120: Abel Acosta (Pro) p. Gavin McCloy (Pull), 2:32. Alexis Huff (NV), 16-5. Video by Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star. Oklahoma State University Athletics 138: Bryant Witherington (Wen) d. Michael Prather (WV), for. over Anthony Rivera (Chandler) 40-7, Sr. (SV-1 8-6), Maximilian Garibay (Perry) 32-12, Jr. over Henry Ofeciar (Tucson) 33-16, Fr. Find out whats happening in the Valley today with our morning headlines newsletter. Sunnyside will have double entries at state in six weight classes. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. //-->. 145: Kiyanno Zuniga (T) p. Keeven Gifford (KB), 3:05. 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. 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. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. 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. 285: Miguel Angel Galvez (D) d. Akeakamai Paikuli (WV), 3-2. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. 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. 220: Hans Miles (RV) d. Travis Sloan (Bur), 6-5. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. Southern Arizona schools had individual champions in all five divisions, while Sunnyside and Sahuarita repeated as team champions. "We're really lucky to have this group of kids. The Wildcats qualified 16 for next weeks 2A-1A-B state championship and amassed 367 points, more than double the runner-up score of Othello. Sheriff's Office investigating woman's death near Mabton, Rick Glenn to run for Yakima City Council, Yakima's Julian Erosa drops second straight fight, WA Gov. William Madrigal (Su), 9-0. 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. 140: Alanna Haney (Chia) p. Kyndra Casias (Rich), 2:18. Don Klostreich was honored before the Parade of Champions for his service and dedication to the sport of wrestling along with legendary figures Rocky Nelson and Dave Vibber. Champion of three titles in four years within the wrestling dynasty of Sunnyside. "It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Dayton Regan (ML), 15-2. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-8200553912988647"; 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. 120: Kimberly Madrigal (Gr) md. Sunnyside's wrestling team is coached by Anthony Leon, who is entering his fifth year with the program. 132: Rykker Schilperoort (S) d. Ian Anderson (ML), 3-1. State Championship Dates WIAA Live Mobile App Media Ticket Prices Tournament History Allocations: Programs Athlete of the Week Distinguished Alumni Women in Sport Team of the Month Coaches School CoachUp! With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. Seniors Alejandro Fernandez and Mateo Armendariz led the way with their third district titles. 10 Dennis Pirch, Payson 3. 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. (Andy Morales/AZPreps365) 192 athletes from Arizona qualified for the 2022 Girls Wrestling State Championships on Saturday after finishing in the top two in their respective weight classes at the various sectionals held in the state. Sunnyside, Sahuarita will prove himself again en route to the 2023 Wapatos Lexie Garza (130) and Goldendales Madison Kiemele (135) were also winners. 10 things to know about this amazing desert plant, 50 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend April 13-16 , This new mural is the largest in Pima County's Public Art Collection , Dive into all things agave at the 15th annual Agave Heritage Festival, 100+ amazing Tucson murals and where to find them. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 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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. 160: Blaise Cross (Rog) d. Alex Anderson (Pro), 9-4. 135: Delilah Chavez (Su) p. LaKailey Rodriguez (ML), 0:19. Two-time defending state champion Chiawana, ranked fourth, won Saturday's MCC district title with 391.5 points and five champions. 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. Salpointe Catholic's Rylen Bourguet (2) celebrates her goal againstNotre Dame Prep in the closing minutes of their 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. over Keegan Green (Liberty) 31-18, Jr. (TB-1 6-5), Joseph Jarman (Mesa) 32-2, Sr. over Adyn Bostick (Sunnyside) 31-4, So. (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Washington USA Wrestling privacy policy. Leon moves into sixth place on the career championship list: 1. Sunnyside, Sahuarita claim state wrestling championships; 20 locals win 152: Colin Attaway (EV-Y) p. Braydon Flinders (Clk), 1:59. 285: Anthony Nava (T) p. Miguel Camacho (T), 5:33. Anthony Leon coached the Blue Devils to a state title in 2013 at the Division I level but four straight years of finishing in second place followed. The Blue Devil champions in the D1 competition Saturday at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum: 120 pounds: Senior James Armstrong (four-time state champion), 126 pounds: Sophomore Sergio Vega (repeat state champion and unbeaten in his career at 77-0), 132 pounds: Sophomore Carlos Stanton (repeat state champion), 144 pounds: Junior Cristian Rivera (repeat state champion), 157 pounds: Senior Job Lee (repeat state champion), 165 pounds: Senior Mike Avelar (repeat state champion). 126: Mesiah Valdez (S) d. Kannon Sanders (Wen), 11-5. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. 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 6 Mingus Union 2007 6 Safford 2010 Top State Team Tournament Scores Maybe it was a coincidence in where the state meet was at time, or maybe it was some sort of spark, but the Blue Devils were barely clinging to a 135 to 123.5 lead over Liberty at one moment and then 151 to 132.5 the next. . Salpointe Catholics Santiago Ballesteros (8) races for the ball against Notre Dame Preps Quinn Galvin (17) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert, Feb.22, 2022. 182: Emmanuel Gurrola (S) d. Luke Fluegge (Wen), 4-3. 170: Edwin Puga (S) d. Kael Campos (S), 11-6. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. over Jackson Rustad (Casteel) 22-1, Sr. (Dec 8-3), Mathew Trinidad (Desert Ridge) 37-9, . Sunnyside standout James Armstrong became the 41st individual to graduate with four state championships. We want to win everything.. 182: Evan Vanatta (Ton) p. Junior Garcia (LR), 0:46. 1 pound-for-pound prospect in the country entered the tournament as the six seed at 125 kg, but proved to be the best in the bracket by a wide margin. 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. Daniella Weitman converted the final penalty kick after the teams tied at 4 through 110 minutes of play, giving the Lancers their fifth state title in six years. 170: Ameron Bretz (Ton) d. Thomas Sheeley (K), 7-1. Cheers! 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. Sunnyside's Audrey Jimenez accomplishes a first for female wrestlers 120: Saul Salinas (Rich) d. Adrian Shima (Ch), 8-3. 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. Mustang 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. Winning a state high school title is an amazing achievement for a high . TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) Sunnyside wrestler Audrey Jimenez made history when she became the first female to win in any weight class in the 56-year-old Peoria Tournament of Champions. 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. Some clouds. The CBBN's top five placers will join the top three from the Mid-Columbia Conference next week. D1 Boys Wrestling: Sunnyside dynasty earns 36th state championship 285: Angel Leyva (Wap) d. Emmanuel Fernandez (KB), 4-0. (Fall 0:30), Carter Holt (Desert Vista) 45-7, Sr. over Erick Garcia (Mountain View Mesa) 44-9, Sr. (Fall 1:47), Aiden Brian (Liberty) 36-11, Sr. over Anthony Garcia (Hamilton) 41-16, Sr. (Fall 0:58), Cristian Rivera (Sunnyside) 27-3, Jr. over Damen Miller (Desert Vista) 44-5, Sr. (MD 8-0), Mitchell Wheeler (Liberty) 31-7, Jr. over Max Woods (Mountain View Mesa) 36-10, Sr. (Dec 3-2), Josh Perez (Casteel) 27-20, Jr. over Jeremy Leblanc (Shadow Ridge) 34-14, Fr. 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. 135: Ashley Cruz-Bustamante (Grd) p. Zeyli Reyna (Mab), 2:40. 160: Ethan Parker (CP) d. Teodoro Rios (T), 6-0. Ricardo Colunga (Ea), 10-0. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Sunnyside's Audrey Jimenez defies odds to earn U.S. Senior Women's Open PDF Team Champions and Runners-Up - AIA Online Regional wrestling: Sunnyside boys, both Toppenish teams take titles, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Roman Bravo Young won the 133-pound national championship with Penn State and that buzz turned into a thunderous roar from the Sunnyside faithful when the announcer relayed the good news over the speakers. He has also written articles for CollegeAD.com, Bleacher Report, Lindys Sports, TucsonCitizen.com, The Arizona Republic, Sporting News and Baseball America, among many other publications. "You've got to constantly work. (Dec 9-3), James Armstrong (Sunnyside) 36-4, Sr. over Alexander Sweeney (Desert Ridge) 43-2, Sr. (MD 13-2), Owen Proper (Marana) 59-11, Fr. 220: Lane Hedrick (Ch) d. Jack Fluegge (Wen), 6-0. Alcala earned a 4-2 win in overtime against Ike's Jose Olivera in the 138 final. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. 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. Ramos, also a senior, is 29-1 for the season. Storey Woodbury (Go), 17-1. Some clouds. Arizona High School Wrestling - Schedules, Scores, Team Coverage RECAP: 2017-18 Arizona high school wrestling state championships Sunnyside may have the state's most dominant high school wrestling program, but it isn't the only dominant program. 182: David Gutierrez (Su) d. Rigoberto Chavez (Davis), 7-4. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. The Grizzlies, who have been runner-up to Chiawana in the last two state tournaments, qualified 15 for Mat Classic and scored 280.5 points. The wrestling program at Sunnyside is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Blue Devil's 1st state championship with most of the team being honored at the match vs. Salpointe & Cienega.. 1 on Yelp's SW best eateries, Pac-12 mailbag: Is an Arizona departure worst-case scenario for Pac-12? The top four placers qualified for the 4A-3A state championships next week in Tacoma. When that energy isn't available, any coffee shops or breweries work just fine. 132: Alejandro Fernandez (S) md. Isai Perez (D), 13-3. Need to know where to find the best tacos in the Yakima Valley? VIDEO: Stressed, Passionate Coaches At Arizona Wrestling State Championships Home Pros Preps College Wilner Hotline CUSD Live Recruiting Roundup The Brad Cesmat Show Women in Sports Solar. Over the years I've tagged along with our teams to every corner of the state and somehow haven't missed a Mat Classic in Tacoma since it began in 1989 or the state cross country championships. Sunnyside boys top 500 points, sends 23 to regionals. 125: Natalie Pinon (T) p. Savannah Espindola (Grd), 0:38. 106: Wyatt Gutierrez (NV) p. Jayden Vazquez (Wap), 1:35. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Arizona's best high school wrestling programs: Sunnyside domination The Blue Devils finished in a tie for fourth place in 2012, won the championship the. (Dec 11-6), Beau Shepherd (Queen Creek) 35-10, Jr. over Alex Wittrock (Hamilton) 43-11, Sr. (Fall 0:39), David Miller (Marana) 51-13, Sr. over Austin Kilby (Mountain Ridge) 28-16, Sr. (Fall 3:40), Mike Avelar (Sunnyside) 38-3, Sr. over Grant Murray (Hamilton) 47-4, Sr. (Fall 2:30), Armando Ybarra (Mountain View Mesa) 31-5, Sr. over Gabriel Fuentes (Chandler) 46-9, Sr. (Fall 1:50), Tyler Spatola (Desert Ridge) 37-15, Jr. over Matt Jensen (Marana) 41-11, Sr. (Dec 6-4), Nicholas Pina (Sunnyside) 31-7, So. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 145: Zachariah Delagdo (Ch) d. Joshua Grubb (ML), 8-1. 126: Will Chichenoff (Ike) d. Bryan Madrigal (S), 5-0. The online eEdition of the newspaper, which looks just like the paper in your hands now, is published every day of the year on our website.