301 S. McLane Rd. The outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. 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. 2023 Cronkite News. AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. 0000070514 00000 n 2023 www.azcentral.com. You can be coached and taught at the high school level, Visser said. As the sport grows, there are challenges, but the AIA and its member schools are trying to overcome them to put girls programs on equal footing with boys teams. Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. MORE:Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling. There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. % 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. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) All rights reserved. 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 is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. endobj 0000012936 00000 n 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. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. "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.". 0000006327 00000 n 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. 6051 W. Sweetwater "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . 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. 0000003745 00000 n All rights reserved. Its going to get too big at some point.. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. All rights reserved. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. 0000008402 00000 n "You've got to constantly work. Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Children five and under admitted free. We wouldnt get involved in that. They dont want to wrestle boys, Hopkins said. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Subscribe to stay connected to Tucson. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. 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. School has been the runner-up four times. 0000004168 00000 n Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". Keep reading with a digital access subscription. We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. 2007 team scored 273 points. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. These are subjective Top 10 rankings for wrestling,the years in which the team won consecutive state championships according the AIA'sarchives. 3 0 obj %PDF-1.7 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. Bob Crosswhite was handed a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Arizona high school wrestling state championships in Prescott Valley. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> They only have a set amount of kids. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. $7.50Students with High School ID Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 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. Heber, AZ 85928, Moon Valley High School (MVHS) School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Out of 14 weight classes, the Blue Devils had seven first-place finishes and five second-place finishes. 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. 0000004529 00000 n The girls also dont compete for a team state championship yet, but that is a future goal. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. 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. 0000016238 00000 n 1989-90 5A Chandler (149.5) John Carlson Shadow Mountain (134) Moon Valley (116) 4A Sunnyside (202) Richard Sanchez Peoria (136.5) Apache Junction (105) 3A Holbrook (138) Pat Kenny Show Low (110) Winslow (108.5) 1A/2A St. Johns (133) Bill Bell Santa Cruz Valley (113) San Pasqual . Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] If its somebody willing to work, they can learn to do it., #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; } 16440 S. 32nd St. Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. stream The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. Payson, AZ 85547, Peoria High School (PHS) Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . 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 . 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. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. MORE: Arizona's 10 greatest high school sports dynasties: Football. Its relieving, Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. 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. /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. 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. Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] 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. 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. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. 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. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. Director of Athletics & Activities. 0000059334 00000 n The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. The Blue Devils scored 307.5 points, more than double the points of second-place Peoria Liberty High School, which finished with 151. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Thank you for subscribing. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Here's a look at the results from each. 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Salpointe Catholics Nicolas Valenzuela (9) battles for the ball withNotre Dame Preps Kegan Lynch (7) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. They dont have 4,000 kids.. 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. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. endobj Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. 0000001353 00000 n 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. dvisser@aiaonline.org. For several years during the early 2000s, Thunderbird was the closest team toSunnyside's dominance. Have tips for us? 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022. 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. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. $6.00 Students with High School ID The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. $12.00 Adults 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. Photo courtesy of Sparkman High School wrestling facebook. 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. ARIZONA CHAPTER - NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME Tom Dubin Ron Eastin Art Martori Czeslaw Schmidt . PHOENIX . Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 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. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. 0000043241 00000 n 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. 126: Peyton Schrader Upper State champion. David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said its something that will get done. 0000070777 00000 n After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. Boys Wrestling Records. 0000007310 00000 n Creative Commons. It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state . 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 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. yfhl xygDjHm *:NSmX\DVTD@GmAM1(pC~kp\#2T0y{pVh!^ACg>Z$4HyyNazx!MJ!6GDlR(|h* tbBIq_}Q e- &d4WpUIS\;^v^&Z^Tv_IKb(b*C%Ao*1K m0 `MC*TA5 {]K~iXKTS3mwvZ2nrf*/oB_)LooVaf+d>YAn%`fWpk[)k:RGClXm ?YYbLa3yQ@}! 5HaMs XBP] t9B/ 0000014034 00000 n Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. 120: Tyler Tice Upper State champion. 0000005215 00000 n Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. 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. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Permission must be granted through the AIA by completing a Media Rights Agreement and agreeing to rights fees. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. 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. It won the Division III title in 2016. 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. Eastside. Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 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. "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.". 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. The truth is the seasons been like that all year, weve never had our team at full strength, Flanigan said. 0000009393 00000 n The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. 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. 0000001708 00000 n Ten individual state champions were crowned. Hopkins said the NFHS doesnt require it. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, PINN[Info], Division II: 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. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. 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. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. *[j;TD%IHaIanm?b+prOV9<5~g2cv ^" Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Reach the reporter at dana.scott@azcentral.com or at 480-486-4721. However, there are 10 teams who stand out the mostduring this span. 0000012340 00000 n The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. 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. 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. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. 0000000996 00000 n Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. 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. Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. School has finished second six times. North Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, WHS 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. Outlet will also be eligibile for royalties. 0000013777 00000 n His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. 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. W1u-'bVfI?.Y8%G"us}VK},Q+? 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. )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! Its not like you have to have a certain skill level.
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