1000 E. Narramore Ave. Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. endobj (Photo by Travis Whittaker/Cronkite News). Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Its going to get too big at some point.. You have permission to edit this article. We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] 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. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. The 2022 AIA State Wrestling Championships have come to a close. 11200 N. 83rd Ave. All rights reserved. Ironwood also had three first-place finishers. 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. Phoenix, AZ 85048, Flowing Wells High School (FWHS) The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. 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. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . Arizona High School Wrestling - NFHS Network )x)C9x~6+Tx]gx0BJ&G8|/) W j(, 0000012090 00000 n For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats outscored second-place Yuma Catholic, this time by 194.5 to 163.5. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) 4 0 obj Wrestling (Boys) - AIA Online 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. School was the runner-up in Division IV in 2011. 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. 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. South Section IV: Fri., Feb. 10, THS [Info], Divisions I-IV: Thu.-Sat., Feb. 16-18, VMC, Note:Dates/Times/Locations Subject to Change. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. "You've got to constantly work. You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. School also won 5A titles in 1999, 1998, 1996 and from 1985-88. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. Youve got to constantly work. Day 3 Mat #5 All Matches. "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.". 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. 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 Thunderbird:Steve Linsacum's teams won titles in 2012 and 2013 (Division III), 2011(Division III), 2007 and 2006 (4A-I). Its relieving, Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. The outlet may broadcast the event in its own manner and may keep its advertising. 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. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: 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. 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. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 0000005188 00000 n 145: George . Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions 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. Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. $7.50Students with High School ID The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. The list is categorized first by season and then again by division for teams competing in the Arizona Interscholastic Association.. 0000000996 00000 n Central Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MHS[Info] 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. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) 1A/2A/3A girls wrestling: 2 Canyon View athletes finish season Spectators can only attend events in the postseason by ordering their tickets online through the association's official partner GoFan. Photo courtesy of Sparkman High School wrestling facebook. 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. Director of Athletics & Activities. Glendale, AZ 85310, Payson High School (PAY) We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. Were pretty greedy we want to win everything.. Day 3 Mat #10 All Matches. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 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. 826 0 obj <> endobj xref MHSAA Michigan High School Wrestling State Tournament Brackets 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. 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. Thank you for subscribing. r0"0. We wouldnt get involved in that. 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. 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. 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 . Phoenix, AZ 85029, Mountain Ridge High School (MRHS) % The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships 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. Have tips for us? There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. 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. 0000005215 00000 n Follow his Twitter @iam_DanaScott. Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . i_Dz? Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . All available wrestling events on NFHS Network. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. 3725 N. Flowing Wells Rd. 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. The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. 602-385-3821. Following DeBerry's retirement in 2013,Sunnyside's current coach Anthony Leon iscurrently sitting onthree consecutivechampionship wins. 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. 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Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Events broadcasted by AZPreps365.com and/or the NFHS Network are exclusive to those entities for postseason competition. Other titles were in 1994, 1993 and 1989. 2007 team scored 273 points. Northwest Christian Wrestling Meet (Senior Night) 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. The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. Throughout the season the Lions ranked ninth in the country but moved into the top four late in the season. Payson, AZ 85547, Peoria High School (PHS) Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> endobj "It's relieving," Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: Wrestling | Arizona HS Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame 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. Check out the live results and video. Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. 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. $12.00 Adults ]|=OWj[7hlDS 0000012454 00000 n Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. Below is a list of champions for the 2015-16 school year. The AIA is undergoing an archival process and the association needs your help. }2%uwK@_a-4hZ6@_k2lB@&4! Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Peoria, AZ 85345, Pinnacle High School (PINN) 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. Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. W1u-'bVfI?.Y8%G"us}VK},Q+? */. ARCHIVES & RECORDS - AIAOnline Arizona High School girls wrestling finishes second season as sport VIDEO: Stressed, Passionate Coaches At Arizona Wrestling State Events. 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. 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. 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. 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. "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. 126: Peyton Schrader Upper State champion. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. Section I: Sat., Feb. 11, CHS [Info] Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. 0000059962 00000 n 826 35 0000004168 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n 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. 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. 2023 AIA Boys/Girls Indiv Wrestling Champ. 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. Thunderbird was the state title runner-up to Sunnysidein the4A state championship in 2001, 2002 and 2005. His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. 22800 N. 67th Ave. 0000013346 00000 n MORE:Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling. 0000003206 00000 n Eastside. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. It hasn't won a state championship since Pirch retired in 2001. The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 350 W. Sahuarita Rd. School has been the runner-up four times. 3870 S. Quartz St. Sammy Chagolla coached Peoria to its four consecutive state titles. It has an untouchable record 33 state team titles. "We went from five sectional tournaments to eight.". 0000001353 00000 n NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. 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 action will be live on . 0000007310 00000 n Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as - TeamUSA 0000004417 00000 n