He earned Florida's Mr. Basketball title before playing at the University of Georgia. Russ Cozart and his wife attended. What are the most competitive private schools? "These guys have been through an amazing experience, and they've learned from it. In just their first appearance at the team wrestling state finals, the Crown Point Bulldogs (21-1) defeated Perry Meridian, 33-25, to claim the 14th Annual IHSAA Team Wrestling State Championship at Center Grove High School in Greenwood. 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. A 4-foot toy gorilla named Mongle, dressed in Eagles gear, joined them on the bench. Bruno (2008), Norstrem (2009) and Flint (2010) were previous Rams state champions. Streaks and records are nothing new for Head Coach Russ Cozart and Brandon wrestling, where shooting for the impossible is plausible. Jesuit, Manatee, Springstead, Osceola, Flagler Palm Coast and others usually compete in a final warmup to the big dance in Lakeland. In 2001 the school district achieved unitary status and mandated busing was ended. Skinny: When the 1979-80 season started, former Brandon coach Jim Graves said to himself, "There's no way we can beat East Bay." The Eagles participate in their first dual meet of the season tonight, in their own gym, against Riverview. "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. "We thought we had the chance for a lot of All-Americans.". For the first couple years, the team had no mats, no singlets. "As seniors, we are part of a great team with all grades represented," Timothy said. The Eagles struggled, going 3-10 in 1972, the only losing season in school history. LAKELAND - No surprise here - Brandon again is king of the region. 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. 3. "I know them better. Timothy overcame a couple of devastating regular-season losses last year to win his first state title. "I was pretty confident going into the match," Liberatore said. I guess the curse has been lifted.". There was a red carpet. Though the Brandon Show drew the most attention, several local teams had solid performances. Lakewood St. Edward 183.0 2. Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem, Rossi Bruno, Tyler Liberatore, Clark Glass, Wally Figaro and Kyle Koziel. Nov. 30, 1982 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.100 with a 29-27 win against Chamberlain. Brock Herman, Brecksville 144 pounds, senior Herman has a title this season at the Brecksville Holiday Tournament and placed third at the Ironman. . Mayfield Vil. We're just trying to do our best to get ready.". 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. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. 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. 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. Help; Terms . Mayfield 70.5 4. Dwayne Schintzius played alongside Mack and helped the Eagles to a Class 4A state runner-up finish as a sophomore, and another Final Four berth as a junior. 2. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. [5] In 1972, the school moved to its current location on Victoria Street in Brandon. The Eagles went 34 years without losing a dual match and ESPN chronicled the feat in a 2008 documentary entitled The Streak. The other four - Franklin Gomez, Cesar Grajalas, Marco Toledo and Rocky Cozart - will be moving on. Keith Koziel, now an assistant wrestling coach at King High School, as a player found the state title elusive. 1. STATE WRESTLING TOURNAMENT PLACEMENT BY WEIGHT 106 LBS (103 LB PRIOR TO 2012) 1A 2A 3A 4A 2003 1st 1A/2A Combined Toby Sullins Mitchell Ty Roach West Carteret Kellan MeKeon Chapel Hill 103 lb. 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. "This means a lot," said Sweet, who moved up from 140 pounds to 160 when he gained weight over the summer. David is capable of qualifying for states and scoring some points for us. The most impressive thing however which separates Brandon from other programs is the legendary winning streak. The accomplishments of the 2013 champions Kevin and Kyle Norstrem,. GUIDELINES for classes: parents allowed in gym(drop off or wait outside), no temp check, no masks during class. ", "I think this is a great idea for everyone involved," Sickles coach Terry Brockland said. Among the stellar accomplishments over the years: Brandon High has produced 29 state championship teams and 122 individual state champions.
