School was edged by Phoenix Thunderbird for the Division III title in 2011, 158.5-157.5. You can be coached and taught at the high school level, Visser said. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 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. 0000012340 00000 n Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. 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. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] iGJS7.T"}5? Girls dont compete for a team title yet but could in the future. Football Team Champs. "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. 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. 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. 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. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. 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. 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. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said its something that will get done. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. 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. 0000001708 00000 n Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 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. % 826 35 The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. 1 0 obj The most complete coverage of Arizona High School Wrestling, including schedules & scores, standings, rankings, stat leaderboards, and thorough team information. It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling: 2 Canyon View athletes finish season Live Stream AIA Sports | NFHS Network 0000059125 00000 n ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . 0000012090 00000 n Ticket sales for all AIA state championship events will be conducted digitally. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. MORE:Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling. Payson, AZ 85547, Peoria High School (PHS) The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. 0000009393 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.". Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. 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. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) SC high school wrestling: See who qualified for state tournament 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. 1000 E. Narramore Ave. Check out the live results and video. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA 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. 0000004529 00000 n The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. 0000003745 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. Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 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 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. 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. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. 0000014034 00000 n Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 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. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. I'm extremely proud of them.". PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. Sahuarita, AZ 85629, Thatcher High School (THS) Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. 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. 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. Phoenix, AZ 85029 All rights reserved. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. i_Dz? Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. 0000003206 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 2023 Cronkite News. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022 %PDF-1.7 School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. Arizona boys and girls high school wrestling championship roundup 2023 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. 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. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. 3870 S. Quartz St. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. $6.00 Students with High School ID 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. Were really lucky to have this group of kids. 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. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, MRHS[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. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 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. dvisser@aiaonline.org. Girls just want the opportunity to participate, said Elliot Hopkins, the wrestling rules editor and rules interpreter for the National Federation of High School Sports (NFHSS), whose umbrella the AIA and other state organizations fall under. 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. All rights reserved. Heber, AZ 85928, Moon Valley High School (MVHS) It won the Division III title in 2016. Peoria, AZ 85345, Pinnacle High School (PINN) They dont have 4,000 kids.. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. $7.50Students with High School ID 602-385-3821. 601 N. 3rd Ave. These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. Its going to get too big at some point.. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). 301 S. McLane Rd. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. 0000059962 00000 n Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. Wrestling (Boys) - AIA Online 0000016238 00000 n 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. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. 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. MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. 0000012454 00000 n 0000001353 00000 n 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. Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins Archive | AZPreps365 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 2 0 obj Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships MHSAA Michigan High School Wrestling State Tournament Brackets 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. 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 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. When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: $12.00 Adults The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Have tips for us? stream Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) Arizona's high school state champions 2015-16 - The Arizona Republic <> Erica Pastoriza of Raymond S. Kellis High in Glendale has her arm raised by an official after capturing third place in the 101-pound weight class at[1] the 2020 AIA Girls Wrestling State Championships. ARCHIVES & RECORDS - AIAOnline Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. endobj Phoenix, AZ 85048, Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. VIDEO: Stressed, Passionate Coaches At Arizona Wrestling State 0000043241 00000 n Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS ATT!c$/T}>P endobj 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. click here for agreement, Division I: Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. It's championship season in Michigan! 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. 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. 0000003338 00000 n 0000001549 00000 n 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 . Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. 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.. All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. 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. Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. 2023 www.azcentral.com. By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. 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 high school wrestling is synonymous with Sunnyside. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 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. Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. "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.". 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 . 0000010485 00000 n 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. 22800 N. 67th Ave. Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. 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. There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. {jJDO%]fuW.E\ `bZf JQ Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 3625 W. Cactus Rd. 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. Feb 23, 2022 Updated Jun 1, 2022. 2022-23 high school individual state champions list, as of January 23 P;[ZZZ00@ bii`&G"8S -`euKH> hQAU#}u2?$d. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. 3 0 obj It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. Not breaking under disappointment, hardship, overcoming adversity. 826 0 obj <> endobj xref Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. 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. Wrestling | Arizona HS Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame 0000011520 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. For several years during the early 2000s, Thunderbird was the closest team toSunnyside's dominance. More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. Ten individual state champions were crowned. 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. 0000014983 00000 n 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. Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 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