"You kind of expect something. Brandon Bauer Seton Hall Prep So. Brandon has never won a state football title, but it did play for the state title in 1969 under legendary coach Charlie Livingston. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. 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. 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. All in all, the kids have compiled more than 150 individual national titles in the past 15 years. "We get the same thing in Florida. Skinny: Brandon coach Russ Cozart called it a miracle. It bore down on them. But Gustafson helped save the day. 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. Cloud was fourth at 181.5, and Alonso took fifth at 128.5. The onslaught of Brandon wrestlers came one day after the Kansas City area placed seven All-Americans in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament. They learned together. It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's11th consecutive state title and 22nd overall. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). 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. "Guys would hit their knees, nose and elbows on the floor. Graves told his team it deserved to be winners. Stoughton's program has a long-standing history of success and our coaches lead our kids to amazing personal and team victories. "Seven's the record, we tied the record," said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson, who played for Cozart as a high schooler and has coached with him for 22 years. "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. 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 gives us an early opportunity to measure where we are and find out what we need to work on the most.". It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. 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. "It was hard to watch it end all over again," Joe Cozart said. Craig had a lethal combination of unreal speed, technique and strength, earning him comparisons to Cael Sanderson, the Olympic gold medalist and four-time NCAA champion. 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 "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. 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. All-Time 14 Benjamin Russell, 1959-83 13 Vestavia Hills, 1976-2009 Consecutive 11 Benjamin Russell, 1959-69 (4A) 5 Thompson, 2011-15 (6A) . Hoelzer (215) is a seasonal wrestler, but is needed in the upper weights and should qualify for state a second time. Other Brandon champions included Sean Padgett (103), Eric Grajales (130), Kevin Timothy (135), Joey Cozart (140) and Berridge (160). ", "I think this is a great idea for everyone involved," Sickles coach Terry Brockland said. 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. WRESTLING. The most memorable one, Holsonback said, was a free clinic offered at USF by Masao Hattori, who was third in the 1970 World Games. Six-Time Winner Zachary Van Alst, Montgomery-Catholic, 2012-17 (138 pounds as senior) Brandon Womack, Scottsboro, 2009-13 (103, 103, 112, 126, 160, 160) Michael Sutton, Weaver, 1999-2004 Five-Time Winners. West Virginia High School Wrestling Four and Three Time State Champions. His two brothers wrestle in college and his uncle, Bobby Hendrickson, is the JV coach and a former Brandon state champ. The accomplishment was not included in the initial list of the school's state runnerup teams. That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. 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. Completed Live & Upcoming. Mitchell finished in eighth place with 59. They all meet in the Graves Challenge on Jan. 4-5 in the Eagles Nest. Brandon Tucker, Broken Arrow, 2003 . Durant is lucky to have him. He left with a career record of 97-11-1 and led the program to its first state title in 1977. South Dade has potentially the best team in Florida, and Palmetto Ridge is capable. 2. What better identity to establish than as the protectors of The Streak? With him back, the Sharks should be competitive by districts and challenging by next season. Glass did it, too, in the 152-pound weight class. become the first state champion in school history, but . CAA II East Valley Athletes for Christ (Mesa) def. Ridley was the 118 state Champion at Brandon, and Lane was the 119, adding to an unmatched legacy of most individual state champions from one school in Florida. Brandon High School is a public high school in Brandon, Florida, United States. 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. It is overseen by the School District of Hillsborough County. 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. