dvisser@aiaonline.org. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. We wouldnt get involved in that. 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. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. 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. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. 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. Arizona high school wrestling is synonymous with Sunnyside. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". stream 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. 0000004417 00000 n Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. 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. 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. PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. The most complete coverage of Arizona High School Wrestling, including schedules & scores, standings, rankings, stat leaderboards, and thorough team information. 4 0 obj We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. The girls also dont compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. endobj Really great group of kids on and off the mat. $12.00 Adults School has been the runner-up four times. Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. 0000059334 00000 n 0000012936 00000 n The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS 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. ]|=OWj[7hlDS 2023 Cronkite News. % Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. School has finished second six times. Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. After Payson's former head coach Birch stepped down,HermanAndrewsJr. helped Saffordreplace Payson as the 3Ateam to beat. Creative Commons. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 0000005188 00000 n Photo courtesy of Sparkman High School wrestling facebook. 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. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. Were really lucky to have this group of kids. The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: 0000012090 00000 n Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. 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. yfhl xygDjHm *:NSmX\DVTD@GmAM1(pC~kp\#2T0y{pVh!^ACg>Z$4HyyNazx!MJ!6GDlR(|h* tbBIq_}Q e- &d4WpUIS\;^v^&Z^Tv_IKb(b*C%Ao*1K m0 `MC*TA5 {]K~iXKTS3mwvZ2nrf*/oB_)LooVaf+d>YAn%`fWpk[)k:RGClXm ?YYbLa3yQ@}! 5HaMs XBP] t9B/ $6.00 Students with High School ID Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) 0000006327 00000 n 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. The best high school wrestlers in the state battle for MHSAA titles March 2-4 in Detroit at Ford Field. Others Sunnyside alumni areformer Arizona State wrestling head coach Tom Ortiz, Marco Vasquez,Tucson Cyclones wrestling club founder Danny Vega, former NCAA Division I national championsNate Gallick and Eric Larkin, 2018Arizona RepublicWrestler of the Year and Penn State's top wrestler Roman Bravo-Young,Iowa commit and 2020 All-Arizona selectionJesse Ybarra. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. endobj 0000001549 00000 n Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: Sport Archives. 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. Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: 0000003206 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. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. 2 0 obj 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. 600 E. Cherry St. All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. 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. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. 0000059125 00000 n Salpointe Catholic's Rylen Bourguet (2) celebrates her goal againstNotre Dame Prep in the closing minutes of their 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, PINN[Info], Division II: Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Westwood. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . 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]. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. "It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. 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. Youve got to constantly work. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. 0000043241 00000 n We tried to do it geographically. They dont have 4,000 kids.. "Just focusingon our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.". *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. Phoenix, AZ 85050, Sahuarita High School (SHS) School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. However, there are 10 teams who stand out the mostduring this span. 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. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . Have tips for us? Payson, AZ 85547, Peoria High School (PHS) Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 0000059962 00000 n 0000013346 00000 n 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. It won the Division III title in 2016. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. 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. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> 0000011520 00000 n The Mustangs dominated, with 205 points, while second-place American Leadership Academy Gilbert tallied 158.5. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . "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. 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. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. 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. 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 . 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.". $15.00 Adults 6051 W. Sweetwater Eastside. Sport Archives. You have permission to edit this article. 2007 team scored 273 points. 2023 Cronkite News. %PDF-1.7 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. Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Heber, AZ 85928, Moon Valley High School (MVHS) 2023 www.azcentral.com. Children five and under admitted free. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . 22800 N. 67th Ave. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. i_Dz? After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. NotreDame Prep's Jacinda Connor (1) goes over the back of Salpointe Catholic's Kyleigh Oliver (3) for a head ball during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. Day 3 Mat #4 All Matches. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. */. $7.50Students with High School ID 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 . It has an untouchable record 33 state team titles. All rights reserved. Salpointe Catholics Paris Mikinski (31) celebrates her first half goal with teammates after scoring againstScottsdale Notre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. click here for agreement, Division I: It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. All rights reserved. Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . 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. Phoenix, AZ 85029, Mountain Ridge High School (MRHS) With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. %PDF-1.4 % Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. All rights reserved. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. 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. 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. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. 0000003338 00000 n *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" 0000010485 00000 n The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. 0000001708 00000 n The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. 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. Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. All rights reserved. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. 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. 826 0 obj <> endobj xref More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. 113: Samuel Wyland. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. 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.
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