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; } 2023 Cronkite News. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 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. 3450 Mustang Ave. 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. Events. ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> 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. 0000012454 00000 n 0000013346 00000 n 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. 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. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. <> 0000070514 00000 n 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. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Westwood. 0000010485 00000 n 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.". 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. 16440 S. 32nd St. 600 E. Cherry St. 602-385-3821. )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . $12.00 Adults 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. stream The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. dvisser@aiaonline.org. ]|=OWj[7hlDS By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) 826 35 All rights reserved. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). 2023 www.azcentral.com. It's championship season in Michigan! 0000011520 00000 n After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. 2 0 obj "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.". You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. 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. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . 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 . "I'm just extremely blessed to have been part of a very small part of dynasty and the program and just looking to continue doing it the right way.". MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. All rights reserved. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. 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. 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. 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. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. The best high school wrestlers in the state battle for MHSAA titles March 2-4 in Detroit at Ford Field. Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. 0000001549 00000 n School's 4A titles came from 2000-05 and 1990-94. It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. They only have a set amount of kids. 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. For several years during the early 2000s, Thunderbird was the closest team toSunnyside's dominance. Football Team Champs. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. %PDF-1.4 % Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 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. Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. 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. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. School has finished second six times. Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins 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 literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Sport Archives. The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. Follow his Twitter @iam_DanaScott. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. Phoenix, AZ 85048, Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. Heber, AZ 85928, Moon Valley High School (MVHS) Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, PHS 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.. 0000009393 00000 n There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. 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. 138: Hank Lee. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 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. }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! 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. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 0000007310 00000 n Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. 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. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 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. Eastside. 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 field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. 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. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 0000001353 00000 n 0000004168 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. Thatcher, AZ 85552, Wickenburg High School (WICK) The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. endobj 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. It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. 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. Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. 1000 E. Narramore Ave. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 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. $15.00 Adults Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Thatcher High School (THS) More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. 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. Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) Feb 23, 2022 Updated Jun 1, 2022. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. 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. 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. "It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. 0000014034 00000 n Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. 2023 www.azcentral.com. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. 0000004417 00000 n Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. 0000003206 00000 n 0000008402 00000 n Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. 0000013777 00000 n 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 also had three first-place finishers. "You've got to constantly work. 0000005188 00000 n 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. 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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. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. The girls also dont compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. 826 0 obj <> endobj xref This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS Bob Crosswhite was handed a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Arizona high school wrestling state championships in Prescott Valley. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. Creative Commons. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. 0000059334 00000 n Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. It won the Division III title in 2016. The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977.

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