*K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} 0000003206 00000 n 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. 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. *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Were really lucky to have this group of kids. 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. 0000000016 00000 n This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. 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 . 0000059195 00000 n What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. 0000012454 00000 n Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) $6.00 Students with High School ID It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] Director of Athletics & Activities. 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. The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. 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"Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. "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.". 0000059334 00000 n Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 0000010485 00000 n Arizona high school wrestling is synonymous with Sunnyside. 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. Salpointe Catholics Rylen Bourguet (2) battles for the ball withScottsdale Notre Dame Preps Caitlin Radomski (10) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 0000001353 00000 n 350 N. Arizona Ave. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. 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. Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. stream There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. 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. 1826 W. McDowell Rd. dvisser@aiaonline.org. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 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. Phoenix, AZ 85007, Buckeye High School (BHS) Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. 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. 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. Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. endobj 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 Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. They have done a nice job of combining invitationals of a girls component with a lot of those boys tournaments, i.e. 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. 602-385-3821. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. 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. Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. 0000005215 00000 n Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. The best high school wrestlers in the state battle for MHSAA titles March 2-4 in Detroit at Ford Field. 1 0 obj 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. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. School has been the runner-up four times. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, MRHS[Info] Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. 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. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 0000070777 00000 n Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Thatcher High School (THS) Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. 22800 N. 67th Ave. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. Salpointe Catholics Paris Mikinski (31) celebrates her first half goal againstScottsdale Notre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 16440 S. 32nd St. 3870 S. Quartz St. Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. All rights reserved. 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. Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: 0000014983 00000 n Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. % <> ]|=OWj[7hlDS Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. I think we are moving in the right direction.. (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. 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.". 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. 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. endobj 601 N. 3rd Ave. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. 0000004168 00000 n 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. Out of 14 weight classes, the Blue Devils had seven first-place finishes and five second-place finishes. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. PHOENIX . 4 0 obj We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. Its going to get too big at some point.. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. Sport Archives. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Have tips for us? I think in the next two years we will be organizing dual meets for the girls because the teams are going to keep growing and growing, Gonzalez said. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. 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. 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. 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. 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 . 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. Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) Phoenix, AZ 85048, Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 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. Boys Wrestling Team Champs. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. 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. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . 0000004529 00000 n 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. 2 0 obj 6051 W. Sweetwater 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. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. click here for agreement, Division I: 0000012340 00000 n iGJS7.T"}5? 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. 145: George . The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. 0000012090 00000 n 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. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. 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. "You've got to constantly work. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. <> Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. 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. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. 3450 Mustang Ave. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd. 2007 team scored 273 points. 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 . Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. 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. School has finished second six times. */. Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. 113: Samuel Wyland. 0000012936 00000 n Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. 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. 0000059962 00000 n Girls dont compete for a team title yet but could in the future. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. 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. Here's a look at the results from each. Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) 2023 www.azcentral.com. MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. 0000007310 00000 n 0000006327 00000 n All rights reserved. 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. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. 11200 N. 83rd Ave. Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Sport Archives. 1000 E. Narramore Ave. 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. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY) 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. Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. 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. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . 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. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. The girls also dont compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 2023 Cronkite News. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. 138: Hank Lee. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. 3625 W. Cactus Rd. 0000005188 00000 n 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. Thank you for subscribing. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. Salpointe Catholic players celebrate their overtime win in a shootout to win the 4A State Soccer Championship over Notre Dame Prep at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 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. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. We tried to do it geographically. 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. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. 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For several years during the early 2000s, Thunderbird was the closest team toSunnyside's dominance. The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. 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. 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. Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. They dont have 4,000 kids.. It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Reach the reporter at dana.scott@azcentral.com or at 480-486-4721. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. They dont want to wrestle boys, Hopkins said. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. Check out the live results and video. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS 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 . Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy.