The following year, the Eagles went 12-1, earning the nickname "Graves' grappling gorillas." The Brandon High School wrestling team comes home from Lakeland tonight, Feb. 19, with its 11th consecutive state title and 22nd state crown overall. 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. Damien's Frank Lucero (145 pounds) and Los Osos' Bobby Ziello (130) also made the finals before losing to Brandon wrestlers. Bruno has earned more than 20 national championships in youth wrestling. Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! Officials had to go through several tie-breaking criteria before awarding the match to Alonso. Brandon Wrestling Club 94 National Champs 204 All-Americans-ages 5-19, 1980-present, NFHS Hall of Fame, California Wrestling Hall of Fame, FLORIDA Wrestling Hall of Fame, Brandon HS Hall of Fame, Upland HS Hall of Fame, Florida Sports Hall of Fame, Tampa Sports Club Hall of Fame, NHSCA Hall of Fame, 7X WWA Veterans World Champion, Upland HS, Calif 1971 2nd CIF SS, University of Alabama 19764x SEC placer 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, Former Brandon Wrestlers have qualified for 13 consecutive (2006-18)NCAA D1 Championships. You know his parents, you know his family, and you have more of a one-on-one relationship. David is capable of qualifying for states and scoring some points for us. I owe a lot to Alex - and to James for throwing me around in practice.". Champs, 1 St. wrestling: Individual Champions Record Book: 2022 GIRLS: WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 97: Erin Hikiji: . In 2001 the school district achieved unitary status and mandated busing was ended. Team Titles, Continued The Streak 28 undefeated seasons until it ended in 2008 at 459 dual wins. 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. 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. Three area wrestlers won their weight classes: San Dimas' Angel Garcia (112 pounds), Los Osos' Dylan Sweet (160) and Hesperia's Ryan Hoover (275). "I know they're all going to be psyched up and ready to go. 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. Like I tell them, Cozart said, its not being on top of the mountain thats exciting, but the work it takes to get there.. The tournament is named for Tony Ippolito, Brandon's first state-champion wrestler, and to Cozart, one of the most important contributors to the Brandon wrestling program. Want to get the content before anyone else? Stoughton's program has a long-standing history of success and our coaches lead our kids to amazing personal and team victories. Ryan Renkey, Brandon, Sr., 112: Arizona state champ. Download the boys brackets: Boys Download the girls brackets: Girls. Eric Grajales (103), Kevin Timothy (119), James Brown (125), Alex Araoz (130), Sean Joyce (145), Keith Koziel (152), Tom Timothy (160) and David Craig (171) all took home titles for Brandon. The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. H.S. "We just get on the mat and do what we do best.". I think what he does with this program is second to none and he continuously looks for ways to better the program. 174 talking about this. 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 . CLASS 3A-DISTRICT 6: At Pinellas Park, Mitchell had four place winners. The team owns a 34-year streak of consecutive dual-meet victories, which ended Jan. 5, 2008 at number 459. LAKELAND - Back in 1977, snow fell in Miami. 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). Skinny: Nearly 2,000 fans packed Chamberlain's gym for this showdown; the Eagles were thin and vulnerable due to school splitting four times over the previous years (Armwood and Bloomingdale opened). ", Reporter Adam Adkins can be reached at (813) 657-4533 or, By JOE SMITHPublished January 4, 2008Tony Gustafson. Sargable made Riverview a competitive program before taking a break for a couple of years. Kendall Ivy, Alonso, Sr., 189-215: State qualifier last year in 3A, potential state placer this season. Letsgetstarted. The team with the most points moves on to quarterfinals, then semifinals, etc. In Brandon, they wrestle. Take a long, hard look at the better wrestlers in Hillsborough County this season. "I'd like to take 14, but there are too many good wrestlers in this area.". They're very similar to last year's team. Freshman Eric Grajales (103) turned in a solid effort by pinning Lake Gibson's Brent Jorge in 1:39. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." Is Florida Gators football coach Will Muschamp making the move from hot seat to ejection seat. Jeff Gluck, Staff Writer That's why it's hard for Moore, and a lot of others, to buy into the hype. Nick Hutchinson scored the quickest pin in the finals in 22 seconds. That former players dream about having their kids wrestle for Cozart. Brandon's Gretta Chestnut stands out as one of the school's top female athletes. They should win. 