Damien's Frank Lucero (145 pounds) and Los Osos' Bobby Ziello (130) also made the finals before losing to Brandon wrestlers. He was 33. 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. "As seniors, we are part of a great team with all grades represented," Timothy said. "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. "We didn't really talk about The Streak much until ESPN came in," Grajales said. Here to develop champions on the mat and in life through a structured program based upon values, commitment, healthy habits. 1. It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's11th consecutive state title and 22nd overall. However, what is certain is that the Cougars have some work to do before they can say they're in Brandon's league. The last 3-time champ to. 1969- Brandon's program begins with a 45-13 loss to Robinson. "I want to go all the way to state this season.". [3], The Brandon wrestling team holds the national record for the longest winning streak (34 years, 459 wins) by a high school sports team. "They would have won.". [Last modified January 19, 2008, 23:34:17]. 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. Stability: When Brandon started a wrestling program, it had three coaches in three years. Keith Koziel said. Joey Cozart, Brandon, Jr., 140-152: Two-time state champion with numerous national youth titles. "Things went pretty much as scripted.". Dec. 1, 1980 -Brandon defeats Chamberlain 47-17 in the first match under new Eagles coach Russ Cozart, who took over the program following two seasons at Chamberlain. Practices consisted of Graves bringing in old filmstrips, describing fundamental moves like the half nelson. "I can't say enough about the kids, this group of guys. All four advance to the 3A-Region 2 tourney. Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? "If Chamberlain would have tied that match," Cozart said. The school mascot is the Eagle. The host Olympians captured the team title . Jan. 16, 1975: Brandon edges nemesis Manatee 29-23 in a dual meet and goes on to post its first unbeaten dual meet season. After two wild days at Wells Fargo Arena, Saturday's championship matches in the 2022 Iowa state wrestling tournament are set.. All three wrestlers vying for their fourth state title New . RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com We just never wanted to be part of the end of it. "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. Hagerty 138; 3. Many other classes use the area as an outdoor classroom, including art, English, performing arts, and technology. The following year, the Eagles went 12-1, earning the nickname "Graves' grappling gorillas." CLASS 3A-DISTRICT 6: At Pinellas Park, Mitchell had four place winners. It got me ready; it really got the rest of us ready for our match," Brandon 130-pounder Alex Araoz said. Clark Glass, Brandon, Fr., 130: Won at state as a seventh-grader. That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. He always seems to have his team ready.". Brandon bounced back from their first dual meet loss in 34 years by winning their 18 th state title. 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. Showing 1 to 25 out of 142 upcoming tournaments. This approximately 1.5-acre (6,100m2) wooded site located on the south side of the campus was designated an official Schoolyard Habitat in 2006 by the National Wildlife Federation. En route to claiming the Class 3A state title, Brandon scored 269 points and had seven individual champs. Kevin Norstrem, Tampa Bay Christian, eighth, 112: State contender. Creekside 102; 8. "This year is going to be unusual in a number of ways with the COVID limitations we are under," Lynx head coach Derek . Jan. 28, 1974 -Brandon defeats Robinson 32-17, the first victory of the national-record winning streak which ended at 459. Feb. 23, 2002: Brandon wins 13th state title with 124 points, 17 ahead of second-place St. Thomas Aquinas. The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. "It's a way for us to [honor] Tony Ippolito's career.". First was the epic dual meet the Spartans had with Gilroy, a high school team coached by former Oklahoma State wrestler and UFC MMA champion Daniel Cormier. To put that accomplishment in perspective, consider that at the 2011 state competition, Brandon's 269-point total was three points higher than the combined scores of both the second- and third-place teams. Mayfield Vil. Those close to the program believe the Eagles will face their biggest test in nearly two decades Friday and Saturday at the Jim Graves "Beat the Streak" Tournament; with Brandon graduating half its starters from last season and three fierce contenders in Manatee, South Dade and Palmetto Ridge primed to climb "Mount Brandon," it has sparked Eagles coach Russ Cozart to admit, "We could get beat.". He pointed at a December dual meet at South Dade. March 4th has been proclaimed as Brandon High School Wrestling Day by Hillsborough County! Robinson: Coach Tom Montero has a savvy staff of assistants and some tough kids. The Chamberlain Chiefs still had football players competing last Friday. Bixby, ranked No. He won the 142-pound NCAA title for . As the only wrestler to take a win from the Eagles, heavyweight Russell was 3-0. Alex Hamm, Durant, Jr., 103: State qualifier last year, should place in state in 3A. With him back, the Sharks should be competitive by districts and challenging by next season. Tabor says his three middle-schoolers have a mutual challenge, normally not faced by older wrestlers in the high school ranks. This year is a little bit different. 