With Lake Highland Prep having moved to independent status, the Class 1A team title figures to be one of the most exciting battles of the season with a handful of teams with legitimate hopes for the crown.
Palm Bay begins the season as the top-ranked program with 14 wrestlers in the Orlando Sentinel Top 20 rankings.
The Pirates have combined an experienced returning line-up with an impressive group of transfers that includes three state qualifiers from a season ago.
Palm Bay has depth and also some star power with seniors Tyler Perrow entering the season ranked No.