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. Durant's Justin Bechtold put the Cougars on the board with an 8-2 win over Kevin Timothy at 119 pounds. Yes, Miami. Lakewood St. Edward 183.0 2. The difference between Wednesday's Keller-Jorge match and the first was all in the stance. Brandon HS Wrestling History: First season of wrestling 1969-70, to 2021-22, 53 seasons, dual meet record 931-27-1, winning percentage .971, Jim Graves 98-11-1 1971-80, 4 St. They came from a compilation of a few schools. MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 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. 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. In girls sports, Brandon's only two state championships came from Frank Vining's volleyball teams in 1984 and 1986. Massillon Perry 107.0 3. 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. I like our chances of making our presence known in tournaments this season.". Published February 12, 20. Aug. 15, 1998: Cozart wins his fourth consecutive gold medal in as many World Masters Wrestling Championships. For Brandon coach Russ Cozart, the Ippolito Memorial Tournament gives him a chance to remember a friend. I'm getting better every day though. 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." 1. Also helping Brandon achieve its 269 points at state competition were runner-up finishers Devan Berrian and Travis Berridge. VOTED 2009 & 2010 BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE BAY AREA - 620 WDAE & Beef 'O' Brady's BRANDON WRESTLING HONORS Sign up for our email newsletter. Flagler Palm Coast 115.5; 5. 2003 Ohio High School Division I State Wrestling Championships Feb. 27-28 & March 1, 2003 2003 Ohio High School Division I Scores Final --------------------------------------- 1. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? "We're used to that," Cozart said. 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. "You see favorites getting beat and people coming out of nowhere to win titles. Brandon Bradley: Henrico: N/A: 182: Tyler Bowers: Gar-Field: 2005: 182: Ian Squires: Colonial . "It is going to be one of Brandon's toughest challenges yet," Durant coach Dennis Kitko said after getting a first-hand look at South Dade, Manatee and Springstead at the Cougar Invitational the first weekend in December. "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. James Gray, Armwood, Sr., 112-119: Fifth in state last year, should place higher this year. 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. Trinidad fell to Palm Harbor's Jon Dinsmore 13-5 in a major decision. Here to develop champions on the mat and in life through a structured program based upon values, commitment, healthy habits. One day later exactly 16 years after the winning streak began Tony Ippolito, a beloved former Eagles standout and the program's and Hillsborough County's first state champion, dies from a rare form of cancer. In 1985, Brandon's Toney Mack led the nation with a 41-point scoring average as a senior. Luke Wilson, left, and Hunter Fulp, right, and Brandon Ropp, far right, after the . 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. Today the streak is at 456.http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01om_unhear.shtml. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 108: Brandon Perez: Campbell: 145: Keamalu Richardson: Kamehameha-Kapalama: 114: Treylan Kobayashi: Oakleaf 91.5;. 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 . Jan. 5, 2008 -Brandon loses to Homestead South Dade in the final of the Graves Duals 32-28, ending the Streak. Brandon High School is a public high school in Brandon, Florida, United States. That prompted Saint Leo students to start calling the Brandon students Eagles. Six wrestlers have won state titles all four years they wrestled for Brandon. He said the match with Chamberlain looked "hopeless on paper." ALL AGES, WRESTLING CLASSES AND WORKOUTS, WE ARE AT THE BRANDON HS GYM. After The Streak fell, Brandon won its eighth straight state title. Ryan Renkey (112), a state champion move-in from Arizona, three-time state champion Eric Grajales (135), state runnerup Nick Hutchinson (135), state champ Kevin Timothy (140), three-time state placer Zaq Berridge (171) and returning state qualifier Rob Hoelzer (215) give Brandon maturity and leadership. He pointed at a December dual meet at South Dade. "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". Mark Zimmer Columbus St. Francis DeSales 1976, 77, 78, 79 2. "He is the master. 3 team in the nation, so this is a big deal," Flint said, nearly out of breath. The seniors will provide the leadership in the practice room and in matches. "We didn't really talk about The Streak much until ESPN came in," Grajales said. They have a great work ethic.". Our kids will have to use their superior skills and experience to overcome strength. Eagles Rossi Bruno and Clark Glass also pulled off a rare five-peat. "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.". All in all, the kids have compiled more than 150 individual national titles in the past 15 years. National High school records: 29 consecutive individual pins 2012-13. He has a good opportunity to add a Florida title to his trophy case. Actually, they started over a while back. Cozart knows the numbers, and the records, and the titles, including the fact that Brandon over the years has earned 90 individual state titles. 