138: Wade Tynan (Z) p. Christian Macias (Wap), 3:43. Need to know where to find the best tacos in the Yakima Valley? 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Lucy Giles (Oth), 1:01. Here's a look at the results from each division: Division I boys. The top three placers advance to Mat Classic. 138: Bryant Witherington (Wen) d. Michael Prather (WV), for. Sunnyside is going for its 35th state wrestling championship this weekend. Division III was the only boys division to crown a new champion. 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. 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. 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. It lost a dual-meet 12 December 2015, where Green Valley (NV) snapped a 314 win streak stretching from 1999 to then, and only has lost ten since 1969. 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. (TF-1.5 2:50 (17-2)), Logan Smith (Desert Vista) 43-8, Sr. over Dylan Brown (Marana) 55-10, Jr. (Dec 6-1), Dallas Robinson (Desert Ridge) 42-13, Fr. google_ad_client = "ca-pub-8200553912988647"; Eisenhower senior Will Chichenoff, who was a district runner-up as a freshman in 2020, won the 126 title by outscoring his three opponents 22-1. 120: Kylie Whitaker (WW) p. Gloria Diaz (East), 2:49. 138: Carlos Kisokwa (Kam) d. Jose Olivera (Ike), 8-6. 106: Zaiden Gonzalez (Su) d. Ian Garza (ML), 7-4. 160: Blaise Cross (Rog) d. Alex Anderson (Pro), 9-4. 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. Its something a lot of young wrestlers dream about but one has to believe some of those dreams are closer to reality when you live on the southside of the tracks where wrestling is like a religion. Out of 14 weight classes, the Blue Devils had seven first-place finishes and five second-place finishes. over Chris Lopez (Sunnyside) 13-3, So. 190: Hadley White (Herm) p. Baylie Conner (Mead), 2:47. Chiawana matched the four regional champions, advanced 12 to Tacoma and scored 242.5 points. 145: Zachariah Delagdo (Ch) d. Joshua Grubb (ML), 8-1. 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. 1970-Dom Montelongo 106lb, Kit Shaw 115lb. 220: Hans Miles (RV) d. Travis Sloan (Bur), 6-5. 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. (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. 145: Logan Stucker (Ton) p. Christian Carson (LR), 5:23. 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. Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon watches Christian Rivera, right, wrestle Desert Vista's Damen Miller in the Division I, 144-pound championship match atthe Arizona Interscholastic Association State state high school wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. Wapatos Lexie Garza (130) and Goldendales Madison Kiemele (135) were also winners. Be the first to know about crucial information impacting our community. 160: Mitchell Helgert (NV) d. Seth Ordaz (T), 2-0. They tell us Cole was born with only half a heart but his heart beats to a drum very few of us could keep pace with. 126: Daeton Johnson (Ch) p. Will Chichenoff (Ike), 1:28. Amalia Carranza (Grd), 17-3. Winning a state high school title is an amazing achievement for a high . 155: Bethsabee Juarez (T) d. Emily Osorio (Grd), 3-1. 2022-23 Oklahoma State Wrestling Nov 9, 2022. 195: Terrill Freeman (Oth) d. Josue Solorio (Oth), inj. 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. 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. 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). Kittitas qualified four for state while Cle Elum and Goldendale advanced three apiece. Salpointe Catholics Paris Mikinski (31) celebrates her first half goal againstScottsdale Notre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 220: Anthony Zebrano (Wah) d. Hunter Turley (NV), 3-2. 145: Ivan Acosta (Pull) p. Corbin Juarez (SP), 0:27. 285: Mateo Armendariz (S) d. Luke Almaguer (S), for. 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. https://twitter.com/AZPreps365Andy/status/1373454392498610185. Be the first to know about crucial information impacting our community. Where to see up-and-coming artists? Choose the topics that matter most to you. 15 Robert DeBerry, Sunnyside 2. 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. 130: Kali Watson (Go) p. Julienne Child (Ell), 0:42. Prosser senior Neo Medrano outlasted Ellensburgs Sean Davis 1-0 in the 182 final and improved to 42-6. 106: Jon Brooks (Bur) p. Miguel Depaz (Ton), 4:17. A subscription helps you access more of the local stories that keep you connected to the community. Some clouds. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. 120: Abel Acosta (Pro) p. Gavin McCloy (Pull), 2:32. Other state champions included Kofa standout Damien Moreno (19-0) at 106, Cibola standout Johnny Sierra (16-0) at 145, Mesa Mountain View Gunnar Luke (20-0) at 170, Hamilton senior Elijah Sobas (19-0) at 195, Dobson junior William Durbin (12-0) at 220 and Cibolas Liam Hoffmeyer (15-0) won the heavy weight division. 113: Jose Sanchez (D) d. DeAngelo Negrete (Wen), 3-0. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Cheers! There will not be a four-time state champion in any division next winter. 170: Josiah Beiter (CE) d. Austin Tzib (Mab), 1-0. Get an alert when yours is ready. over Aaron Callirgos (Highland) 35-5, So. A wrestling powerhouse in Arizona, Sunnyside has won 30 state championships (14 in a row, 1998-2011). 155: Ruby Rodriguez-Rios (T) p. Selena Martinez (Pro), 1:01. 220: Anthony Ramos (Gr) d. Chase Bugni (Se), 8-1. Sunnyside will have double entries at state in six weight classes. Division II also saw a repeat champion as Queen Creek Casteel secured back-to-back titles in convincing fashion. 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. May 6-7, 5:00 PM UTC. You've got to surround the girls and the guys around the best people. 140: Alanna Haney (Chia) p. Kyndra Casias (Rich), 2:18. 160: John Rendon (S) tf. Desert Vista came in third place 113.5 points and the Thunder produced two individual champions in sophomore Damen Miller (18-0) at 132 and senior Mourece Ramirez (19-0) at 138. //-->. View. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Respond: Write a letter to the editor | Write a guest opinion. 120: Kimberly Madrigal (Gr) md. 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. While the group faced several injuries throughout the year, the Colts persevered in their pursuit for the team championship. 170: Aram Garnick (R) p. Caige Coleman (NV), 2:57. The defending 1A state champions will return next week with 17 qualifiers. Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon screams to his wrestlers during the Arizona Interscholastic Association state high school wrestling championships Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 113: Dillan Yazzie (LR) d. Landon Batton (CE), 9-2. With so many changes in the high school. Sahuarita had three first-place finishers and four second-place finishers as well. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Cheers! 152: Colin Attaway (EV-Y) p. Braydon Flinders (Clk), 1:59. 155: Laura Meyers (Herm) p. Tenacious Villasenor (Kam), 4:05. Salpointe Catholic goalie Owen Lynch (1) catches a corner kick fromNotre Dame Prep during the 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert Feb.22, 2022. 132: Gavin George (NV) d. Trenton Richie (Z), 2-1. Alcala earned a 4-2 win in overtime against Ike's Jose Olivera in the 138 final. 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. Sunnyside, Sahuarita claim state wrestling championships; 20 locals win individual titles, Darryl Webb / Special for the Arizona Daily Star, 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. Winning back-to-back titles is never easy, especially after a talented crop of seniors graduate. 170: Eli Perkes (Han) p. Judah Bishop (Ch), 1:37. 285: Anthony Nava (T) p. Miguel Camacho (T), 5:33. 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. If Arizona were to jump the Pac-12 for what it would perceive as greener Big 12 pastures, how viable would the Wildcats' former conference be , Exclusive Q&A with Arizona Wildcats basketball coach Tommy Lloyd, who assesses the state of the roster, the current world of program-build, Pac-12 Hotline: USC and UCLA, in their final season in the league, are the early favorites to finish atop the Pac-12 in men's basketball; Ariz. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 120: Manny Canales (War) d. Michael Gonzalez (War), 8-3. Sunnyside High School Grizzly Wrestling Team Statistics by year. 4X state champion James Armstrong @SSBDwrestling https://t.co/JQk3xKSLbN pic.twitter.com/dDyj31wjDB, Matthew Krawczenko (Liberty) 42-1, Fr. over Anthony Rivera (Chandler) 40-7, Sr. (SV-1 8-6), Maximilian Garibay (Perry) 32-12, Jr. over Henry Ofeciar (Tucson) 33-16, Fr. COWICHE Granger went 3-for-3 in the championship finals of Saturdays 16-school 2B Region 2 tournament at Highland. 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. over Keegan Green (Liberty) 31-18, Jr. (TB-1 6-5), Joseph Jarman (Mesa) 32-2, Sr. over Adyn Bostick (Sunnyside) 31-4, So. Sunnysides Stephen Maltos pins Eastmonts Rudy Vivanco in a 120-pound semifinal match at the CBBN district wrestling tournament Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, at Davis High School in Yakima, Wash. Sunnysides Christopher Villanueva pins his opponent in the 145-pound semifinals of the CBBN district tournament on Feb. 4. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. Champions came from seven different states, showing that wrestling talent is spread across our great nation. 110: Kiara Torres (Grg) p. Maira Zaragoza (War), 4:08. The Mustangs dominated, with 205 points, while second-place American Leadership Academy Gilbert tallied 158.5. The Lions squeaked out a victory, finishing with 6.5 more points than runner-up Mesa Westwood. 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. 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. 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. 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. 100: Mia Zuniga (T) p. Esperanza Alejandre (Z), 1:07. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. /* 728x90, created 1/2/10 */ We went six-for-six in the semis, and these guys just really refused to give up. 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 championships Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, at Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. With two reigning state champions unable to compete due to injury, the Wildcats faced the challenge head on to win the team championship. 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. Signed by the US Army Wrestling Program, winning a full scholarship worth $300,000 that covers room and board, tuition, and medical and dental care. Salpointe Catholic's Anjeli DesRosier (26) celebrates her goal againstNotre Dame Prep during overtime during their 4A State Soccer Championship at Williams Field High School in Gilbert , Feb.22, 2022. 285: Mateo Armendariz (Su) d. Luke Almaguer (Su), for. Counting Takedowns, which runs from June 14-18, will host 60 Tucson students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The Blue Devils finished in a tie for fourth place in 2012, won the championship the. A unique website covering University of Arizona athletics, combining in-depth analysis and professional reporting from award-winning journalists. March 21, 2021 190: Helena Jansky (Kam) d. Jeanette Cortes (Su), 7-3. 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. 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. 152: Jake Hubby (Han) md. 2 seed? 106: Ian Garza (ML) p. Jake Shrader (Ea), 2:24. It offers daily snapshots of the top stories that affect our community, previews of our special coverage and more. 182: Parker Hodgen (CP) p. Adam Garcia (T), 2:47. ", 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. The Colts scored a whopping 267.5 total points, more than 100 points higher than runner-up Canyon View. 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. 145: Antonio Nicacio (Kam) p. Christopher Villanueva (Su), 0:58. Choose the topics that matter most to you. 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. TOPPENISH Here come the Wildcats again. East Valley, Granger and Goldendale qualified three apiece and a total of 10 schools from the Valley will be represented. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. 182: Brandon Garza (Oth) md. However, recently Sunnyside Wrestling has regain its championship title in 2018. 160: Hudson Sager (Eph) d. Mario Lamas (Se), 4-2. 152: Samuel Gonzalez (S) p. Emilio Castro (S), 4:09. All Teams. "Going into the semifinals, I thought we were dead in the water. That championship led to another one in 2019 and still another in 2020 at the D-II level and then the team was bumped back up to D-I for this season. Were pretty greedy. Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Team scores: Sunnyside 280.5, Chiawana 242.5, Hanford 109, Richland 95, Wenatchee 95, Moses Lake 78, Davis 77, Eastmont 52.5, Kamiakin 51, Pasco 37, Eisenhower 33, West Valley 11. Team scores: Tonasket 228.5, Granger 144, Warden 139, Okanogan 133.5, Lake Roosevelt 97, Kittitas 79, Burbank 68, Liberty Bell 49, Goldendale 44, White Swan 40, Cle Elum 39, Mabton 36, River View 32, Manson 25, Oroville 17.5, Highland 14. Two-time defending state champion Chiawana, ranked fourth, won Saturday's MCC district title with 391.5 points and five champions. 125: Lexi Gideon (So) p. Jalisca Holmgren (Chen), 3:52. Your contribution helps our team bring you stories that keep you connected to the community. Desert Vista came in third place 113.5 points and the Thunder produced two individual champions in sophomore Damen Miller (18-0) at 132 and senior Mourece Ramirez (19-0) at 138. Low 59F. It feels really good, Morenci head coach Casey Woodall said. 130: Bianca Johnson (ML) p. Vanessa Robles (Ke), 0:41. Benitez remained undefeated at 32-0. 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. 145: Camilo Mendez (Oth) d. Nelson Barragan (Eph), 4-2. 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. PHOENIX The 2022 state wrestling championships were held last weekend at the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix. 21 wrestlers, including three females, won titles . Marcos Torrez (138), Jermiah Zuniga (152), Armando John (170) and Anthony Nava (285) won regional titles over teammates for the Wildcats. Sierra and Hoffmeyer helped lead Cibola to a fifth place spot with 92.5 points. by "It's a very special group," Casteel head coach Bob Callison said. Heres a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Video by Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star. 138: Jonathan Jones (K) md. 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. 1977-Tony Espinoza 101lb, Tommy Villanueva 108lb, Mario Garcia 115lb. 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. 126: Mesiah Valdez (S) d. Kannon Sanders (Wen), 11-5. #ThisIsTucson (@this_is_tucson) Instagram photos and videos. 138: Jacob Alcala (D) d. Jose Olivera (Ike), 4-2 (OT).