sunnyside wrestling state champions

Marcos Torrez (138), Jermiah Zuniga (152), Armando John (170) and Anthony Nava (285) won regional titles over teammates for the Wildcats. The SCAC West also got wins from Wapatos Raul Sanchez III (132) and Naches Valleys Mitchell Helgert (160). (Fall 4:50), Zayne Candelaria (Sunnyside) 31-10, Fr. 138: Forrest Roylance (Oth) d. Samuel Gonzalez (Se), 4-1. The Blue Devils finished in a tie for fourth place in 2012, won the championship the. 130: Kali Watson (Go) p. Julienne Child (Ell), 0:42. 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. Salpointe Catholic's Trinity Morales (10) uses her body to blockNotre Dame Prep's Halle Howe (25) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 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. 235: Alejandria Espindola (Oth) p. Ariana Rivas (T), 2:11. After what was a letdown of a season last year, the Mustangs turned things up to battle back from from being in second after day one of the tournament. Spokane 4. Liberty suited up 13 wrestlers from sectionals as did Sunnyside but the Blue Devils brought four state champions to the mats and Liberty brought one in junior standout Tyler Sauter (12-3). Some clouds. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. Wapatos Lexie Garza (130) and Goldendales Madison Kiemele (135) were also winners. He has also authored the book The Highest Form of Living, which is available at Amazon. 140: Alanna Haney (Chia) p. Kyndra Casias (Rich), 2:18. ", 152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View, This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions, Sunnyside, Casteel repeat as state wrestling champions, For only the second time in its history, the US Navy is beginning the slow, tricky process of taking apart a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story, Roman Polanski and the woman he pleaded guilty to raping pose together 45 years later, Hunter Biden appears in court for paternity case, 7 bodies found during search for missing Oklahoma teens. 145: Logan Stucker (Ton) p. Christian Carson (LR), 5:23. The Blue Devils, led by Coach Anthony Leon, won the latest state . 160: Hudson Sager (Eph) d. Mario Lamas (Se), 4-2. You have permission to edit this article. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Some clouds. 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. 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. 115: Savannah Dufault (Rich) d. Makenzie Shupe (Han), 6-2. 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. 120: Ryan Vader (Z) d. Aiden Badonie (Wap), 8-4. 113: Zander Boyd (Eph) p. Joseph Stahl (SP), 2:23. 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. 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. 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. Where to see up-and-coming artists? RICHLAND Setting up their duel for a state title next week, Sunnyside got the better of Chiawana with four champions and a 38-point victory at Saturdays 4A Region 4 tournament at Hanford High School. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Choose the topics that matter most to you. 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 WIAA TOP 3 (13). 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. 152: Francisco Ayala (Ell) d. Alonzo Lopez (Se), for. Sunnyside (2022, 2023) pic.twitter.com/zsKXvhHjYQ, CHAMPIONSHIP: Rivera (27-3) over Miller (44-5) by major decision 8-0, 144: Cristian Rivera, Jr. Sunnyside (2022, 2023) pic.twitter.com/woXoS6jWsM, CHAMPIONSHIP: Lee (38-1) over Kaufman (45-2) by an 11-6 decision, 157: Job Lee, Sr. Sunnyside, (2020, 2022, 2023) pic.twitter.com/4F2f6a2FD6, CHAMPIONSHIP: Avelar (38-3) over Murray (47-4) by fall in 2:30, 165: Michael Avelar, Sr. Sunnyside (2022, 2023) pic.twitter.com/da5VWwFaJq, CHAMPIONSHIP: Pina (31-7) over Ofeciar (41-6) by sudden victory-1, 3-1, D-I: 175 WEIGHT CLASSNicholas Pina, Sunnyside pic.twitter.com/rP9LcKQibu. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. Andy Morales, 170: Thalia Gallegos (Oth) p. Surielah Almazan (Grd), 2:18. 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. . 120: Mason Russell (Oth) p. Gabe Weza (Clk), 5:17. 100: Mia Zuniga (T) p. Esperanza Alejandre (Z), 1:07. 