0000013777 00000 n 0000014034 00000 n "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. r0"0. North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. 0000012340 00000 n All rights reserved. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022 These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. 0000004168 00000 n Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. Director of Athletics & Activities. 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 Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. MHSAA Michigan High School Wrestling State Tournament Brackets Were really lucky to have this group of kids. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. ]|=OWj[7hlDS South Section IV: Fri., Feb. 10, THS [Info], Divisions I-IV: Thu.-Sat., Feb. 16-18, VMC, Note:Dates/Times/Locations Subject to Change. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 3870 S. Quartz St. Liberty High School cruised to its second consecutive girls state championship. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. 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. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. Arizona High School girls wrestling finishes second season as sport The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. For Star subscribers: Standout student and three-time state champion wrestler Jaime Rivera Jr. will be the first graduate in the district's 65, Counting Takedowns is funded by a fellowship through the Dragon Kim Foundation, a California-based nonprofit that empowers young people to imp. 0000001353 00000 n 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 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. Feb 23, 2022 Updated Jun 1, 2022. 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. <> AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. Phoenix Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. MORE:Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling. Thatcher, AZ 85552, Wickenburg High School (WICK) Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 1826 W. McDowell Rd. The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. 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. Out of 14 weight classes, the Blue Devils had seven first-place finishes and five second-place finishes. Wrestling - Boys Championship Information | AZPreps365 *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. 0000012936 00000 n endobj Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. 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.. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Reach the reporter at dana.scott@azcentral.com or at 480-486-4721. He had 514 dual match victories andan 81% winning ratio before he left in 2010 to become Queen Creek'swrestling coach and retired in 2017. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. With an emphasis on treating the boys and girls as one collective unit, the camaraderie between each athlete has elevated the program as a whole as girls wrestling continues to grow. 0000003338 00000 n However, there are 10 teams who stand out the mostduring this span. The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. West Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, WICK Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. 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. 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. 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. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. i_Dz? Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. All rights reserved. 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 . Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. 0000005188 00000 n We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. */. Salpointe Catholics Paris Mikinski (31) celebrates her first half goal with teammates after scoring againstScottsdale Notre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. School has been the runner-up four times. State Championships Hub | February 16-20 - FloWrestling The best high school wrestlers in the state battle for MHSAA titles March 2-4 in Detroit at Ford Field. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. Arizona High School Wrestling - NFHS Network Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. Sunnyside, Sahuarita prove might once again en route to 2023 Arizona They dont have 4,000 kids.. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 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). Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. W1u-'bVfI?.Y8%G"us}VK},Q+? 0000001708 00000 n The action will be live on . MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. 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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 . 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. Not breaking under disappointment, hardship, overcoming adversity. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. 0000005215 00000 n The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. 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. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. "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.". Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. Ten individual state champions were crowned. Have tips for us? The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. stream 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]. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. [They are] a really good group of kids that work their butts off.. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. 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. 600 E. Cherry St. 1000 E. Narramore Ave. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. 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. 0000043241 00000 n The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. Phoenix, AZ 85029 PHOENIX . School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. 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. 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 blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. P;[ZZZ00@ bii`&G"8S -`euKH> hQAU#}u2?$d. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. The Mustangs dominated, with 205 points, while second-place American Leadership Academy Gilbert tallied 158.5. Phoenix, AZ 85050, Sahuarita High School (SHS) 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. $6.00 Students with High School ID Wrestling (Boys) - AIA Online <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> All rights reserved. The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. 0000003745 00000 n 6051 W. Sweetwater Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . 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. Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. 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. Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. 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. Sunnyside, Sahuarita claim state wrestling championships; 20 locals win Thank you for subscribing. 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. 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. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 2023 www.azcentral.com. 0000059125 00000 n 2017 Arizona High School State Championships trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream 0000014983 00000 n 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. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. "It means the world to me to be a part of something that is a beacon of excellence and so cherished in our community," Leon said. 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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. Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. 2023 www.azcentral.com. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News), Genesis Higuera of the Odyssey Institute (top) holds down Sara Schmoker of Liberty High school in the 135-pound girls wrestling state championship match. 0000012090 00000 n The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 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. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] Arizona boys and girls high school wrestling championship roundup 2023 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. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. hb```b``ug`e` @16| +DX4OaKt`t(U^;m^vW=nGtN&zy-]&6Nd\yt School's 4A titles came from 2000-05 and 1990-94. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. 0000004529 00000 n 0000001549 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. Were 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., 215: Michael Kelley, Prescott Valley Bradshaw Mountain. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. So far, the AIA has not scheduled dual meets for girls teams, but it attempts to match up girls teams whenever the competing schools have girls and boys programs. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship.
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