Cozart has another son, Joey, who is an eighth-grader at Temple Heights, and is expected to wrestle for Brandon next year. They also construct nesting boxes for birds and roosting boxes for bats to help increase the biodiversity of the area. "Clark and Bruno are contenders for state championships this year and Koziel is capable of winning or at least placing high in the state. Seats will be at a premium. It captured something else: The Streak was the enemy, too. "It's a good story. Eric Grajales, who finished 218-0 before wrestling at the University of Michigan, earned titles at 103, 112, 130 and 135 weight classes. South Dade, Naples Palmetto Ridge and Manatee have the potential to beat Brandon. In 1985, Brandon's Toney Mack led the nation with a 41-point scoring average as a senior. Tyler Liberatore is wrestling for Tampa Prep, so those teammates around his weight (112) will get better just working out with him. "It gives us an early opportunity to measure where we are and find out what we need to work on the most.". His experience has made him one of the team leaders. Massillon Perry 107.0 3. In Brandon, they wrestle. ", "This is something they can take on," Russ Cozart said. Brandon's Gretta Chestnut stands out as one of the school's top female athletes. Most State Champions-7(09,11,12), Most State Finalists-9(03,05,11), Most State Placers-12(04,0913), USA Most Prestigious All-Star Meet "Pittsburgh Classic", 1993 Dennis Kitko, 2005 Franklin Gomez, 2006 David Craig, 2009 Eric Grajales, 2010 Joe Cozart, 2016 Kyle Norstrem, Outstanding finishes in National Tournaments. I thought the [final score] would be within 10. Subscribe to our free Breaking Sports News newsletter. Dimond (Anchorage), 3-1. Also placing for Brandon were Devan Berrian (second, 103), Travis Berridge (second, 145), Mike Ettore (third, 189) and Brice Jones (fifth, 140). I think what he does with this program is second to none and he continuously looks for ways to better the program. Joe Cozart 57-1 2018-present, 4 St. Lake Mary 110.5; 7. "That would make one," three-time state champ Eric Grajales said. Mitchell finished in eighth place with 59. Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. However, Brandon reeled off three consecutive wins to open a 22-3 gap. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! That same year, former Chicago Cubs great Ernie Banks was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame. Brandon finished with 292 points, 149 better than second-place Springstead. 1 wrestles No. That's the chance the Eagles have in the next two days. Holsonback said to save money, the team reused the same roll of athletic tape all season. 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 . It is overseen by the School District of Hillsborough County. Gustkey edged King, 2-1 . They have a great work ethic.". 115 N. Patterson St. | PO Box 812 | Valdosta, Ga 31601, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 191 | Jacksonville, FL 32225. "We don't pay a lot of attention to a lot of things," Toledo said. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . His brother Cesar Jr., a 2005 Brandon graduate, lost only to out-of-state competition en route to four state titles. Few noticed. 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! BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. 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. ", Ive wrestled for Russ Cozart and Ive now coached with him for 22 years, said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson. "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.". Bruno, who suffered just his second loss of the season last week in the region tournament, avenged the defeat by beating Palm Harbor University's Aaron Hartman, 5-1. National High school records: 29 consecutive individual pins 2012-13. BRANDON LEON (Roosevelt) 6-0 won by decision over JACOB CHRISTENSEN (Durham) 5-1 (Dec 9-4) 3rd Place Match . If you lose, you lose to a state champion.". Ages: All ages Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers. There are three teams out there that are very close to us," Cozart said. 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. Timber Creek 114; 6. For Brandon coach Russ Cozart, the Ippolito Memorial Tournament gives him a chance to remember a friend. Kendall Ivy, Alonso, Sr., 189-215: State qualifier last year in 3A, potential state placer this season. En route to claiming the Class 3A state title, Brandon scored 269 points and had seven individual champs. Brandon crowned six individual champions and three runnersup at the 30-team tournament, and all 14 starters placed in the top six. But back then, the teams in the early 1970s had to sell themselves in creative ways. "Usually kids start playing football at age 3. Feb. 27, 1982: Coach Russ Cozart leads the Eagles to the first of his eight state titles as Brandon coach. Brandon, however, is an unlikely source when taking Junior history into account. Our kids will have to use their superior skills and experience to overcome strength. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. Team Title, Started the Streak Undefeated last 7 seasons. Fairy tale enough. "Once you get sports going in a family, usually the younger siblings will follow in the footsteps of the older siblings.". "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. He retires with a record of 97-11-1, including 75 consecutive dual meet victories. 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. 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. It's safe to say any sports fan in the area has heard it. 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. The space shuttle, hoisted on top of a 747, took flight for the first time that year as well. 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. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! Apopka 99.5; 9. Springstead finished third with 182.5 points, St. Brandon High graduate Carlos Tosca made the majors as the manager of the Toronto Blue Jays in 2002 and is currently a bench coach for the Atlanta Braves. No more Ronzoni pastina?! Related Content. Name: School: Dist. Instead, Brandon took a 40-12 lead before Durant's Chip Bowden and Greg Updike got pins in the final two matches at 215 and 275 pounds. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). His two brothers wrestle in college and his uncle, Bobby Hendrickson, is the JV coach and a former Brandon state champ. (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). "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. (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. It was a power in the state of Florida, but took a step forward on the Olympic style big stage. wrestling: Individual Champions Record Book: 2022 GIRLS: WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 97: Erin Hikiji: . 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