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. Herman Hernandez, Riverview, Sr., 140: Returning state qualifier and potential state champ. Fountain Valley's TJ McDonnell wins the 182-pound final in the Five Counties wrestling tournament at Fountain Valley High on Saturday. Mike Joyce is helping Jesuit as a friend of the school so the Tigers will be competitive. Glass did it, too, in the 152-pound weight class. 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"These guys have been through an amazing experience, and they've learned from it. Keller also stands crooked with his left knee out when facing an opponent, a weakness Jorge exploited in their first match. 1 wrestler in the country. Keith Koziel said. The Eagles participate in their first dual meet of the season tonight, in their own gym, against Riverview. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.". The Streak took on a life all its own, and a death all its own. Brandon fielded its first football team in 1944. Practices consisted of Graves bringing in old filmstrips, describing fundamental moves like the half nelson. "I know them better. Buchholz 127; 4. Koziel and Alonso have the rougher paths to travel in their quests for berths at the state tournament. He received a standing ovation when it was over. WINTER HAVEN - The wrestler with the funny style got his payback Wednesday. The Chamberlain Chiefs still had football players competing last Friday. "Having a relationship with a kid over a longer period time helps a kid have confidence in me," Cozart said. 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. 1 wrestles No. 52 PHOTOS. ", Keller Leads Brandon To Another Wrestling Title. Dec. 16, 1997 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.300 with a 70-3 rout of Plant. "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. Toledo took the title at 152. Apopka 99.5; 9. Garcia beat Victor Valley's Jarrett Zubiate 9-6, but the match was tied briefly in the third period. become the first state champion in school history, but . Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. . There were chances of all five winning championships. It is overseen by the School District of Hillsborough County . End "Beat the Streak" - Begin "Break the Streak", County's best last year, three-time state champ, According to Cozart, he is "looking very good. Help; Terms . Orlando Sentinel. 14 District Individual Champions 2004,2010. Cozart called it a big confidence builder for a team still trying to figure out its identity. . Jesuit, Manatee, Springstead, Osceola, Flagler Palm Coast and others usually compete in a final warmup to the big dance in Lakeland. Unfortunately for the other 52 teams which showed up for the tournament, that didn't happen very often. Keller's win was followed by nine more victories, including another win by pin from 171-pounder David Craig, who took only 1:37 to take down Auburndale's John Haak to improve his career match record to 171-0. Staff Report. Mayfield Vil. Mayfield 70.5 4. "Nobody ever thought it'd last this long," said Robert Holsonback, a St. Petersburg engineer who wrestled for Brandon from 1971-74. The complete high school wrestling schedule for the state of Florida for the 2021-22 season. - Mark Manning, Vermillion . Brandon's Trey Lane has committed to the University of Virginia. He scored a 1-0 decision over Brandon's Clayton Simmons at 275 pounds. Halley's Comet scoots by the Fargodome sky more often than one high school putting up five USA Wrestling Junior finalists. 60.0 5. [8], Brandon High boys won the state championship in 2003.[9]. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. "It would be a good start," said two-time state champ Joe Cozart, the coach's son. He is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has committed to Michigan. "They would have won.". What are the most competitive private schools? I just pushed the pace.". W. 1984-85: It's Crowell to Powell for Rovers & The Cuve. Get additional training during the season and see improvement.Russ Cozart, Wrestling Coach 1976-2021 45 years, Head Wrestling Coach 1976-2018,42 seasons, Brandon HS, Fl 38 years 1980-2018, Presently Volunteer Coach at Brandon HS, 27 Time Florida Team State Champions, 2014 NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year, MaxPreps: 11/17/20 Greatest Coach in Florida, 17 State Championships in a row 2001-17, 119 State Champions, 153 State placers. Each time he did, two more of his wrestlers hopped on the mat, locked arms, then legs and started grinding, sweating and caring. No more Ronzoni pastina?! Stability: When Brandon started a wrestling program, it had three coaches in three years. 