Lady Leopards Makes Statement With Third Straight District Title

On Thursday, February 8, 2024, the Hernando Girls Wrestling team scored their third straight district title with ten girls in the finals. Seven would become district champions. The Lady Leopards scored 211.5 total team points, more than 100 points difference than 2nd place Sunlake at 92 points, leaving no doubt they are the best girls wrestling team in the state of Florida. They are currently ranked number 18 in the nation.

“I believe so much in every girl on this team and I can’t wait to watch them finish this season strong!” Coach David Pritz, head coach of the Hernando Wrestling Team said.

The top four in each weight class will advance to the FHSAA Regional Championships on February 16, 2024, at Osceola High School.

17 girls from Hernando County will continue their run for the state championships.

100 Kayla Blohm of Springstead placed 1st
105 Gianella Walczah of Springstead placed 2nd
115 Emma Bauknight of Hernando placed 1st
115 Jerry Giddens of Nature Coast placed 3rd
120 Sydney Bridenstine of Hernando placed 1st
120 Alexis Rosa of Central placed 4th
125 Jasmine Serrano of Springstead placed 1st
125 Daniela Espinal of Hernando placed 2nd
130 Julia Salgado Campos of Hernando placed 2nd
135 Nathalia Espinal of Hernando placed 1st
140 Olivia Brown of Hernando placed 2nd
145 Makenzie Eltzroth of Hernando placed 1st
155 Mariah Earl of Hernando placed 1st
155 Jordan Miller of Central placed 2nd
170 Grace Leota of Hernando placed 1st
190 Chloe Stinnett of Hernando placed 1st
190 Soraya Castillo of Nature Coast placed 2nd

Photos of the Hernando girls wrestling team

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