Cloud was fourth at 181.5, and Alonso took fifth at 128.5. (This is how the table read the day after the Brandon High School wrestling team clinched its 24th state title. Brandon's Trey Lane has committed to the University of Virginia. Is Florida Gators football coach Will Muschamp making the move from hot seat to ejection seat. If a parent or coach has information on a wrestler who has finished his official high school career with over 100 wins, please send information to: Robinson.Prebish@virginiawrestling.com. joining the previous 22 members who earned the rare accomplishment in Ohio high school wrestling. If you lose, you lose to a state champion.". "This means a lot," said Sweet, who moved up from 140 pounds to 160 when he gained weight over the summer. The Brandon High School wrestling team comes home from Lakeland tonight, Feb. 19, with its 11th consecutive state title and 22nd state crown overall. "We had some humble, humble beginnings.". Each time a wrestler from the Brandon (Fla.) squad was put on his back, the crowd at Upland's Black Watch Tournament exploded in cheers. "It's great motivation.". It got me ready; it really got the rest of us ready for our match," Brandon 130-pounder Alex Araoz said. The Eagles participate in their first dual meet of the season tonight, in their own gym, against Riverview. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. (BVM) It is early into the 2020-21 SDHSAA wrestling season, and although it has been off to a good start, Brandon Valley wrestling still feels like it's adjusting to what a COVID-19 season looks like. "And it never gets old winning a state title. 2023 High School State Championship Hub Jan 11, 2023. Cozart knows the numbers, and the records, and the titles, including the fact that Brandon over the years has earned 90 individual state titles. "It was hard to watch it end all over again," Joe Cozart said. ESPN released "The Streak," a wonderful two-hour documentary that detailed last season's journey. Gulf's Anthony Ayers (130) and Ladarious Jackson (171) ended their high school careers with consecutive state titles. Luke Wilson, left, and Hunter Fulp, right, and Brandon Ropp, far right, after the . Jan. 5, 2008 -Brandon loses to Homestead South Dade in the final of the Graves Duals 32-28, ending the Streak. STATE CHAMPS - '77,'82,'84,'85,'88,'91,'92,'93,'95,'97,'98, REGION CHAMPS '76,'77,'79,'81-'88,'90-'12, LONGEST WINNING STREAK IN THE HISTORY OF HIGH, LONGEST UNDEFEATED STREAK IN THE HISTORY OF HIGH, MOST STATE TOURNAMENTS WON CONSECUTIVELY(12)-'01-'12, MOST POINTS SCORED AT A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP MEET-, IN 2005 BRANDON HAD THE DISTINCTION OF HAVING THE MOST. Contact C. Wilmington at coachwilmington@gmail . Durant is lucky to have him. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.". Tonight is the first dual meet since South Dade. "You see favorites getting beat and people coming out of nowhere to win titles. "We are setting the bar high for other programs if they are willing to take on the challenge," said Cozart. Zaq Berridge won the medal for the most pins in the least amount of time, scoring five falls in five matches in 10 minutes, 33 seconds. . Last edited on 18 November 2022, at 22:42, Vice Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Brandon High School", "MANNING v. SCHOOL BD. Your place to find available wrestling tournaments. Brandon wrestling has been around for 51 years (1969-present), has a combined all-time dual meet record of 908-26-1withan all-time winning percentage of 97.1%, and has won countless championships. He won the 142-pound NCAA title for . Darkhorses: Wharton, Jesuit, Riverview, Plant City, Sickles and Newsome. Or that there isnt just one streak for the record books, but many and many of which are not expected to be broken any time soon, if ever. Want to get the content before anyone else? . Sign up for our email newsletter. Coach Cozart agrees this will be a tougher challenge than any in recent memory. Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? March 4th has been proclaimed as Brandon High School Wrestling Day by Hillsborough County! ", Jenkins had three coaches in the first three years. - Mark Manning, Vermillion . "He is just too strong and too big. WINTER HAVEN - The wrestler with the funny style got his payback Wednesday. "He lined us up by weight and wrestled each one, taking us down in no time flat," Holsonback said. The Brandon Wrestling Club, a youth program run by Eagles coach Russ Cozart, has been like a feeder system of champions. Item Number: WRD-04135 Currently 5.00/5 Stars. Wrestlers: Rocky Cozart 5X USA Wrestling National Champion, Bret Gustafson 5th NCAA '91, Josh Lambrecht 3X NCAA 7th 2nd 3rd, Franklin Gomez Olympian 2012 London and 2016 Rio, NCAA Champion 3rd 3rd, Joe Cozart 2X NAIA National Champion 2nd, Eric Grajales 3rd NCAA, Rossi