Fort Lauderdale Cardinal Gibbons (157.5) won the Class 1A team title, followed by Green Cove Springs Clay (117) and Orlando Lake Highland Prep (107.5). Jim Graves started the wrestling program as a football coach who taught himself wrestling by reading books. "Overall, we did not wrestle well," Kitko said. He left with a career record of 97-11-1 and led the program to its first state title in 1977. (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. Stoughton's program has a long-standing history of success and our coaches lead our kids to amazing personal and team victories. (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). "I want to go all the way to state this season.". Holsonback said to save money, the team reused the same roll of athletic tape all season. Most State Champions-7(09,11,12), Most State Finalists-9(03,05,11), Most State Placers-12(04,0913), USA Most Prestigious All-Star Meet "Pittsburgh Classic", 1993 Dennis Kitko, 2005 Franklin Gomez, 2006 David Craig, 2009 Eric Grajales, 2010 Joe Cozart, 2016 Kyle Norstrem, Outstanding finishes in National Tournaments. Brandon, which hasn't lost a dual meet in 32 years, earned a victory on its California vacation by placing 12 of their 13 wrestlers in the top six. Craig had a lethal combination of unreal speed, technique and strength, earning him comparisons to Cael Sanderson, the Olympic gold medalist and four-time NCAA champion. That families move to Brandon to wrestle for Cozart is no secret to the people who know and observe Brandon wrestling, which is a hard thing not to notice if you follow the sport. All three teach me. Luke Wilson, left, and Hunter Fulp, right, and Brandon Ropp, far right, after the . Jeff Gluck, Staff Writer Nick Hutchinson scored the quickest pin in the finals in 22 seconds. So has Glass, and Koziel has about a half dozen. Cozart Remembers Pioneer Wrestling Notebook. BRANDON RADER: PARKERSBURG: 2005-04-03-02 : SCHENY SCHENERLEIN : 112, 119, 130, 135: SETH EASTER: NITRO: The South Dade (Homestead) and Winter Springs teams scored 151 and 112 points, respectively. Tonasket: 1A: 1999-2002: 115-125-125-125: Burke Barnes: Lake Stevens: 4A: 2003-2006: 119-135-145-160: Brandon Sitch: Kelso: 3A: 2006-2009: 103-125-145-160 . 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. Skinny: The Eagles put their national-record 456 consecutive dual match victories on the line against their stiffest competition in years. 103: Coleman Scott . Garfield Hts. The other four - Franklin Gomez, Cesar Grajalas, Marco Toledo and Rocky Cozart - will be moving on. I just pushed the pace.". "It's a huge thing in my family to bring home the gold. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. 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. "It wasn't too bad, I guess," Pereida said. The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. The Brandon wrestling program has received national acclaim for its record 456 consecutive dual match victories - the longest for any sport, in any state, in high school history. The Rams don't wrestle dual matches because they don't have enough wrestlers. March 4th has been proclaimed as Brandon High School Wrestling Day by Hillsborough County! BRANDON LEON (Roosevelt) 6-0 won by decision over JACOB CHRISTENSEN (Durham) 5-1 (Dec 9-4) 3rd Place Match . By TERRY JONES, Times CorrespondentPublished November 12, 2007. Apopka 99.5; 9. That prompted Saint Leo students to start calling the Brandon students Eagles. Eagles Rossi Bruno and Clark Glass also pulled off a rare five-peat. "[Keller's win] got the team rolling; we kind of went on a run after that.". Will coach Willie Sargable returning make a difference in Hillsborough County wrestling? (Photo by Bart Freidenberg) www.ohsaa.org 19 Joe Cozart 57-1 2018-present, 4 St. Brandon High is currently Pending school grade[6] in SDHC's high school grading scale. l during the State Wrestling Championships at . The Eagles, coached by Upland graduate Russ Cozart, won five weight classes and and placed second or third in five others. State powerhouses: Naples Riverdale, Miami Braddock, Suwanee, Manatee, Osceola. That win helped continue another impressive streak, 17-straight championships, a Florida. 2. Qualified all 14 to State 2004,2010,2011, 732-8 @Brandon HS 768-21 overall. "When Keller went out and did a good job against Bennett, and he won that match, that was a good turning point," Cozart said. - Mark Manning, Vermillion . They're very similar to last year's team. His experience has made him one of the team leaders. Officials had to go through several tie-breaking criteria before awarding the match to Alonso. "As seniors, we are part of a great team with all grades represented," Timothy said. Records. That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. However, what is certain is that the Cougars have some work to do before they can say they're in Brandon's league. Diamond Ranch's Ruben Pereida lost the 171-pound match to David Craig, who is rated as the No. Penns Valley's Max King attempts to keep Philipsburg-Osceola's Ben Gustkey from escaping in their 139-pound bout of the Rams' 51-14 win on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. 