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. "I'm not sure if it's Brandon losing possible or not," he said. Gabe Hixenbaugh, Thompson, 2016-19 . I just pushed the pace.". "Usually kids start playing football at age 3. BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CELEBRATING 43 YEARS, VOTED 2009 & 2010 BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE BAY AREA - 620 WDAE & Beef 'O' Brady's. 2003 Ohio High School Division I State Wrestling Championships Feb. 27-28 & March 1, 2003 2003 Ohio High School Division I Scores Final --------------------------------------- 1. Mack scored 63 points in a victory against East Bay, then three nights later, improved his school record with 71 points against Winter Haven. "If Tony loses, we lose the match," former Brandon coach Jim Graves said. Brandon Wrestling Club: In some areas, kids start playing baseball at age 5. "The last seven years we've just been heads and tails above everybody. Feb. 7, 1980 -Brandon's last dual under Jim Graves, a 59-6 win against King. Name: School: Dist. "An 18- or 19-year-old is stronger at the same weight. 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. Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. Brandon holds the national record for the longest winning streak ever by a high school team with 459 consecutive wins, which spanned over three decades. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! 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. Alex Hamm, Durant, Jr., 103: State qualifier last year, should place in state in 3A. Between the two of us, we had five silvers. Renkey won a pair of individual state titles at 103 in Arizona. Your place to find available wrestling tournaments. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. Following his victory, Keith Koziel could relax a bit. Freshmen Rossi Bruno (119), Tyler Liberatore (125) and Clark Glass are state champs. To see national tournaments held out side of Florida visit the National Site. . Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. 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. He retires with a record of 97-11-1, including 75 consecutive dual meet victories. Jan. 25, 1974: Manatee and Brandon wrestle to a tie at 24, the last time the Eagles did not win a dual meet. Eagles Rossi Bruno and Clark Glass also pulled off a rare five-peat. Lake Mary 110.5; 7. Today the streak is at 456.http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01om_unhear.shtml. ROCHESTER The Spaulding High School wrestling team is off to a strong start this season, but the hot start began way before the Red Raiders took the mat for its season opener back in . DURANT - Maybe one day Durant will be the team that ends Brandon's four-decade-long winning streak. 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. To add a tournament to this site (for now) . The complete high school wrestling schedule for the state of Florida for the 2021-22 season. 1969- Brandon's program begins with a 45-13 loss to Robinson. Champs, 27 St. He won the 142-pound NCAA title for . 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. 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. "It's probably like a lot of sports," Coach Russ Cozart said. News traveled fast, with 1,500 packing the Eagles Nest for Brandon's dual with East Bay, a 30-20 Eagles win. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. 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. Aug. 15, 1998: Cozart wins his fourth consecutive gold medal in as many World Masters Wrestling Championships. 1981-82: Double A Domination. Berridge, an excellent scholar and a tough upper-weight wrestler, is capable of winning a state title anywhere between 160-189 pounds. RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com Brandon, however, is an unlikely source when taking Junior history into account. Brandon coach Russ Cozart celebrates his team's national record 293rd dual meet win in 1997. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! This was the second shot Keller had at Jorge. "That's why we named it after him, so people don't forget about him. Hutchinson will fit into the lineup wherever he is needed. It was a power in the state of Florida, but took a step forward on the Olympic style big stage. 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. Oakleaf 91.5;. Toledo took the title at 152. "Finally (realizing) the dream of being on the Brandon team as a varsity starter is awesome.". "The tournament this year had excellent competition with some top individuals. 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. 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 . We're just trying to do our best to get ready.". "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. 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. Gustkey edged King, 2-1 . "Joe is one of our best wrestlers and a great athlete," Brockland said. In a conversation about the match, Palmetto coaches mention the win streak, causing Brandon coach Jim Graves to take note. "I want to go all the way to state this season.". 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. I didn't have a clue.". That's the chance the Eagles have in the next two days. The joint filled with tears that night. 60.0 5. All four advance to the 3A-Region 2 tourney. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Brandon Wrestling His experience has made him one of the team leaders. The old record was held by the Amherst (N.Y) Sweet Home High volleyball team, which won 292 consecutive matches from 1978-87. They should win. Mayfield Vil. "James [Brown] and Alex [Araoz] worked with me a lot," Keller said. For the Brandon High wrestling team, winning has always been a family tradition. Brandon fielded its first football team in 1944. They're not their brothers, but in that same sense, you figure they've been brought up with wrestling," Joyce said. Cozart is constantly reminded of his former wrestler's contribution to the program. Feb. 23, 2002: Brandon wins 13th state title with 124 points, 17 ahead of second-place St. Thomas Aquinas. 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). 4A South Anchorage (Anchorage) def. [8], Brandon High boys won the state championship in 2003.[9]. Source: Florida High School Athletic Association. Staff Report. Massillon Perry 107.0 3. 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. "When Cozart's team loses, I'll say they're beatable then. "Having a relationship with a kid over a longer period time helps a kid have confidence in me," Cozart said. He was 33. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! "I just can't move Kyle," Alonso said. The accomplishments of the 2013 champions Kevin and Kyle Norstrem,. "It wasn't too bad, I guess," Pereida said. "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. The school and community started to buy in. Yes, but it will be tough. Daily Bulletin Ontario, CA 12/31/05 Jan. 5, 2008 -Brandon loses to Homestead South Dade in the final of the Graves Duals 32-28, ending the Streak. 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. Compiled by Times correspondent Eric Vician, INDIVIDUAL BRANDON HIGH school STATE CHAMPIONS. Download the boys brackets: Boys Download the girls brackets: Girls. "It shows me where I gotta be, what I've gotta work toward," Pereida said. Michael Trinidad, a senior, led the Mustangs as he advanced to the 171-pound final via two pins. America is not happy. It was the second year in a row that Brandon qualified for state competition wrestlers in each of the 14 weight classes, a true sign of Brandon's dominance. South Dade, Naples Palmetto Ridge and Manatee have the potential to beat Brandon. Grajales and Cozart won titles, as did Kevin Timothy, whose loss to South Dade made it official that The Streak was done. Buchholz 127; 4. There's a much higher level of trust.". That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. Feb. 6, 1988 -Brandon notches win No.176 with a 76-6 win against Hillsborough, breaking the national wrestling program mark for consecutive wins held by Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 27, 1990- Brandon gets consecutive win No.200 with a 70-6 win against Hillsborough. The South Dade (Homestead) and Winter Springs teams scored 151 and 112 points, respectively. Freshman Eric Grajales (103) turned in a solid effort by pinning Lake Gibson's Brent Jorge in 1:39. Keller faced him earlier in the season in the finals of the Ippolito Memorial Tournament on Jan. 21, but Jorge came out on top 10-4. Creekside 102; 8. SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 108: Brandon Perez: Campbell: 145: Keamalu Richardson: Kamehameha-Kapalama: 114: Treylan Kobayashi: Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! Bixby, ranked No. Brandon won all of its team matches and gave up only one individual match. "It's kind of amazing just to stare up at the wall.". BRANDON LEON (Roosevelt) 6-0 won by decision over JACOB CHRISTENSEN (Durham) 5-1 (Dec 9-4) 3rd Place Match . Kendall Ivy, Alonso, Sr., 189-215: State qualifier last year in 3A, potential state placer this season. Local teams include Durant, Wharton, Plant, Sickles, Jesuit, Hillsborough, Chamberlain, King, Jefferson, Plant City, Riverview. Skinny: When the 1979-80 season started, former Brandon coach Jim Graves said to himself, "There's no way we can beat East Bay." Take a long, hard look at the better wrestlers in Hillsborough County this 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. 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. CAA I Holy Family Academy (Phoenix) def. "Clark and Bruno are contenders for state championships this year and Koziel is capable of winning or at least placing high in the state. 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. He said the match with Chamberlain looked "hopeless on paper." The championship is Crown Point's fourth overall and first since girls basketball won championships in . CIF State Wrestling Championships Results 2003 California State High School Wrestling Results Published 20 years ago on March 2, 2003 By CalGrappler 103 1. 