With three incoming freshmen already wearing individual state championship belts and another underclassman with his individual title, the Eagles look young and stacked again this season. It was a good wrestling atmosphere. Brandon: In the county, still the best. 1 wrestler in the country. "And it never gets old winning a state title. The Streak took on a life all its own, and a death all its own. The most impressive thing however which separates Brandon from other programs is the legendary winning streak. For the first couple years, the team had no mats, no singlets. Brandon High School is a public high school in Brandon, Florida, United States. I don't know if that's fair or not, but it happens.". Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. Eighth-graders Rossi Bruno (103), 14, Kyle Koziel (135), 14, and junior David Alonso (125), 16, all train with the Brandon Wrestling Club. Timber Creek 114; 6. "We started to think about it the second day," Toledo said. The two teams finished 39-39. Never far from them, never to be forgotten, is "The Streak" - Brandon's extraordinary 34-year, 459-dual-meet win streak, a national record for any sport. Brandon seems ready. The championship is Crown Point's fourth overall and first since girls basketball won championships in . The wall has even more importance to those who are kin to those inscribed upon it. "It was unbelievable. Team Titles, Continued The Streak 28 undefeated seasons until it ended in 2008 at 459 dual wins. Joe Smith can be reached at joesmith@sptimes.com or (813) 310-9024. Jesse Contreras (Turlock, SJ1, 12) #2 4. Brandon's Trey Lane has committed to the University of Virginia. 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. The next closest Florida high school is Homestead with eight school titles and 50 individual champions. LAKELAND - Back in 1977, snow fell in Miami. Critics say Brandon has dodged other great teams, but as former county athletic director Vernon Korhn said, "They never ran from anybody.". Joe Cozart 57-1 2018-present, 4 St. The school colors are maroon and white. Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. March 4th has been proclaimed as Brandon High School Wrestling Day by Hillsborough County! 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. Wadsworth 59.0 6. 3 team in the nation, so this is a big deal," Flint said, nearly out of breath. Apopka 99.5; 9. 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 I didn't have a clue.". 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 team owns a 34-year streak of consecutive dual-meet victories, which ended Jan. 5, 2008 at number 459. The Eagles scored 351.5 points to easily defeat second-place Manatee (230). MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Cozart Remembers Pioneer Wrestling Notebook. He has a good opportunity to add a Florida title to his trophy case. 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 . "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). Timothy overcame a couple of devastating regular-season losses last year to win his first state title. 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. 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 . His brother Cesar Jr., a 2005 Brandon graduate, lost only to out-of-state competition en route to four state titles. That prompted Saint Leo students to start calling the Brandon students Eagles. "I've been coaching against Cozart for about 10 years, and no matter what - the talk that they're weak and this is their down year - they always seem to pull it off," Moore said. The Brandon High School wrestling team comes home from Lakeland tonight, Feb. 19, with its 11th consecutive state title and 22nd state crown overall. Jan. 25, 1974: Manatee and Brandon wrestle to a tie at 24, the last time the Eagles did not win a dual meet. 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. So when you face them, you go in there with nothing to lose. Alex Hamm, Durant, Jr., 103: State qualifier last year, should place in state in 3A. Virginia High School State Champions 2022 VIRGINIA STATE CHAMPIONS 2021 VHSL State Champions This is a list of all VHSL and VISAA State Champions since 2014- the first year of the VHSL's six divisions. Meanwhile, eighth-grader Dylan Lucas kept the Tampa Bay Christian championship streak alive with an 8-0 major-decision victory against Strawberry Crest's Abe Fernandez. "This year is going to be unusual in a number of ways with the COVID limitations we are under," Lynx head coach Derek . . 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. Showing 1 to 25 out of 142 upcoming tournaments. David Galloway, a 1977 graduate, may be the most prolific football player to come out of the school. Alonso and Armwood, tie: Ravens coach John More and Hawks coach Robert Langford both have a group of returnees to fill lineups in competitive programs and enough move-ins and new wrestlers capable of making a difference. "It's a huge thing in my family to bring home the gold. Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Washington USA Wrestling . Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! ", Ive wrestled for Russ Cozart and Ive now coached with him for 22 years, said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson. In 1985, Brandon's Toney Mack led the nation with a 41-point scoring average as a senior. Mick Ruis (Poway, SD1, 10) #4 3. He made it to the finals five times and was runner-up three times. Durant's Justin Bechtold put the Cougars on the board with an 8-2 win over Kevin Timothy at 119 pounds. Feb. 24, 2001: Brandon wins 12th state title with record 156.5 points. "This one is special," Bruno said. David Craig went 184-0, winning championships from 2003-2006. Alonso went 2-1, Sickles was 1-2 and Chamberlain was 0-3 in close matches without some of its best wrestlers. "I almost scored a takedown on him, too." Kyle Keller (112) and Clayton Simmons (215) fell in the finals to finish in second. 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. 2023 Bellarmine University Visit Jan 9, 2023. WRESTLING. Ridgeline Academy (Phoenix), 3-0. 1984-85: It's Crowell to Powell for Rovers & The Cuve. The Rams don't wrestle dual matches because they don't have enough wrestlers. It is overseen by the School District of Hillsborough County. 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. Format: The dual team tournament pits 16 seeded teams (No. He retires with a record of 97-11-1, including 75 consecutive dual meet victories. "I'd like to take 14, but there are too many good wrestlers in this area.". She won state shot put titles in 1979 and 1980. The onslaught of Brandon wrestlers came one day after the Kansas City area placed seven All-Americans in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. Tampa Bay Christian is tough. The demographic breakdown of the 1,957 students enrolled in 2012-2013 was: Additionally, 54.3% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch. Kendall Ivy, Alonso, Sr., 189-215: State qualifier last year in 3A, potential state placer this season. Cougars coach Dennis Kitko doesn't have the word "lose" in his vocabulary, so even though he is reloading, these teams will be nose-to-nose all the way to regionals. The complete high school wrestling schedule for the state of Florida for the 2021-22 season. For the Brandon High wrestling team, winning has always been a family tradition. "Kyle's really tall and lanky, and he gets down real low.". Letsgetstarted. 2-No. 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. But when Brandon coach Russ Cozart again opens the doors to the Eagles Nest tonight to invite teams in to challenge The Streak, one thing is certain: The Eagles will be tested. The space shuttle, hoisted on top of a 747, took flight for the first time that year as well. "If Tony loses, we lose the match," former Brandon coach Jim Graves said. Wt. Eric's father, Cesar, wrestled for Brandon in 1982, but it is Eric's brother, also named Cesar, who has his name on the wall that borders one end of the Brandon gym -- the wall that lists every state champion for the Eagles. "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. ", Jenkins had three coaches in the first three years. Freshman Eric Grajales (103) turned in a solid effort by pinning Lake Gibson's Brent Jorge in 1:39. The Eagles, coached by Upland graduate Russ Cozart, won five weight classes and and placed second or third in five others. We sent nine to the finals with seven champs. Brandon, however, is an unlikely source when taking Junior history into account. 5.00/5 Stars ( 1 Review) Features 25x State Championship Coach Russ Cozart, owner of The Streak (459 straight dual meet wins) Establish a proven and effective scope, sequence, and pacing in your practice design "He is also an outstanding football player and is being recruited by several Division I college teams.". BRANDON - In a new format being tested this season, north Hillsborough County's top three high school wrestling teams - Alonso, Chamberlain and Sickles - all traveled to Brandon to challenge the 11th-ranked team in the country. 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. "We always knew it was there and knew we were part of it. Russ Cozart built on the foundation set by Graves and eventually helped Brandon amass an undefeated dual match streak of 459. Freshman Eric Grajales is just one Eagle who comes from a long line of wrestlers. CLASS 3A-DISTRICT 6: At Pinellas Park, Mitchell had four place winners. "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. 