"We know we have a powerful wrestling program that's clear with 35 state wrestling championships . After runner-up finishes the previous two years, Sahuarita got over the hump, edging out runner-up Walden Grove 160.5-144.0. Please select all the ways you would like to hear from us: You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the footer of our emails. Day-by-day brackets, results, schedule and updates so you can follow all the wrestling action from Las Vegas and the 2023 US Open. 220: Granger Sutton (Ton) d. Damien Spears (LB), 6-2. Really great group of kids on and off the mat. Matthew Gray (Go), 14-6. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) -The Sunnyside Unified School District held a special recognition ceremony to applaud Sunnyside High School's wrestling team for their hard work and dedication. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. 182: Parker Hodgen (CP) p. Adam Garcia (T), 2:47. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. Fernandez, a returning state champion, boosted his record to 35-5. LOUIS, MO - MARCH 18: Head coach Cael Sanderson of the Penn State Nittany Lions reacts during the championship finals of the NCAA Wrestling Championships on March 18, 2017 at the Scottrade Center . 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. 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, State Wrestling: Sunnyside leads D-I after the first day and Sahuarita leads D-III; Soccer and Basketball Playoffs on Friday, Audrey Jimenez earns 2023 U20 womens national championship, Jet Sports Training Male Athlete of the Month: Sunnyside wrestler Sergio Vega, Sunnyside alum Roman Bravo-Young earns spot in Big Ten 133-pound championship match, Adia Barnes leads Arizona to where coaching career began Washington. 155: Laura Meyers (Herm) p. Tenacious Villasenor (Kam), 4:05. 106: Wyatt Gutierrez (NV) p. Jayden Vazquez (Wap), 1:35. 1976-Mario Garcia 115lb. 220: Darrell Leslie (T) d. Jackson Forsyth (C), for. 120: Jordan Mendez (C) d. Noah Rodriguez (T), 6-3. All Teams. Sunnyside. 110: Alexxus Ramos (Su) p. Gracie Pham (Davis), 0:32. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 126: Will Chichenoff (Ike) d. Bryan Madrigal (S), 5-0. . Team scores: Moses Lake 161.5, Hermiston 130, Davis 104, Sunnyside 104, Richland 102.5, Kennewick 88.5, Hanford 78, Pasco 68, Chiawana 50, West Valley-Yakima 49.5, Kamiakin 47, Walla Walla 41, Eisenhower 37, Southridge 31, Eastmont 29, North Central 26, University 26, Mead 24, Cheney 12, Central Valley 8, Mt. Story Links LAS VEGAS - Oklahoma State wrestling signee Christian Carroll had a dominant showing en route to a U20 freestyle title at the 2023 UWW U20 National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada this weekend. 155: Bethsabee Juarez (T) d. Emily Osorio (Grd), 3-1. 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. 285: Mateo Armendariz (Su) d. Luke Almaguer (Su), for. 132: Angel Cruz (War) d. Keenan Denison (Ton), 9-6. 138: Israel Acosta (Pull) p. Julian Sanchez (Gr), 3:17. 220: Anthony Zebrano (Wah) d. Hunter Turley (NV), 3-2. A unique website covering University of Arizona athletics, combining in-depth analysis and professional reporting from award-winning journalists. 120: Drayden Gaither (ML) d. Rudy Vivanco (Ea), 3-2. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. 126: Jack Eylar (Ell) d. Dawson Bailey (Clk), 2-0. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 140: Alanna Haney (Chia) p. Kyndra Casias (Rich), 2:18. TOPPENISH Here come the Wildcats again. Salpointe Catholics Cyvia Jimenez (6) battles for a head ball withNotre Dame Preps Ella Osmussen (20) during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. Having started here in the Herald-Republic sports department a few lifetimes ago, it's been my privilege to cover the high school beat in the Valley since 1987. 170: Kael Campos (Su) d. Edwin Puga (Su), 13-9. PHOENIX Sunnyside's boys wrestling team dynasty, one of the most successful high school programs in any sport in the country, earned its sixth consecutive state title Saturday night under coach Anthony Leon and its 36th overall behind seven individual champions. 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. Were 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., 215: Michael Kelley, Prescott Valley Bradshaw Mountain. "It feels really good," Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 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. With 13 schools from the CWAC and Greater Spokane League, the Bulldogs scored 139 points and trailed only second-ranked Othello, the CWAC league and district champion. Champions By year (43) 1963-James Moore 157lb. 125: Sydney Masengale (WV) p. Haliyah Yanez (Davis), 0:14. 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.". The top four placers qualified for the 4A-3A state championships next week in Tacoma. Six. 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 top four placers earned spots in Mat Classic next Friday and Saturday in the Tacoma Dome. 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. Benitez remained undefeated at 32-0. 190: Hadley White (Herm) p. Baylie Conner (Mead), 2:47. google_ad_width = 728; 170: Armando John (T) p. Fabrico Alvarez (T), 1:28. Get an alert when yours is ready. 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. Sunnyside, Sahuarita prove might once again en route to 2023 Arizona state high school wrestling championships, 20 combined boys, girls individual titles by Southern Arizona wrestlers, Tucson's west-side resort, Starr Pass, sold for $110 million, Cocktails on a train car and boutique bowling coming to Tucson, Tucson restaurant lands No. 0:00), Abel Garza (Shadow Ridge) 45-1, Jr. over Rene Bostick (Sunnyside) 17-6, Jr. (SV-1 7-5), Austin Young (Casteel) 32-9, Sr. over Michael Delligatti (Dobson) 43-10, Sr. (Fall 3:27), Aidan Odom (Corona del Sol) 30-14, So. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. Just focusing on our effort on a daily basis, executing at a high level and just having fun with it.. 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. 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980 WIAA TOP 3 (13). 160: Ethan Parker (CP) d. Teodoro Rios (T), 6-0. Find it in Explore, a weekly Thursday newsletter that spotlights what's happening in the Valley, Stay in the know about all things business in the Valley with a weekly update on openings, closures, profiles, photos and more, Stay in the know about all things sports in the Valley with a weekly update on scores, highlights, profiles, photos and more. Jay Inslee wont seek reelection for fourth term, It Happened Here: Alexander Miller, businessman and philanthropist, leaves an enduring legacy in Yakima, Efforts to unionize agricultural workers in WA face long-standing hurdles, U17 Sounders selection highlights bright future for Sunnyside's Hernandez. 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. 126: Josue Mendoza (Wah) p. David Venancio (T), 4:58. 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. "She's just. onwardstate.com A Look Back At Penn State Wrestling's Roman Bravo-Young's Career (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 will have double entries at state in six weight classes. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. 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. Alcala earned a 4-2 win in overtime against Ike's Jose Olivera in the 138 final. 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. Were pretty greedy. 145: Kiyanno Zuniga (T) p. Keeven Gifford (KB), 3:05. https://twitter.com/AZPreps365Andy/status/1373466542038339588. Espalin will be wrestling for the Naval Academy next year. 138: Jonathan Jones (K) md. 152: Noe Hinojosa (Z) d. Isaias Lombera (C), 6-0. 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. Three of Sunnyside's standout wrestlers have teamed up with a state agency to host a wrestling and financial literacy camp for underserved youth in their community. The Blue Devils put up 263 points en route to the program's 35th team state championship, by far the most in AIA history. Washington Smart Choices Scholarship Program Scholastic Cup Scholastic Awards Program LEAP Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. 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. 190: Makayla Torres (T) p. Elia Velasquez (Oth), 5:48. We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. 182: Brandon Garza (Oth) md. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. 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. Justice Sanchez (Pasco), 16-7. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. 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