4. The old record was held by the Amherst (N.Y) Sweet Home High volleyball team, which won 292 consecutive matches from 1978-87. Scroll down to read info about classes and tournaments. [3], The Brandon wrestling team holds the national record for the longest winning streak (34 years, 459 wins) by a high school sports team. The Brandon High School wrestling team comes home from Lakeland tonight, Feb. 19, with its 11th consecutive state title and 22nd state crown overall. Schedule: For years, the Eagles have feasted on in-county competition. Jim Graves started the wrestling program as a football coach who taught himself wrestling by reading books. The joint filled with tears that night. The school mascot is the Eagle. We just never wanted to be part of the end of it. Losing to the best wrestler in the country wasn't something Pereida was hanging his head over. Brandon Brindley, Mortimer Jordan, 2009-12 (112, 125, 140, 138) Darkhorses: Wharton, Jesuit, Riverview, Plant City, Sickles and Newsome. That win helped continue another impressive streak, 17-straight championships, a Florida. 1980's. 1980-81: Coaching Carousel Rotates as Rovers & Cardinals Cruise. It was in my head all week and just getting that over with, quieting all the critics that said I couldn't beat him, it just feels good.". GUIDELINES for classes: parents allowed in gym(drop off or wait outside), no temp check, no masks during class. 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. "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. "For us, to see the kind of level you can achieve is quite inspiring," said Upland coach Bob Irwin, whose team finished 14th. 17 in the nation, was . 2002 Class AAA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. 2002 Class AA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. Wt. "Kyle's really tall and lanky, and he gets down real low.". 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. Palm Harbor was second with 189. Alonso went 2-1, Sickles was 1-2 and Chamberlain was 0-3 in close matches without some of its best wrestlers. Renkey won a pair of individual state titles at 103 in Arizona. 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Jan. 18-19, Ippolito Memorial at Brandon: A final big-bracket tournament before districts. All Access Brandon High School Wrestling Practice with Russ Cozart Russ Cozart (Actor) Rated: Unrated Format: DVD $11999 DVD $119.99 DVD $119.99 $119.99 Product Description with Russ Cozart, Brandon (FL) HS Head Coach; 2014 National Wrestling Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS); Washington State High School 4x State Champions List. It ended early in January in this same Brandon gym against the wrestlers from South Dade. There's a much higher level of trust.". "And it never gets old winning a state title. WRESTLING. So has Glass, and Koziel has about a half dozen. Ippolito's words proved prophetic, and now Brandon is one of the most successful teams in all of prep sports and boasts a remarkable dual-meet winning streak of 423 consecutive matches. Hagerty 138; 3. 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. 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. It lost every game that season without scoring a touchdown, but two years later went 4-2-1, playing home games on the land now occupied by First Presbyterian Church. The Rams don't wrestle dual matches because they don't have enough wrestlers. I like the way my kids reacted to that emotion. Florida won the Junior Greco-Roman dual tournament last year and took third this year. "There were maybe 50 fans in the stands," Holsonback said. Read, watch, and listen to the latest news and opinions in the high school sports world. 2023 Alabama High School Girls Basketball Rankings: Classes 1A-7A, 2023 Florida High School Girls Basketball Rankings: Classes 1A-7A, Stetson Bennett: From Humble Beginnings to Top Dawg. BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CELEBRATING 43 YEARS 2010 - BRANDON HIGH WRESTLING TEAM IS RECOGNIZED BY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE TEAM HAVING THE HIGHEST GRADE POINT AVERAGE FOR ALL WRESTLING TEAMS IN THE COUNTY! (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). Tampa Bay Christian is tough. There was a red carpet. I expected a little bit more than that. After last weekend's state wrestling championships, Oklahoma now has 44 four-time individual champions. 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. Chris Figari, Bloomingdale, Sr., 152-160: Third in state as sophomore, fourth as junior; state contender in 3A. BRANDON WRESTLING SCHOOL!! West Virginia High School Wrestling Four and Three Time State Champions. "The only people in the stands would be parents, and some girls to come watch Tony Ippolito because he was so athletic.". 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. "This year is going to be unusual in a number of ways with the COVID limitations we are under," Lynx head coach Derek . Mack scored 63 points in a victory against East Bay, then three nights later, improved his school record with 71 points against Winter Haven. To add a tournament to this site (for now) . Feb. 27, 1982: Coach Russ Cozart leads the Eagles to the first of his eight state titles as Brandon coach. We're just trying to do our best to get ready.". "It was hard to watch it end all over again," Joe Cozart said. BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. 