"It was hard to watch it end all over again," Joe Cozart said. Brandons senior standouts, clockwise from back left: Zaq Berridge, Nick Hutchinson, Ryan Renkey, Kevin Timothy and Eric Grajales, a three-time state champ. 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. 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] (Photo by Bart Freidenberg) www.ohsaa.org 19 H.S. "These guys have been through an amazing experience, and they've learned from it. 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. "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. The most memorable one, Holsonback said, was a free clinic offered at USF by Masao Hattori, who was third in the 1970 World Games. He pointed at a December dual meet at South Dade. He has a good opportunity to add a Florida title to his trophy case. A young Enterprise boys wrestling team gave more experienced Smiths Station a battle on Tuesday night before falling short to the . We sent nine to the finals with seven champs. 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). Jim Graves started the wrestling program as a football coach who taught himself wrestling by reading books. Also, we encourage all stakeholders to visit the district website and the district's mental health page for a variety of mental health resources. Lane won his first state title . A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). "You kind of expect something. Because of his experience on youth team USA, three state and numerous national championships, Grajales is the name most recognized. "It would be a good start," said two-time state champ Joe Cozart, the coach's son. I don't know if that's fair or not, but it happens.". 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. We all have. Updated 2021 high school individual state champions list, as of March 8 By Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling | March 08, 2021, 3:44 p.m. (ET) The Bentonville High School wrestling team, 2021 Arkansas 6A . 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. 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. Kevin Norstrem, Tampa Bay Christian, eighth, 112: State contender. The accomplishment was not included in the initial list of the school's state runnerup teams. That's why it's hard for Moore, and a lot of others, to buy into the hype. "The region meet is a funny kind of meet because it's so emotional," Cozart said. "When Cozart's team loses, I'll say they're beatable then. Staff Report. "This means a lot," said Sweet, who moved up from 140 pounds to 160 when he gained weight over the summer. Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. Well send you major developments in the local, state and national sports world as they happen. Cloud was fourth at 181.5, and Alonso took fifth at 128.5. Clark Glass, Brandon, Fr., 130: Won at state as a seventh-grader. In a different year, more area wrestlers might have joined the winning trio. Mitchell finished in eighth place with 59. Cesar Sr. wrestled on Cozart's first state title team in 1982. Oh, and Brandon High won its first state wrestling championship. . Brandon adopted the school colors maroon and white in 1931. Three area wrestlers won their weight classes: San Dimas' Angel Garcia (112 pounds), Los Osos' Dylan Sweet (160) and Hesperia's Ryan Hoover (275). Oklahoma's high school wrestling season concluded this past weekend and several area wrestlers won their . 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. 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. There are currently no completed events. Koziel and Alonso have the rougher paths to travel in their quests for berths at the state tournament. 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. Brandon: In the county, still the best. Team Titles, Continued The Streak 28 undefeated seasons until it ended in 2008 at 459 dual wins. Buchholz 127; 4. 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. Records. Grajales and Cozart won titles, as did Kevin Timothy, whose loss to South Dade made it official that The Streak was done. The school has been awarded Blue Ribbon School status.[7]. 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. Flagler Palm Coast 115.5; 5. . The two-time state champion made his decision this week. Other Brandon champions included Sean Padgett (103), Eric Grajales (130), Kevin Timothy (135), Joey Cozart (140) and Berridge (160). 17 in the nation, was . "He lined us up by weight and wrestled each one, taking us down in no time flat," Holsonback said. "He is also an outstanding football player and is being recruited by several Division I college teams.". There are three teams out there that are very close to us," Cozart said. 1981-82: Double A Domination. Fountain Valley's TJ McDonnell wins the 182-pound final in the Five Counties wrestling tournament at Fountain Valley High on Saturday. 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. His goals for Brandon wrestling are set high, he said, but thats the point, for an elite-level program. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. He won the 142-pound NCAA title for . Wrestling well for Northeast of Anne Arundel County were sophomore Scott Anderson (170) and senior David Fish (182). Tyler Liberatore is wrestling for Tampa Prep, so those teammates around his weight (112) will get better just working out with him. Jan. 28, 1974 -Brandon defeats Robinson 32-17, the first victory of the national-record winning streak which ended at 459. Apopka 99.5; 9. 1983-84: A Canary Resurgence & Matty from Catty. Ages: All ages Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers. 15); in each dual, the teams wrestle each weight class (103 to heavyweight) like a regular dual. Wt. Eric's father, Cesar, wrestled for Brandon in 1982, but it is Eric's brother, also named Cesar, who has his name on the wall that borders one end of the Brandon gym -- the wall that lists every state champion for the Eagles. "I can't say enough about the kids, this group of guys. Mike Ettore placed third and Brice Jones placed fifth. By BRYAN BURNS . 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. "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. "It's great motivation.". The Streak stood at 75 consecutive wins and 84 matches without a defeat. If a parent or coach has information on a wrestler who has finished his official high school career with over 100 wins, please send information to: Robinson.Prebish@virginiawrestling.com. However, what is certain is that the Cougars have some work to do before they can say they're in Brandon's league. 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. State powerhouses: Naples Riverdale, Miami Braddock, Suwanee, Manatee, Osceola. The complete high school wrestling schedule for the state of Florida for the 2021-22 season. Help; Terms . This approximately 1.5-acre (6,100m2) wooded site located on the south side of the campus was designated an official Schoolyard Habitat in 2006 by the National Wildlife Federation. So when you face them, you go in there with nothing to lose. Take a long, hard look at the better wrestlers in Hillsborough County this season. Brandon Wrestling Mayfield Vil. Brandons Kevin Norstrem, who won a state title with Tampa Bay Christian in eighth grade, won his fifth state title in 2013. 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). Brandon School of Wrestling Brandon HS GYM, 1101 Victoria Street Brandon, Florida 33510 For more info call me at 813-545-6310 or russcozart1@verizon.net. (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. First was the epic dual meet the Spartans had with Gilroy, a high school team coached by former Oklahoma State wrestler and UFC MMA champion Daniel Cormier. WRESTLING. "Joe is one of our best wrestlers and a great athlete," Brockland said. It's a list filled with parity as individuals from 13 schools are represented. Victor Fugate and Lorenzo Martinez also competed; Jo Dudley's heavyweight match was forfeited. These are different than individual-bracketed tournaments, where individual wrestlers are seeded by weight class, regardless of team. 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 . Junior Joey Cozart (145-152) has two state titles and is a contender for a third. The Eagles graduated two state champions and several other talents. In Brandon, they wrestle. Mayfield 70.5 4. The Eagles' national record winning and unbeaten streaks end at 459 and 468, respectively. BRANDON RADER: PARKERSBURG: 2005-04-03-02 : SCHENY SCHENERLEIN : 112, 119, 130, 135: SETH EASTER: NITRO: Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? There were chances of all five winning championships. Ridgeline Academy (Phoenix), 3-0. "Kyle's really tall and lanky, and he gets down real low.". Brandon's Trey Lane has committed to the University of Virginia. 4A South Anchorage (Anchorage) def. 100+ CAREER WINS LIST. 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. Damien's Frank Lucero (145 pounds) and Los Osos' Bobby Ziello (130) also made the finals before losing to Brandon wrestlers. The Eagles tied a match and lost three by one point. 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. Brandon High School is ranked that highly even after losing four of its best wrestlers to graduation last year. Carlos Montero, Bloomingdale, Sr., 145-160: Second in state last year at Coral Gables, state contender at 3A. Individually, Sickles senior Joe Russell recorded the best mark of the north Hillsborough teams. (This is how the table read the day after the Brandon High School wrestling team clinched its 24th state title. March 07, 2021. ITG Next is your go-to source for high school sports media coverage in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and across the country. The others: Jeff Carter, Ozzie Timmons, Jody Reed, Danny Graves and Chone Figgins. Yes, Miami. Oakleaf 91.5;. "We didn't really talk about The Streak much until ESPN came in," Grajales said. Joe Smith can be reached at joesmith@sptimes.com or (813) 310-9024. They have a great work ethic.". BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! Brandon's 456-Match Win Streak On The Line In Weekend Tourney. But Cozart noticed Keller's tendency and his teammates helped him fix it. ", "I think this is a great idea for everyone involved," Sickles coach Terry Brockland said. Nov. 30, 1982 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.100 with a 29-27 win against Chamberlain. 