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. 0000009393 00000 n Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. PHOENIX . Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. Wrestling (Boys) - AIA Online 1000 E. Narramore Ave. School has finished second six times. 0000059125 00000 n The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! 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 . Salpointe Catholic players celebrate their overtime win in a shootout to win the 4A State Soccer Championship overScottsdale Notre Dame Prep at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! Have tips for us? 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 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. State Championships Hub | February 16-20 - FloWrestling We tried to do it geographically. Boys D-II individual winners: 106, Daniel Alire, Yuma Kofa; 113, Gabriel Ramirez, Canyon View; 120, Vonn Fenn, Thunderbird; 126, Julian Macias, Ironwood; 132, Daniel Miranda, Marana Mountain View; 138, Skyer Hickman, Canyon View; 144, Colby Ryan, Raymond Kellis; 150, Pablo Macias, Ironwood; 157, Trent Wikel, Desert Mountain; 165, Marlin Whyte, Mountain Pointe; 175, RJ Robinson, Desert Mountain; 190, Markell Rivera-Cain, Ironwood; 215, Kayden Luke, Canyon Del Oro; 285, Majel Morones, Campo Verde. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Westwood. 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. */. 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. 22800 N. 67th Ave. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. 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. 0000001708 00000 n AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. 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. Phoenix, AZ 85007, Buckeye High School (BHS) 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. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) 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. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. 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. *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. 11200 N. 83rd Ave. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. All rights reserved. Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions Cottonwood Mingus:Under coach Tom Wokasch, school won five straight 4A-II titles from 2006-10. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. 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. Arizona's high school state champions 2015-16 - The Arizona Republic VIDEO: Stressed, Passionate Coaches At Arizona Wrestling State Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. 0000005215 00000 n Arizona High School Wrestling - NFHS Network Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. 826 35 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. 0000004168 00000 n The Blue Devils scored 307.5 points, more than double the points of second-place Peoria Liberty High School, which finished with 151. Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 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. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: 3625 W. Cactus Rd. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. Liberty High School cruised to its second consecutive girls state championship. The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. 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. 0000004529 00000 n 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. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. They only have a set amount of kids. 2007 team scored 273 points. Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. Sunnyside, Sahuarita prove might once again en route to 2023 Arizona We wouldnt get involved in that. W1u-'bVfI?.Y8%G"us}VK},Q+? 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022 Boys Wrestling Team Champs. 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. Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). 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. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. "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. PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: 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. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. Here's a look at the results from each. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. 0000010485 00000 n "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.". 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. 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. 0000016238 00000 n PDF Team Champions and Runners-Up - AIA Online The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Ticket sales for all AIA state championship events will be conducted digitally. Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. 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. West Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, WICK Its former head coach Tom Wokasch built the program from the ground up when he was hired in 1989 and remained there for 21 years. 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. "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.". 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) Sunnyside, Sahuarita claim state wrestling championships; 20 locals win The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. For several years during the early 2000s, Thunderbird was the closest team toSunnyside's dominance. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] 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. 350 W. Sahuarita Rd. "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. There are16 high schools who have won at least three consecutive boyswrestlingstate teams titles. 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. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. The team and individual records included in the documents on the bottom of this page will be expanded. hb```b``ug`e` @16| +DX4OaKt`t(U^;m^vW=nGtN&zy-]&6Nd\yt Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: 301 S. McLane Rd. trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream 0000059195 00000 n 0000070514 00000 n Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, MRHS[Info] Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. 0000012936 00000 n Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA 1826 W. McDowell Rd. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. $6.00 Students with High School ID 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. Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. 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. Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 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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. Keep reading with a digital access subscription. Day 3 Mat #2 All Matches. 0000003206 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. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . 6051 W. Sweetwater 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. MHSAA Michigan High School Wrestling State Tournament Brackets Peoria, AZ 85345, Pinnacle High School (PINN) School has been the runner-up four times. 0000004417 00000 n Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. 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Boys Wrestling Records. $12.00 Adults Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. Its going to get too big at some point.. Salpointe Catholic's Sergio Ruiz De Chavez (11) eyes the ball as he shoots and scores againstNotre Dame Prep's Riley Mcmenomy (15) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Arizona High School Wrestling - Schedules, Scores, Team Coverage - MaxPreps Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 2 0 obj 4 0 obj 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. Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. The best high school wrestlers in the state battle for MHSAA titles March 2-4 in Detroit at Ford Field. AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. 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. Creative Commons. Reach the reporter at dana.scott@azcentral.com or at 480-486-4721. Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. 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.