(This is how the table read the day after the Brandon High School wrestling team clinched its 24th state title. All Access Brandon High School Wrestling Practice with Russ Cozart Russ Cozart (Actor) Rated: Unrated Format: DVD $11999 DVD $119.99 DVD $119.99 $119.99 Product Description with Russ Cozart, Brandon (FL) HS Head Coach; 2014 National Wrestling Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS); Copyright 2022 M & S Media Group LLC. Few noticed. Alonso went 2-1, Sickles was 1-2 and Chamberlain was 0-3 in close matches without some of its best wrestlers. Brian Moreno (Foothill-Tustin, S1, 10) #5 2. The others: Jeff Carter, Ozzie Timmons, Jody Reed, Danny Graves and Chone Figgins. Eric Grajales (103), Kevin Timothy (119), James Brown (125), Alex Araoz (130), Sean Joyce (145), Keith Koziel (152), Tom Timothy (160) and David Craig (171) all took home titles for Brandon. So when you face them, you go in there with nothing to lose. 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 . Ages: All ages Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers. 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. It is overseen by the School District of Hillsborough County. "And it never gets old winning a state title. FOUR-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS (Total Number: 25) Wrestler's Name High School Years 1. "My dad, he kind of got me started off on it," Grajales said. LAKELAND - No surprise here - Brandon again is king of the region. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . They need a few more skills to be a state challenger, but they are working on that. "Rare, if ever," said Gary Abbott, director of communications for USA Wrestling, on one school getting five finalists. Today the streak is at 456.http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01om_unhear.shtml. Pin (5:30) . I think what he does with this program is second to none and he continuously looks for ways to better the program. Eighth-graders Rossi Bruno (103), 14, Kyle Koziel (135), 14, and junior David Alonso (125), 16, all train with the Brandon Wrestling Club. 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. Brandon wrestling history starts over tonight. 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. There was a red carpet. The joint filled with tears that night. RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com It practiced in tennis shoes and shorts on the stage of an auditorium, ripping the 4 by 6 mats off the gym wall before bracing for bumps and bruises. Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. 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. "I'd like to take 14, but there are too many good wrestlers in this area.". There are three teams out there that are very close to us," Cozart said. Tabor says his three middle-schoolers have a mutual challenge, normally not faced by older wrestlers in the high school ranks. If we would have wrestled the way we should have, it would have been.". 2. Brandon has never won a state football title, but it did play for the state title in 1969 under legendary coach Charlie Livingston. 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. His brother Cesar Jr., a 2005 Brandon graduate, lost only to out-of-state competition en route to four state titles. Keith Koziel said earlier in the day he knew what he would do if his brother won a state title at the Flordia High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A state title. 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. Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem, Rossi Bruno, Tyler Liberatore, Clark Glass, Wally Figaro and Kyle Koziel. Therein lies the nine-match difference between the unbeaten and undefeated streaks, both national marks. After all, he made it to the second period before being pinned - the only one of Craig's opponents to do so in the tournament. 2020 Championship Information. "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. In 2001 the school district achieved unitary status and mandated busing was ended. Garcia beat Victor Valley's Jarrett Zubiate 9-6, but the match was tied briefly in the third period. Glass did it, too, in the 152-pound weight class. "Joe is one of our best wrestlers and a great athlete," Brockland said. Nick Hutchinson scored the quickest pin in the finals in 22 seconds. Sign up for our email newsletter. It never gets old," said volunteer coach Mike Ferrario, one of many former Brandon wrestlers still active with the program. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? 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. "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". Is Brandon the greatest high school wrestling program ever? Brandon finished with 292 points, 149 better than second-place Springstead. "We've had a really good program over a long time, so you get fathers that were part of the streak and now their sons are part of the streak.". "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.". He took on East Bay's Greg Sumner at 189; Gustafson had beaten Sumner in overtime three weeks prior. I thought the [final score] would be within 10. 3A-1 Team scores: 1. "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. 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. Chamberlain and Alonso wrestled the toughest battle in the four-way dual match. 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.". "Guys would hit their knees, nose and elbows on the floor. W. Brandons senior standouts, clockwise from back left: Zaq Berridge, Nick Hutchinson, Ryan Renkey, Kevin Timothy and Eric Grajales, a three-time state champ. Jan. 18-19, Ippolito Memorial at Brandon: A final big-bracket tournament before districts. So has Glass, and Koziel has about a half dozen. 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). 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 . BRANDON LEON (Roosevelt) 6-0 won by decision over JACOB CHRISTENSEN (Durham) 5-1 (Dec 9-4) 3rd Place Match . After The Streak fell, Brandon won its eighth straight state title. In the state? Cozart knows the numbers, and the records, and the titles, including the fact that Brandon over the years has earned 90 individual state titles. Brandon Brindley, Mortimer Jordan, 2009-12 (112, 125, 140, 138) 1 wrestles No. ", Jenkins had three coaches in the first three years. Jan. 4-5, Graves Challenge at Brandon: With the Eagles' loss of its almost invincible middle weights to graduation and youngsters counted on to maintain the 32-year streak, it is definitely in danger. Feb. 7, 1980 -Brandon's last dual under Jim Graves, a 59-6 win against King. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! When - or if - that day will arrive remains a mystery. Bloomingdale and Durant, tie: Bulls coach Donnie Peek has a strong stable. Kevin Norstrem, Tampa Bay Christian, eighth, 112: State contender. ITG Next is your go-to source for high school sports media coverage in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and across the country. "We always knew it was there and knew we were part of it. Brandon, George Jenkins, Heritage, Leesburg, Leto, Manatee, Riverview, Wakulla . The host Olympians captured the team title . Related Content. The team owns a 34-year streak of consecutive dual-meet victories, which ended Jan. 5, 2008 at number 459. 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. He is one of the top wrestlers in the country and has committed to Michigan. Name: School: Dist. And if history tells us anything, the chance of The Streak continuing is better than anything else. The HCPS Communications team will be sharing Winter Wellness tips and strategies to promote overall wellness during the holidays. Mick Ruis (Poway, SD1, 10) #4 3. 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." With him back, the Sharks should be competitive by districts and challenging by next season. Brandon Bauer Seton Hall Prep So. High School Sports; College Sports; Outdoors & Rec; Florida Gators; FSU Seminoles; . . Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. Garfield Hts. [3], The Brandon wrestling team holds the national record for the longest winning streak (34 years, 459 wins) by a high school sports team. 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. Talk, as they say, is cheap. GUIDELINES for classes: parents allowed in gym(drop off or wait outside), no temp check, no masks during class. 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. 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. Watch Now: Related Video Contents 1 History 2 Demographics 3 Athletics 3.1 Wrestling team 3.2 Soccer 4 Brandon High School nature preserve 5 Notable alumni 6 References 7 External links History [ edit] "This one is special," Bruno said. Junior Joey Cozart (145-152) has two state titles and is a contender for a third. Four-time state wrestling champions Josh Taylor . Mack scored 63 points in a victory against East Bay, then three nights later, improved his school record with 71 points against Winter Haven. "They would have won.". The Eagles, coached by Upland graduate Russ Cozart, won five weight classes and and placed second or third in five others. Feb. 6, 1988: A 76-6 win over Hillsborough gives Brandon 176 dual meet victories in a row, one more than previous national record holder Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 19, 1997: Brandon defeats Chamberlain 59-14, extending its unbeaten streak to 293, breaking the national record for consecutive victories in any sport. Gustkey edged King, 2-1 . The audience waited for Cozart and his wife to exit first. Mayfield 70.5 4. Chris Figari, Bloomingdale, Sr., 152-160: Third in state as sophomore, fourth as junior; state contender in 3A. Others to watch: Armwood: Timothy Witte (152-160); Plant City: Travis Vollick (189); Sickles: Shawn Mrozko (130-135), Skyler Woods (145); Tampa Bay Christian: Victor Fugate (103), Travis Berridge (125) Brandon: Zaq Berridge (171), Nick Hutchinson (135), Others to keep an eye on: 3A: Plant City 2A: Armwood, Chamberlain, East Bay, Newsome, Sickles A: Berkeley Prep, Jesuit, Robinson, Tampa Prep, Tampa Bay Christian Academy, By TERRY JONES, Times CorrespondentPublished January 20, 2008. This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: The Brandon High boys cross country team earned state runnerup status in 1979. Streaks and records are nothing new for Head Coach Russ Cozart and Brandon wrestling, where shooting for the impossible is plausible. Robinson: Coach Tom Montero has a savvy staff of assistants and some tough kids. He wrestles at 112 pounds. The onslaught of Brandon wrestlers came one day after the Kansas City area placed seven All-Americans in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament. Michael Alexander of Uintah High takes down Aaron Garcia of Payson in the 113-pound weight class during the 5A wrestling state championship at UVU in Orem on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. . wrestling: Individual Champions Record Book: 2022 GIRLS: WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 97: Erin Hikiji: . Brandon Wrestling Club 94 National Champs 204 All-Americans-ages 5-19, 1980-present, NFHS Hall of Fame, California Wrestling Hall of Fame, FLORIDA Wrestling Hall of Fame, Brandon HS Hall of Fame, Upland HS Hall of Fame, Florida Sports Hall of Fame, Tampa Sports Club Hall of Fame, NHSCA Hall of Fame, 7X WWA Veterans World Champion, Upland HS, Calif 1971 2nd CIF SS, University of Alabama 19764x SEC placer 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 4th, Former Brandon Wrestlers have qualified for 13 consecutive (2006-18)NCAA D1 Championships. Mitchell finished in eighth place with 59. "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. Michael Trinidad, a senior, led the Mustangs as he advanced to the 171-pound final via two pins. Fairy tale enough. . Losing to the best wrestler in the country wasn't something Pereida was hanging his head over. 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. Berridge, an excellent scholar and a tough upper-weight wrestler, is capable of winning a state title anywhere between 160-189 pounds. 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. "(Craig) is absolutely as slick as they get.". Cozart is constantly reminded of his former wrestler's contribution to the program. "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. Alexander Basketball: Can the Cougars Finally Reach the Top? Alonso coach John Moore has heard it plenty of times. "It's probably like a lot of sports," Coach Russ Cozart said. "This means a lot," said Sweet, who moved up from 140 pounds to 160 when he gained weight over the summer. 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