Bruno 8th NCAA, Clark Glass U of Oklahoma NQ, Kevin Norstrem Virginia Tech NQ, Anthony Grajales U of Penn 4X NQ, Rashad Goff Cleve State 3X NQ, Kyle Norstrem VT NQ. Clark Glass, 15, won the Class A 103-pound state championship last season as a seventh grader. Cozart's kids became something of celebrities, even in defeat. "They would have won.". Feb. 24, 2001: Brandon wins 12th state title with record 156.5 points. Brandon High School might not just be the greatest high school wrestling program in Florida, but in the entire country. State powerhouses: Naples Riverdale, Miami Braddock, Suwanee, Manatee, Osceola. Brandon is led by returning state champions Eric Grajales, a junior, and sophomore Joey Cozart, but the Eagles lost six of their 14 varsity wrestlers from last season to graduation, five of whom placed at state. "My dad, he kind of got me started off on it," Grajales said. The complete high school wrestling schedule for the state of Florida for the 2021-22 season. Cozart called it a big confidence builder for a team still trying to figure out its identity. Despite all the wins, titles and records, Cozart on the record remains steadfast in his belief that its not the getting thats great but rather the steps it takes to get there. He left with a career record of 97-11-1 and led the program to its first state title in 1977. The school mascot is the Eagle. Mike Rodriguez (Merced, SJ2, 11) HM 6. Feb. 6, 1988 -Brandon notches win No.176 with a 76-6 win against Hillsborough, breaking the national wrestling program mark for consecutive wins held by Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 27, 1990- Brandon gets consecutive win No.200 with a 70-6 win against Hillsborough. "Rare, if ever," said Gary Abbott, director of communications for USA Wrestling, on one school getting five finalists. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." Dec. 16, 1997 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.300 with a 70-3 rout of Plant. Smith took him down with a headlock to preserve the win. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. In the early years, Cozart said it was like "banging my head against a wall" to get kids out, but now there are routinely 30 to 50. I like the way my kids reacted to that emotion. LAKELAND - Back in 1977, snow fell in Miami. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. Hagerty 138; 3. He is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has committed to Michigan. ", By SCOTT CARTER Published: January 13, 2006, Floridians Dominate Tournament Ages: All ages Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers. ""We looked very solid throughout the tournament," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. Kevin Norstrem won his fifth state title in 2013 after wrestling varsity as an eighth-grader at Tampa Bay Christian before coming to Brandon. After last weekend's state wrestling championships, Oklahoma now has 44 four-time individual champions. Robinson: Coach Tom Montero has a savvy staff of assistants and some tough kids. "It got the monkey off my back, that's for sure!" March 15, 1998: Brandon wins 11th state title with 141 points, breaking its previous record. BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CELEBRATING 43 YEARS, VOTED 2009 & 2010 BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE BAY AREA - 620 WDAE & Beef 'O' Brady's. Brock Herman, Brecksville 144 pounds, senior Herman has a title this season at the Brecksville Holiday Tournament and placed third at the Ironman. "An 18- or 19-year-old is stronger at the same weight. Students will not be allowed in if showing signs of illness. nutrition for wrestlers, rope climbing, strategy building in wrestling and character building. Bruno (2008), Norstrem (2009) and Flint (2010) were previous Rams state champions. Brandon Wrestling Club: In some areas, kids start playing baseball at age 5. It was a good wrestling atmosphere. ", Ive wrestled for Russ Cozart and Ive now coached with him for 22 years, said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson. Russ Cozart and his wife attended. 1992 Powerade, Pa 3rd, 2003 Ironman, Oh 2nd, 2004 Beast of the East, De 3rd, 2006 Blackwatch, Ca 1st, 2007,2008,2012 Heart of Dixie, Ala 1st, 2009,2010 Cheesehead, Wi 1st/2nd, 2012,2013,2014 The Clash, Mn 2nd/4th/3rd, 2009,2011,2012 Maynard Duals, Ga 1st, 2014 Seahawk Slam, Ga 1st, 2015 Coastal Clash, Sc 1st, 2017 Longhorn, Ga 1st. Around this time every year, the Ippolito Tournament allows Cozart a chance to remind his team about one of the greatest wrestlers to wear an Eagles uniform. Wrestling well for Northeast of Anne Arundel County were sophomore Scott Anderson (170) and senior David Fish (182). But three local wrestlers were stopped by Eagles in the championship matches. Their dedication to the program, from youth to high school, has sparked wrestlers from