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. The Eagles' national record winning and unbeaten streaks end at 459 and 468, respectively. State powerhouses: Naples Riverdale, Miami Braddock, Suwanee, Manatee, Osceola. Jeff Gluck, Staff Writer "The region meet is a funny kind of meet because it's so emotional," Cozart said. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." 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. BRANDON WRESTLING SCHOOL!! "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. There are three teams out there that are very close to us," Cozart said. "It was unbelievable. "Every kid's different," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. Tabor says his three middle-schoolers have a mutual challenge, normally not faced by older wrestlers in the high school ranks. Losing to the best wrestler in the country wasn't something Pereida was hanging his head over. "It's a good story. Watch Now: Related Video But that's what Brandon, Fla., did on Tuesday. The Eagles participate in their first dual meet of the season tonight, in their own gym, against Riverview. Wednesday afternoon in the Brandon High School gym, Eagles wrestling coach and icon Russ Cozart kept blowing his whistle. 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. Florida Wrestling Tournaments Welcome to WrestlingTournaments.org FL's most comprehensive list of off season tournaments. home of the state champions, the vikings Over 50 years of high school wrestling tradition! ""We looked very solid throughout the tournament," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. He is back at Tampa Bay Christian with three buddies who are capable of combining their skills for a top-10 Class A team finish. Lakewood St. Edward 183.0 2. Officials had to go through several tie-breaking criteria before awarding the match to Alonso. Wadsworth 59.0 6. 1. He took on East Bay's Greg Sumner at 189; Gustafson had beaten Sumner in overtime three weeks prior. Many probably share that sentiment. Our kids will have to use their superior skills and experience to overcome strength. Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . Gulf's Anthony Ayers (130) and Ladarious Jackson (171) ended their high school careers with consecutive state titles. Cozart knows the numbers, and the records, and the titles, including the fact that Brandon over the years has earned 90 individual state titles. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. Damien's Frank Lucero (145 pounds) and Los Osos' Bobby Ziello (130) also made the finals before losing to Brandon wrestlers. "I'm happy to take twelve to states," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. "Finishing second isn't bad, as long as you don't get used to it." Clark Glass, 15, won the Class A 103-pound state championship last season as a seventh grader. 52 PHOTOS. I expected a little bit more than that. "(Craig) is absolutely as slick as they get.". BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13,. By the end of the second day, the fans were eager to see anyone in a maroon uniform lose. Freshman Eric Grajales is just one Eagle who comes from a long line of wrestlers. "And it never gets old winning a state title. 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). "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. BRANDON - It seems every few years the same talk resurfaces, that this is the year "The Streak" will go down. Countryside, with six champions, won the team title with 227 points. The following year, the Eagles went 12-1, earning the nickname "Graves' grappling gorillas." "It showed that dedication, that we work as hard as anybody at anything," Grajales said. Brandon crowned six individual champions and three runnersup at the 30-team tournament, and all 14 starters placed in the top six. Fayetteville won the Arkansas 6A title with a 3-0 . Format: The dual team tournament pits 16 seeded teams (No. The team owns a 34-year streak of consecutive dual-meet victories, which ended Jan. 5, 2008 at number 459. Mark Zimmer Columbus St. Francis DeSales 1976, 77, 78, 79 2. 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. Orlando Sentinel. National High school records: 29 consecutive individual pins 2012-13. Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. Assistant football coach Jim Graves took over the program in 1971 even though "I didn't know anything about the sport. Many other classes use the area as an outdoor classroom, including art, English, performing arts, and technology. So when you face them, you go in there with nothing to lose. Keith Koziel said. There was a red carpet. "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". "For us, to see the kind of level you can achieve is quite inspiring," said Upland coach Bob Irwin, whose team finished 14th. With 3 returning champs . 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. They also construct nesting boxes for birds and roosting boxes for bats to help increase the biodiversity of the area. Marysville 45.0 Pickerington 8.
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