All rights reserved. Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 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. 0000000016 00000 n 0000004168 00000 n Salpointe Catholics Santiago Ballesteros (8) races for the ball against Notre Dame Preps Quinn Galvin (17) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert, Feb.22, 2022. 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. 2023 Cronkite News. 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. For several years during the early 2000s, Thunderbird was the closest team toSunnyside's dominance. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: 1000 E. Narramore Ave. 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) 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. Sport Archives. 826 35 Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. Their most recentstate title was won in2016. 2 0 obj 0000009393 00000 n r0"0. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. They have done a nice job of combining invitationals of a girls component with a lot of those boys tournaments, i.e. Wrestling (Boys) - AIA Online Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. They dont want to wrestle boys, Hopkins said. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} 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. 2022-23 high school individual state champions list, as of January 23 Sunnyside, Sahuarita claim state wrestling championships; 20 locals win 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. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. 22800 N. 67th Ave. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. */. endobj (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. 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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). Check out the live results and video. "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. Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 2007 team scored 273 points. The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling, Visser said. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. 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. AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. We tried to do it geographically. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Ten individual state champions were crowned. endobj 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. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . Have tips for us? Arizona High School Wrestling - NFHS Network It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" 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. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . Its relieving, Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. Children five and under admitted free. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. 4 0 obj The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. 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. The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. PHOENIX . School was edged by Phoenix Thunderbird for the Division III title in 2011, 158.5-157.5. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. 0000013777 00000 n Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. 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. Boys Wrestling Team Champs. 0000003745 00000 n 0000014034 00000 n Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. $7.50Students with High School ID 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. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 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. 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. Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships Thatcher, AZ 85552, Wickenburg High School (WICK) 145: George . The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. 1826 W. McDowell Rd. 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 . 2023 Cronkite News. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. %PDF-1.7 North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. 0000005188 00000 n Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. All rights reserved. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. 0000012936 00000 n Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. 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. Phoenix, AZ 85029, Mountain Ridge High School (MRHS) The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. 0000070777 00000 n Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. Were really lucky to have this group of kids. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS The action will be live on . Reach the reporter at dana.scott@azcentral.com or at 480-486-4721. 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling: 2 Canyon View athletes finish season Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. 0000012454 00000 n % Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. 3625 W. Cactus Rd. Archive | AZPreps365 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. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, PHS PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Sport Archives. 0000004529 00000 n 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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]. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. The Mustangs dominated, with 205 points, while second-place American Leadership Academy Gilbert tallied 158.5.