Sunnyside has myriad ofmulti-year wrestling state champions. Before the AIA sanctioned girls wrestling, high school girls had to wrestle against boys if they wanted to compete. MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . 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. 1979, 1981-88, 1990-94, 1996, 1998-99, 2000-11, 2013, 2018-Present. 22800 N. 67th Ave. 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 . School has finished second six times. The challenge will be if it grows big enough to do two championships small school and a large school, Visser said. "Just focusingon our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.". (We) couldnt really do it by size of school because everyone is thrown into Division 1.. Wickenburg, AZ 85390, Winslow High School (WHS) 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. Click hereto access GoFan's site and from there you will be able to select your championship event, or download the free app and search for AIA events. Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. endobj <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, SHS, Division IV: Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data . Archive | AZPreps365 2023 www.azcentral.com. It won four titles in a five-year span underNational Wrestling Hall of Fame head coach Gilbert Padilla. Events. Football Team Champs. Bob Crosswhite was handed a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2020 Arizona high school wrestling state championships in Prescott Valley. "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. Arizona's high school state champions 2015-16 - The Arizona Republic 1090 S. Vulture Mine Rd. Sunnyside went on to win 30 state championships from 1979 to 2013 and, if you throw in Desert View's three titles, the . 0000010485 00000 n 4 0 obj This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. The best high school wrestlers in the state battle for MHSAA titles March 2-4 in Detroit at Ford Field. Archive | AZPreps365 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. Took home the Division IV title in 2016 and 2017. Learn more about what we do and how to find our content on our broadcast, digital and social media platforms. 0000070514 00000 n 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. By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Jan. 24, 2022, 2:29 p.m. (ET) AIA Boys Wrestling Championships Team Champions and Runners-Up. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. Glendale, AZ 85304, Mogollon High School (MHS) iGJS7.T"}5? 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. 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. dvisser@aiaonline.org. We do our meetings together, our itineraries are identical and the expectations are the same. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 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. trailer <]/Prev 187454/XRefStm 1353>> startxref 0 %%EOF 860 0 obj <>stream 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. Have tips for us? Sunnyside, Sahuarita prove might once again en route to 2023 Arizona 600 E. Cherry St. 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 . 350 N. Arizona Ave. The Lions totaled 181 points, while second-place Sunnyside tallied 126 points. They dont have 4,000 kids.. There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. Sunnyside came in second in 5A that very first year. Wrestling | Arizona HS Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame 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. ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. 138: Hank Lee. 0000043241 00000 n 2009-2023 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. $6.00 Students with High School ID 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. $12.00 Adults 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} 2023 www.azcentral.com. 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. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: Sample Affiliate Agreement, Any other means: Outside entities may be able to broadcast an NFHS Network "declined event" with non-exclusive rights. 0000000016 00000 n 826 35 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. 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. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. %PDF-1.7 His successor Richard Sanchez kept the Blue Devils dynasty intact as he led the team to five state titles between 1990 to 1994. 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. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of January 24, 2022. Also won Division I title in 2011 and took home 5A-II titles from 2006-2010. Not breaking under disappointment, hardship, overcoming adversity. 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 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! Children five and under admitted free, State Tournament: 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. 0000000996 00000 n Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 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. Peoria was another former 4A team that dominated the divisionbetween Sunnyside's two championship win streaks. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. 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. The AIA began holding wrestling championships in 1977. Its up to each individual state association, Hopkins said. After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. 16440 S. 32nd St. The Flowing Wells Invitational in Tucson and the Moon Valley Invitational in Phoenix traditionally have been among the biggest events in boys wrestling. The Lions also had three wrestlers finish in first place, which helped fuel their final score. 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; } endobj When you think Arizona high school wrestling, you think Tucson Sunnyside. PHOENIX . Sunnyside, Sahuarita claim state wrestling championships; 20 locals win The field of wrestlers at the event reflects the rapid growth of girls wrestling in Arizona in just two seasons. David Gonzalez, coaches at Desert Vista High School and serves on the 6A Wrestling Sports Advisory Committee, said its something that will get done. Flowing Wells had one ofearliest high school wrestling state title streaks and is among themost revered institutions for the sport in Arizona. 3450 Mustang Ave. 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. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially aftera talented crop of seniors graduate. 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]. Arizona High School Wrestling Rankings '; ?> Change State Class Rankings Team Rankings Grade Rankings Team Rosters Big Wins 145: George . 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