Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13, churning out 101 individual champions along the way. Source: Florida High School Athletic Association. Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13,. Durant's Justin Bechtold put the Cougars on the board with an 8-2 win over Kevin Timothy at 119 pounds. nutrition for wrestlers, rope climbing, strategy building in wrestling and character building. The complete high school wrestling schedule for the state of Florida for the 2021-22 season. Yes, but it will be tough. 2. "I'm really lucky," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. 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. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! 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. Cesar Sr. wrestled on Cozart's first state title team in 1982. "Finally (realizing) the dream of being on the Brandon team as a varsity starter is awesome.". "He is the master. His goals for Brandon wrestling are set high, he said, but thats the point, for an elite-level program. March 1, 1980: The state meet is Graves' final appearance as Brandon coach. Tonight is the first dual meet since South Dade. 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. "There were maybe 50 fans in the stands," Holsonback said. They're not their brothers, but in that same sense, you figure they've been brought up with wrestling," Joyce said. He always seems to have his team ready.". By TERRY JONES, Times CorrespondentPublished November 12, 2007. Class A wrestling during the 1980s saw many outstanding state champions. The two teams finished 39-39. The HCPS Communications team will be sharing Winter Wellness tips and strategies to promote overall wellness during the holidays. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. With him back, the Sharks should be competitive by districts and challenging by next season. It's safe to say any sports fan in the area has heard it. Mick Ruis (Poway, SD1, 10) #4 3. Related Content. The most memorable one, Holsonback said, was a free clinic offered at USF by Masao Hattori, who was third in the 1970 World Games. After last weekend's state wrestling championships, Oklahoma now has 44 four-time individual champions. BRANDON WRESTLING SCHOOL!! YEARS WEIGHTS NAME . Staff Report. This past weekend, the Eagles claimed a team title at the Heart of Dixie Classic in Alabama, a tournament featuring multiple state championship programs from Alabama, Tennessee and Vermont. 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). Feb. 20, 1973: In the final match of the regular season, Bradenton Manatee beats Brandon 28-19, leaving the Eagles 12-1. Brandon High is currently Pending school grade[6] in SDHC's high school grading scale. Therein lies the nine-match difference between the unbeaten and undefeated streaks, both national marks. "Nobody ever thought it'd last this long," said Robert Holsonback, a St. Petersburg engineer who wrestled for Brandon from 1971-74. l during the State Wrestling Championships at . Ryan Renkey, Brandon, Sr., 112: Arizona state champ. Bixby, ranked No. Halley's Comet scoots by the Fargodome sky more often than one high school putting up five USA Wrestling Junior finalists. "(Craig) is absolutely as slick as they get.". The Eagles' national record winning and unbeaten streaks end at 459 and 468, respectively. 1101 VICTORIA STREET, BRANDON, FL 33510 BRANDON SCHOOL OF WRESTLING AND SUMMER WRESTLING CAMPS Night Wrestling Classes during the school year: (no charge) Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 6:30-8pm, All ages (Elementary, Middle School, High School, College, Adults and MMA athletes) Championship Coaches at every workout. Durant is lucky to have him. Dec. 11, 1976: The Eagles beat defending state champion Miami Palmetto 30-17. "It was hard to watch it end all over again," Joe Cozart said. 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. "An 18- or 19-year-old is stronger at the same weight. Lake Mary 110.5; 7. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." "The tournament this year had excellent competition with some top individuals. 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. WINTER HAVEN - The wrestler with the funny style got his payback Wednesday. A female wrestler has made history by winning a state high school wrestling championship in North Carolina. Sign up for our email newsletter. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? "Kyle's really tall and lanky, and he gets down real low.". 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. So he read three books on the sport - "I even read the rule book," he joked - then took the Eagles to several wrestling camps. Grajales and Cozart won titles, as did Kevin Timothy, whose loss to South Dade made it official that The Streak was done. "This is a special group," Russ Cozart said. UPLAND - They were the New York Yankees in singlets, the team everyone came to see but loved to boo. BRANDON LEON (Roosevelt) 6-0 won by decision over JACOB CHRISTENSEN (Durham) 5-1 (Dec 9-4) 3rd Place Match . It's an adrenalin rush when you win, especially if you pin your opponent.". Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. (This is how the table read the day after the Brandon High School wrestling team clinched its 24th state title. Trinidad fell to Palm Harbor's Jon Dinsmore 13-5 in a major decision. 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. "All three coaches readily accepted the opportunity to try out the new format," Cozart said. Critics say Brandon has dodged other great teams, but as former county athletic director Vernon Korhn said, "They never ran from anybody.". "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. We will be much improved by states.". Jim Graves started the wrestling program as a football coach who taught himself wrestling by reading books. . 