On this episode of the North Florida Wrestling Show, host Jordan Cone sits down with Camila Robles of Niceville High School, the latest Queen of the South Champion from Enterprise, Alabama.Camila reflects on her three-year journey at one of the South’s premier all-girls tournaments, from going winless as a first-year wrestler, to placing, to finally standing on the finals stage and claiming the crown. She opens up about overcoming injury, trusting her preparation, and learning to wrestle freely without making the moment bigger than it needed to be.The conversation dives into mindset, team culture, the importance of girls-only tournaments, and why loving the process matters more than chasing results. Camila also shares advice for young wrestlers who may be struggling early and reminds the community why growth, patience, and joy in the sport matter.🎧 Sponsored by Pat Lugo & Miami HawksFollow Pat Lugo as he prepares for Real American Freestyle 5 (RAF5) and begins his run toward the Featherweight belt.

On this episode of the North Florida Wrestling Show, host Jordan Cone sits down with Madison Carroll of Gulf Breeze, the 100-lb Champion at Queen of the South, the largest all-girls wrestling tournament in the South, held in Enterprise, Alabama.

Madison breaks down her journey through pool play and championship Sunday, the mindset shifts that fueled her run, and what it felt like to step onto the finals stage, smoke, music, crown and all. She shares how preparation, confidence, and support from her coaches and teammates played a key role in her success, along with advice for young girls just starting their wrestling journey.

The episode also highlights the importance of girls-only tournaments, creating meaningful opportunities, and why Queen of the South continues to set the standard for women’s wrestling in the region.

🎧 Sponsored by Pat Lugo & Miami Hawks
Follow Pat Lugo as he competes at Real American Freestyle 5 in Miami and begins his run toward the featherweight belt.

Welcome back to the North Florida Wrestling Show!
In this episode, Jordan sits down with Coach Travis Laxton, Head Coach of South Walton High School and Tournament Director of the Chris Pickren Memorial — Border Wars XII, one of the toughest and fastest-growing tournaments in the Southeast.

Border Wars has become the early-season test for wrestlers across multiple states — and in this episode, we get the full story:

🔥 How Border Wars was created by Chris Pickren and why it carries his name
🔥 Why national-caliber teams travel from Louisiana, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi & more
🔥 How the tournament grew from a local event into a multi-state powerhouse
🔥 The addition of a GIRLS division for the first time in tournament history
🔥 The logistical grind behind running a 7-mat event at the start of the season
🔥 Why hosting a major event at home changes a program — and the whole community
🔥 Plans for expanding Border Wars into a dual + individual experience

Travis also shares incredible insight into:
✔ Rebuilding the importance of duals
✔ Keeping wrestling local to grow community support
✔ The future of girls wrestling in Florida
✔ Why Border Wars is transforming North Florida wrestling

PLUS — big news:
🏆 Two-time NCAA All-American and Iowa Hawkeye Pat Lugo will be at Border Wars XII all weekend with Miami Hawks Wrestling, signing autographs, meeting athletes, and connecting with coaches.

If you care about wrestling in Florida, this episode is mandatory viewing.