He said the match with Chamberlain looked "hopeless on paper." Luke Wilson, left, and Hunter Fulp, right, and Brandon Ropp, far right, after the . 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. 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. 1. It's safe to say any sports fan in the area has heard it. "You really don't expect to be like this on a national scale," said David Craig, the 171-pound champion. "It shows me where I gotta be, what I've gotta work toward," Pereida said. America is not happy. - Jason Buxton, Spearfish, three time champion, 123-1 record during his championship seasons. 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. March 15, 1998: Brandon wins 11th state title with 141 points, breaking its previous record. By the end of the second day, the fans were eager to see anyone in a maroon uniform lose. And just as many times as Moore has heard that the Brandon wrestling program's national record winning streak is going down, he has seen The Streak - as its aptly known - live on. The Rams don't wrestle dual matches because they don't have enough wrestlers. ", Jenkins had three coaches in the first three years. "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.". Kyle Keller (112) and Clayton Simmons (215) fell in the finals to finish in second. Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13, churning out 101 individual champions along the way. "It gives us an early opportunity to measure where we are and find out what we need to work on the most.". He left with a career record of 97-11-1 and led the program to its first state title in 1977. 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. Read, watch, and listen to the latest news and opinions in the high school sports world. Trinidad fell to Palm Harbor's Jon Dinsmore 13-5 in a major decision. Among the stellar accomplishments over the years: Brandon High has produced 29 state championship teams and 122 individual state champions. Cozart knows the numbers, and the records, and the titles, including the fact that Brandon over the years has earned 90 individual state titles. The streak came to an end on January 5, 2008, when Brandon was defeated by South Dade High School 3228. Jan. 16, 1975: Brandon edges nemesis Manatee 29-23 in a dual meet and goes on to post its first unbeaten dual meet season. Jesse Contreras (Turlock, SJ1, 12) #2 4. To see national tournaments held out side of Florida visit the National Site. 103: Coleman Scott . FOUR-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS; NAME SCHOOL YEARS COACH(ES) WEIGHT CLASSES; MATT ASHLEY: SPENCER: 1976-77-78-79 : . UPLAND - They were the New York Yankees in singlets, the team everyone came to see but loved to boo. The county has set its schedule, like it does every other school, limiting Brandon's option of facing top-caliber out-of-area teams other than in invitationals, like the Graves Duals. 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 just can't move Kyle," Alonso said. Palm Harbor was second with 189. 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. To put that accomplishment in perspective, consider that at the 2011 state competition, Brandon's 269-point total was three points higher than the combined scores of both the second- and third-place teams. The rec wrestling program and tournaments are back at Brandon HS! Champs. The Brandon Wrestling Club, a youth program run by Eagles coach Russ Cozart, has been like a feeder system of champions. Timber Creek 114; 6. Keith Koziel, now an assistant wrestling coach at King High School, as a player found the state title elusive. 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 . Team Titles, Continued The Streak 28 undefeated seasons until it ended in 2008 at 459 dual wins. "The only people in the stands would be parents, and some girls to come watch Tony Ippolito because he was so athletic.". "When Keller went out and did a good job against Bennett, and he won that match, that was a good turning point," Cozart said. Creekside 102; 8. 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. 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). 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. CIF State Wrestling Championships Results 2003 California State High School Wrestling Results Published 20 years ago on March 2, 2003 By CalGrappler 103 1. ", By Terry Jones, Times Correspondent In print: Tuesday, November 18, 2008. BRANDON RADER: PARKERSBURG: 2005-04-03-02 : SCHENY SCHENERLEIN : 112, 119, 130, 135: SETH EASTER: NITRO: Tabor says his three middle-schoolers have a mutual challenge, normally not faced by older wrestlers in the high school ranks. Few noticed. - Mark Manning, Vermillion . She won state shot put titles in 1979 and 1980. "I'm used to big matches," said a calm Lucas, " so I came out with the same thing. "It's a way for us to recognize Tony Ippolito and his accomplishments that he made as a teacher and as an athlete here at Brandon High School," Cozart said. senior Bridger Ricks who came into his championship match a three-time champion was fortunate enough to end his high school wrestling career on top . Eric Grajales, Brandon, Sr., 135: Ranked second nationally for high schoolers, a three-time state champ and multiple youth national champ, member of youth team USA with international experience. Also placing for Brandon were Devan Berrian (second, 103), Travis Berridge (second, 145), Mike Ettore (third, 189) and Brice Jones (fifth, 140). So he read three books on the sport - "I even read the rule book," he joked - then took the Eagles to several wrestling camps. En route to claiming the Class 3A state title, Brandon scored 269 points and had seven individual champs. 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. National Wrestling Hall of Fame: National Award Winners 2008: Jason Chamberlain, Springville High School 1998: Justin Ruiz, Taylorsville High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame: Utah Award Recipients 2016: Taylor LaMont, Maple Mountain High School 2015: Jacob Armstrong, Salem Hills High School 2014: Dusty Hone, Cedar City High School "Joe is one of our best wrestlers and a great athlete," Brockland said. Dec. 16, 1997 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.300 with a 70-3 rout of Plant. 