The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. 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. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS)
Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as of March 24 By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | March 24, 2021, 10:34 a.m. (ET) The Sunnyside High School wrestling team, Arizona D1 state . Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, IHS
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Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. Some do, but most of them want to wrestle other girls., Isabelle Munoz of Casteel (top) works to turn Adacelli Noriega of Bisbee in the state finals of the 2020 AIA girls wrestling state championship match at 118 pounds. Phoenix Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. Payson, AZ 85547, Peoria High School (PHS)
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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 Saturday, Feb.22, 2022. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. The amount of girls wrestling in Arizona has almost doubled in one year. 0000008402 00000 n
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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. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. All rights reserved. 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. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. It has an untouchable record 33 state team titles. Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. 0000009393 00000 n
Here's a look at the results from each. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. They have done a nice job of combining invitationals of a girls component with a lot of those boys tournaments, i.e. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best team of the 1980s and 90s. (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. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 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. Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. "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 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. 3 0 obj
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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. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. Youve got to constantly work. Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. Not breaking under disappointment, hardship, overcoming adversity. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. 2023 NFHS Network LLC NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 0000012340 00000 n
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2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. 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. Have tips for us? Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 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. Sport Archives. 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. 0000013346 00000 n
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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. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Herman's wrestlers have garnered 39 individual state championships, 22 individual runners-up, and 126 individual region titles. 3625 W. Cactus Rd. 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. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. $12.00 Adults
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. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. 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. After what wasa 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. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) "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.". The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. 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. 11200 N. 83rd Ave.
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. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS
2023 www.azcentral.com. 2023 www.azcentral.com. The action will be live on . The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. 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. You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 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. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 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. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. <>
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The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. "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.". Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. Heber, AZ 85928, Moon Valley High School (MVHS)
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Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. 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 tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Peoria, AZ 85345, Pinnacle High School (PINN)
The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. I'm extremely proud of them.". 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. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 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. 0000016238 00000 n
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", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. Its going to get too big at some point.. More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. 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. Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . 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. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . Their most recentstate title was won in2016. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 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. "You've got to constantly work. 3870 S. Quartz St.
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Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 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. 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. Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. 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. 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. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" However, there are 10 teams who stand out the mostduring this span. Creative Commons. 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. 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. 0000043241 00000 n
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The Arizona High School State Championships are an archive-only event on FloWrestling. 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. Among the individual winners was senior Bella Bocanegra, who won her third straight individual title in the 100-pound class. Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. This list beginswithNational Wrestling Hall of Fame inductee Joe Solorio, who helped lead Sunnyside to itsfirst state title in 1979. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. 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. To see all of the high schools that have won state championships in high school wrestling in Arizona since 1985, ranked by number of titles, click here. The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. The girls also dont compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. 2023 Cronkite News. 0000070514 00000 n
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