VHS Wrestler Wins State

March 10, 2025 – Recently Emma Hoppe became the first VHS Girl Wrestler to win the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) State Championship. She is also the second Viera Hawk to accomplish this goal.

Finishing an impressive year, the senior took the 135-pound weight class by defeating Ana Vilar from Flagler Palm Coast with a decisive 13-1 victory, also known in wresting circles as a “major decision”.

With more than 100 wins in her senior year, Hoppe is also the reigning Cape Coast Conference champ, as well as District, Regional and State champ.

Several of her teammates also placed in the Top Eight in their weight classes at the state championship, with the team missing a perfect seven for seven by one.

State Results:

Emma Hoppe (Champ – 3x State Placewinner)
4th Isabel Alvarez
4th Cat Kenney (3x State Placewinner)
5th Kepa Agcaoili (3x SQ)
6th Edwin Torres (2x State Placewinner)
7th Gustavo Ferriera (2x State Placewinner)
Makana Tieri – One match from placing

Viera congratulates Emma Hoppe, head coach Jason Custer, his staff and all the wrestlers on this amazing achievement. Go Hawks!

For a match by match rundown of Emma Hoppe’s state win, check out the great write-up on the Brevard Sports Network’s facebook page.

The FHSAA sponsors over 3,500 championship series games through which 144 teams, and 294 individuals are crowned state champions in 32 sports each year. Over 2,000 student athletes each year experience winning a championship. Through participation in these athletic programs, over 800,000 students annually are extended opportunities to receive lessons in leadership, sportsmanship and citizenship.

Source: Brevard Sports Network