around the country to move in and become part of the tradition. Skinny: The Eagles put their national-record 456 consecutive dual match victories on the line against their stiffest competition in years. I didn't have a clue.". Ridgeline Academy (Phoenix), 3-0. "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as of March 8 By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | March 08, 2021, 3:44 p.m. (ET) The Bentonville High School wrestling team, 2021 Arkansas 6A . Staff Report. They should win. In Brandon, they wrestle. Michael Trinidad, a senior, led the Mustangs as he advanced to the 171-pound final via two pins. It's a list filled with parity as individuals from 13 schools are represented. But in the past 35 years it has had two, Jim Graves (8) and Russ Cozart (27). BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. "Seven's the record, we tied the record," said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson, who played for Cozart as a high schooler and has coached with him for 22 years. Junior Joey Cozart (145-152) has two state titles and is a contender for a third. Also, we encourage all stakeholders to visit the district website and the district's mental health page for a variety of mental health resources. Bloomingdale and Durant, tie: Bulls coach Donnie Peek has a strong stable. "It's probably like a lot of sports," Coach Russ Cozart said. In a conversation about the match, Palmetto coaches mention the win streak, causing Brandon coach Jim Graves to take note. Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. Cozart's son Rocky, who is now a freshman on the wrestling team at Michigan State, wrestled for the Eagles from 2002-2005 and took home three state titles. "They listen, work hard and are easy to motivate.". "We are working hard to achieve together. These are different than individual-bracketed tournaments, where individual wrestlers are seeded by weight class, regardless of team. Today the streak is at 456.http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01om_unhear.shtml. The Eagles earned the school's first team state title in 1973 when William Vargo, Robert Dixon and Charles Wright led the boys track & field team to the top of Class 4A with solo titles of their own. This team was built around hard work. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! After Jorge scored the first points on a takedown in the first two-minute period, Keller responded, scoring five fast points on two near falls in the second period to help fend off Jorge and hand the reigning state champion his first loss of the season. "All three coaches readily accepted the opportunity to try out the new format," Cozart said. They're not their brothers, but in that same sense, you figure they've been brought up with wrestling," Joyce said. This year is a little bit different. "It's a good story. Anderson went 6-1 with five pins to improve to 17-3 on the season, and Fish, 6-1 with two pins to 18-3. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of February 14, with 22 new states added. He received a standing ovation when it was over. "It's surprising but we're actually a good Greco state," Craig said. David Craig went 184-0, winning championships from 2003-2006. Jan. 16, 1975: Brandon edges nemesis Manatee 29-23 in a dual meet and goes on to post its first unbeaten dual meet season. You know his parents, you know his family, and you have more of a one-on-one relationship. Mack scored 63 points in a victory against East Bay, then three nights later, improved his school record with 71 points against Winter Haven. "It's a way for us to [honor] Tony Ippolito's career.". "We're used to that," Cozart said. Keller is jokingly teased by his teammates because he bends over awkwardly because of his long, skinny frame. Joining Flint as individual champs were Kevin Norstrem (125, third title), Rossi Bruno (130, fourth consecutive title), Tyler Liberatore (135, third title), Clark Glass (152, fourth title), Wally Figaro (160) and Kyle Koziel (171). With a packed house on hand for what some believed would be a dangerous match for Brandon and its national-record winning streak, the Eagles were not seriously threatened on their way to a 40-18 victory to extend their win streak to 423 dual meets. 