113: Samuel Wyland. 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. 3 0 obj With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. 601 N. 3rd Ave. Not breaking under disappointment, hardship, overcoming adversity. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. {jJDO%]fuW.E\ `bZf JQ Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 0000004417 00000 n 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]. MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. 1826 W. McDowell Rd. The Arizona High School State Championships are an archive-only event on FloWrestling. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. 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. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 1000 E. Narramore Ave. "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.". The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. 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. More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. %PDF-1.4 % It has an untouchable record 33 state team titles. 0000059334 00000 n Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. 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. 22800 N. 67th Ave. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) r0"0. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. Check out the live results and video. 2007 team scored 273 points. Follow his Twitter @iam_DanaScott. 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 also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. 0000013777 00000 n 0000013346 00000 n Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Westwood. When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. Have tips for us? 301 S. McLane Rd. Youve got to constantly work. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. iGJS7.T"}5? ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. The Blue Devils scored 307.5 points, more than double the points of second-place Peoria Liberty High School, which finished with 151. EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? 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. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. 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.". Really great group of kids on and off the mat. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. 0000043241 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. The action will be live on . Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. 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. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. It won the Division III title in 2016. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) School was edged by Phoenix Thunderbird for the Division III title in 2011, 158.5-157.5. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 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). Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. 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. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] % Their most recentstate title was won in2016. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. [They are] a really good group of kids that work their butts off.. 0000070514 00000 n 0000012090 00000 n 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 . 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. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . South Section IV: Fri., Feb. 10, THS [Info], Divisions I-IV: Thu.-Sat., Feb. 16-18, VMC, Note:Dates/Times/Locations Subject to Change. 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. trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. Eastside. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. 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. 0000007310 00000 n Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best team of the 1980s and 90s. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, PHS The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. endobj 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. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. 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. 0000005215 00000 n Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. 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. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 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. 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. Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. <> (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Thatcher High School (THS) 350 W. Sahuarita Rd. Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. Benson came in second place in 1A/2A that year while Santa Cruz won the 3A title and Safford the 4A championship. Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. They dont have 4,000 kids.. 16440 S. 32nd St. Creative Commons. Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. 0000011520 00000 n $12.00 Adults 0000000996 00000 n "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 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. We tried to do it geographically. 0000059125 00000 n Thatcher, AZ 85552, Wickenburg High School (WICK) 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. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> 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. Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. 0000005188 00000 n We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. 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 2008, 2009 and 2010. 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. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. 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. Sport Archives. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. 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. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: 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 . 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. 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. Liberty High School cruised to its second consecutive girls state championship. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. 602-385-3821. Arizona high school wrestling is synonymous with Sunnyside. 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. Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. 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. "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. Phoenix, AZ 85050, Sahuarita High School (SHS) 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. click here for agreement, Division I: You can be coached and taught at the high school level, Visser said. 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. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. 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. 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