Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. I'm extremely proud of them.". 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. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. 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. 0000001708 00000 n
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A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. "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.". Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS)
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2023 www.azcentral.com. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. 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. It's championship season in Michigan! 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 runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. 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. 1826 W. McDowell Rd. This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. 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; } Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. 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. */. 126: Peyton Schrader Upper State champion. 6051 W. Sweetwater
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Events. 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. 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. Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. 2023 Cronkite News. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. Version: master-175, Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), Alabama Independent School Association (AISA), Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA), Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA), California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA), Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), Delaware Interscholastic Athlectic Association (DIAA), District of Columbia State Athletic Association (DCSAA), Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA), Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA), Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA), Kansas State High School Athletic Association (KSHSAA), Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA), Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA), Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA), Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA), Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL), Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA), Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA), Nevada Interscholsatic Activities Association (NIAA), New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA), New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA), North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA), North Dakota High School Activities Association (NDHSAA), Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA), Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), South Carolina High School League (SCHSL), South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA), South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA), Tennessee Seconday School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS), Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA), Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA), West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (SSAC), Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), Wyoming High School Activities Association (WHSAA), New York Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL). AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. 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. Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. Phoenix Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. (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. %PDF-1.4
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2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 145: George . Thank you for subscribing. His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. 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]. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" Have tips for us? "You've got to constantly work. 0000043241 00000 n
The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. click here for agreement, Division I:
Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. $7.50Students with High School ID
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Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS)
Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. They dont have 4,000 kids.. Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . 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. School has finished second six times. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. 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. PHOENIX . Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info]
The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. $6.00 Students with High School ID
Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. Arizona Cardinals facilities grade poorly in anonymous NFLPA poll, Coin collectors unite: National Money Show in Phoenix features rare currency, Desert Botanical Garden nurtures endangered monarchs and native butterflies at Majestic Mariposas exhibit, Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Kyle Lewis looks to swat injury bug and return to form with new club, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone usher in new era of Los Angeles Dodgers pitching, Tiger Woods newest business venture opens its doors in Glendale, Hobbs says state will not proceed for now with court-ordered execution, Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. 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. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Sport Archives. r0"0. 2009-2023 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. 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. 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 . Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. 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. 0000000996 00000 n
", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. 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. Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. hb```b``ug`e` @16|
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The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. Phoenix, AZ 85029 In a cluster of players Salpointe Catholic's Rylen Bourguet (2) uses her head to score a goal againstNotre Dame Prep in the closing minutes of their 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 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. ATT!c$/T}>P Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. 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 Coliseum in Phoenix, concluding a three-day tournament that began Thursday. endobj
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The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. 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. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS)
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. 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. North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS
Their most recentstate title was won in2016. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. They have done a nice job of combining invitationals of a girls component with a lot of those boys tournaments, i.e. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. 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. The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. Salpointe Catholic players gather around Leo Gutierrez (next to flag) as he strikes a zen pose after scoring a goal againstNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. %PDF-1.7
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The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>>
Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. All rights reserved. Boys Wrestling Records. 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. }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. 0000012090 00000 n
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. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. {jJDO%]fuW.E\ `bZf
JQ Its going to get too big at some point.. Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Salpointe Catholic's Trinity Morales (10) uses her body to blockNotre Dame Prep's Halle Howe (25) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 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. Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament:
We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. endobj
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The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. dvisser@aiaonline.org. 2023 Cronkite News. All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. The Mustangs dominated, with 205 points, while second-place American Leadership Academy Gilbert tallied 158.5. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. Children five and under admitted free. Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. 602-385-3821. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. 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.". 0000006327 00000 n
Here's a look at the results from each. Out of 14 weight classes, the Blue Devils had seven first-place finishes and five second-place finishes. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV:
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"It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III:
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Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Girls dont compete for a team title yet but could in the future. School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. Mustang's head coach Paul Vasquez noted the team has had a year-round training program, which has helped fuel its success, but he was quick to credit his wrestlers. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Boys Wrestling Team Champs. Morenci had sporadic runner-up finishes in 1A/2Ain 1984 and 1992 before it emerged as the most indomitable team of that division in the early 2000s. 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. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. stream
Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY)
I think we are moving in the right direction.. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022. Benson came in second place in 1A/2A that year while Santa Cruz won the 3A title and Safford the 4A championship. They only have a set amount of kids. Our motto is Ride for the Brand meaning that you sacrifice, you do whatever you got to do for the team, said head coach Casey Woodall. 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. Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005.