PRESCOTT VALLEY Boys high school wrestling participation numbers are dropping, but girls high school wrestling is booming in Arizona since it became a sanctioned sport two years ago. PHOENIX . 22800 N. 67th Ave. Here is a roundup of results: Tucson Sunnyside High School continued its commanding hold of the division by securing its sixth consecutive state championship. "You've got to constantly work. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> "It means the world to me to be a part of something that is a beacon of excellence and so cherished in our community," Leon said. Section IV: Sat., Feb. 11, FWHS[Info], Division III: Only information that can be verified online or with physical statistical data can be included. Feb 28, 2023 by David Bray. Arizona's 10 greatest high school dynasties: Wrestling, Ranking Arizona high school wrestling programs by titles since 1985, Ranking Arizona high school wrestling coaches by state championships, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Blue Ridge Junior High School s wrestling team won its second straight region championship in January and February and went on to win a district title and finished second at the state. School has been the runner-up four times. Obviously, the kids really, really embraced that. Winslow AZ 86047, Sectional Tournaments: Copyright 2022 Arizona Interscholastic Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The blueprint is pretty easy, Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. The Longhorns were arguably Arizona high school wrestling's second-best teamof the 1980s and 90s. "Just literally focusing our effort as opposed to pressure or expectations," Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon said. 601 N. 3rd Ave. "The blueprint is pretty easy," Liberty head coach Eric Brenton said. The win gives Salpointe back-to-back state titles and its third in four years. The action will be live on . Its relieving, Sahuarita head coach Paul Vasquez said. Morenci:Won 1A/2A titles in 2005, 2003, 2001, 2000 and 1999. 600 E. Cherry St. Here's a look at the results from each division: Sunnyside continued its dominance in the wrestling world, securing its fifth consecutive team title. Arizona High School Wrestling - NFHS Network % After a finishing second behind Basha last year, Liberty secured the team title by the smallest margin out of any division. Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum (VMC) Working hard, great culture, great people around, and ultimately great kids, said Sunnyside head coach Anthony Leon, in summing his program's success. The outlet must stream the event solely to the NFHS Network. After former Safford head coach Tom Jones led Safford toits first state title in 1977, Safford didn't win another state title for another 28 years. Section II: Sat., Feb. 11, PAY Section III: Sat., Feb. 11, CVHS[Info] All rights reserved. 3535 E. Mayo Blvd. stream He has coach Tom Wokasch Wrestling Tom came to Arizona in 1965 from White Bear Lake High School in central Minnesota and began his Arizona wrestling career as an assistant at Ajo High School.