0000012936 00000 n $12.00 Adults "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. "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. 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. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as of March 8 By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | March 08, 2021, 3:44 p.m. (ET) The Bentonville High School wrestling team, 2021 Arkansas 6A . Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. 602-385-3821. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. 2023 www.azcentral.com. 350 N. Arizona Ave. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. 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. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. Phoenix, AZ 85007, Buckeye High School (BHS) Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . 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. 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. 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. AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. 138: Hank Lee. 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. Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 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 www.azcentral.com. 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. All rights reserved. i_Dz? School has finished second six times. 0000000016 00000 n Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Peoria, AZ 85345, Pinnacle High School (PINN) We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Reach the reporter at dana.scott@azcentral.com or at 480-486-4721. 0000059962 00000 n Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. {jJDO%]fuW.E\ `bZf JQ Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 0000001708 00000 n Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. %PDF-1.7 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. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. <> School was edged by Phoenix Thunderbird for the Division III title in 2011, 158.5-157.5. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. Phoenix Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. The Arizona High School State Championships are an archive-only event on FloWrestling. Eastside. 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. Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. 126: Peyton Schrader Upper State champion. 1000 E. Narramore Ave. The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling, Visser said. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. MORE:Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling. All rights reserved. 3 0 obj 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. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. Day 3 Mat #4 All Matches. MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. Salpointe Catholic goalie Owen Lynch (1) catches a corner kick fromNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! Here's a look at the results from each. All rights reserved. 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. ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 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. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. 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. 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. 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. 0000012454 00000 n School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. 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. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. 0000003206 00000 n Its going to get too big at some point.. 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. The AIA is a voluntary association of almost 280 public and private high schools that strives to be a leader in many facets of high school sports and activities. All rights reserved. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. The Roadrunners also split a weekend series with Henderson the week before as they try to chase down the last postseason spot in the division. 2023 Cronkite News. 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.". Boys Wrestling Team Champs. 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. 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. "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 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. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd. 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. Creative Commons. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! 0000014034 00000 n Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. 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. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. West Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, WICK This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. 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. 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. click here for agreement, Division I: You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 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. 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. 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. "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. 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. Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. 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. Benson came in second place in 1A/2A that year while Santa Cruz won the 3A title and Safford the 4A championship. 0000011520 00000 n Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. 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. 0000043241 00000 n 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. 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. They only have a set amount of kids. 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. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. 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. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. 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. <> 0000016238 00000 n 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. We tried to do it geographically. 0000070514 00000 n Girls dont compete for a team title yet but could in the future. 2009-2023 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Children five and under admitted free. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. It's championship season in Michigan! 3450 Mustang Ave. EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said its something that will get done. r0"0. 0000059125 00000 n Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. All rights reserved. North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS 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. 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. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. Ten individual state champions were crowned. What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. ]|=OWj[7hlDS 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. 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. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. 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. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. 0000070777 00000 n The team and individual records included in the documents on the bottom of this page will be expanded. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. 0000000996 00000 n It won the Division III title in 2016. Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. Phoenix, AZ 85029, Mountain Ridge High School (MRHS) "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. Check out the live results and video. 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It has an untouchable record 33 state team titles. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. 22800 N. 67th Ave. Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, MRHS[Info] The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. hb```b``ug`e` @16| +DX4OaKt`t(U^;m^vW=nGtN&zy-]&6Nd\yt Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. I think in the next two years we will be organizing dual meets for the girls because the teams are going to keep growing and growing, Gonzalez said. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. 600 E. Cherry St. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, PINN[Info], Division II: 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. 0000005215 00000 n The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. 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. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. 0000004417 00000 n Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion.