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. ]|=OWj[7hlDS 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. 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 Blue Devils scored 307.5 points, more than double the points of second-place Peoria Liberty High School, which finished with 151. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. 0000005215 00000 n Keep reading with a digital access subscription. "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. 1 0 obj "It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. MORE:Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling. 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. Eastside. Monica D. Spencer, The Arizona Republic. Others Sunnyside alumni areformer Arizona State wrestling head coach Tom Ortiz, Marco Vasquez,Tucson Cyclones wrestling club founder Danny Vega, former NCAA Division I national championsNate Gallick and Eric Larkin, 2018Arizona RepublicWrestler of the Year and Penn State's top wrestler Roman Bravo-Young,Iowa commit and 2020 All-Arizona selectionJesse Ybarra. 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. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. [email protected]. West Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, WICK 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. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, BHS[Info] Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) Liberty High School cruised to its second consecutive girls state championship. Its going to get too big at some point.. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. 132: Colt Schrader Upper State champion. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Thatcher, AZ 85552, Wickenburg High School (WICK) 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. Most Individual State Champions - Single State Tournament 8 Tucson 1953 8 Sunnyside 2022 7 Holbrook 1975 7 Sunnyside 2000, 2007 6 Winslow 1969 6 Sunnyside 1984, 1985, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2020 . CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. 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. All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY) 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. endobj 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 0000014983 00000 n 2023 Cronkite News. Ten individual state champions were crowned. 6051 W. Sweetwater Desert Vista High School (DVHS) 16440 S. 32nd St. Phoenix, AZ 85048 Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. P;[ZZZ00@ bii`&G"8S -`euKH> hQAU#}u2?$d. 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 Roadrunners also split a weekend series with Henderson the week before as they try to chase down the last postseason spot in the division. It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. Flowing Wells and Moon Valley.. Peoria, AZ 85345, Pinnacle High School (PINN) School was edged by Phoenix Thunderbird for the Division III title in 2011, 158.5-157.5. Take a look: Ranking Arizona high schoolteams by state championships: Tucson Sunnyside:School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. All rights reserved. The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. 0000014034 00000 n Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. You can be coached and taught at the high school level, Visser said. i_Dz? Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. It started off so small, now we are getting more girls every year, said Logan. Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 2 0 obj 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. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. 0000009393 00000 n Erica Pastoriza of Raymond S. Kellis High in Glendale has her arm raised by an official after capturing third place in the 101-pound weight class at[1] the 2020 AIA Girls Wrestling State Championships. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. 4 0 obj 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022. MORE:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. They only have a set amount of kids. "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.". "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.". 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. 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. <>/Metadata 617 0 R/ViewerPreferences 618 0 R>> With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. 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. 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. 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. 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. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. (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. Check out the live results and video. 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. The best high school wrestlers in the state battle for MHSAA titles March 2-4 in Detroit at Ford Field. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 3625 W. Cactus Rd. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Where can they find schedules and duals are pretty difficult. Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. 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. 0000004529 00000 n A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 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. More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. We wouldnt get involved in that. Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: 3870 S. Quartz St. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. endobj The biggest challenge for the schools is scheduling, Visser said. Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. All 10 weight-class brackets were filled the state tournament, with 16 girls wrestling in each class. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . 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. 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.". We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. 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. 0000070777 00000 n They dont want to wrestle boys, Hopkins said. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". 3 0 obj Photo courtesy of Sparkman High School wrestling facebook. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: PHOENIX . You know just kind of selfless mentality and doing whatever it takes for the team to be successful, thats why we are able to win.. %PDF-1.4 % 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. "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. School won 1A/2A titles in 2006, 2007 and 2008. 0000003206 00000 n 1000 E. Narramore Ave. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. 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]. 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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. 0000012090 00000 n W1u-'bVfI?.Y8%G"us}VK},Q+? 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 [email protected] or Multimedia Contributor Jose Garcia at [email protected]. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. 0000006327 00000 n The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Another Southern Arizona powerhouse, the Sahuarita Mustangs, secured their second consecutive state championship. Here's a look at the results from each. 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. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. ATT!c$/T}>P 0000013346 00000 n While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. The Bulldogs werethe best Arizona high school wrestling team of the late 2000s as theywon six straight championships. 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. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) They have done a nice job of combining invitationals of a girls component with a lot of those boys tournaments, i.e. You have permission to edit this article. 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. Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. With an emphasis on treating the boys and girlsas one collective unit, the camaraderiebetween each athlete has elevated the program as a whole as girls wrestling continues to grow. 0000000016 00000 n Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. Reach the reporter at [email protected] or at 480-486-4721. Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. Sport Archives. I think we are moving in the right direction.. 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 . Arizona high school wrestling is synonymous with Sunnyside. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. After Payson's former head coach Birch stepped down,HermanAndrewsJr. helped Saffordreplace Payson as the 3Ateam to beat. }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. 0000004417 00000 n Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins 1980-81, 1989, 1993-94, 1996-00. 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. 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. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). 16440 S. 32nd St. 301 S. McLane Rd. The Arizona High School State Championships are an archive-only event on FloWrestling. 601 N. 3rd Ave. 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. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. 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. 0000059334 00000 n The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best team of the 1980s and 90s. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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. 0000059195 00000 n Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. 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