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Brandon's 456-Match Win Streak On The Line In Weekend Tourney. Between the two of us, we had five silvers. Brandon bounced back from their first dual meet loss in 34 years by winning their 18 th state title. 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. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! "As seniors, we are part of a great team with all grades represented," Timothy said. Brandon Tucker, Broken Arrow, 2003 . In just their first appearance at the team wrestling state finals, the Crown Point Bulldogs (21-1) defeated Perry Meridian, 33-25, to claim the 14th Annual IHSAA Team Wrestling State Championship at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. The number of champions ties a state record the Eagles set in 2009, while they were one point shy of tying the program's and the state's all-time high for points scored at the tournament. "When it happens," Moore said, "then I'll believe it.". Jan. 28, 1974 -Brandon defeats Robinson 32-17, the first victory of the national-record winning streak which ended at 459. 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. 2023 High School State Championship Hub Jan 11, 2023. 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). It was a power in the state of Florida, but took a step forward on the Olympic style big stage. A female wrestler has made history by winning a state high school wrestling championship in North Carolina. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. 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. 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. But Manatee, the last team to beat the Eagles, has been working hard for this season and can win. "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". This team was built around hard work. Lake Mary 110.5; 7. There should be a number of state champions coming out of this year's tournament.". GUIDELINES for classes: parents allowed in gym(drop off or wait outside), no temp check, no masks during class. Brandon School of Wrestling Brandon HS GYM, 1101 Victoria Street Brandon, Florida 33510 For more info call me at 813-545-6310 or russcozart1@verizon.net. . He left with a career record of 97-11-1 and led the program to its first state title in 1977. Nov. 29, 1973 -Brandon defeats Chamberlain 40-12 in the first match of the 1973-74 season, the start of a national record unbeaten streak, which ended at 468 after this year's Graves Duals final. Graves resigned at the end of the season. Tonight is the first dual meet since South Dade. Brandon High graduate Carlos Tosca made the majors as the manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2002 and is currently a bench coach for the Atlanta Braves. The school mascot is the Eagle. "He's our first one, the way [former coach Jim] Graves described him was that he was one of the first guys that knew he was a great wrestler," Cozart said. "If Chamberlain would have tied that match," Cozart said. Eagles Rossi Bruno and Clark Glass also pulled off a rare five-peat. 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. Also helping Brandon achieve its 269 points at state competition were runner-up finishers Devan Berrian and Travis Berridge. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Readers can reach Forum reporter Jeff Kolpack at (701) 241-5546. 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. 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. It's an adrenalin rush when you win, especially if you pin your opponent.". "We started at 11 a.m. and all six duals were finished by around 3 p.m. Because of the quality of the four schools, each wrestler had the opportunity for three challenging matches in one day. Junior Joey Cozart (145-152) has two state titles and is a contender for a third. James Flint was the first Brandon wrestler to earn a state title Saturday night after beating Zach Whitmire of Orlando Dr. Phillips, 7-3, in the 112-pound final. "The only people in the stands would be parents, and some girls to come watch Tony Ippolito because he was so athletic.". Team Title, Started the Streak Undefeated last 7 seasons. And that boys just years after they learn to walk dream about wrestling for Brandon, having participated in one of his many youth program and tournaments, such as the one held at Brandon High on Feb. 20, the day after the 2011 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A state tournament ended. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. Records. Coach Cozart agrees this will be a tougher challenge than any in recent memory. They also construct nesting boxes for birds and roosting boxes for bats to help increase the biodiversity of the area. Virginia USA Wrestling . High School Wrestling: WSR goes 2-1 during opening day at the Clash Go-Hawks fall in bracket final to Hastings, Minn.; Charles City girls take seventh in girls division. Cozart is constantly reminded of his former wrestler's contribution to the program. 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. He pointed at a December dual meet at South Dade. "All three coaches readily accepted the opportunity to try out the new format," Cozart said. The Eagles participate in their first dual meet of the season tonight, in their own gym, against Riverview. 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. Scroll down to read info about classes and tournaments. The Eagles went 34 years without losing a dual match and ESPN chronicled the feat in a 2008 documentary entitled The Streak. UPLAND - They were the New York Yankees in singlets, the team everyone came to see but loved to boo. Alabama High School Athletic Association. Help; Terms . Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem, Rossi Bruno, Tyler Liberatore, Clark Glass, Wally Figaro and Kyle Koziel. (This is how the table read the day after the Brandon High School wrestling team clinched its 24th state title. Phoenix College Prep (Phoenix), 3-0. Though the Brandon Show drew the most attention, several local teams had solid performances. Jim Graves started the wrestling program as a football coach who taught himself wrestling by reading books. So it's understandable why Moore is a little reserved about the hype surrounding this weekend's Jim Graves Challenge the Streak Dual Meet Tournament at Brandon, when the Eagles will put their national mark - 456 consecutive dual meet wins - on the line. Grajales and Cozart won titles, as did Kevin Timothy, whose loss to South Dade made it official that The Streak was done. 4. Following his victory, Keith Koziel could relax a bit. 4A South Anchorage (Anchorage) def. 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. Orlando Sentinel. "We didn't really talk about The Streak much until ESPN came in," Grajales said. Included in the attack will be Palmetto Ridge, Miami South Dade, Springstead and Manatee. Brandon wrestling history starts over tonight. 1. Champs, 1 St. That same year, former Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. FWCA-FloridaWrestling Coaches Association,All Tournaments Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco for $20 Tournament Dates: 8/20 Folkstlye, Freestyle, Greco-Roman all styles for $20) Weighins: kids 8-9am wrestling at 10am, Weighins cadets/juniors/high school/open 8-10am wrestling 11am, Medals top 3 placers, round robin tournaments, spectators free, free parking. Creekside 102; 8. The joint filled with tears that night. "[Keller's win] got the team rolling; we kind of went on a run after that.". Contact C. Wilmington at coachwilmington@gmail . The accomplishments of the 2013 champions Kevin and Kyle Norstrem,. Diamond Ranch's Ruben Pereida lost the 171-pound match to David Craig, who is rated as the No. Tyler Liberatore is wrestling for Tampa Prep, so those teammates around his weight (112) will get better just working out with him. Aug. 15, 1998: Cozart wins his fourth consecutive gold medal in as many World Masters Wrestling Championships. By TERRY JONES, Times CorrespondentPublished November 12, 2007. "That would make one," three-time state champ Eric Grajales said. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. With 3 returning champs . WINTER HAVEN - The wrestler with the funny style got his payback Wednesday. Michael Trinidad, a senior, led the Mustangs as he advanced to the 171-pound final via two pins. "It showed that dedication, that we work as hard as anybody at anything," Grajales said. Holsonback said to save money, the team reused the same roll of athletic tape all season. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." "I know none of these kids work as hard as I do but you still never know until the match is over. Garfield Hts. Flint won a title last season as an eighth-grader for Tampa Bay Christian, but this one, he said, was sweeter. Cozart has another son, Joey, who is an eighth-grader at Temple Heights, and is expected to wrestle for Brandon next year. Hagerty 138; 3. Wrestling is a fantastic winter sport that provides our kids with a fun way to learn, practice, and get exercise. It captured something else: The Streak was the enemy, too. 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. "You kind of expect something. But they still have state champions Eric Grajales and Joey Cozart, plus state runnerup Kevin Timothy, state placers Zaq Berridge and Phil Uno, plus Nick Hutchinson, Terry Dawson and several surprises. Yes, Miami. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. "He is the master. 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