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." All-Time 14 Benjamin Russell, 1959-83 13 Vestavia Hills, 1976-2009 Consecutive 11 Benjamin Russell, 1959-69 (4A) 5 Thompson, 2011-15 (6A) . In Brandon, they wrestle. 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. WINTER HAVEN - The wrestler with the funny style got his payback Wednesday. Also, we encourage all stakeholders to visit the district website and the district's mental health page for a variety of mental health resources. Aug. 15, 1998: Cozart wins his fourth consecutive gold medal in as many World Masters Wrestling Championships. To add a tournament to this site (for now) . 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. Tough teams and several individual state champions. Herman Hernandez, Riverview, Sr., 140: Returning state qualifier and potential state champ. "Finally (realizing) the dream of being on the Brandon team as a varsity starter is awesome.". The Eagles, coached by Upland graduate Russ Cozart, won five weight classes and and placed second or third in five others. "An 18- or 19-year-old is stronger at the same weight. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. 52 PHOTOS. He scored a 1-0 decision over Brandon's Clayton Simmons at 275 pounds. 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. They have a great work ethic.". For the first couple years, the team had no mats, no singlets. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. 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. 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. ""We looked very solid throughout the tournament," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. They arrived in a limo. 2nd Matt Avery West Lincoln T.J. Duvall Ragsdale Nick Koren Cary Garfield Hts. The South Dade (Homestead) and Winter Springs teams scored 151 and 112 points, respectively. "High school wrestling," Cozart said with a smile. Qualifying a wrestler in each weight class is a Brandon record, first set in 2004, the year the team also set the record for points at a state competition (271). 17 in the nation, was . Clark Glass, Brandon, Fr., 130: Won at state as a seventh-grader. 115 N. Patterson St. | PO Box 812 | Valdosta, Ga 31601, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 191 | Jacksonville, FL 32225. He pointed at a December dual meet at South Dade. The two teams finished 39-39. Item Number: WRD-04135 Currently 5.00/5 Stars. Brian Moreno (Foothill-Tustin, S1, 10) #5 2. Kevin Norstrem won his fifth state title in 2013 after wrestling varsity as an eighth-grader at Tampa Bay Christian before coming to Brandon. The Eagles graduated two state champions and several other talents. ", Reporter Adam Adkins can be reached at (813) 657-4533 or, By JOE SMITHPublished January 4, 2008Tony Gustafson. "I've been coaching against Cozart for about 10 years, and no matter what - the talk that they're weak and this is their down year - they always seem to pull it off," Moore said. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. By MARTINFENNELLY | The Tampa Tribune Published: November 20, 2008. 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 W. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). 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, S.D. South Dade Homestead (151 points) was second in Class 3A, followed by Winter Springs (112). BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! 1980's. 1980-81: Coaching Carousel Rotates as Rovers & Cardinals Cruise. 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. Alabama High School Athletic Association. 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. Kevin Timothy, Brandon, Sr., 140: Defending state champ. The HCPS Communications team will be sharing Winter Wellness tips and strategies to promote overall wellness during the holidays. Florida Wrestling Tournaments Welcome to WrestlingTournaments.org FL's most comprehensive list of off season tournaments. Wrestling is a fantastic winter sport that provides our kids with a fun way to learn, practice, and get exercise. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! "I want to go all the way to state this season.". Unfortunately for the other 52 teams which showed up for the tournament, that didn't happen very often. 3A-1 Team scores: 1. The host Olympians captured the team title . It ended early in January in this same Brandon gym against the wrestlers from South Dade. 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. CAA I Holy Family Academy (Phoenix) def. A young Enterprise boys wrestling team gave more experienced Smiths Station a battle on Tuesday night before falling short to the . "We just get on the mat and do what we do best.". [Last modified November 25, 2005, 00:09:59]. His brother Cesar Jr., a 2005 Brandon graduate, lost only to out-of-state competition en route to four state titles. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. 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. "This means a lot," said Sweet, who moved up from 140 pounds to 160 when he gained weight over the summer. nutrition for wrestlers, rope climbing, strategy building in wrestling and character building. 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. Stability: When Brandon started a wrestling program, it had three coaches in three years. 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 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. 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). "We had some humble, humble beginnings.". 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. Brandon won all of its team matches and gave up only one individual match. COLUMBUS Led by four weight-class champions, Floyd Central finished second in Saturday's Hoosier Hills Conference Championships at Columbus East. "We don't pay a lot of attention to a lot of things," Toledo said. Building a wrestler, especially one who has had a successful relative at Brandon, comes with high expectations. He received a standing ovation when it was over. Rossi Bruno, Brandon, Fr., 119: Defending state champ. 