1979-80: District XI - Wrestling Country, USA. National Wrestling Hall of Fame: National Award Winners 2008: Jason Chamberlain, Springville High School 1998: Justin Ruiz, Taylorsville High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame: Utah Award Recipients 2016: Taylor LaMont, Maple Mountain High School 2015: Jacob Armstrong, Salem Hills High School 2014: Dusty Hone, Cedar City High School Buchholz 127; 4. Work ethic: The Eagles' workouts are almost legendary, second-to-none when it comes to precision and execution. That prompted Saint Leo students to start calling the Brandon students Eagles. Six-Time Winner Zachary Van Alst, Montgomery-Catholic, 2012-17 (138 pounds as senior) Brandon Womack, Scottsboro, 2009-13 (103, 103, 112, 126, 160, 160) Michael Sutton, Weaver, 1999-2004 Five-Time Winners. "As seniors, we are part of a great team with all grades represented," Timothy said. Flagler Palm Coast 115.5; 5. Dickinson High's Jaret Lee locks up with Mandan's Brandon Zachmeier in the 152-pound championship match at the West Region tournament Saturday at the Jamestown High School gymnasium. Now it was up to Smith, a 5-foot-6 unlikely heavyweight taking on a 6-2 Chiefs wrestler "built like a big football player." Tampa Bay Christian's Chris Singletary (112), the first sixth-grader to compete in the state tournament, finished second, as did Tampa Prep's Eric Bach (135). After The Streak fell, Brandon won its eighth straight state title. He is ranked sixth nationally by MatScouts.com. Halley's Comet scoots by the Fargodome sky more often than one high school putting up five USA Wrestling Junior finalists. "The only people in the stands would be parents, and some girls to come watch Tony Ippolito because he was so athletic.". In 1985, Brandon's Toney Mack led the nation with a 41-point scoring average as a senior. As hard as it is to imagine, one day there might not be a streak, but there will always be cousins, nephews, fathers and brothers, and there will always be a wall of names that will be there to inspire every wrestler who walks into the Brandon gym. Lakewood St. Edward 183.0 2. "It would be a good start," said two-time state champ Joe Cozart, the coach's son. They arrived in a limo. The old record was held by the Amherst (N.Y) Sweet Home High volleyball team, which won 292 consecutive matches from 1978-87. The Eagles were losing at the time, but Gustafson scored a five-team point superior decision, sending Brandon into the final few matches down 22-21. In 2001 the school district achieved unitary status and mandated busing was ended. It is overseen by the School District of Hillsborough County . [8], Brandon High boys won the state championship in 2003.[9]. The joint filled with tears that night. Cozart Remembers Pioneer Wrestling Notebook. Florida Wrestling Tournaments Welcome to WrestlingTournaments.org FL's most comprehensive list of off season tournaments. UPLAND - They were the New York Yankees in singlets, the team everyone came to see but loved to boo. "He is also an outstanding football player and is being recruited by several Division I college teams.". Garcia beat Victor Valley's Jarrett Zubiate 9-6, but the match was tied briefly in the third period. Eighth-graders Rossi Bruno (103), 14, Kyle Koziel (135), 14, and junior David Alonso (125), 16, all train with the Brandon Wrestling Club. "I'm not sure if it's Brandon losing possible or not," he said. Brandon adopted the school colors maroon and white in 1931. "When there's a chance for us to get beat, people want to see it," Cozart said. Activities include: Advanced wrestling techniques in all positions, live wrestling, drilling, strength building, weight lifting for wrestlers. Alonso went 2-1, Sickles was 1-2 and Chamberlain was 0-3 in close matches without some of its best wrestlers. Fayetteville won the Arkansas 6A title with a 3-0 . Well send you major developments in the local, state and national sports world as they happen. 1. and inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame 2017, also Tampa Sports Club Hall of Fame 2018.Attention High School wrestlers: Out of season workouts and instruction! Florida commission urges sweeping mental health reforms, Madeira Beach advances development increases for Johns Pass Village, If the rent is too high, we need to build more housing | Column, We should honor Al Langs contribution to St. Petersburg and major league baseball | Column, Golden Globes red carpet underway, after year off the air, Lightning rebound at home with win over Blue Jackets. Our kids will have to use their superior skills and experience to overcome strength. Berridge, an excellent scholar and a tough upper-weight wrestler, is capable of winning a state title anywhere between 160-189 pounds. Clark Glass, Brandon, Fr., 130: Won at state as a seventh-grader. Yes, Miami. "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Letsgetstarted. The streak came to an end on January 5, 2008, when Brandon was defeated by South Dade High School 3228. Jared Hayes (189) was third, while Jordan Holding (130) and Moises Gomez (160) were fourth. Other Brandon champions included Sean Padgett (103), Eric Grajales (130), Kevin Timothy (135), Joey Cozart (140) and Berridge (160). Apopka 99.5; 9. Many probably share that sentiment. Gomez, who is representing Puerto Rico in the tournament but attended Brandon High the last three years, won the 119-pound title. Talk, as they say, is cheap. . Russ Cozart 762-8 1980-2018, 