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. All Teams. Sunnyside (2022, 2023) pic.twitter.com/RxLKwe4Y1J, CHAMPIONSHIP: Stanton (42-2) over Callirgos (35-5) by technical fall-1.5 2:50 (17-2), 132: Carlos Stanton, So. Its relieving, Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. My wife and I, both CWU graduates, raised a daughter here and love to spend time hiking on any trails from the Greenway to the Pacific Crest. 135: Delilah Chavez (Su) p. LaKailey Rodriguez (ML), 0:19. 220: Daniel Machuca (Ike) d. Abraham Garcia-Vasquez (Ea), 6-1. 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. Sunnyside sophomore James Armstrong (12-0) had just taken out Liberty freshman Tim Murabito (19-1) at 113 and the win by Trujillo was like a match thrown on some gas and the Liberty parents and spectators showed that Lions can also roar and that roar was loud. 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. Im extremely proud of them., 132: Lucas Eviston, Chandler Seton Catholic, 144: Cam Jordan, Phoenix Arizona Lutheran. Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 182: Kaiden Kintner (T) d. Adrian Magana (C), 6-0. 106: Christopher Garcia (Oth) p. Kalob Riccelli (EV-S), 0:54. (Dec 8-1), Carlos Stanton (Sunnyside) 42-2, So. 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. The four placers qualified for next weeks 2A state championships. Here's what it is , Palo verde trees are blooming! (Fall 1:47), Ammon Passey (Shadow Ridge) 46-0, Jr. over Victor Gonzales (Sunnyside) 32-11, Jr. (Dec 6-2), David Rodgers (Liberty) 37-7, Sr. over Edward Reyes (Valley Vista) 41-10, Sr. (Dec 5-3), Rigdon Begay (Mountain View Mesa) 40-13, Jr. over Peyton Proper (Marana) 57-5, Sr. (Dec 7-6), Job Lee (Sunnyside) 38-1, Sr. over Delton Kaufman (Mountain View Mesa) 45-2, Fr. google_ad_height = 90; Espalin will be wrestling for the Naval Academy next year. 152: Colin Attaway (EV-Y) p. Braydon Flinders (Clk), 1:59. 160: Simon Jones (K) d. Raymond Holycross (Go), 15-11. East Valley, Granger and Goldendale qualified three apiece and a total of 10 schools from the Valley will be represented. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 285: Braydon White (Ok) d.Andres White (CE), for. Need to know where to find the best tacos in the Yakima Valley? Sunnyside and Davis both scored 104 points and the Pirates had three runner-up placers. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. [They are] a really good group of kids that work their butts off., 152, Lillian Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mtn. The reconfiguration for this winter put the two power programs on a collision course and no one really knew what to expect coming out of the various sectionals. /* 728x90, created 1/2/10 */ 170: Shawnnastasia Jackson (WV) d. Jaylee Lopez (Ke), 4-2. Espalin won the 126 weight class to complete his sweep of four straight state championships. 106: Jayden Jasso (S) d. Zaiden Gonzalez (S), 4-3. over Bo Hall (Perry) 39-11, Jr. (Inj. 182: Parker Hodgen (CP) p. Adam Garcia (T), 2:47. 220: Orlando Morales (EV-S) d. Jaxon Utter (Ell), for. Benitez remained undefeated at 32-0. 220: Landon Bolson (Ch) p. Ashton Sanchez (ML), 0:30. Davis had three second-place finishers and advanced four to state. The top four placers earned spots in Mat Classic next Friday and Saturday in the Tacoma Dome. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the programs 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. over Zachary Cook (Cesar Chavez) 21-8, Sr. (Fall 3:57), Boys Parade of Champions Part 1 #azpreps365 pic.twitter.com/4TAnANVwUy. Out of 14 weight classes, the Blue Devils had seven first-place finishes and five second-place finishes. Toppenishs regional champions included Mia Zuniga (100), Sophia Torrez (105), Adalyne Montiel (110), Vania Diego (120), Kendra Perez (125), Ruby Clark (140), Isiah Alcala (145), Ruby Rodriguez-Rios (155), Jocelyn Velasco (170), Makayla Torres (190) and Charlene Underwood (235). Most Followed Arizona Wrestling Teams. Jayden Jasso (106), Christopher Villanueva (145) and John Rendon (160) all repeated as district champions for Sunnyside. 126: Yolo Paz (LB) p. Adrian Alvarez (Gr), 0:55. 145: Kilee Callaghan (NC) p. Destiny Burnett (East), 1:27. Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations, Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 190: Makayla Torres (T) p. Elia Velasquez (Oth), 5:48. Andy Morales, Prosser and Selah advanced four and Grandview had three qualifiers. Regional wrestling: Sunnyside boys, both Toppenish teams take titles, Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. That's a heck of a lot for a state that is never mentioned among national powers, but I have always maintained that Arizona's top tier can compete nationally. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. 155: Bethsabee Juarez (T) d. Emily Osorio (Grd), 3-1. The Grizzlies had two regional champions in the first three weight classes with Adelina Valencia (100) and Alexxus Ramos (110). 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. The Cadets advanced eight to Hanford. After what was a letdown of a season last year, the Mustangs turned things up to battle back from from being in second after day one of the tournament. 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. 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. 170: Breck Hammond (Ell) d. Brayden Burgener (SP), inj. Click on the bell icon to manage your notifications at any time. AllSportsTucson.com is also responsible for compiling the following data on the Sunnyside wrestling dynasty. Proud of my guys, [they] battled over the last three days, Vasquez said. 285: Alonzo Vargas (EV-S) p. Cotton Sears (Pull), 2:50. 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. Plus expansion candidates and more, Green Valley bite reminder that it's rattler season in Tucson, Yentzer booted from ballot in race for Tucson mayor, Award-winning journalist takes helm of Arizona Daily Star, state news operations, Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd says Wildcats are 'in great shape' despite current holes in roster, Tucson to study creating city-run electric utility; TEP opposed, Threats cause Catalina Foothills School District to cancel meeting, 40 fun events happening in Tucson this weekend April 27-30 , 30 places in Tucson where you can often find live music, Northern lights spotted over Tucson after powerful solar activity, Pac-12 basketball picks: Soon-to-depart USC is early league favorite; Arizona slotted 3rd, 'Craziest game' ends with Salpointe Catholic sinking penalty kicks, securing 4A state soccer title, Dillan Baker, Canyon Torres shine as Salpointe Catholic earns spot in 4A basketball final, Lancers dominate, deliver coach Wolfgang Weber his ninth state championship in 3-1 win over Notre Dame Prep, Reign roughs up Roadrunners to avoid weekend sweep, Sunnyside wrestler is West Point-bound, making district history, Sunnyside wrestling camp combines grappling, financial literacy, Arizona men's tennis | Wildcats learn they're hosting | May 1, 2023, Arizona softball | Jasmine Perezchica robs OSU | April 30, 2023, Arizona coach Chip Hale on Cam Walty | April 26, 2023, Soccer icon Pel added to the Portuguese dictionary as an adjective. My wife and I, both CWU graduates, raised a daughter here and love to spend time hiking on any trails from the Greenway to the Pacific Crest. 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. The top three placers advance to Mat Classic from this nine-team regional of SCAC teams. 145: Zachariah Delagdo (Ch) d. Joshua Grubb (ML), 8-1. . 195: Evan Berdan (Wen) md. 105: Sophia Torrez (T) md. 220: Anthony Zebrano (Wah) d. Hunter Turley (NV), 3-2. 125: Natalie Pinon (T) p. Savannah Espindola (Grd), 0:38. Rene Fragoso (12-0) won at 182 and the trophy for Sunnyside was cemented. . 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. 220: Darrell Leslie (T) d. Jackson Forsyth (C), for. 195: Ricardo Colunga (East) d. Spencer Housden (East), 4-3. The five-star forward from the class of 2024 committed to Arizona over Louisville during a live-streamed announcement from Riverside, Calif. 170: Edwin Puga (S) d. Kael Campos (S), 11-6. 170: Kael Campos (Su) d. Edwin Puga (Su), 13-9. google_ad_width = 728; Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Brothers Cody and Conan Northwind both reached 40 wins for the season by pinning their way to the 160 and 182 regional titles, respectively, and teammate Jose Toscano scored 19 points in the 138 final. Fernandez, a returning state champion, boosted his record to 35-5. 182: Conan Northwind (Gr) p. Birch Verdino (RV), 0:56. 1973-Dennis Shaw 101lb, Willie Guy 115lb. (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. 132: Cohen Clark (WV) p. Alexander Mendez (Oth), 2:50. Washington Smart Choices Scholarship Program Scholastic Cup Scholastic Awards Program LEAP 1979-Tommy Villanueva 122lb. 