"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. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. 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. We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. 0000006327 00000 n Phoenix, AZ 85029 Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. Thank you for subscribing. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. 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. 0000004529 00000 n Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. 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 . 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. 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. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. 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. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. We wouldnt get involved in that. 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. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. $7.50Students with High School ID W1u-'bVfI?.Y8%G"us}VK},Q+? "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. 2023 Cronkite News. Out of 14 weight classes, the Blue Devils had seven first-place finishes and five second-place finishes. It's championship season in Michigan! Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. */. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. click here for agreement, Division I: All rights reserved. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. 0000014983 00000 n We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. 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. 3 0 obj "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. 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). 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. %PDF-1.7 Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. %PDF-1.4 % (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. Benson came in second place in 1A/2A that year while Santa Cruz won the 3A title and Safford the 4A championship. 0000005188 00000 n [They are] a really good group of kids that work their butts off.. 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. Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best team of the 1980s and 90s. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 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. Salpointe Catholic's Sergio Ruiz De Chavez (middle) and teammate Santiago Ballesteros (right) win a head ball againstNotre Dame Prep's Tyler Knutsen (5) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Its going to get too big at some point.. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. 826 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000001353 00000 n 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. Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. 3625 W. Cactus Rd. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. 601 N. 3rd Ave. 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. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. Their most recentstate title was won in2016. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. 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. 0000059962 00000 n It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. "Just focusingon our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.". Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. 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. Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. 0000070777 00000 n After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. ATT!c$/T}>P Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. 826 35 2009-2023 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 6051 W. Sweetwater % The outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. 0000000016 00000 n However, there are 10 teams who stand out the mostduring this span. 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. Creative Commons. hb```b``ug`e` @16| +DX4OaKt`t(U^;m^vW=nGtN&zy-]&6Nd\yt Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. 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. 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. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . $6.00 Students with High School ID It won the Division III title in 2016. 0000003338 00000 n You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. 2023 Cronkite News. Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. 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. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. 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 amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. 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. School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. 0000001708 00000 n We tried to do it geographically. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. 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. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, PHS Ticket sales for all AIA state championship events will be conducted digitally. 0000004168 00000 n Really great group of kids on and off the mat. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. Phoenix Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. School has been the runner-up four times. Salpointe Catholics Leo Gutierrez (14) celebrates his goal againstNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . Have tips for us? 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. Day 3 Mat #4 All Matches. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 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. PHOENIX . 2 0 obj 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. Check out the live results and video. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS 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. West Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, WICK Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. 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. Boys Wrestling Records. All rights reserved. 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. The Lions are coached by Brooke Logan, a Liberty alumnus who wrestled against boys at the school before the AIA approved girls wrestling as a sanctioned high school sport. 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. Sport Archives. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. ]|=OWj[7hlDS It has an untouchable record 33 state team titles. 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. Phoenix, AZ 85048, Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, PINN[Info], Division II: 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. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . endobj Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] 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. 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. 11200 N. 83rd Ave. iGJS7.T"}5? Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. 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. 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.