Jordan SpurgeonThe 2022 Arizona High School Wrestling State Championships were a blast. But also a stress for all of the coaches as their passion bleeds through.
The stress is worth it. Early gray hair is no big deal.
Also, here are the results:
Division I Boys
Team winner: Sunnyside (35th state title)
Individual winners:
106: Damien Moreno, Kofa
113: Sergio Vega, Sunnyside
120: James Armstrong, Sunnyside
126: Carlos Stanton, Sunnyside
132: Cristian Rivera, Sunnyside
138: Cesar Avelar, Cesar Chavez
144: Carson Coy, Liberty
150: Jaime Rivera, Sunnyside
157: Job Lee, Sunnyside
165: Michael Avelar, Sunnyside
175: Gunnar Luke, Mesa Mountain View
190: Rene Fragoso, Sunnyside
215: Tanner Durbin, Dobson
285: Jonathan Lozano, Hamilton
Division II Boys
Team winner: Casteel (back-to-back state titles).
Individual winners:
106: Gabriel Ramirez, Canyon View
113: Clemente Delgado, Gila Ridge
120: Jackson Rustad, Casteel
126: Skyler Hickman, Canyon View
132: Sergio Ramos, Casteel
138: Joseph Misitano, Campo Verde
144: Pablo Macias, Ironwood
150: Trent Wikel, Desert Mountain
157: Austin Scott, Marana Mountain View
165: Brennan Callison, Casteel
175: Markell Rivera, Ironwood
190: Richard McCormack, Cienega
215: Majel Morones, Campo Verde
285: Raychon Cardona, Casteel
Division III Boys
Team winner: Sahuarita (finished in second in last two state championships)
Individual winners:
106: Brody Townsend, Mingus Union
113: Zachary Bates, Walden Grove
120: Pedro Mendoza, Walden Grove
126: Sergio Pena, Sahuarita
132: Terrell Kinlicheenie, Snowflake
138: David Villarreal, Walden Grove
144: Gabriel Gallardo, Sahuarita
150: Cooper French, Coconino
157: Julian Prieto, Sahuarita
165: Payton Wayman, Lee Williams
175: Fernando Gonzales, Safford
190: Luke Isaak, Shadow Mountain
215: Michael Kelley, Bradshaw Mountain
285: Jesse Octavio-Callejo, Rio Rico
Division IV Boys
Team winner: Morenci (back-to-back state titles).
Individual winners:
106: Khel Lipumano, Yuma Catholic
113: Breck Williams, Morenci
120: Gabe Gonzales, Globe
126: Noah Torres, Morenci
132: Lucas Eviston, Seton Catholic Prep
138: John Provencio, Morenci
144: Cam Jordan, Arizona Lutheran
150: Cael Porter, Mogollon
157: Cody Torres, Morenci
165: Malaki Porter, Mogollon
175: Diego Chavez, Santa Cruz Valley
190: Fisher Porter, Mogollon
215: Kyson Price, St. Johns
285: Jericho Sanchez, Morenci
Division I Girls
Team winner: Liberty
Individual winners:
100: Isabella Bocanegra, Liberty
107: Audrey Jimenez, Sunnyside
114: Sophia Gilbert, Canyon del Oro
120: Trinity Howard, Hamilton
126: Bree Garcia, Barry Goldwater
132: Isabelle Munoz, Casteel
138: Camry Carter, Casteel
145: Taliyah Armstrong, Westwood
152: Ysela Gradillas-Flores, Marana Mountain View
165: Nina Sandoval, Campo Verde
185: Stefany Valencia, Westwood
235: Payton Welt, Mohave
