132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. Phoenix Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins 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. 2023 Cronkite News. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. 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. 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. School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Not breaking under disappointment, hardship, overcoming adversity. 3 0 obj
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Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! Youve got to constantly work. I'm extremely proud of them.". Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling: 2 Canyon View athletes finish season The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. Children five and under admitted free. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. 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. 0000070514 00000 n
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.. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. 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. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS)
Really great group of kids on and off the mat. Photo courtesy of Sparkman High School wrestling facebook. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. Bob Crosswhite was handed a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Arizona high school wrestling state championships in Prescott Valley. 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling, Visser said. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. dvisser@aiaonline.org. Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 145: George . Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. 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. High school boys wrestling in Arizona has had many programs who have mademarks throughout the Arizona Interscholastic Associations myriad divisional changes over the past 50 years. Reach the reporter at dana.scott@azcentral.com or at 480-486-4721. PDF Arizona Chapter - National Wrestling Hall of Fame 0000009393 00000 n
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"Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. 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. Here's a look at the results from each. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. 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. We wouldnt get involved in that. 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. Arizona High School girls wrestling finishes second season as sport Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS)
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. 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. 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. Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. 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. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. I think we are moving in the right direction.. Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. Girls dont compete for a team title yet but could in the future. 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. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. 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. %PDF-1.4
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Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. 1826 W. McDowell Rd. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. 826 0 obj
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r0"0. Eastside. "You've got to constantly work. 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. 602-385-3821. 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. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. Phoenix, AZ 85048, Flowing Wells High School (FWHS)
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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. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, PINN[Info], Division II:
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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. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS
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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. PHOENIX . Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info]
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"It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . ARCHIVES & RECORDS - AIAOnline Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Were really lucky to have this group of kids. 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. School has been the runner-up four times. Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY)
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As the sport grows, there are challenges, but the AIA and its member schools are trying to overcome them to put girls programs on equal footing with boys teams. 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. Check out the live results and video. Their most recentstate title was won in2016. Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. 0000014983 00000 n
Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. 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. 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. 2017 Arizona High School State Championships 2023 www.azcentral.com. "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.". There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. They only have a set amount of kids. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 0000016238 00000 n
Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Arizona's high school state champions 2015-16 - The Arizona Republic 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. 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. 0000011520 00000 n
PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Its going to get too big at some point.. Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS)
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EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? 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. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. 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. 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. 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 squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Westwood. It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY
After Sanchez stepped down, BobDeBerry replaced him and resumed theSunnyside dynasty in 1996 and won15state titles during his tenure,an all-time record among Arizona high school wrestling coaches.