J.P. Taravella Wrestling Team Places High at Margate Tournament

by David Volz January 13, 2026

by David Volz January 13, 2026 1 minutes read

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J.P. Taravella boys’ wrestling team. {David Volz}

Caden Ankele has a tremendous passion for wrestling and is seeking a shot at the state title.

A senior and team captain on the J.P. Taravella wrestling team, Ankele wrestles at 150 pounds and has a 15-3 record. His team placed fifth out of 18 teams at the Margate Matness tournament on January 10.

“I don’t just want to be good; I want to be the best. To win in wrestling, you must have complete dedication and put in the work. I am just focused on wrestling. I don’t have friends outside the team, and my teammates are my family.

Amir Sameem, a junior, is also a team captain and wrestles at 165 pounds with a 12-3 record. He agrees that dedication and maximum effort are critical to success in wrestling. “I love wrestling and being a part of the team. I will put in the work and effort to win,” he said.

Taravella has a new head coach, Michael Bazos, who believes in the team. “We have a dedicated group of wrestlers, and we are preparing for some big tournaments. I believe our team will do well,” he said.

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David Volz

David Volz has worked as a writer in South Florida for 35 years. He has written for the Sun-Sentinel, Hollywood Gazette, School Transportation News, South Dade News Leaders, Observer among others. He has an MA in Communications from Florida Atlantic University and a BA in Communications from Valparaiso University. Volz teaches Communications at Miami Dade College and Palm Beach State College. He lives in Coral Springs and enjoys running and participating in 5Ks and half-marathons.