Vote now for the SBLive Florida Wrestler of the Week (2/13/2024)
Send nominations from the past week’s meets and tournaments to BillKempSports@gmail.com by Monday at noon. Please include wrestler’s first and last name, school, weight class and their accomplishments for the week.
Here are the nominees:
LOWER WEIGHTS
Gabby Tedesco, Lake Gibson, Senior
The two-time defending state champion won the 105-pound division at the District 7 girls meet with two pins.
Solomon Peterson, Heritage, Senior
He took first place in the 106-pound division at the Seventh Annual Ocoee Mat Classic with two pins. He improved to 34-1 on the season.
Lake Gibson’s Gabby Tedesco picks up a pivotal win in a 106-pound match against Tampa Jesuit to help deliver the Braves the FHSAA Class 2A Duals wrestling state championship on Saturday at the FHSAA Duals wrestling state championships at Osceola High School. The two-time defending state champion won the 105-pound division at the District 7 girls meet with two pins this past week,
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Mariah Mills, Matanzas, Junior
She won the 110-pound division at the District 3 girls meet with two pins. She is 29-1 on the season.
Corbin Fjalstad, Martin County, Junior
He took first place in the 120-pound division at the Fifth Annual Max Desir Memorial tournament with two pins and a 12-11 decision.
Gian Ortiz, Jensen Beach, Senior
He won the 120-pound division at the Falcon Invitational with three consecutive pins. He is now 33-4.
Jack Oliver, Lemon Bay, Junior
He took first place in the 126-pound division at the Bidwell Memorial picking up two pins and a tech fall in the final. He is 50-6 on the season.
Sebastian Degannaro, Martin County, Senior
He won the 126-pound division at the Falcon Invitational with two pins and a tech fall. He is now 28-5.
Ian Drake, Ridge Community, NA
He won the 134-pound division at the Brian Bain Polk County Invitational with a 5-0 record, including three straight pins.
Jack Duke, Martin County, Senior
He won the 138-pound division at the Fifth Annual Max Desir Memorial tournament with four consecutive pins.
UPPER WEIGHTS
Sam Mustafa, Lake Wales, Junior
He won the 167-pound division at the Brian Bain Polk County Invitational with a 5-0 record, including two pins, a major decision and a 4-2 decision.
Mason Miller, Manatee, Senior
He won the 175-pound division at the Manatee County Championships with two pins, a major decision and a decision. He is 35-0 on the season.
Cheyenne Cruce, Middleburg, Junior
The defending state champion won the 190-pound division at the District 3 girls meet two remain undefeated at 25-0.
Harper Noel, Heritage, Junior
He took first place in the 215-pound division at the Seventh Annual Ocoe Mat Classic with four straight pins. He is 43-5 this season.
Damontez McDowell, Manatee, Senior
He won the 215-pound division at the Manatee County Championships with two pins. He is 39-3 on the season.
Kinea Moore, Boca Ciego, Junior
The defending state champion won the 235-pound division at the District 10 girls meet with two pins. She is 25-2 on the season.
Jean MaKendy, Golden Gate, Senior
He took first place in the 285-pound division at the Bidwell Memorial with two pins. He is 27-5 on the season.