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. Youve got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 113: Dillan Yazzie (LR) d. Landon Batton (CE), 9-2. Sign up to receive news and updates from this site directly to your desktop. Those in attendance at Saturday's CBBN district championships might have a strong opinion on that. 1976-Mario Garcia 115lb. over Keegan Green (Liberty) 31-18, Jr. (TB-1 6-5), Joseph Jarman (Mesa) 32-2, Sr. over Adyn Bostick (Sunnyside) 31-4, So. 220: Granger Sutton (Ton) d. Damien Spears (LB), 6-2. Sunnyside won its second straight Division I boys state wrestling title. Sauter defeated Sunnyside standout Mike Avelar (9-2) in the state final at 152 pounds and that head-to-head win came on the heels of Michael Trujillo (18-0) beating James Brown (11-1) in the final seconds of the 120 division. Photo by Penn State Wrestling: Aaron Brooks. 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. Be the first to know about crucial information impacting our community. 120: Kylie Whitaker (WW) p. Gloria Diaz (East), 2:49. The No. Apr 29, 2023 by Andrew Spey. 145: Kiyanno Zuniga (T) p. Keeven Gifford (KB), 3:05. 2022-23 Arizona State Wrestling "You've got to constantly work. Sunnyside scored 307.5 points to capture the 36th state championship in program history since 1979 and the sixth in a row since 2018 under head coach Anthony Leon. 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. 220: Jack Fluegge (Wen) p. Ashton Sanchez (ML), 0:12. 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.". (Dec 4-2), Gabe Garcia (OConnor) 53-10, So. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. The top four placers advanced to Tacoma. over Jackson Rustad (Casteel) 22-1, Sr. (Dec 8-3), Mathew Trinidad (Desert Ridge) 37-9, . Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. 126: Josue Mendoza (Wah) p. David Venancio (T), 4:58. 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. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 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. Jessa Duggan (Han), 16-1. Granger finished second with 144 points and five qualifiers for the 1A state championships next week. 190: Helena Jansky (Kam) d. Jeanette Cortes (Su), 7-3. Get an alert when yours is ready. We want to win everything.. Lee won the title at 65 kg, Nolf took the championship at 74 kg and Brooks did the same at 86 kg. google_ad_width = 728; 190: Hadley White (Herm) p. Baylie Conner (Mead), 2:47. 152: Josiah Skindzier (K) d. Fabian Garduno (WS), for. February 19, 2023 145: Kaden Vreeman (Ea) p. Adalberto Navarro (Ike), 1:45. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. 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. 125: Kendra Perez (T) p. Jordan Kiemele (Go), 2:40. Sunnyside won the Section III Tournament held at Flowing Wells High School. 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. 285: Angel Leyva (Wap) d. Emmanuel Fernandez (KB), 4-0. (Dec 10-3), Jarrett Huber (Mountain View Mesa) 44-4, Sr. over Caleb Wikoff (Boulder Creek) 35-12, Sr. (Fall 1:55), Ethan Liese (Chaparral) 37-7, Sr. over Sterling Ventura (Desert Vista) 10-7, Jr. (Inj. 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. Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. Sunnyside coaching legend Don Klostreich, who coached the Blue Devils to their first nine state titles from 1979 to 1988, was honored by the Arizona Interscholastic Association on Saturday during the competition. AZPreps365. #ThisIsTucson (@this_is_tucson) Instagram photos and videos. Lute Olsons NBA players nearing $1.1 billion in salary, Arizonas national title team 20 years ago today, Married or engaged couples who were Arizona Wildcats, Arizona athletes/coaches/alums behind the mic, Catching up with Arizona Wildcats in pro basketball, Tracking local high school hoops players from Division I to JC ranks, Arizona athletes on Sports Illustrated covers, Sunnysides Audrey Jimenez defies odds to earn U.S. Senior Womens Open 50 kg championship, Audrey Jimenez earns 2023 U20 womens national championship, Sunnyside wins fifth straight game, continues dominance over rival Desert View, Baboquivari Warriors to play for first 1A boys basketball state championship, No.

Ophthalmologist Kokomo, List Of Mutual Banks In Massachusetts, Baseball Hitting Coach In Des Moines Iowa, How Much Does Elliana Walmsley Weight, Articles S