1981-82: Double A Domination. 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. "Our seniors have worked hard, taken their lumps for several years and provide mature leadership," coach Russ Cozart said. Victor Fugate and Lorenzo Martinez also competed; Jo Dudley's heavyweight match was forfeited. Related Content. But Cozart said it's not the families that have made Brandon what it is; it's the program that has produced the family ties. 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. Jim Jordan St. Paris Graham Local 1979, 80, 81, 82 . Daily Bulletin Ontario, CA 12/31/05 . Graves resigned at the end of the season. The seniors will provide the leadership in the practice room and in matches. Stoughton's program has a long-standing history of success and our coaches lead our kids to amazing personal and team victories. "Every kid's different," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. It wasn't as if the Brandon wrestlers came out of nowhere. DURANT - Maybe one day Durant will be the team that ends Brandon's four-decade-long winning streak. He is ranked sixth nationally by MatScouts.com. 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! 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. 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. 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. Mike Joyce is helping Jesuit as a friend of the school so the Tigers will be competitive. "If Tony loses, we lose the match," former Brandon coach Jim Graves said. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. He retires with a record of 97-11-1, including 75 consecutive dual meet victories. 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. Fayetteville won the Arkansas 6A title with a 3-0 . That prompted Saint Leo students to start calling the Brandon students Eagles. Activities include: Advanced wrestling techniques in all positions, live wrestling, drilling, strength building, weight lifting for wrestlers. Flint won a title last season as an eighth-grader for Tampa Bay Christian, but this one, he said, was sweeter. BRANDON WRESTLING SCHOOL!! Halley's Comet scoots by the Fargodome sky more often than one high school putting up five USA Wrestling Junior finalists. We sent nine to the finals with seven champs. And if history tells us anything, the chance of The Streak continuing is better than anything else. Six wrestlers have won state titles all four years they wrestled for Brandon. 2020 Championship Information. Fairy tale enough. 1983-84: A Canary Resurgence & Matty from Catty. Clark Glass, 15, won the Class A 103-pound state championship last season as a seventh grader. "When I gave up points and it was tied, I was really scared then." BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. 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. YEARS WEIGHTS NAME . So has Glass, and Koziel has about a half dozen. Berridge, an excellent scholar and a tough upper-weight wrestler, is capable of winning a state title anywhere between 160-189 pounds. National High school records: 29 consecutive individual pins 2012-13. He is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has committed to Michigan. Michael Trinidad, a senior, led the Mustangs as he advanced to the 171-pound final via two pins. "Once you get sports going in a family, usually the younger siblings will follow in the footsteps of the older siblings.". "Every kid is behind each other, and they put a lot of time into it," Cozart said. "Usually kids start playing football at age 3. Ten of the 21 members of the Eagles' varsity wrestling team have at least a brother, uncle, cousin or father who once wrestled at Brandon. Brandon seems ready. Jared Hayes (189) was third, while Jordan Holding (130) and Moises Gomez (160) were fourth. It's an adrenalin rush when you win, especially if you pin your opponent.". Ecology students help collect animal and plant data annually using a variety of tools and technologies including Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) receivers and digital cameras. But that's what Brandon, Fla., did on Tuesday. 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. He was 33. CLASS 3A-DISTRICT 6: At Pinellas Park, Mitchell had four place winners. 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. Coach Cozart agrees this will be a tougher challenge than any in recent memory. That's how tradition has always started around here. "Kyle's really tall and lanky, and he gets down real low.". "That would make one," three-time state champ Eric Grajales said. Source: Florida High School Athletic Association. 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. It's a list filled with parity as individuals from 13 schools are represented. Zaq Berridge (140) and Billy Gower (189) made the consolation finals - both losing to finish fourth - to qualify for the state tournament at the Lakeland Center, which starts Thursday. David is capable of qualifying for states and scoring some points for us. The Eagles went 34 years without losing a dual match and ESPN chronicled the feat in a 2008 documentary entitled The Streak. "I'm really lucky," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. 60.0 5. "I'd like to take 14, but there are too many good wrestlers in this area.". ITG Next is your go-to source for high school sports media coverage in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and across the country. Hutchinson will fit into the lineup wherever he is needed. You know his parents, you know his family, and you have more of a one-on-one relationship. 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. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? 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. Hutchinson, a junior 125-pounder for the Eagles, was especially pleased with his title match. The audience waited for Cozart and his wife to exit first. Dimond (Anchorage), 3-1. Buchholz 127; 4. I'm getting better every day though. "This is a special group," Russ Cozart said. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of February 14, with 22 new states added. Nov. 30, 1982 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.100 with a 29-27 win against Chamberlain. But three local wrestlers were stopped by Eagles in the championship matches. 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. 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. 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. Gustkey edged King, 2-1 . What better identity to establish than as the protectors of The Streak? Oakleaf 91.5;. I just pushed the pace.". "Nobody ever thought it'd last this long," said Robert Holsonback, a St. Petersburg engineer who wrestled for Brandon from 1971-74. In the state? Saturday was just a formality as the Eagles captured their 22nd team championship and their 11th consecutive title. Carlos Montero, Bloomingdale, Sr., 145-160: Second in state last year at Coral Gables, state contender at 3A. Readers can reach Forum reporter Jeff Kolpack at (701) 241-5546. 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. and inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame 2017, also Tampa Sports Club Hall of Fame 2018. Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. Copyright 2022 M & S Media Group LLC. . I like the way my kids reacted to that emotion. Oklahoma's high school wrestling season concluded this past weekend and several area wrestlers won their . 1992 Powerade, Pa 3rd, 2003 Ironman, Oh 2nd, 2004 Beast of the East, De 3rd, 2006 Blackwatch, Ca 1st, 2007,2008,2012 Heart of Dixie, Ala 1st, 2009,2010 Cheesehead, Wi 1st/2nd, 2012,2013,2014 The Clash, Mn 2nd/4th/3rd, 2009,2011,2012 Maynard Duals, Ga 1st, 2014 Seahawk Slam, Ga 1st, 2015 Coastal Clash, Sc 1st, 2017 Longhorn, Ga 1st. "Finishing second isn't bad, as long as you don't get used to it." Yes, Miami. Their administration has supported the program with great facilities, and they've taken advantage. Renkey won a pair of individual state titles at 103 in Arizona. High School Sports; College Sports; Outdoors & Rec; Florida Gators; FSU Seminoles; . His goals for Brandon wrestling are set high, he said, but thats the point, for an elite-level program. 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. When - or if - that day will arrive remains a mystery. Brandon Tucker, Broken Arrow, 2003 . "We always knew it was there and knew we were part of it. Those close to the program believe the Eagles will face their biggest test in nearly two decades Friday and Saturday at the Jim Graves "Beat the Streak" Tournament; with Brandon graduating half its starters from last season and three fierce contenders in Manatee, South Dade and Palmetto Ridge primed to climb "Mount Brandon," it has sparked Eagles coach Russ Cozart to admit, "We could get beat.". Brandon, however, is an unlikely source when taking Junior history into account. Russ Cozart built on the foundation set by Graves and eventually helped Brandon amass an undefeated dual match streak of 459. ", "This is something they can take on," Russ Cozart said. "When there's a chance for us to get beat, people want to see it," Cozart said. Schedule: For years, the Eagles have feasted on in-county competition. Liberatore, in the 135-pound weight class, was one of two Brandon wrestlers to win with a pin. I think what he does with this program is second to none and he continuously looks for ways to better the program. 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. ""My opponent was very good, and I wanted to show everybody I could beat a quality opponent. Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. 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. It was a power in the state of Florida, but took a step forward on the Olympic style big stage. Feb. 27, 1982: Coach Russ Cozart leads the Eagles to the first of his eight state titles as Brandon coach. Published February 12, 20. Bloomingdale and Durant, tie: Bulls coach Donnie Peek has a strong stable. All three wrestlers competing for a fourth individual state title have made it to the championship in the 2022 Iowa high school state wrestling tournament. But Manatee, the last team to beat the Eagles, has been working hard for this season and can win. "I was nervous going in because he's a tough wrestler," Garcia said. WRESTLING. Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! He has a good opportunity to add a Florida title to his trophy case. Name: School: Dist. Before they were dominant, they were dormant. Durant's Justin Bechtold put the Cougars on the board with an 8-2 win over Kevin Timothy at 119 pounds. RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com Robinson: Coach Tom Montero has a savvy staff of assistants and some tough kids. The last 3-time champ to. That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. "You do expect a lot from them. Letsgetstarted. Brandon adopted the school colors maroon and white in 1931. In a conversation about the match, Palmetto coaches mention the win streak, causing Brandon coach Jim Graves to take note. Orlando Sentinel. 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. Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. "I'm not sure if it's Brandon losing possible or not," he said. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.". NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! 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. 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. Araoz and Brown also helped the team as part of the 14 Brandon wrestlers to make it to the finals. I expected a little bit more than that. "It's great motivation.". "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. Springstead senior Schuyler Swanton, 2007 state champion in 103 pounds, was selected wrestler of the tournament. We're just trying to do our best to get ready.". ALL AGES, WRESTLING CLASSES AND WORKOUTS, WE ARE AT THE BRANDON HS GYM. They make me feel like part of the team, and I will work hard to help the team win.". 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. 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. 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