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 . nutrition for wrestlers, rope climbing, strategy building in wrestling and character building. Alonso coach John Moore has heard it plenty of times. Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! The streak came to an end on January 5, 2008, when Brandon was defeated by South Dade High School 3228. Holsonback said Roger Shotz drummed up interest with a flier on which he mimeographed a picture of a wrestler; the flier was put on every door in the school during that 1972-73 season. Mayfield 70.5 4. The space shuttle, hoisted on top of a 747, took flight for the first time that year as well. Ages: All ages Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers. "He is the master. "Rare, if ever," said Gary Abbott, director of communications for USA Wrestling, on one school getting five finalists. Jan. 4-5, Graves Challenge at Brandon: With the Eagles' loss of its almost invincible middle weights to graduation and youngsters counted on to maintain the 32-year streak, it is definitely in danger. Cozart is constantly reminded of his former wrestler's contribution to the program. "That's why we named it after him, so people don't forget about him. Renkey won a pair of individual state titles at 103 in Arizona. Jan 18, 2023 Updated 1 min ago. By MARTINFENNELLY | The Tampa Tribune Published: November 20, 2008. March 07, 2021. Gabe Hixenbaugh, Thompson, 2016-19 . Brandon had 12 individual champions and took home the team title with 292 points, thanks mainly to Keller's inspiring 5-4 decision against Lakeland Lake Gibson's Anthony Jorge in the 112-pound weight class. 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. Brandon wrestling has been around for 51 years (1969-present), has a combined all-time dual meet record of 908-26-1 with an all-time winning percentage of 97.1%, and has won countless championships. 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. Schedule: For years, the Eagles have feasted on in-county competition. 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). ", By Terry Jones, Times Correspondent In print: Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Brandon coach Russ Cozart said the new format of four teams competing against each other on a Saturday is designed to save money with just one bus trip rather than three, and to cut back on school-night activity also. The HCPS Communications team will be sharing Winter Wellness tips and strategies to promote overall wellness during the holidays. Critics say Brandon has dodged other great teams, but as former county athletic director Vernon Korhn said, "They never ran from anybody.". ", Second in state last year, moved up to 130. Marysville 45.0 Pickerington 8. ", "This is something they can take on," Russ Cozart said. All-Time 14 Benjamin Russell, 1959-83 13 Vestavia Hills, 1976-2009 Consecutive 11 Benjamin Russell, 1959-69 (4A) 5 Thompson, 2011-15 (6A) . Yes, but it will be tough. The complete high school wrestling schedule for the state of Florida for the 2021-22 season. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. There are currently no completed events. The accomplishments of the 2013 champions Kevin and Kyle Norstrem,. There should be a number of state champions coming out of this year's tournament.". Champs, 27 St. Yes, Miami. In 1989, the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him in the second round. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.". By BRYAN BURNS
Fleming Island 189; 2. 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. Mike Ettore placed third and Brice Jones placed fifth. 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. "Finishing second isn't bad, as long as you don't get used to it." "A lot of people feel that the heart of this program started with Tony Ippolito," Cozart said. 100+ CAREER WINS LIST. Brandon fielded its first football team in 1944. And he knows, too, that he is losing only four seniors and has strong wrestlers coming in to complement the great group of guys who remain. Dimond (Anchorage), 3-1. This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: The Brandon High boys cross country team earned state runnerup status in 1979. Brandon coach Russ Cozart celebrates his team's national record 293rd dual meet win in 1997. 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. 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. Washington State High School 4x State Champions List. They are young. Toledo took the title at 152. 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. The team owns a 34-year streak of consecutive dual-meet victories, which ended Jan. 5, 2008 at number 459. "The last seven years we've just been heads and tails above everybody. "That would make one," three-time state champ Eric Grajales said. - Mark Manning, Vermillion . Durant is lucky to have him. CAA I Holy Family Academy (Phoenix) def. That's the chance the Eagles have in the next two days. Independence's Brandon O'Brien celebrates his win against Osage's Averee Abben in their 132-pound Class 2A championship bout at the prep wrestling state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in. Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. . Ryan Renkey, Brandon, Sr., 112: Arizona state champ. ESPN released "The Streak," a wonderful two-hour documentary that detailed last season's journey. Qualifying a wrestler in each weight class is a Brandon record, first set in 2004, the year the team also set the record for points at a state competition (271). They came from a compilation of a few schools. Unfortunately for the other 52 teams which showed up for the tournament, that didn't happen very often. Alabama High School Athletic Association. [5] In 1972, the school moved to its current location on Victoria Street in Brandon. But back then, the teams in the early 1970s had to sell themselves in creative ways. Brandon High . Oakleaf 91.5;. And if history tells us anything, the chance of The Streak continuing is better than anything else. 1984-85: It's Crowell to Powell for Rovers & The Cuve. "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.". 17 in the nation, was . 1 wrestles No. Brandon Brindley, Mortimer Jordan, 2009-12 (112, 125, 140, 138) Luke Wilson, left, and Hunter Fulp, right, and Brandon Ropp, far right, after the . Brandon seems ready. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. Actually, they started over a while back. Feb. 6, 1988: A 76-6 win over Hillsborough gives Brandon 176 dual meet victories in a row, one more than previous national record holder Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 19, 1997: Brandon defeats Chamberlain 59-14, extending its unbeaten streak to 293, breaking the national record for consecutive victories in any sport. The other four - Franklin Gomez, Cesar Grajalas, Marco Toledo and Rocky Cozart - will be moving on. Hutchinson, a junior 125-pounder for the Eagles, was especially pleased with his title match. [8], Brandon High boys won the state championship in 2003.[9]. He retires with a record of 97-11-1, including 75 consecutive dual meet victories. Jared Hayes (189) was third, while Jordan Holding (130) and Moises Gomez (160) were fourth. Brandon High School might not just be the greatest high school wrestling program in Florida, but in the entire country. Russ Cozart 762-8 1980-2018, 119 St. l during the State Wrestling Championships at . Michael Alexander of Uintah High takes down Aaron Garcia of Payson in the 113-pound weight class during the 5A wrestling state championship at UVU in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. . He received a standing ovation when it was over. MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. "The only people in the stands would be parents, and some girls to come watch Tony Ippolito because he was so athletic.". 4A South Anchorage (Anchorage) def. I dont think hes going to be happy until he has 14 state champions in one year., Its a heck of a goal, Hendrickson added, shortly after the last match at state competition, but when you see whats happening here, I think its a reasonable goal for Russ Cozart., Thirteen Brandon wrestlers collectively compiled the 269 team points that brought home the schools 22ndstate crown and it was the second year in a row that wrestlers qualified in each of the 14 weight classes. Watch Now: Related Video Brandon adopted the school colors maroon and white in 1931. Nick Hutchinson scored the quickest pin in the finals in 22 seconds. 2020 Championship Information. The joint filled with tears that night. The five-time defending state champion Eagles qualified 12 for the state tournament and crowned eight region champions Saturday at Lake Gibson High. In Class 2A, Spring Hill Springstead (185.5) won the team title, while Lakeland Lake Gibson (164) was second and Fort Myers Riverdale (106) was third. 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. "It got the monkey off my back, that's for sure!" "He lined us up by weight and wrestled each one, taking us down in no time flat," Holsonback said. In 2001 the school district achieved unitary status and mandated busing was ended. His two brothers wrestle in college and his uncle, Bobby Hendrickson, is the JV coach and a former Brandon state champ. "Usually kids start playing football at age 3. Compiled by Times correspondent Eric Vician, INDIVIDUAL BRANDON HIGH school STATE CHAMPIONS. Brandon High School is ranked that highly even after losing four of its best wrestlers to graduation last year. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. "It shows me where I gotta be, what I've gotta work toward," Pereida said. Wt. Download the boys brackets: Boys Download the girls brackets: Girls. 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." Durant's Justin Bechtold put the Cougars on the board with an 8-2 win over Kevin Timothy at 119 pounds. "We had some humble, humble beginnings.". "When Cozart's team loses, I'll say they're beatable then. "Every kid is behind each other, and they put a lot of time into it," Cozart said. Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. The school and community started to buy in. 