3625 W. Cactus Rd. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. 600 E. Cherry St. 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'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. 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. 602-385-3821. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. 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. 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. 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. Arizona boys and girls high school wrestling championship roundup 2023 Director of Athletics & Activities. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> Photo courtesy of Sparkman High School wrestling facebook. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. 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. Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. The team and individual records included in the documents on the bottom of this page will be expanded. Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: 0000004417 00000 n 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. Its going to get too big at some point.. 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; } Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . 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. 0000010485 00000 n 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. They only have a set amount of kids. The Mustangs dominated, with 205 points, while second-place American Leadership Academy Gilbert tallied 158.5. All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. Phoenix, AZ 85007, Buckeye High School (BHS) 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. Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. hb```b``ug`e` @16| +DX4OaKt`t(U^;m^vW=nGtN&zy-]&6Nd\yt 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]. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd. x[n}74) 0X^8r@Zd"xWtaU]~ojvx8:Sq~_\u\f5|ox&'0_YLUw+[M{38g{\(d%"E*a{W=Kw~lvT/rv`,zyrYiD]-r.am@0\GstPI. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 3870 S. Quartz St. We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] Sport Archives. This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . dvisser@aiaonline.org. It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. 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. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. 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. Arizona High School girls wrestling finishes second season as sport They dont want to wrestle boys, Hopkins said. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. 138: Hank Lee. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . Follow his Twitter @iam_DanaScott. 0000004529 00000 n Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Arizona High School Wrestling - Schedules, Scores, Team Coverage - MaxPreps Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] 1 0 obj trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream 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. "Just focusingon our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.". $7.50Students with High School ID 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. After Payson's former head coach Birch stepped down,HermanAndrewsJr. helped Saffordreplace Payson as the 3Ateam to beat. 0000003338 00000 n 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. Youve got to constantly work. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. 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 . The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. Thank you for subscribing. i_Dz? "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. Wrestling | Arizona HS Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame 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 0000003206 00000 n 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. I think we are moving in the right direction.. stream 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.". 0000000996 00000 n 0000070777 00000 n 1000 E. Narramore Ave. Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. We wouldnt get involved in that. 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 . (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. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . 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. His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. click here for agreement, Division I: Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins 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. Ticket sales for all AIA state championship events will be conducted digitally. It's championship season in Michigan! 6051 W. Sweetwater 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 . r0"0. 11200 N. 83rd Ave. Salpointe Catholics Santiago Ballesteros (8) races for the ball against Notre Dame Preps Quinn Galvin (17) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert, Feb.22, 2022. The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. 0000006327 00000 n ARCHIVES & RECORDS - AIAOnline Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. P;[ZZZ00@ bii`&G"8S -`euKH> hQAU#}u2?$d. % More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. $15.00 Adults Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. 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. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. 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. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. School's 4A titles came from 2000-05 and 1990-94. Arizona High School Wrestling - NFHS Network They have done a nice job of combining invitationals of a girls component with a lot of those boys tournaments, i.e. 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. North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS 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. The action will be live on . 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. 0000059962 00000 n Thunderbird won consecutive Division I titles in 2006 and 2007 and then three straight Division IIItitles between 2011 and 2013 and its most recent in 2015. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) 2017 Arizona High School State Championships These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. 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. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. 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 tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. 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. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. 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. 3 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. 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. )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, 4 0 obj */. School was edged by Phoenix Thunderbird for the Division III title in 2011, 158.5-157.5. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? All rights reserved. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA 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. Live Stream AIA Sports | NFHS Network The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling, Visser said. 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. 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. "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.". 2009-2023 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PHOENIX . 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. Phoenix, AZ 85048, Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] 2023 Cronkite News. 0000009393 00000 n 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. Here's a look at the results from each. 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. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. Day 3 Mat #4 All Matches. Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 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. Sunnyside, Sahuarita prove might once again en route to 2023 Arizona 0000016238 00000 n SC high school wrestling: See who qualified for state tournament 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. %PDF-1.4 % "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. endobj Keep reading with a digital access subscription. [They are] a really good group of kids that work their butts off.. All rights reserved. Football Team Champs. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. 0000012340 00000 n School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. MHSAA Michigan High School Wrestling State Tournament Brackets This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . 126: Peyton Schrader Upper State champion. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. 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. 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. Salpointe Catholic's Rylen Bourguet (2) dribbles past two fallenNotre Dame Prep players during overtime during their 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 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. The girls also dont compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. 0000008402 00000 n Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . endobj Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. 0000059195 00000 n 826 35 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. 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. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. 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. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Westwood. Girls dont compete for a team title yet but could in the future. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling: 2 Canyon View athletes finish season Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 0000001708 00000 n West Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, WICK 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. 0000070514 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. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. 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All rights reserved. <> For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. 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). The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. 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. 301 S. McLane Rd. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. 0000001353 00000 n The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. It won the Division III title in 2016. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. 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. Archive | AZPreps365 0000005215 00000 n After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022 endobj Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: I'm extremely proud of them.". 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. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. 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