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.. 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. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. 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. 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. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. dvisser@aiaonline.org. 126: Peyton Schrader Upper State champion. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. Phoenix, AZ 85029, Mountain Ridge High School (MRHS) Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: 0000001708 00000 n 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. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News), Genesis Higuera of the Odyssey Institute (top) holds down Sara Schmoker of Liberty High school in the 135-pound girls wrestling state championship match. 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. Salpointe Catholic players celebrate Leo Gutierrezs (14) goal againstNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 0000043241 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % Salpointe Catholic goalie Owen Lynch (1) catches a corner kick fromNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. With an emphasis on treating the boys and girlsas one collective unit, the camaraderiebetween each athlete has elevated the program as a whole as girls wrestling continues to grow. 2023 Cronkite News. Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football, Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships, Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 0000010485 00000 n There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. 0000004417 00000 n Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. <> Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . %PDF-1.7 Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . 0000005188 00000 n 0000012340 00000 n 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. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. 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. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. High school boys wrestling in Arizona has had many programs who have mademarks throughout the Arizona Interscholastic Associations myriad divisional changes over the past 50 years. 4 0 obj Also, here are the results: Division I Boys Team winner: Sunnyside (35th state title) Individual winners: 106: Damien The 2022 Arizona High School Wrestling State Championships were a blast. 0000059195 00000 n Have tips for us? 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 . 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). 0000008402 00000 n i_Dz? Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. It won the Division III title in 2016. Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. 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. stream "It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. 600 E. Cherry St. All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. 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. 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. 2007 team scored 273 points. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS endobj The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. All rights reserved. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, PINN[Info], Division II: 0000005215 00000 n "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. PRESCOTT VALLEY Boys high school wrestling participation numbers are dropping, but girls high school wrestling is booming in Arizona since it became a sanctioned sport two years ago. Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. Salpointe Catholics Leo Gutierrez (14) celebrates his goal againstNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. If its somebody willing to work, they can learn to do it., #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } 0000003338 00000 n Salpointe Catholics Rylen Bourguet (2) battles for the ball withScottsdale Notre Dame Preps Caitlin Radomski (10) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Thatcher, AZ 85552, Wickenburg High School (WICK) Salpointe Catholics Paris Mikinski (31) celebrates her first half goal againstScottsdale Notre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Wrestlers competed over the weekend in Prescott Valley at the second all-girls state tournament held at the Findlay Toyota Center, where 10 individual state champions were crowned. We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. {jJDO%]fuW.E\ `bZf JQ Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY) After Payson's former head coach Birch stepped down,HermanAndrewsJr. helped Saffordreplace Payson as the 3Ateam to beat. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) Sport Archives. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) Not breaking under disappointment, hardship, overcoming adversity. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. Erica Pastoriza of Raymond S. Kellis High in Glendale has her arm raised by an official after capturing third place in the 101-pound weight class at[1] the 2020 AIA Girls Wrestling State Championships. 2023 Cronkite News. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Blue Ridge Junior High School s wrestling team won its second straight region championship in January and February and went on to win a district title and finished second at the state. Director of Athletics & Activities. It has an untouchable record 33 state team titles. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". School has finished second six times. 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. [They are] a really good group of kids that work their butts off.. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 0000003745 00000 n Salpointe Catholic's Sergio Ruiz De Chavez (11) eyes the ball as he shoots and scores againstNotre Dame Prep's Riley Mcmenomy (15) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. Day 3 Mat #4 All Matches. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> You have permission to edit this article. 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.". $7.50Students with High School ID 0000013777 00000 n The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. PHOENIX . Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. 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. Salpointe Catholic players celebrate their overtime win in a shootout to win the 4A State Soccer Championship over Notre Dame Prep at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Ticket sales for all AIA state championship events will be conducted digitally. Check out the live results and video. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. 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. Youve got to constantly work. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Thank you for subscribing. 1989-90 5A Chandler (149.5) John Carlson Shadow Mountain (134) Moon Valley (116) 4A Sunnyside (202) Richard Sanchez Peoria (136.5) Apache Junction (105) 3A Holbrook (138) Pat Kenny Show Low (110) Winslow (108.5) 1A/2A St. Johns (133) Bill Bell Santa Cruz Valley (113) San Pasqual . Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS The AIA is a voluntary association of almost 280 public and private high schools that strives to be a leader in many facets of high school sports and activities. 2023 www.azcentral.com. We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. The Blue Devils scored 307.5 points, more than double the points of second-place Peoria Liberty High School, which finished with 151. 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. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. 0000059962 00000 n All rights reserved. 0000059334 00000 n The outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. We wouldnt get involved in that. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. Benson came in second place in 1A/2A that year while Santa Cruz won the 3A title and Safford the 4A championship. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Salpointe Catholic's Sergio Ruiz De Chavez (middle) and teammate Santiago Ballesteros (right) win a head ball againstNotre Dame Prep's Tyler Knutsen (5) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 11200 N. 83rd Ave. After both teams left 4Ain 2006,Thunderbirdhead coach Steve Linsacum began his team'sown dynasty as the Chiefs won six states team titles in nine years. They only have a set amount of kids. NFHS Network Affiliate Program: A third party wanting to become an NFHS Network affiliate will be granted exclusive rights to a postseason event at no cost. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. "It means the world to me to be a part of something that is a beacon of excellence and so cherished in our community," Leon said. Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. <> Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. 1000 E. Narramore Ave. *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. 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. endobj The Blue Devils came out on top over runner-up Liberty for the second year in a row behind eight individual state champions, tying the record set by Tucson in 1953. 0000014034 00000 n Girls just want the opportunity to participate, said Elliot Hopkins, the wrestling rules editor and rules interpreter for the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHSS), whose umbrella the AIA and other state organizations fall under. 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School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. As the sport continues to grow, Visser believes there is the potential for a girls team championship within the next five years, but there are hurdles there, too. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. Its going to get too big at some point.. 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. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. endobj 0000012454 00000 n 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. 0000070777 00000 n Follow his Twitter @iam_DanaScott. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as of March 8 By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | March 08, 2021, 3:44 p.m. (ET) The Bentonville High School wrestling team, 2021 Arkansas 6A . Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 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 . Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 113: Samuel Wyland. The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. The Arizona Interscholastic Association, which governs high school sports in the state, added girls wrestling to its list of sanctioned sports for the 2018-19 school year, and in its second season, the sports participation numbers jumped by 44 percent. "Just focusingon our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.". 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. ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. "You've got to constantly work. 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. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. The Blue Devils came out on top over runner-up Liberty for the second year in a row behind eight individual state champions, tying the record set by Tucson in 1953. 1 0 obj After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. Children five and under admitted free. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. 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 spolansky@aiaonline.org or Multimedia Contributor Jose Garcia at jgarcia@azpreps365.com. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. As the sport grows, there are challenges, but the AIA and its member schools are trying to overcome them to put girls programs on equal footing with boys teams. 0000004168 00000 n The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, Bob Crosswhite was handed a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Arizona high school wrestling state championships in Prescott Valley. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. The Glendale Ironwood Eagles came into Saturday down by over 20 points in the tournament, but with the help of the later rounds were able to make a comeback and secure its first state championship. london marathon results archive 1985, can you lie about your age on doordash,
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