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! ""My opponent was very good, and I wanted to show everybody I could beat a quality opponent. COLUMBUS Led by four weight-class champions, Floyd Central finished second in Saturday's Hoosier Hills Conference Championships at Columbus East. Jim Graves started the wrestling program as a football coach who taught himself wrestling by reading books. Eighth-graders Rossi Bruno (103), 14, Kyle Koziel (135), 14, and junior David Alonso (125), 16, all train with the Brandon Wrestling Club. The team with the most points moves on to quarterfinals, then semifinals, etc. Help; Terms . "I almost scored a takedown on him, too." Apopka 99.5; 9. He is back at Tampa Bay Christian with three buddies who are capable of combining their skills for a top-10 Class A team finish. 1981-82: Double A Domination. The onslaught of Brandon wrestlers came one day after the Kansas City area placed seven All-Americans in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament. Graves told his team it deserved to be winners. ", By SCOTT CARTER Published: January 13, 2006, Floridians Dominate Tournament
For one thing, his youth program, he said, because when he was young, someone showed him the ropes and he knows how important that was to him both in life and in his quest for wrestling excellence. 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. Freshman Eric Grajales is just one Eagle who comes from a long line of wrestlers. The championship is Crown Point's fourth overall and first since girls basketball won championships in . In a conversation about the match, Palmetto coaches mention the win streak, causing Brandon coach Jim Graves to take note. "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". The Eagles went 34 years without losing a dual match and ESPN chronicled the feat in a 2008 documentary entitled The Streak. Champs, 1 St. "It was eye-opening.". 174 talking about this. "We just get on the mat and do what we do best.". Bloomingdale junior Chris Figari won a 2-1 decision over Brandon's Wally Figaro at 145, and Middleton senior Ricardo Albaladejo scored a pin over Alonso's Jack Nueman to complete the list of individual champions. 1. Scroll down to read info about classes and tournaments. "It's probably like a lot of sports," Coach Russ Cozart said. Joe Cozart 57-1 2018-present, 4 St. 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). The Brandon Wrestling Club, a youth program run by Eagles coach Russ Cozart, has been like a feeder system of champions. 106 2022 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships . Instead, Brandon took a 40-12 lead before Durant's Chip Bowden and Greg Updike got pins in the final two matches at 215 and 275 pounds. Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. She won state shot put titles in 1979 and 1980. Officials had to go through several tie-breaking criteria before awarding the match to Alonso. Ridgeline Academy (Phoenix), 3-0. They learned together. Glass did it, too, in the 152-pound weight class. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. Others to watch: Armwood: Timothy Witte (152-160); Plant City: Travis Vollick (189); Sickles: Shawn Mrozko (130-135), Skyler Woods (145); Tampa Bay Christian: Victor Fugate (103), Travis Berridge (125) Brandon: Zaq Berridge (171), Nick Hutchinson (135), Others to keep an eye on: 3A: Plant City 2A: Armwood, Chamberlain, East Bay, Newsome, Sickles A: Berkeley Prep, Jesuit, Robinson, Tampa Prep, Tampa Bay Christian Academy, By TERRY JONES, Times CorrespondentPublished January 20, 2008. Fountain Valley's TJ McDonnell wins the 182-pound final in the Five Counties wrestling tournament at Fountain Valley High on Saturday. "Guys would hit their knees, nose and elbows on the floor. Skinny: When the 1979-80 season started, former Brandon coach Jim Graves said to himself, "There's no way we can beat East Bay." ROCHESTER The Spaulding High School wrestling team is off to a strong start this season, but the hot start began way before the Red Raiders took the mat for its season opener back in . - Jason Buxton, Spearfish, three time champion, 123-1 record during his championship seasons. ALL AGES-HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-NO CARD NEEDED!!!! Brandon Bradley: Henrico: N/A: 182: Tyler Bowers: Gar-Field: 2005: 182: Ian Squires: Colonial . Kyle Keller (112) and Clayton Simmons (215) fell in the finals to finish in second. Subscribe to our free Breaking Sports News newsletter. "The region meet is a funny kind of meet because it's so emotional," Cozart said. ""We looked very solid throughout the tournament," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. But Cozart noticed Keller's tendency and his teammates helped him fix it. But Manatee, the last team to beat the Eagles, has been working hard for this season and can win. "I'd like to take 14, but there are too many good wrestlers in this area.". 3A-1 Team scores: 1. 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. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. With 3 returning champs . Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. Clark Glass, 15, won the Class A 103-pound state championship last season as a seventh grader. Four-time state wrestling champions Josh Taylor . BRANDON LEON (Roosevelt) 6-0 won by decision over JACOB CHRISTENSEN (Durham) 5-1 (Dec 9-4) 3rd Place Match . 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