2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. 0000059962 00000 n endobj 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.. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's35th teamstate championship, by far the most in AIA history. Wrestling (Boys) - AIA Online "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. 0000012936 00000 n AIA Wrestling Championships (Division 1 Finals) Published: 2023 | 180 Photos. 0000009393 00000 n %PDF-1.7 )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, Buckeye, AZ 85326, Campo Verde High School (CVHS) What will hold that back is how many participants the small schools can get. Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships 0000003338 00000 n Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 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. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. The Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. 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 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85297, Chandler High School (CHS) Cronkite News, the news division of Arizona PBS, is produced by the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . 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. 3870 S. Quartz St. 0000004417 00000 n 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. PDF Arizona Chapter - National Wrestling Hall of Fame Boys Wrestling Records. 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. 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. Along with a website that generates more than a thousand articles and 30 . While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuitfor the team championship. School was the runner-up in 2008, 2009 and 2010. All rights reserved. Their most recentstate title was won in2016. Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. Feb 23, 2022 Updated Jun 1, 2022. "Just focusingon our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.". We tried to do it geographically. 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. West Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, WICK While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. $15.00 Adults Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, MRHS[Info] Salpointe Catholics Cyvia Jimenez (6) battles for a head ball withNotre Dame Preps Ella Osmussen (20) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. Sunnyside, Sahuarita prove might once again en route to 2023 Arizona 0000012090 00000 n After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. 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. Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling: 2 Canyon View athletes finish season 0000059125 00000 n Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Boys D-IV individual winners: 106, Erick Galindo, Blue Ridge; 113, Raymond Garcia, San Manuel; 120, Jaeden Seballos, Morenci; 126, Gabe Gonzales, Globe; 132, Jason Ramirez, Holbrook; 138, Noah Torres, Morenci; 144, Hunter Hancock, Yuma Catholic; 150, John Provencio, Morenci; 157: Oren Allsup, Willcox; 165, Kash Macumber, Willcox; 175, Trenton Blomquist, Yuma Catholic; 190, Coy Bowser, Wickenburg; 215, Ed Tingle, Willcox; 285, Elias Espinoza, San Pasqual Valley. Ian Garcia The Arizobna Republic. David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said its something that will get done. 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. 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. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. What we could come up with may not work in Arizona or Texas. 0000004168 00000 n Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. 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. 0000005188 00000 n Tucson, AZ 85705, Ironwood High School (IHS) Heber, AZ 85928, Moon Valley High School (MVHS) Were really lucky to have this group of kids. 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. Flowing Wells won four 4A state titles in seven seasons between 1978 and 1984, all under formercoach Dave Thomas. 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Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. The outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. hb```b``ug`e` @16| +DX4OaKt`t(U^;m^vW=nGtN&zy-]&6Nd\yt 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 . Its relieving, Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. 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. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: 0000013777 00000 n Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. The Lancers will take on sixth-seeded Gilbert Mesquite in Monday's state title game at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Find out how your news organization can use Cronkite News content. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. 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. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. 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. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 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 . i_Dz? 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. Camp Verde:Bob Weir's team won the 3A title in 2004. Arizona's high school state champions 2015-16 - The Arizona Republic Mingus was arguably the best Division II team of the 2000s as itwon five consecutive state titles. Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. The Cowboys rose up the ranks in the 2000s to become one of the best teams in all divisions. Here's a look at the results from each. 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. 2017 Arizona High School State Championships 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. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: P;[ZZZ00@ bii`&G"8S -`euKH> hQAU#}u2?$d. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. Arizona High School Wrestling - Schedules, Scores, Team Coverage - MaxPreps "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) %PDF-1.4 % There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) Hehelpedput Arizona high school wrestling on the map at Winslow High School, where he wonseven total titles in3A and 4A divisionsand five straight in the mid-to-late 1980s (includinga three-way 3A team championship tie with Payson and Holbrook in 1988). 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.". Payson entered the new millennium on a seven state titles andfive consecutivefrom 1996 to 2000. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Watch your favorite wrestlers' matches immediately following the conclusion of each match.. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY 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. 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 . Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. 826 35 Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. The Arizona High School State Championships are an archive-only event on FloWrestling. PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. 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. Thank you for subscribing. Liberty High School cruised to its second consecutive girls state championship. 0000005215 00000 n NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 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. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. 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. CEDAR CITY Southern Utah athletes fared well at the recent 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling state championships in Richfield. 0000008402 00000 n Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: 28 titles since 1985 Tucson Sunnyside: School won Division I titles in 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2013. $12.00 Adults Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA 0000006327 00000 n Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, DVHS (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. Ticket sales for all AIA state championship events will be conducted digitally. MHSAA Michigan High School Wrestling State Tournament Brackets 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. 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. VIDEO: Stressed, Passionate Coaches At Arizona Wrestling State 0000001549 00000 n $7.50Students with High School ID The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Archive | AZPreps365 Phoenix Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). Really great group of kids on and off the mat. I think we are moving in the right direction.. 301 S. McLane Rd. 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. (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. 0000012340 00000 n School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. "It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. dvisser@aiaonline.org. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. Director of Athletics & Activities. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022 Morenci securedback-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. Eastside. 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. 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. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. 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. 22800 N. 67th Ave. 3450 Mustang Ave. We wouldnt get involved in that. Girls dont compete for a team title yet but could in the future. */. You have permission to edit this article. Phoenix, AZ 85050, Sahuarita High School (SHS) 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. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. More girl coaches, which are awesome to see and be a part of. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Please note that live streaming rights of all postseason events are held by NFHSNetwork.com. 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. 0000070514 00000 n 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. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. 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.