119 St. It was the second year in a row that Brandon qualified for state competition wrestlers in each of the 14 weight classes, a true sign of Brandon's dominance. "(Craig) is absolutely as slick as they get.". "Even though they have similar weights to older opponents, 14- and 15-year-olds have less mature muscle structure," he said. There were chances of all five winning championships. He pointed at a December dual meet at South Dade. Ippolito also worked as an assistant under Cozart, but in his early 30s he was diagnosed with the cancer that would take his life shortly after. Six wrestlers have won state titles all four years they wrestled for Brandon. To add a tournament to this site (for now) . This was the second shot Keller had at Jorge. I guess the curse has been lifted.". "Every kid's different," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. 1 of 6 Mohonasen coach Brandon Guthrie reacts after Jake Deguire defeats Tim Bova of Arlington in a 138 lb weight class match for Div. Will coach Willie Sargable returning make a difference in Hillsborough County wrestling? Coventry gave its fans a taste of the old ways in 2022, when it won its first state title in 22 years with 11 individual medalists and two state champions under head coach Charlie Gaffney. Kyle Keller (112) and Clayton Simmons (215) fell in the finals to finish in second. "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. This past weekend, the Eagles claimed a team title at the Heart of Dixie Classic in Alabama, a tournament featuring multiple state championship programs from Alabama, Tennessee and Vermont. As a senior, the 7-foot-2 center earned a spot on the McDonald's and Parade magazine All-American teams. GUIDELINES for classes: parents allowed in gym(drop off or wait outside), no temp check, no masks during class. She won state shot put titles in 1979 and 1980. W. Brandon, George Jenkins, Heritage, Leesburg, Leto, Manatee, Riverview, Wakulla . Building a wrestler, especially one who has had a successful relative at Brandon, comes with high expectations. Springstead finished third with 182.5 points, St. Araoz and Brown also helped the team as part of the 14 Brandon wrestlers to make it to the finals. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. "It was unbelievable. Mayfield 70.5 4. The difference between Wednesday's Keller-Jorge match and the first was all in the stance. Stoughton's program has a long-standing history of success and our coaches lead our kids to amazing personal and team victories. Massillon Perry 107.0 3. Lane won his first state title . Unfortunately for the other 52 teams which showed up for the tournament, that didn't happen very often. The rec wrestling program and tournaments are back at Brandon HS! Feb 14, 2022 by JD Rader. Skinny: Brandon coach Russ Cozart called it a miracle. The space shuttle, hoisted on top of a 747, took flight for the first time that year as well. 1980's. 1980-81: Coaching Carousel Rotates as Rovers & Cardinals Cruise. In girls sports, Brandon's only two state championships came from Frank Vining's volleyball teams in 1984 and 1986. He took on East Bay's Greg Sumner at 189; Gustafson had beaten Sumner in overtime three weeks prior. Brandon: In the county, still the best. Because of his experience on youth team USA, three state and numerous national championships, Grajales is the name most recognized. It ended early in January in this same Brandon gym against the wrestlers from South Dade. Keller faced him earlier in the season in the finals of the Ippolito Memorial Tournament on Jan. 21, but Jorge came out on top 10-4. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). Though the Brandon Show drew the most attention, several local teams had solid performances. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 146 individual matches won in a row 2012-13, 459 consecutive duals won in a row 1974-2008, Average Dual Meet Score 74.92-2.16*, Average Margin Of Victory 72.76* 2009-10. "I can't say enough about the kids, this group of guys. Hutchinson, a junior 125-pounder for the Eagles, was especially pleased with his title match. Jesse Contreras (Turlock, SJ1, 12) #2 4. "I was pretty confident going into the match," Liberatore said. Daily Bulletin Ontario, CA 12/31/05 Grant had lost to Tom Timchuk the four times they met previously, but he beat him on this memorable day with a stunning reversal (winning 7-6) in the Eagles three-point victory. "I know them better. That's why it's hard for Moore, and a lot of others, to buy into the hype. "It's kind of amazing just to stare up at the wall.". [Last modified January 19, 2008, 23:34:17]. Each time he did, two more of his wrestlers hopped on the mat, locked arms, then legs and started grinding, sweating and caring. "We always knew it was there and knew we were part of it. His goals for Brandon wrestling are set high, he said, but thats the point, for an elite-level program. For Brandon coach Russ Cozart, the Ippolito Memorial Tournament gives him a chance to remember a friend. As the transit agency falters, Hillsborough riders pay the price, Common Dialect Beerworks opening in Tampas Seminole Heights. Mitchell finished in eighth place with 59. In 1966, due to the federal lawsuit Manning vs. the School Board of Hillsborough County,[4] a small group of African-American students were permitted to attend for the first time, and in 1971 large scale busing to improve integration of the school commenced. And if history tells us anything, the chance of The Streak continuing is better than anything else. 1969- Brandon's program begins with a 45-13 loss to Robinson. It comes with the price of being good we seem to build a natural rivalry wherever we go." "Once you get sports going in a family, usually the younger siblings will follow in the footsteps of the older siblings.". Brandon's 456-Match Win Streak On The Line In Weekend Tourney. Skinny: When the 1979-80 season started, former Brandon coach Jim Graves said to himself, "There's no way we can beat East Bay." Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13,. There should be a number of state champions coming out of this year's tournament.". The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. South Dade, Naples Palmetto Ridge and Manatee have the potential to beat Brandon. and inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame 2017, also Tampa Sports Club Hall of Fame 2018. Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . Completed Live & Upcoming. Representing that work this year for Brandon wrestling are this years Class 3A state qualifiers, champions and placeholders: For information on the matches, click here for bracketsand scores. "For us, to see the kind of level you can achieve is quite inspiring," said Upland coach Bob Irwin, whose team finished 14th. They are young. "These guys have been through an amazing experience, and they've learned from it. In a different year, more area wrestlers might have joined the winning trio. All Rights Reserved. "We told these guys coming in, if we could finish as the top California team, that would be a great achievement," Hesperia coach David Stidham said. "Things went pretty much as scripted.". Published February 12, 20. Damien's Frank Lucero (145 pounds) and Los Osos' Bobby Ziello (130) also made the finals before losing to Brandon wrestlers. Boys High School Wrestling Championships Highlights of the Florida Boys High School 1A, 2A and 3A Wrestling Championships at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida. Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. 2. That's how tradition has always started around here. Palm Harbor was second with 189. Brandon Tucker, Broken Arrow, 2003 . Brandon seems ready. "We don't pay a lot of attention to a lot of things," Toledo said. However, Brandon reeled off three consecutive wins to open a 22-3 gap. USA TODAY Sports; Photos: Saturday at the 2022 Florida State Wrestling Championships. 2019-2020 California High School State Wrestling Championships Brackets. The seniors will provide the leadership in the practice room and in matches. Brandon's Gretta Chestnut stands out as one of the school's top female athletes. South Dade has potentially the best team in Florida, and Palmetto Ridge is capable. "If Chamberlain would have tied that match," Cozart said. This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: The Brandon High boys cross country team earned state runnerup status in 1979. So has Glass, and Koziel has about a half dozen. Bruno, who suffered just his second loss of the season last week in the region tournament, avenged the defeat by beating Palm Harbor University's Aaron Hartman, 5-1. When/where: Friday and Saturday, Brandon High. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. All-Time 14 Benjamin Russell, 1959-83 13 Vestavia Hills, 1976-2009 Consecutive 11 Benjamin Russell, 1959-69 (4A) 5 Thompson, 2011-15 (6A) . Mike Joyce is helping Jesuit as a friend of the school so the Tigers will be competitive. Springstead senior Schuyler Swanton, 2007 state champion in 103 pounds, was selected wrestler of the tournament. Keith Koziel said earlier in the day he knew what he would do if his brother won a state title at the Flordia High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A state title. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . Top 10 wrestlers in the area, regardless of weight class: The school was a common name in the Greco-Roman division, getting three champions and two runner-ups in one of the more notable prep accomplishments in the history of the tournament. Train for local, regional and national events. BRANDON - Before "The Streak," there were struggles. 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