, Teddy Barry, and Aaliyah Gonzalez each made the region tournament in 2021 and will look to better that in 2022. Another name to watch for is Isaiah Smith - the senior heavyweight could make an impact in 2022.
“After tallying the best season in over 30 years, we look to capitalize on the momentum of the success. With a state champion returning from last year, “iron sharpens iron” and our young Gunnz are starting to grow up.”
WE NEED YOUR HELP … We are in the process of collecting as much information as possible and would love for coaches to reach out and share their information. If you are a coach and would like to provide that information please click the “Team Preview” button below to be sent to a survey.