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. I lost to him. "It's probably like a lot of sports," Coach Russ Cozart said. W. 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. 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. Timothy overcame a couple of devastating regular-season losses last year to win his first state title. Is Florida Gators football coach Will Muschamp making the move from hot seat to ejection seat. 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. "They listen, work hard and are easy to motivate.". The onslaught of Brandon wrestlers came one day after the Kansas City area placed seven All-Americans in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament. Brandon adopted the school colors maroon and white in 1931. "My dad, he kind of got me started off on it," Grajales said. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. 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. "Overall, we did not wrestle well," Kitko said. Brandon coach Russ Cozart celebrates his team's national record 293rd dual meet win in 1997. 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. Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? Feb 14, 2022 by JD Rader. Hutchinson will fit into the lineup wherever he is needed. He made it to the finals five times and was runner-up three times. National Ranked Teams: 1988,1992,1993,1995,1998,2002,2003,2004#4, 2005#1,2006,2010#4,2011#3,2012#4,2013#6, 2014#8,2015. The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. Hesperia finished second with 170 points (Brandon scored 352.5) and Los Osos was sixth with 120. It captured something else: The Streak was the enemy, too. Grajalas lost 4-3 in overtime at 135 and Cozart was beaten in the final 30 seconds at 160. Before they were dominant, they were dormant. "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. The rec wrestling program and tournaments are back at Brandon HS! Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . Oklahoma's high school wrestling season concluded this past weekend and several area wrestlers won their . Brandon has never won a state football title, but it did play for the state title in 1969 under legendary coach Charlie Livingston. Russ Cozart built on the foundation set by Graves and eventually helped Brandon amass an undefeated dual match streak of 459. That win helped continue another impressive streak, 17-straight championships, a Florida. Grant had lost to Tom Timchuk the four times they met previously, but he beat him on this memorable day with a stunning reversal (winning 7-6) in the Eagles three-point victory. "It wasn't too bad, I guess," Pereida said. Streaks and records are nothing new for Head Coach Russ Cozart and Brandon wrestling, where shooting for the impossible is plausible. He went on to the University of Florida where he was an Associated Press and Sporting News All-American and earned first-team All-SEC honors while leading the Gators in scoring (18) and rebounding (9.7). "I'd like to take 14, but there are too many good wrestlers in this area.". "He knew that Brandon was a great team, and that they could form a tradition.". Jesse Contreras (Turlock, SJ1, 12) #2 4. The team with the most points moves on to quarterfinals, then semifinals, etc. Mike Ettore placed third and Brice Jones placed fifth. Folkstyle/Freestyle/Greco-Roman. 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. Brandon Bradley: Henrico: N/A: 182: Tyler Bowers: Gar-Field: 2005: 182: Ian Squires: Colonial . Brandon Wrestling Club: In some areas, kids start playing baseball at age 5. ", Second in state last year, moved up to 130. This year's Iowa High School State Tournament field will include a total of 31 returning state champions. Brock Herman, Brecksville 144 pounds, senior Herman has a title this season at the Brecksville Holiday Tournament and placed third at the Ironman. By MARTINFENNELLY | The Tampa Tribune Published: November 20, 2008. Gomez, who is representing Puerto Rico in the tournament but attended Brandon High the last three years, won the 119-pound title. When/where: Friday and Saturday, Brandon High. For the first couple years, the team had no mats, no singlets. 1 of 6 Mohonasen coach Brandon Guthrie reacts after Jake Deguire defeats Tim Bova of Arlington in a 138 lb weight class match for Div. "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. VOTED 2009 & 2010 BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE BAY AREA - 620 WDAE & Beef 'O' Brady's BRANDON WRESTLING HONORS USA TODAY Sports; Photos: Saturday at the 2022 Florida State Wrestling Championships. In 1985, Brandon's Toney Mack led the nation with a 41-point scoring average as a senior. 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). Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. Subscribe to our free Breaking Sports News newsletter. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.". Name: School: Dist. 1. 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. All Rights Reserved. Jim Jordan St. Paris Graham Local 1979, 80, 81, 82 . Renkey won a pair of individual state titles at 103 in Arizona. Tabor says his three middle-schoolers have a mutual challenge, normally not faced by older wrestlers in the high school ranks. Jan. 5, 2008 -Brandon loses to Homestead South Dade in the final of the Graves Duals 32-28, ending the Streak. John Gurich (Gilroy, CC1, 11) #7 5. Gustkey edged King, 2-1 . Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. Koziel and Alonso have the rougher paths to travel in their quests for berths at the state tournament. 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. They lost to Manatee (30-20) that season, but haven't since. The championship is Crown Point's fourth overall and first since girls basketball won championships in . "When it happens," Moore said, "then I'll believe it.". home of the state champions, the vikings Over 50 years of high school wrestling tradition! Saturday was just a formality as the Eagles captured their 22nd team championship and their 11th consecutive title. Showing 1 to 25 out of 142 upcoming tournaments. ESPN released "The Streak," a wonderful two-hour documentary that detailed last season's journey. Everyone knows the streak -- Brandon's consecutive win streak in dual matches -- which now stands at 413. Brandon High . (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. 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. "Every kid is behind each other, and they put a lot of time into it," Cozart said. 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. "When I gave up points and it was tied, I was really scared then." Jesuit, Manatee, Springstead, Osceola, Flagler Palm Coast and others usually compete in a final warmup to the big dance in Lakeland. "This means a lot," said Sweet, who moved up from 140 pounds to 160 when he gained weight over the summer. HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Brandon Valley outlasts Stevens for state wrestling duals title; Winner claims Class B championship Joe Kavanaugh Journal Correspondent Feb 26, 2022 Updated Feb. Joe Cozart 57-1 2018-present, 4 St. It bore down on them. MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. All three teach me. Marysville 45.0 Pickerington 8. Tough teams and several individual state champions. Oct 05, 2018 at 5:00 pm. March 4th has been proclaimed as Brandon High School Wrestling Day by Hillsborough County! 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. That's how tradition has always started around here. The other four - Franklin Gomez, Cesar Grajalas, Marco Toledo and Rocky Cozart - will be moving on. 14 District Individual Champions 2004,2010. That families move to Brandon to wrestle for Cozart is no secret to the people who know and observe Brandon wrestling, which is a hard thing not to notice if you follow the sport. "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. 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. 1 wrestles No. The most impressive thing however which separates Brandon from other programs is the legendary winning streak. 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. "You see favorites getting beat and people coming out of nowhere to win titles. Officials had to go through several tie-breaking criteria before awarding the match to Alonso. In 1978, Garry Hancock became the first Eagle to reach the Major Leagues in baseball playing for the A's and Red Sox. They have a great work ethic.". Brandon's Gretta Chestnut stands out as one of the school's top female athletes. ", Ive wrestled for Russ Cozart and Ive now coached with him for 22 years, said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson. Brandon crowned six individual champions and three runnersup at the 30-team tournament, and all 14 starters placed in the top six. 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). There's a much higher level of trust.". Apopka 99.5; 9. Fairy tale enough. Diamond Ranch's Ruben Pereida lost the 171-pound match to David Craig, who is rated as the No. Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem, Rossi Bruno, Tyler Liberatore, Clark Glass, Wally Figaro and Kyle Koziel. Brandon won all of its team matches and gave up only one individual match. "I can't say enough about the kids, this group of guys. 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. Today the streak is at 456.http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01om_unhear.shtml. Luke Wilson, left, and Hunter Fulp, right, and Brandon Ropp, far right, after the . Brandon: In the county, still the best. Students will not be allowed in if showing signs of illness. "He's building the program," Cozart said of Kitko, who won three state titles as a wrestler at Brandon from 1991-93. Brandon High School might not just be the greatest high school wrestling program in Florida, but in the entire country. 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. Darkhorses: Wharton, Jesuit, Riverview, Plant City, Sickles and Newsome. "When Cozart's team loses, I'll say they're beatable then. 1982-83: Easton Excels & Spartans are Stellar. Wt. The school and community started to buy in. March 07, 2021. BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. "We started to think about it the second day," Toledo said. But that's what Brandon, Fla., did on Tuesday. Timber Creek 114; 6. I'm getting better every day though. It was a good wrestling atmosphere. 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. The following year, the Eagles went 12-1, earning the nickname "Graves' grappling gorillas." "When there's a chance for us to get beat, people want to see it," Cozart said. 1979-80: District XI - Wrestling Country, USA. I thought the [final score] would be within 10. "We are what we repeatedly do; excellence then, is not an act but a habit. When - or if - that day will arrive remains a mystery. "That's why we named it after him, so people don't forget about him. Alonso coach John Moore has heard it plenty of times. 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. We all have. Tampa Bay Christian is tough. Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! Completed Live & Upcoming. That former players dream about having their kids wrestle for Cozart. H.S. 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. 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. 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. "It shows me where I gotta be, what I've gotta work toward," Pereida said. Jan. 18, 1997- Brandon defeats Chamberlain for consecutive win No.293, breaking the national mark for consecutive victories by a high school team in any sport. As hard as it is to imagine, one day there might not be a streak, but there will always be cousins, nephews, fathers and brothers, and there will always be a wall of names that will be there to inspire every wrestler who walks into the Brandon gym. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). Brandon Bauer Seton Hall Prep So. 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. (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. 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. We just never wanted to be part of the end of it. As a senior, the 7-foot-2 center earned a spot on the McDonald's and Parade magazine All-American teams. 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). "He lined us up by weight and wrestled each one, taking us down in no time flat," Holsonback said. Palm Harbor was second with 189. They came from a compilation of a few schools. Scroll down to read info about classes and tournaments. 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. 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). James Gray, Armwood, Sr., 112-119: Fifth in state last year, should place higher this year. Lane won his first state title . It comes with the price of being good we seem to build a natural rivalry wherever we go." Fountain Valley's TJ McDonnell wins the 182-pound final in the Five Counties wrestling tournament at Fountain Valley High on Saturday. Activities include: Advanced wrestling techniques in all positions, live wrestling, drilling, strength building, weight lifting for wrestlers. Today, a film crew is following Brandon all season for an ESPN documentary, and former wrestler Dave Ryndes is writing a book. Florida commission urges sweeping mental health reforms, Madeira Beach advances development increases for Johns Pass Village, If the rent is too high, we need to build more housing | Column, We should honor Al Langs contribution to St. Petersburg and major league baseball | Column, Golden Globes red carpet underway, after year off the air, Lightning rebound at home with win over Blue Jackets. 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. Russ Cozart 762-8 1980-2018, 119 St. He is a dominant wrestler but not with pins, and could rewrite the technical fall (win by 15-point difference) record at Brandon. Kendall Ivy, Alonso, Sr., 189-215: State qualifier last year in 3A, potential state placer this season. Published February 12, 20. 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. Massillon Perry 107.0 3. The last 3-time champ to. Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. Craig is the only one of the five who will return to high school this fall. Rossi Bruno, Brandon, Fr., 119: Defending state champ. "We thought we had the chance for a lot of All-Americans.". 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. They should win. Keller is jokingly teased by his teammates because he bends over awkwardly because of his long, skinny frame. The Eagles participate in their first dual meet of the season tonight, in their own gym, against Riverview. Many other classes use the area as an outdoor classroom, including art, English, performing arts, and technology. 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. That same year, former Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. Also helping Brandon achieve its 269 points at state competition were runner-up finishers Devan Berrian and Travis Berridge. 4. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . 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. Feb. 27, 1982: Coach Russ Cozart leads the Eagles to the first of his eight state titles as Brandon coach. Mental Health Matters / Overview (hillsboroughschools.org. Times: Wrestling begins 5 p.m. Friday; semifinals Saturday at noon, finals at 7, Top teams: Brandon, Palmetto Ridge, Manatee, Miami South Dade, Springstead, Durant, Venice, Jesuit, Plant City, Alonso, Wharton. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. 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. 174 talking about this. Ridgeline Academy (Phoenix), 3-0. WRESTLING. The South Dade (Homestead) and Winter Springs teams scored 151 and 112 points, respectively. No more Ronzoni pastina?! This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: The Brandon High boys cross country team earned state runnerup status in 1979. West Virginia High School Wrestling Four and Three Time State Champions. "They would have won.". No secret, too, that Cozart nurtures his players from a young age. The school originally opened in 1914 on the current site of McLane Middle School, for the education of white students only. 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.". "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. 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. Like I tell them, Cozart said, its not being on top of the mountain thats exciting, but the work it takes to get there.. Like St. Edwards High ( Ohio ) and Blair Academy ( N.J. ) 's top female athletes, the! 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