Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. Heber, AZ 85928, Moon Valley High School (MVHS) "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: We're going to celebrate this and enjoy it for a little bit and do the same thing moving on to next year to try to get another one.". The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. "I'm just extremely blessed to have been part of a very small part of dynasty and the program and just looking to continue doing it the right way.". 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. Arizona boys and girls high school wrestling championship roundup 2023 Boys Wrestling Team Champs. Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling, Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985, Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. After former Safford head coach Tom Jones led Safford toits first state title in 1977, Safford didn't win another state title for another 28 years. Most Individual State Champions - Single State Tournament 8 Tucson 1953 8 Sunnyside 2022 7 Holbrook 1975 7 Sunnyside 2000, 2007 6 Winslow 1969 6 Sunnyside 1984, 1985, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2020 . Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. We wouldnt get involved in that. The Lions are coached by Brooke Logan, a Liberty alumnus who wrestled against boys at the school before the AIA approved girls wrestling as a sanctioned high school sport. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same., 126: Bree Garcia, Phoenix Barry Goldwater, 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Mountain View, 165: Nina Sandoval, Gilbert Gilbert Campo Verde. Hehelpedput Arizona high school wrestling on the map at Winslow High School, where he wonseven total titles in3A and 4A divisionsand five straight in the mid-to-late 1980s (includinga three-way 3A team championship tie with Payson and Holbrook in 1988). I'm extremely proud of them.". Some do, but most of them want to wrestle other girls., Isabelle Munoz of Casteel (top) works to turn Adacelli Noriega of Bisbee in the state finals of the 2020 AIA girls wrestling state championship match at 118 pounds. W1u-'bVfI?.Y8%G"us}VK},Q+? 0000070514 00000 n Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. stream The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. For Star subscribers: Standout student and three-time state champion wrestler Jaime Rivera Jr. will be the first graduate in the district's 65, Counting Takedowns is funded by a fellowship through the Dragon Kim Foundation, a California-based nonprofit that empowers young people to imp. 0000070777 00000 n Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as of March 24 By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | March 24, 2021, 10:34 a.m. (ET) The Sunnyside High School wrestling team, Arizona D1 state . The Blue Devils scored 307.5 points, more than double the points of second-place Peoria Liberty High School, which finished with 151. Phoenix, AZ 85029 Its relieving, Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. 2022-23 high school individual state champions list, as of January 23 Tucson, AZ 85705 Ironwood High School (IHS) 6051 W. Sweetwater Glendale, AZ 85304 Mogollon High School (MHS) 3450 Mustang Ave. Heber, AZ 85928 Moon Valley High School (MVHS) 3625 W. Cactus Rd. Here's a look at the results from each. Its former head coach Tom Wokasch built the program from the ground up when he was hired in 1989 and remained there for 21 years. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). 0000003206 00000 n Sport Archives. 826 35 Salpointe Catholics Nicolas Valenzuela (9) battles for the ball withNotre Dame Preps Kegan Lynch (7) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. He has coach Tom Wokasch Wrestling Tom came to Arizona in 1965 from White Bear Lake High School in central Minnesota and began his Arizona wrestling career as an assistant at Ajo High School. Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) 126: Peyton Schrader Upper State champion. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. Reach the reporter at [email protected] or at 480-486-4721. South Section IV: Fri., Feb. 10, THS [Info], Divisions I-IV: Thu.-Sat., Feb. 16-18, VMC, Note:Dates/Times/Locations Subject to Change. You can almost say that it became normal this year that we were wrestling under adverse circumstances There was definitely an ability as a culture to handle some of the disappointment and setback and overcome [it]. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. 0000001708 00000 n %PDF-1.7 While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. Salpointe Catholics Cyvia Jimenez (6) battles for a head ball withNotre Dame Preps Ella Osmussen (20) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. It's championship season in Michigan! Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) Feb 23, 2022 Updated Jun 1, 2022. Creative Commons. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: 350 N. Arizona Ave. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) endobj Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) PHOENIX . Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. "Just focusingon our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.". 0000009393 00000 n 0000012936 00000 n Ranking Arizona high school coaches by state championships: Safford:School won six straight 3A titles from 2005-2010 under coach Herman Andrews, Jr., including scoring 267 points in 2010. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Their most recentstate title was won in2016. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. 0000059195 00000 n The outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) 0000001549 00000 n Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. So far, the AIA has not scheduled dual meets for girls teams, but it attempts to match up girls teams whenever the competing schools have girls and boys programs. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Salpointe Catholic's Trinity Morales (10) uses her body to blockNotre Dame Preps Halle Howe (25) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. Arizona's high school state champions 2015-16 - The Arizona Republic 138: Hank Lee. Eastside. Salpointe Catholic's Maci Bernier (25) battles withNotre Dame Prep's Ella Osmussen (20) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. 0000003338 00000 n You know just kind of selfless mentality and doing whatever it takes for the team to be successful, thats why we are able to win.. 3625 W. Cactus Rd. If you have any records, stats or notes that could be a part of a "top performers" list for information, please e-mail the AIA's Sports Information Coordinator Seth Polansky at [email protected] or Multimedia Contributor Jose Garcia at [email protected]. I think in the next two years we will be organizing dual meets for the girls because the teams are going to keep growing and growing, Gonzalez said. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. To celebrate the richness of high school athletics in our state, The Arizona Republic is examining the greatest dynasties in each sport over the past half-century. Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] All rights reserved. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. With an emphasis on treating the boys and girls as one collective unit, the camaraderie between each athlete has elevated the program as a whole as girls wrestling continues to grow. Ten individual state champions were crowned. He had 514 dual match victories andan 81% winning ratio before he left in 2010 to become Queen Creek'swrestling coach and retired in 2017. Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said its something that will get done. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] PDF Arizona Chapter - National Wrestling Hall of Fame 2009-2023 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Salpointe Catholics goalie Madison Smith (0) collides withScottsdale Notre Dame Preps Jacinda Connor (1) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling: 2 Canyon View athletes finish season All rights reserved. 0000014034 00000 n "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS For several years during the early 2000s, Thunderbird was the closest team toSunnyside's dominance. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. Peoria, AZ 85345, Pinnacle High School (PINN) Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . The Roadrunners also split a weekend series with Henderson the week before as they try to chase down the last postseason spot in the division. Girls Division 1 individual winners: 100, Bella Bocanegra, Liberty; 107, Iliana Castaneda, Sunnyside; 114, Audrey Jimenez, Sunnyside; 120, Adacelli Noriega, Bisbee; 126, Brianna Reyes, Valley Vista; 132, Taylor Colangelo, Liberty; 138: Bridgette Sotomayor, Liberty; 145, Isabelle Munoz, Casteel; 152, Lillian Gradillas-Flores, Marna Mountain View; 165, Trinity Bouchal, Basha; 185, Nylease Yzagere, Peoria; 235, Ave Risati, American Leadership Academy West Foothills. 0000006327 00000 n Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> To see all of the high schools that have won state championships in high school wrestling in Arizona since 1985, ranked by number of titles, click here. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. ATT!c$/T}>P Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. School has been the runner-up four times. Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. <> Arizona High School Wrestling - Schedules, Scores, Team Coverage - MaxPreps )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, Wrestling (Boys) - AIA Online Wrestling - Boys Championship Information | AZPreps365 {jJDO%]fuW.E\ `bZf JQ Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions % With a target continuously on their backs, the Blue Devils ability to block out the noise proved to be the key to maintaining a stranglehold on the sport. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY) 602-385-3821. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. 2017 Arizona High School State Championships 301 S. McLane Rd. endobj MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] Phoenix, AZ 85007, Buckeye High School (BHS) endobj All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. r0"0. Boys D-III individual winners: 106, Brody Townsend, Mingus Union; 113, Julio Gonzales, Mohave; 120, Zachary Bates, Walden Grove; 126, Pedro Mendoza, Walden Grove; 132, Joshua Beans, Mica Mountain; 138, Christian Lopez, Sahuarita; 144, Brandon Loyden, American Leadership Academy Gilbert; 150, Gabriel Gallardo, Sahuarita; 157, Julian Prieto, Sahuarita; 165, Cooper French, Coconino; 175, Bric Jobe, American Leadership Academy Gilbert; 190, Luke Isaak, Shadow Mountain; 215, Devin Kinlicheenie, Snowflake; 285, Julian Laborin, Dysart. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Sport Archives. MHSAA Michigan High School Wrestling State Tournament Brackets If AZPreps365.com or the NFHS Network are not broadcasting, a school or third partymay broadcast using the following three options: NFHS Network School Broadcast Program broadcasting: If a school plans to stream a postseason event and has an NFHS Network School Broadcast Program account, it can stream through the NFHS Network. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. "You've got to constantly work. 0000005215 00000 n We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. All rights reserved. Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. 113: Samuel Wyland. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. The 2023 Arizona Interscholastic Association awarded championships in team and individual categories for boys and girls high school wrestling on Saturday at Arizona Veterans Memorial. 2023 www.azcentral.com. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, PHS We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 0000000996 00000 n After what was a letdown of a season last year, the Mustangs turned things up to battle back from from being in second after day one of the tournament. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Sunnyside's James Armstrong celebrates his victory in the Boys Division I 120-pound state championship match at the Arizona Interscholastic Association State state high school wrestling . Boys D-II individual winners: 106, Daniel Alire, Yuma Kofa; 113, Gabriel Ramirez, Canyon View; 120, Vonn Fenn, Thunderbird; 126, Julian Macias, Ironwood; 132, Daniel Miranda, Marana Mountain View; 138, Skyer Hickman, Canyon View; 144, Colby Ryan, Raymond Kellis; 150, Pablo Macias, Ironwood; 157, Trent Wikel, Desert Mountain; 165, Marlin Whyte, Mountain Pointe; 175, RJ Robinson, Desert Mountain; 190, Markell Rivera-Cain, Ironwood; 215, Kayden Luke, Canyon Del Oro; 285, Majel Morones, Campo Verde. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. %PDF-1.4 % 0000012454 00000 n $7.50Students with High School ID 3 0 obj Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. Liberty was led by back-to-back individual state champion Isabella Bocanegra, whose individual title was a huge factor in the Lions' quest for the team championship. Day 3 Mat #4 All Matches. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. You have permission to edit this article. Salpointe Catholic players celebrate their overtime win in a shootout to win the 4A State Soccer Championship over Scottsdale Notre Dame Prep at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Click hereto access GoFan's site and from there you will be able to select your championship event, or download the free app and search for AIA events. Thank you for subscribing. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. i_Dz? While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS 0000012340 00000 n We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. 1 0 obj After what wasa letdown of a season last year, the Mustangs turned things up to battle back from from being in second after day one of the tournament. Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Thatcher High School (THS) After Sanchez stepped down, BobDeBerry replaced him and resumed theSunnyside dynasty in 1996 and won15state titles during his tenure,an all-time record among Arizona high school wrestling coaches. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. "For us to score as many points as we did without some of those guys and with the injuries, it was just a special three days.". Salpointe Catholic's players celebrate with their family and friends after their win overNotre Dame Prep in the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling, Visser said. 601 N. 3rd Ave. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, MRHS[Info] Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. Were going to celebrate this and enjoy it for a little bit and do the same thing moving on to next year to try to get another one., 215: Michael Kelley, Prescott Valley Bradshaw Mountain. Boys D-IV individual winners: 106, Erick Galindo, Blue Ridge; 113, Raymond Garcia, San Manuel; 120, Jaeden Seballos, Morenci; 126, Gabe Gonzales, Globe; 132, Jason Ramirez, Holbrook; 138, Noah Torres, Morenci; 144, Hunter Hancock, Yuma Catholic; 150, John Provencio, Morenci; 157: Oren Allsup, Willcox; 165, Kash Macumber, Willcox; 175, Trenton Blomquist, Yuma Catholic; 190, Coy Bowser, Wickenburg; 215, Ed Tingle, Willcox; 285, Elias Espinoza, San Pasqual Valley. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 2023 Cronkite News. The individual tournaments, I think eventually they will grow big enough that theyre going to have to have their own weekends as well, just like the guys have their own weekends. 0000012090 00000 n Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. Boys Wrestling Records. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. 16440 S. 32nd St. For us to score as many points as we did without some of those guys and with the injuries, it was just a special three days., 106: Gabriel Ramirez, Waddell Canyon View, 138: Joseph Misitano, Gilbert Campo Verde, 150: Trent Wikel, Scottsdale Desert Mountain, 165: Brennan Callison, Queen Creek Casteel, 285: Raychon Cardona, Queen Creek Casteel.
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