0000004417 00000 n You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 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. 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. 0000059125 00000 n Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. You can be coached and taught at the high school level, Visser said. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. 826 0 obj <> endobj xref Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. 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. Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) 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. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. 2007 team scored 273 points. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). 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. 138: Hank Lee. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. 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. Check out the live results and video. 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. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] 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. 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. By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. ARCHIVES & RECORDS - AIAOnline 0000006327 00000 n North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS Wrestling | Arizona HS Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame 350 N. 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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. 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. 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 . 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. Thank you for subscribing. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. 0000043241 00000 n 4 0 obj 3625 W. Cactus Rd. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. 0000014034 00000 n Sport Archives. 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. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling Really great group of kids on and off the mat. 0000012340 00000 n <> When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. 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The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Feb 23, 2022 Updated Jun 1, 2022. 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. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. They dont have 4,000 kids.. Ticket sales for all AIA state championship events will be conducted digitally. Eastside. Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. click here for agreement, Division I: Youve got to constantly work. 0000013777 00000 n r0"0. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. 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. 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. 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. 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.". 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 . Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream 6051 W. Sweetwater "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.". 16440 S. 32nd St. Salpointe Catholic players celebrate Leo Gutierrezs (14) goal againstNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Wrestling - Boys Championship Information | AZPreps365 Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. You have permission to edit this article. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA VIDEO: Stressed, Passionate Coaches At Arizona Wrestling State 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. 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. 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. 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. Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . 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. 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. 301 S. McLane Rd. Live Stream AIA Sports | NFHS Network Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 601 N. 3rd Ave. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. 2023 www.azcentral.com. Football Team Champs. Erica Pastoriza of Raymond S. Kellis High in Glendale has her arm raised by an official after capturing third place in the 101-pound weight class at[1] the 2020 AIA Girls Wrestling State Championships. Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. 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. 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. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. 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]. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. Sport Archives. 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. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, MRHS[Info] Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. School has been the runner-up four times. 0000070777 00000 n "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022 The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best team of the 1980s and 90s. 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 outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. All rights reserved. School's 4A titles came from 2000-05 and 1990-94. endobj It won the Division III title in 2016. Sunnyside, Sahuarita claim state wrestling championships; 20 locals win 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. Boys Wrestling Records. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. %PDF-1.4 % MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. i_Dz? 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. 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. 602-385-3821. Ten individual state champions were crowned. Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. The girls also dont compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. 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. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. Thatcher, AZ 85552, Wickenburg High School (WICK) Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. 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. 3870 S. Quartz St. All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. 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. The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. 0000009393 00000 n 0000007310 00000 n The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! They only have a set amount of kids. 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. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. P;[ZZZ00@ bii`&G"8S -`euKH> hQAU#}u2?$d. It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. 3450 Mustang Ave. 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.. Arizona boys and girls high school wrestling championship roundup 2023 Arizona high school wrestling is synonymous with Sunnyside. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. HISTORY: Southern Arizona State Wrestling Championships 1000 E. Narramore Ave. Follow his Twitter @iam_DanaScott. The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. 2023 Cronkite News. 0000001549 00000 n Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. 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. stream Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. 1826 W. McDowell Rd. 3 0 obj The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. 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. 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. 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. Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. 0000000996 00000 n Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. Archive | AZPreps365 0000003745 00000 n Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program.