2023 High School State Championship Hub Jan 11, 2023. South Dade has potentially the best team in Florida, and Palmetto Ridge is capable. It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's11th consecutive state title and 22nd overall. But to those former Brandon wrestlers who started the streak in 1973, they say what's often lost in the mystique of the streak is that it was started from scratch. Quietly the six seniors have enough experience and skill to possibly score more points as a unit than any other full Class 2A team at the state championships this season. Name: School: Dist. 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. "He is working hard with the kids. "My dad, he kind of got me started off on it," Grajales said. home of the state champions, the vikings Over 50 years of high school wrestling tradition! A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). ", "I think this is a great idea for everyone involved," Sickles coach Terry Brockland said. Rossi Bruno, Brandon, Fr., 119: Defending state champ. Your place to find available wrestling tournaments. BRANDON, S.D. March 07, 2021. Clark Glass, Brandon, Fr., 130: Won at state as a seventh-grader. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. senior Bridger Ricks who came into his championship match a three-time champion was fortunate enough to end his high school wrestling career on top . Because of his experience on youth team USA, three state and numerous national championships, Grajales is the name most recognized. Gomez, who is representing Puerto Rico in the tournament but attended Brandon High the last three years, won the 119-pound title. Their administration has supported the program with great facilities, and they've taken advantage. STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT PLACEMENT BY WEIGHT 106 LBS (103 LB PRIOR TO 2012) 1A 2A 3A 4A 2003 1st 1A/2A Combined Toby Sullins Mitchell Ty Roach West Carteret Kellan MeKeon Chapel Hill 103 lb. March 15, 1998: Brandon wins 11th state title with 141 points, breaking its previous record. Orlando Sentinel. Individually, Sickles senior Joe Russell recorded the best mark of the north Hillsborough teams. Tabor says his three middle-schoolers have a mutual challenge, normally not faced by older wrestlers in the high school ranks. ", Ive wrestled for Russ Cozart and Ive now coached with him for 22 years, said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson. Today, a film crew is following Brandon all season for an ESPN documentary, and former wrestler Dave Ryndes is writing a book. "This is a special group," Russ Cozart said. . 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! 3 team in the nation, so this is a big deal," Flint said, nearly out of breath. "He is the master. Jan. 26, 1974- Brandon and Bradenton Manatee tie 24-24 in the ninth match of the season, the last time the Eagles did not win a match before Saturday. Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. "I almost scored a takedown on him, too." He has a good opportunity to add a Florida title to his trophy case. Cozart said he thought the better test came in the second match, when Brandon's Kyle Keller defeated Tommy Bennett, 5-2, at 112 pounds. 1:00. "It gives us an early opportunity to measure where we are and find out what we need to work on the most.". Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . The championship is Crown Point's fourth overall and first since girls basketball won championships in . His goals for Brandon wrestling are set high, he said, but thats the point, for an elite-level program. But Cozart said it's not the families that have made Brandon what it is; it's the program that has produced the family ties. Team Titles, Continued The Streak 28 undefeated seasons until it ended in 2008 at 459 dual wins. Champs. River Ridge Football Loaded for 2021 Season, How Cheerleaders and Band Members Adjusted in a Pandemic, The Top 10 Quarterbacks in 2023 Florida High School Football. This was the second shot Keller had at Jorge. "They would have won.". 1982-83: Easton Excels & Spartans are Stellar. Here to develop champions on the mat and in life through a structured program based upon values, commitment, healthy habits. They did, and right from the start when Brandon 103-pounder Eric Grajales pinned Sean Padgett in 2 minutes, 12 seconds of the first match. "Kyle's really tall and lanky, and he gets down real low.". RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com Mack scored 63 points in a victory against East Bay, then three nights later, improved his school record with 71 points against Winter Haven. The team with the most points moves on to quarterfinals, then semifinals, etc. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. All Access Brandon High School Wrestling Practice with Russ Cozart Best Seller! Three area wrestlers won their weight classes: San Dimas' Angel Garcia (112 pounds), Los Osos' Dylan Sweet (160) and Hesperia's Ryan Hoover (275). BRANDON WRESTLING SCHOOL!! Related Content. 60.0 5. Included in the attack will be Palmetto Ridge, Miami South Dade, Springstead and Manatee. "Alex was the one that really taught me how to stay low. 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. "For us, to see the kind of level you can achieve is quite inspiring," said Upland coach Bob Irwin, whose team finished 14th. "The last seven years we've just been heads and tails above everybody. She won state shot put titles in 1979 and 1980. 1983-84: A Canary Resurgence & Matty from Catty. 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. The audience waited for Cozart and his wife to exit first. Ages: All ages Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers. Clark Glass, 15, won the Class A 103-pound state championship last season as a seventh grader. Lakewood St. Edward 183.0 2. The seniors will provide the leadership in the practice room and in matches. "It's a way for us to recognize Tony Ippolito and his accomplishments that he made as a teacher and as an athlete here at Brandon High School," Cozart said. If you lose, you lose to a state champion.". They all meet in the Graves Challenge on Jan. 4-5 in the Eagles Nest. "It's kind of amazing just to stare up at the wall.". Showing 1 to 25 out of 142 upcoming tournaments. USA TODAY Sports; Photos: Saturday at the 2022 Florida State Wrestling Championships. They arrived in a limo. Want to get the content before anyone else? Our kids will have to use their superior skills and experience to overcome strength. The others: Jeff Carter, Ozzie Timmons, Jody Reed, Danny Graves and Chone Figgins. "This year is going to be unusual in a number of ways with the COVID limitations we are under," Lynx head coach Derek . His brother Cesar Jr., a 2005 Brandon graduate, lost only to out-of-state competition en route to four state titles. Robinson: Coach Tom Montero has a savvy staff of assistants and some tough kids. "I can't say enough about the kids, this group of guys. This serves as a cherry on top of a wrestling career that included two undefeated state title seasons as an Illinois prep and a Junior Olympic championship. The old record was held by the Amherst (N.Y) Sweet Home High volleyball team, which won 292 consecutive matches from 1978-87. Brandon placed 14 wrestlers in the finals and seven came home with individual titles.By Linda Chion Kenney | Email the author | February 19, 2011. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Among the stellar accomplishments over the years: Brandon High has produced 29 state championship teams and 122 individual state champions. I expected a little bit more than that. I owe a lot to Alex - and to James for throwing me around in practice.". All three wrestlers competing for a fourth individual state title have made it to the championship in the 2022 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament. BRANDON - Before "The Streak," there were struggles. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." Hutchinson, a junior 125-pounder for the Eagles, was especially pleased with his title match. Yes, but it will be tough. Work ethic: The Eagles' workouts are almost legendary, second-to-none when it comes to precision and execution. They also construct nesting boxes for birds and roosting boxes for bats to help increase the biodiversity of the area. HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Brandon Valley outlasts Stevens for state wrestling duals title; Winner claims Class B championship Joe Kavanaugh Journal Correspondent Feb 26, 2022 Updated Feb. "It's great motivation.". Alabama High School Athletic Association. "I've been working my whole career for this," Kyle Koziel said before the state tournament, "trying to be the first in my family to live the dream.". Gulf's Anthony Ayers (130) and Ladarious Jackson (171) ended their high school careers with consecutive state titles. 1. "A lot of people feel that the heart of this program started with Tony Ippolito," Cozart said. 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. . Name: School: Dist. Nov. 30, 1982 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.100 with a 29-27 win against Chamberlain. BRANDON - It seems every few years the same talk resurfaces, that this is the year "The Streak" will go down. There were chances of all five winning championships. Brandon fielded its first football team in 1944. Cloud was fourth at 181.5, and Alonso took fifth at 128.5. 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