[They are] a really good group of kids that work their butts off.. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. 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. Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. 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. Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . 0000043241 00000 n
The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling, Visser said. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. 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. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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. 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. (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. endobj
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The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. Salpointe Catholic players celebrate their overtime win in a shootout to win the 4A State Soccer Championship overScottsdale Notre Dame Prep at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. 16440 S. 32nd St.
Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. ATT!c$/T}>P Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. With a target continuously on their backs, the Blue Devils' ability to blockout the noise proved to be the keyto maintaining a stranglehold on the sport. 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. School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III:
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AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. 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. The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. The Blue Devils scored 307.5 points, more than double the points of second-place Peoria Liberty High School, which finished with 151. 0000070777 00000 n
The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. 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. dvisser@aiaonline.org. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} Salpointe Catholic's Anjeli DesRosier (26) celebrates her goal againstNotre Dame Prep during overtime during their 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert , Feb.22, 2022. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 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 . Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. endobj
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All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. 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. School has finished second six times. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. Have tips for us? Arizona high school wrestling is synonymous with Sunnyside. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY)
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Whether girls wrestling in Arizona remains in one division or expands to two, the sport appears to be positioned for continued growth, giving girls a chance to test their skills on the mat. Boys Wrestling Team Champs. 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. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 826 0 obj
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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. 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. School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85029 350 W. Sahuarita Rd. P;[ZZZ00@
bii`&G"8S -`euKH> hQAU#}u2?$d. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Events. The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. MORE:Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling. 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. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. 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. 0000003745 00000 n
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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 . 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Salpointe Catholic players celebrate their overtime win in a shootout to win the 4A State Soccer Championship overScottsdale Notre Dame Prep at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Saturday, Feb.22, 2022. 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. D-1 Boys individual winners (weight class noted): 106, Matthew Krawczenko, Liberty; 113, Diego Camarillo, Cibola; 120, James Armstrong, Sunnyside; 126, Sergio Vega, Sunnyside; 132, Carlos Stanton, Sunnyside; 138, Joseph Jarman, Mesa; 144, Cristian Rivera, Sunnyside; 150, Ammon Passey, Shadow Ridge; 157, Job Lee, Sunnyside; 165, Mike Avelar, Sunnyside; 175, Nicholas Pina, Sunnyside; 190, Rowan Gneiting, Mesa; 215, Abel Garza, Shadow Ridge; 285, Anthony Ruiz, Liberty. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Liberty High School cruised to its second consecutive girls state championship. It won the Division III title in 2016. 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. All rights reserved. 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. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. 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. 0000059334 00000 n
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These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS
Follow his Twitter @iam_DanaScott. The action will be live on . Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. All rights reserved. Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. 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). Camp Verdewon its first state title in 2004 in the 3A division then had two three-peat state title runs in the 2000s and 2010s, which were respectively led bycoaches Bob Weir and Tracy Tudor as it moved down to the former 1A/2A and then to Division IV for themost recent string of titles. 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. 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. 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. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Thatcher High School (THS)
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.