3A-D5 District Preview

3A-D5 Preview: George Jenkins looking to claim another title as the favorites in District 5!

By Alex Wisdom

Last Season Recap:

George Jenkins returns as the district champions and the dominant favorite to win. Coming off a 81.5 point title win with seven individual champs and four finalists, the eagles look like the team to beat and are ready to defend their title once again.

The Insight:

George Jenkins enters the season as the favorite to claim a second straight district title. They’ve got a lineup from top to bottom in almost every weight that can compete for their own individual title while propelling George Jenkins to a team title. They are my pick to take it all.

⭐️ Top Wrestlers to Watch

  • George Jenkins: Joseph Handley, Andrew Taylor, Jackson Lietz, Raymond Shaw

  • Plant City: Russell Yarbrough, Austin Hunt

  • Davenport: Justo Medina

  • Winter Haven: Bryson Thompson

  • Bartow Senior: Levi Peeples

🥇 Dark Horse Wrestlers Who Could Shake Things Up

  • George Jenkins: Zavious Brown, Michael Woodruff, Isaiah Day, Jason Peugh, Elliott Ortiz

  • Plant City: Gianni Valeriani, Levi Wentz, Kaleb Williams

  • Durant: Isaiah Hench

  • Winter Haven: Draven Thompson

  • Haines City: Kamrin Hilson

  • Ridge Community: Joshua Ramirez

🏆 My Pick : George Jenkins has everything going for them it’s hard to vote against them. We will see what happens but I have George Jenkins going back to back at the 3A-D5 Tournament!

♟️ Team with Something to Prove:
Plant City has good numbers and wrestlers that could pose a challenge. Although still the underdogs expect them to make some noise.