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. I lost to him. He received a standing ovation when it was over. Completed Live & Upcoming. 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. Folkstyle/Freestyle/Greco-Roman. Before they were dominant, they were dormant. Copyright 2022 M & S Media Group LLC. "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. The following year, the Eagles went 12-1, earning the nickname "Graves' grappling gorillas." Jan 18, 2023 Updated 1 min ago. "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. Like I tell them, Cozart said, its not being on top of the mountain thats exciting, but the work it takes to get there.. BRANDON - Before "The Streak," there were struggles. "Alex was the one that really taught me how to stay low. He took on East Bay's Greg Sumner at 189; Gustafson had beaten Sumner in overtime three weeks prior. 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. Alexander Basketball: Can the Cougars Finally Reach the Top? They came from a compilation of a few schools. 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 . Brandon High School might not just be the greatest high school wrestling program in Florida, but in the entire country. 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. "They listen, work hard and are easy to motivate.". "I'm not sure if it's Brandon losing possible or not," he said. 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. As the transit agency falters, Hillsborough riders pay the price, Common Dialect Beerworks opening in Tampas Seminole Heights. Six wrestlers have won state titles all four years they wrestled for Brandon. Gabe Hixenbaugh, Thompson, 2016-19 . Kitko knows a little about The Streak, considering he helped defend it as a Brandon wrestler in the early 1990s. "It's a huge thing in my family to bring home the gold. Ippolito also worked as an assistant under Cozart, but in his early 30s he was diagnosed with the cancer that would take his life shortly after. ESPN released "The Streak," a wonderful two-hour documentary that detailed last season's journey. . "We get the same thing in Florida. 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. Source: Florida High School Athletic Association. become the first state champion in school history, but . CAA II East Valley Athletes for Christ (Mesa) def. You know his parents, you know his family, and you have more of a one-on-one relationship. 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. "This is a special group," Russ Cozart said. They also construct nesting boxes for birds and roosting boxes for bats to help increase the biodiversity of the area. Russ Cozart 762-8 1980-2018, 119 St. WINTER HAVEN - The wrestler with the funny style got his payback Wednesday. "All three coaches readily accepted the opportunity to try out the new format," Cozart said. He said the match with Chamberlain looked "hopeless on paper." Brandon bounced back from their first dual meet loss in 34 years by winning their 18 th state title. The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." It bore down on them. Format: The dual team tournament pits 16 seeded teams (No. Herman Hernandez, Riverview, Sr., 140: Returning state qualifier and potential state champ. Freshmen Rossi Bruno (119), Tyler Liberatore (125) and Clark Glass are state champs. Brandon fielded its first football team in 1944. He always seems to have his team ready.". March 4th has been proclaimed as Brandon High School Wrestling Day by Hillsborough County! "It is going to be one of Brandon's toughest challenges yet," Durant coach Dennis Kitko said after getting a first-hand look at South Dade, Manatee and Springstead at the Cougar Invitational the first weekend in December. "We always knew it was there and knew we were part of it. Tampa Bay Christian is tough. LAKELAND - Back in 1977, snow fell in Miami. 1. The Eagles went 34 years without losing a dual match and ESPN chronicled the feat in a 2008 documentary entitled The Streak. Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. His brother Cesar Jr., a 2005 Brandon graduate, lost only to out-of-state competition en route to four state titles. Brandon High is currently Pending school grade[6] in SDHC's high school grading scale. In the state? 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. Brandon, George Jenkins, Heritage, Leesburg, Leto, Manatee, Riverview, Wakulla . Darkhorses: Wharton, Jesuit, Riverview, Plant City, Sickles and Newsome. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. 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. Lakewood St. Edward 183.0 2. "When I gave up points and it was tied, I was really scared then." 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. That prompted Saint Leo students to start calling the Brandon students Eagles. Jan. 26, 1974- Brandon and Bradenton Manatee tie 24-24 in the ninth match of the season, the last time the Eagles did not win a match before Saturday. James Gray, Armwood, Sr., 112-119: Fifth in state last year, should place higher this year. "He's our first one, the way [former coach Jim] Graves described him was that he was one of the first guys that knew he was a great wrestler," Cozart said. ALL AGES, WRESTLING CLASSES AND WORKOUTS, WE ARE AT THE BRANDON HS GYM. The host Olympians captured the team title . The Eagles participate in their first dual meet of the season tonight, in their own gym, against Riverview. Cozart Remembers Pioneer Wrestling Notebook. 