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. Liberatore, in the 135-pound weight class, was one of two Brandon wrestlers to win with a pin. Streaks and records are nothing new for Head Coach Russ Cozart and Brandon wrestling, where shooting for the impossible is plausible. Wt. "Every kid's different," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. Brandon Bauer Seton Hall Prep So. In Brandon, they wrestle. "It was eye-opening.". Feb. 23, 2002: Brandon wins 13th state title with 124 points, 17 ahead of second-place St. Thomas Aquinas. Never before has the two-day Graves Duals boasted a field as talented as this. "That would make one," three-time state champ Eric Grajales said. The rec wrestling program and tournaments are back at Brandon HS! America is not happy. 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. The Eagles' national record winning and unbeaten streaks end at 459 and 468, respectively. 1979-80: District XI - Wrestling Country, USA. Its no longer news that Brandon High School dominates the wrestling scene, or that Head Coach Russ Cozart at the helm for 21 of the school's 22 state crowns knows his sport as well as anyone. 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. Jim Jordan St. Paris Graham Local 1979, 80, 81, 82 . ", "I think this is a great idea for everyone involved," Sickles coach Terry Brockland said. Timothy overcame a couple of devastating regular-season losses last year to win his first state title. "This means a lot," said Sweet, who moved up from 140 pounds to 160 when he gained weight over the summer. "As seniors, we are part of a great team with all grades represented," Timothy said. Students will not be allowed in if showing signs of illness. The streak came to an end on January 5, 2008, when Brandon was defeated by South Dade High School 3228. 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. Marysville 45.0 Pickerington 8. However, what is certain is that the Cougars have some work to do before they can say they're in Brandon's league. The most memorable one, Holsonback said, was a free clinic offered at USF by Masao Hattori, who was third in the 1970 World Games. "When Keller went out and did a good job against Bennett, and he won that match, that was a good turning point," Cozart said. Hutchinson, a junior 125-pounder for the Eagles, was especially pleased with his title match. His brother Cesar Jr., a 2005 Brandon graduate, lost only to out-of-state competition en route to four state titles. Keith Koziel, now an assistant wrestling coach at King High School, as a player found the state title elusive. 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. Clark Glass, Brandon, Fr., 130: Won at state as a seventh-grader. We sent nine to the finals with seven champs. Tyler Liberatore is wrestling for Tampa Prep, so those teammates around his weight (112) will get better just working out with him. 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. Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13,. State powerhouses: Naples Riverdale, Miami Braddock, Suwanee, Manatee, Osceola. "That's why we named it after him, so people don't forget about him. Brandon Tucker, Broken Arrow, 2003 . To see national tournaments held out side of Florida visit the National Site. As the only wrestler to take a win from the Eagles, heavyweight Russell was 3-0. Feb. 20, 1973 -Bradenton Manatee defeats Brandon 28-19 in the final dual meet of the 1972-73 season, the last time the Eagles lost a dual meet. Brandon got the nickname Eagles in 1941 when a Brandon student attended a basketball game against Saint Leo College donning a hat with an eagle. Russ Cozart 762-8 1980-2018, 119 St. 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. They arrived in a limo. Brian Moreno (Foothill-Tustin, S1, 10) #5 2. If you lose, you lose to a state champion.". "They listen, work hard and are easy to motivate.". "It's a huge thing in my family to bring home the gold. Fairy tale enough. UPLAND - They were the New York Yankees in singlets, the team everyone came to see but loved to boo. "Guys would hit their knees, nose and elbows on the floor. It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's11th consecutive state title and 22nd overall. "He is also an outstanding football player and is being recruited by several Division I college teams.". "(Craig) is absolutely as slick as they get.". Gomez, who is representing Puerto Rico in the tournament but attended Brandon High the last three years, won the 119-pound title. Folkstyle/Freestyle/Greco-Roman. Eric Grajales, left, and Sean Joyce, right, are following in their brothers' footsteps by wrestling for Coach Russ Cozart, center, at Brandon High School. For the Brandon High wrestling team, winning has always been a family tradition. 1981-82: Double A Domination. "You really don't expect to be like this on a national scale," said David Craig, the 171-pound champion. Oct 05, 2018 at 5:00 pm. It's safe to say any sports fan in the area has heard it. Also, we encourage all stakeholders to visit the district website and the district's mental health page for a variety of mental health resources. 