"I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." Diamond Ranch's Ruben Pereida lost the 171-pound match to David Craig, who is rated as the No. Sign up for our email newsletter. (This is how the table read the day after the Brandon High School wrestling team clinched its 24th state title. 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.". I like the way my kids reacted to that emotion. Stability: When Brandon started a wrestling program, it had three coaches in three years. Toledo took the title at 152. "We started to think about it the second day," Toledo said. 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. "When Cozart's team loses, I'll say they're beatable then. It was a power in the state of Florida, but took a step forward on the Olympic style big stage. Champs. Mick Ruis (Poway, SD1, 10) #4 3. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Pin (5:30) . By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | Feb. 21, 2022, 2:55 p.m. (ET) "It's a good story. The space shuttle, hoisted on top of a 747, took flight for the first time that year as well. 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. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. Garcia beat Victor Valley's Jarrett Zubiate 9-6, but the match was tied briefly in the third period. 2-No. Joey Cozart, Brandon, Jr., 140-152: Two-time state champion with numerous national youth titles. 17 in the nation, was . Showing 1 to 25 out of 142 upcoming tournaments. In 1989, the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him in the second round. What better identity to establish than as the protectors of The Streak? It practiced in tennis shoes and shorts on the stage of an auditorium, ripping the 4 by 6 mats off the gym wall before bracing for bumps and bruises. Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . Completed Live & Upcoming. "I don't think anyone will beat Brandon for the next 30 years either," Alonso 171-pounder Jack Neuman said. Critics say Brandon has dodged other great teams, but as former county athletic director Vernon Korhn said, "They never ran from anybody.". Brandon bounced back from their first dual meet loss in 34 years by winning their 18 th state title. 60.0 5. "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. "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". In a conversation about the match, Palmetto coaches mention the win streak, causing Brandon coach Jim Graves to take note. ", Second in state last year, moved up to 130. 3. The Eagles tied a match and lost three by one point. The Streak took on a life all its own, and a death all its own. 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. America is not happy. Brandon won all of its team matches and gave up only one individual match. "A lot of people feel that the heart of this program started with Tony Ippolito," Cozart said. Chris Figari, Bloomingdale, Sr., 152-160: Third in state as sophomore, fourth as junior; state contender in 3A. Each time he did, two more of his wrestlers hopped on the mat, locked arms, then legs and started grinding, sweating and caring. 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. Wrestlers: Rocky Cozart 5X USA Wrestling National Champion, Bret Gustafson 5th NCAA '91, Josh Lambrecht 3X NCAA 7th 2nd 3rd, Franklin Gomez Olympian 2012 London and 2016 Rio, NCAA Champion 3rd 3rd, Joe Cozart 2X NAIA National Champion 2nd, Eric Grajales 3rd NCAA, Rossi Bruno 8th NCAA, Clark Glass U of Oklahoma NQ, Kevin Norstrem Virginia Tech NQ, Anthony Grajales U of Penn 4X NQ, Rashad Goff Cleve State 3X NQ, Kyle Norstrem VT NQ. 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. Dec. 11, 1976: The Eagles beat defending state champion Miami Palmetto 30-17. 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. Mayfield Vil. ", Reporter Adam Adkins can be reached at (813) 657-4533 or, By JOE SMITHPublished January 4, 2008Tony Gustafson. Brandon, George Jenkins, Heritage, Leesburg, Leto, Manatee, Riverview, Wakulla . "I don't think it's so unusual that their families are a part of it," said Cozart, who runs a program for younger wrestlers. It ended early in January in this same Brandon gym against the wrestlers from South Dade. BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CELEBRATING 43 YEARS, VOTED 2009 & 2010 BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE BAY AREA - 620 WDAE & Beef 'O' Brady's. Brandon finished with 292 points, 149 better than second-place Springstead. Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13,. "It would really put our school on the map and get us going in the right direction." We just never wanted to be part of the end of it. BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. No score at the end . Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Athletics 3.1 Wrestling team 3.2 Soccer 4 Brandon High School nature preserve 5 Notable alumni 6 References 7 External links History [ edit] There were chances of all five winning championships. His experience has made him one of the team leaders. Item Number: WRD-04135 Currently 5.00/5 Stars. CAA II East Valley Athletes for Christ (Mesa) def. They must wrestle smarter.". BRANDON, S.D. I like our chances of making our presence known in tournaments this season.". Folkstyle/Freestyle/Greco-Roman. The school mascot is the Eagle. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. By the end of the second day, the fans were eager to see anyone in a maroon uniform lose. He has a good opportunity to add a Florida title to his trophy case. Eric Grajales, who finished 218-0 before wrestling at the University of Michigan, earned titles at 103, 112, 130 and 135 weight classes. Their administration has supported the program with great facilities, and they've taken advantage. Tampa Bay Christian is tough. "I can't say enough about the kids, this group of guys. By BRYAN BURNS 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. I owe a lot to Alex - and to James for throwing me around in practice.". 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. Dec. 16, 1997 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.300 with a 70-3 rout of Plant. 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. ALL AGES-HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-NO CARD NEEDED!!!! That's the chance the Eagles have in the next two days. I didn't have a clue.". Fountain Valley's TJ McDonnell wins the 182-pound final in the Five Counties wrestling tournament at Fountain Valley High on Saturday. "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. ESPN released "The Streak," a wonderful two-hour documentary that detailed last season's journey. 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. In 1966, due to the federal lawsuit Manning vs. the School Board of Hillsborough County,[4] a small group of African-American students were permitted to attend for the first time, and in 1971 large scale busing to improve integration of the school commenced. 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. That former players dream about having their kids wrestle for Cozart. I don't know if that's fair or not, but it happens.". Flint won a title last season as an eighth-grader for Tampa Bay Christian, but this one, he said, was sweeter. home of the state champions, the vikings Over 50 years of high school wrestling tradition! Ryan Renkey, Brandon, Sr., 112: Arizona state champ. Brandon has never won a state football title, but it did play for the state title in 1969 under legendary coach Charlie Livingston. "The region meet is a funny kind of meet because it's so emotional," Cozart said. They have a great work ethic.". 16, No. The Rams don't wrestle dual matches because they don't have enough wrestlers. The most memorable one, Holsonback said, was a free clinic offered at USF by Masao Hattori, who was third in the 1970 World Games. "You do expect a lot from them. "Finishing second isn't bad, as long as you don't get used to it." By TERRY JONES, Times CorrespondentPublished November 12, 2007. Liberatore, in the 135-pound weight class, was one of two Brandon wrestlers to win with a pin. Dimond (Anchorage), 3-1. Timothy overcame a couple of devastating regular-season losses last year to win his first state title. 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. "Every kid is behind each other, and they put a lot of time into it," Cozart said. "Things went pretty much as scripted.". If you lose, you lose to a state champion.". Palm Harbor was second with 189. This year is a little bit different. Mitchell finished in eighth place with 59. 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