Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling ARCHIVES & RECORDS - AIAOnline School was edged by Phoenix Thunderbird for the Division III title in 2011, 158.5-157.5. This includes Sanders Valley, Santa Cruz Valley, Desert View, Tempe Marcos de Niza, Mesa and Oro Valley Ironwood Ridge whicheach had championship dynasties. There is one division in AIA girls wrestling. Morenci secured back-to-back titles after outscoring runner-up Yuma Catholic 201.5-175.5. 0000003745 00000 n 145: George . We went from five sectional tournaments to eight. Visser said. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. 0000005215 00000 n This premium content is made possible because of your continued support of local journalism. Bobby DeBerry won 15 titles at the school. We went from approximately 486 certified wrestlers (in year one) to around 868 (in year two), said Dean Visser, sports administrator for the AIA. Its 3A empirewas built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championshipvictories. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. 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. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. 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 Feb.22, 2022. MORE: Ranking Arizona high school wrestling teams by state championships. Boys Wrestling Team Champs. The Wildcats had three indivdual champions as well, and two second-place finishers. Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. 0000001549 00000 n The string of titles began under former head coach Don Klostreich wholed the Blue Devils to ninestatetitlesin 1979, 1981 through 1988. *K%5-6mC1o*jtv_} Two Canyon View High wrestlers finished the season undefeated and captured . 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. 2023 Cronkite News. The Eagles finished the tournament with 191 total points, placing them just ahead of Waddell Canyon View, which had 189.5 total points. %PDF-1.7 EoZ&'0Uy3eMBJDZF6[MDt( ';P]g4HWRbvK9l()l?-? MAXPREPS; CBSSPORTS.COM; 247SPORTS . "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. Chandler, AZ 85225, Desert Vista High School (DVHS) Six other Arizona high schools have won at least five state titles in the sport since 1985. After Payson's former head coach Birch stepped down,HermanAndrewsJr. helped Saffordreplace Payson as the 3Ateam to beat. The Morenci Wildcats secured their third consecutive state championship. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. All rights reserved. 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. Each state is responsible for doing what the best interest is to promote the sport locally.. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Most recently, team won the Division IV title in 2014 and 2013 with 229.5 and 243.5 points, respectively. 0000004529 00000 n Its 3A empire was built by Dennis Pirch who had 10 championship . Sunnyside, Sahuarita prove might once again en route to 2023 Arizona 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. 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. 4 0 obj PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. The tournament was held from Feb. 17-19 at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Sport Archives. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: Payson:Every title came under coach Dennis Pirch, including five straight 3A titles from 1996-2000. Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, MVHS % 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. It is a growth trend that officials expect to continue. 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.". Phoenix, AZ 85007, Buckeye High School (BHS) After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Peoria Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Its a very special group, Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. This includes health and safety initiatives, participation opportunities for all, and especially fan content. School's 4A titles came from 2000-05 and 1990-94. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. To celebrate the richness of high school athletics in our state, The Arizona Republic is examining the greatest dynasties in each sport over the past half-century. Have tips for us? 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; } 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. 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. $12.00 Adults The 2017 Arizona High School State Championships are happening NOW! ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View. 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. Director of Athletics & Activities. It won the Division III title in 2016. $7.50Students with High School ID Once again, USA Wrestling will publish regular update on the 2022-23 state high school champions for both boys and girls. 601 N. 3rd Ave. Its going to get too big at some point.. 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. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Westwood. 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Eastside. Its not like you have to have a certain skill level. 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. 2023 www.azcentral.com. They only have a set amount of kids. 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 Tucson school has won an impressive 28titles since 1985. Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this article misspelled the name of Payson wrestling coachDennis Pirch. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 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. PHOTOS:Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985. Ironwood overcame injuries during the season, as well as wrestlers not in their ideal weight classes, said head coach Sean Flanigan. 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. It's championship season in Michigan! 0000012090 00000 n 6051 W. Sweetwater Football Records: 1A (Individual) Football Records: 2A-6A (Individual) Arizona High School Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame. 1000 E. Narramore Ave.