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. I lost to him. Wrestling is a fantastic winter sport that provides our kids with a fun way to learn, practice, and get exercise. This year's Iowa High School State Tournament field will include a total of 31 returning state champions. 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. YEARS WEIGHTS NAME . Hwt: In a battle of Ohio high school wrestling stars - and rematch of the 2008 Big Ten heavyweight title bout -- top seeded Dustin Fox, the Northwestern senior with a 28-1 record, faced off against fellow Big Ten big man JD Bergman, the second-seeded senior from Ohio State, with a 28-2 record (the two losses to Fox). "It showed that dedication, that we work as hard as anybody at anything," Grajales said. 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. 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. Ridgeline Academy (Phoenix), 3-0. The South Dade (Homestead) and Winter Springs teams scored 151 and 112 points, respectively. "I'm happy to take twelve to states," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. "Every kid is behind each other, and they put a lot of time into it," Cozart said. 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. The two-time state champion made his decision this week. Kevin Norstrem, Tampa Bay Christian, eighth, 112: State contender. He was 33. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. March 15, 1998: Brandon wins 11th state title with 141 points, breaking its previous record. 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. Oklahoma's high school wrestling season concluded this past weekend and several area wrestlers won their . Of the 15 teams other than Brandon entered in the field, three - Naples Palmetto Ridge, Homestead South Dade and Bradenton Manatee - are among the state's top programs, while several others - Springstead, Parkland Douglas, Alonso, Jesuit and Durant - are among the best in their respective areas. What better identity to establish than as the protectors of The Streak? 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. 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. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. Is Brandon the greatest high school wrestling program ever? OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY", "Integration at Brandon High had its challenges", "Florida high school wrestling team's streak ends after 459 straight victories", "Brandon native turns bar codes into works of art", "Coaching key in Brandon High's decades of success", "Ozzie Timmons Society for American Baseball Research", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brandon_High_School_(Florida)&oldid=1122671150, This page was last edited on 18 November 2022, at 22:42. In a different year, more area wrestlers might have joined the winning trio. Dec. 11, 1976: The Eagles beat defending state champion Miami Palmetto 30-17. 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. (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. 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. As the transit agency falters, Hillsborough riders pay the price, Common Dialect Beerworks opening in Tampas Seminole Heights. "It's great motivation.". 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! The Eagles tied a match and lost three by one point. Holsonback said to save money, the team reused the same roll of athletic tape all season. The strength of this year's opposition and the fact that Brandon isn't loaded with superstars like in years past has fueled the talk this season. Countryside, with six champions, won the team title with 227 points. A female wrestler has made history by winning a state high school wrestling championship in North Carolina. Dimond (Anchorage), 3-1. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. [Last modified November 25, 2005, 00:09:59]. "I look at all the people I know up there, all these people [who] worked together to keep the streak going," said junior Sean Joyce, whose brother Ryan wrestled for Brandon and won a state title in 2003. ", Second in state last year, moved up to 130. 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. "He saved the streak.". For the first couple years, the team had no mats, no singlets. "This is only the second year of wrestling for David, but he is amazing the way he continues to improve," Rams coach Darrell Tabor said. 2020 Championship Information. Collinsville senior Cameron Steed pinned Claremore's Kai Shultz in 1:02 in the final to . "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. "We don't pay a lot of attention to a lot of things," Toledo said. Fayetteville won the Arkansas 6A title with a 3-0 . [Last modified January 19, 2008, 23:34:17]. Brock Herman, Brecksville 144 pounds, senior Herman has a title this season at the Brecksville Holiday Tournament and placed third at the Ironman. Garfield Hts. The school and community started to buy in. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . Hesperia finished second with 170 points (Brandon scored 352.5) and Los Osos was sixth with 120. 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