State of the Program ... Cypress Bay (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.
Cypress Bay (FL)
Coach Held enters his 36th year and has been around long enough to know when he has a team that compete in ultra-tough Florida 3A (especially Region 4) and when he doesn’t. This year’s group should be very good - especially with the addition of 2x State Qualifier Zach Weidler from American Heritage Delray Beach. Not only does Cypress Bay have 4 other state qualifiers return from 2021, but 3 of them (Andrew Punzalan, Connor Ivory, and Rafael Diniz) each won matches in Kissimmee.
Add in State Qualifier Jared Campbell and it wouldn’t be surprising to see Lightening put up to 5 on the podium in March. Keep an eye on Gabriel Herrero, Jordan Escarra, and Javier Veras - each won matches in tough Region 4 and will look to punch their ticket to Kissimmee in 2022.
“We expect to be very competitive in 3A. With 5 returning State qualifiers and 3 that lost in the blood round at regions, we expect to be a top ten team in 3A.”
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.