60.0 5. He is ranked sixth nationally by MatScouts.com. Gustkey edged King, 2-1 . Freshman Eric Grajales is just one Eagle who comes from a long line of wrestlers. It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's11th consecutive state title and 22nd overall. "He is just too strong and too big. (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). The seniors will provide the leadership in the practice room and in matches. All three teach me. Today the streak is at 456.http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01om_unhear.shtml. "I don't think anyone will beat Brandon for the next 30 years either," Alonso 171-pounder Jack Neuman said. Daily Bulletin Ontario, CA 12/31/05 "I was nervous going in because he's a tough wrestler," Garcia said. Bloomingdale junior Chris Figari won a 2-1 decision over Brandon's Wally Figaro at 145, and Middleton senior Ricardo Albaladejo scored a pin over Alonso's Jack Nueman to complete the list of individual champions. ", Keller Leads Brandon To Another Wrestling Title. 5. Among the stellar accomplishments over the years: Brandon High has produced 29 state championship teams and 122 individual state champions. So he read three books on the sport - "I even read the rule book," he joked - then took the Eagles to several wrestling camps. Sargable made Riverview a competitive program before taking a break for a couple of years. Cozart is constantly reminded of his former wrestler's contribution to the program. Eagle Jeff Turner played for Vanderbilt, earned a gold medal with the 1984 U.S. Olympic team and had a 10-year NBA career. 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.". 2-No. Sign up for our email newsletter. There was a red carpet. Letsgetstarted. He scored a 1-0 decision over Brandon's Clayton Simmons at 275 pounds. "He is the master. Sports Relationship Management (SRM) software, but is owned by and subject to the Washington USA Wrestling . Item Number: WRD-04135 Currently 5.00/5 Stars. 2002 Class AAA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. 2002 Class AA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. Wt. They lost to Manatee (30-20) that season, but haven't since. Rossi Bruno, Brandon, Fr., 119: Defending state champ. South Dade Homestead (151 points) was second in Class 3A, followed by Winter Springs (112). It's an adrenalin rush when you win, especially if you pin your opponent.". The other four - Franklin Gomez, Cesar Grajalas, Marco Toledo and Rocky Cozart - will be moving on. Graves told his team it deserved to be winners. 2. Jeff Gluck, Staff Writer "It's kind of amazing just to stare up at the wall.". FOUR-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS; NAME SCHOOL YEARS COACH(ES) WEIGHT CLASSES; MATT ASHLEY: SPENCER: 1976-77-78-79 : . "Our seniors have worked hard, taken their lumps for several years and provide mature leadership," coach Russ Cozart said. FOUR-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS (Total Number: 25) Wrestler's Name High School Years 1. 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. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? Garfield Hts. "That's why we named it after him, so people don't forget about him. W. "We don't pay a lot of attention to a lot of things," Toledo said. SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 108: Brandon Perez: Campbell: 145: Keamalu Richardson: Kamehameha-Kapalama: 114: Treylan Kobayashi: 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. 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. Marysville 45.0 Pickerington 8. Collinsville senior Cameron Steed pinned Claremore's Kai Shultz in 1:02 in the final to . 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. Each time a wrestler from the Brandon (Fla.) squad was put on his back, the crowd at Upland's Black Watch Tournament exploded in cheers. Mike Rodriguez (Merced, SJ2, 11) HM 6. End "Beat the Streak" - Begin "Break the Streak", County's best last year, three-time state champ, According to Cozart, he is "looking very good. Watch Now: Related Video Chris Figari, Bloomingdale, Sr., 152-160: Third in state as sophomore, fourth as junior; state contender in 3A. 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. Hillsborough County Champs 48 years in a row 1973-2020, District Champs 41 years in a row 1975-2015, Regional Champs 26 years in a row 1990-2015, http://www.tampabay.com/sports/2018/07/27/fifty-for-the-ages-the-top-coaches-in-tampa-bay-history/, https://m.facebook.com/Kevin.ODonnell.FOX13/, Russ Cozart's Wrestling Camps2023 SUMMER CAMPS Start 6/6 end 7/29 at Brandon HS Gym, Discounts: Team, siblings, buy one week get one free, buy morning session get night session free, All Summer access pass day and night, 12/3 Jim Graves Tournament @ BHS 10am/1st Place, 12/9-10 Hernando HS Tournament 1:30pm/9:30am/1st Place, 12/16-17 Bradenton Christian HS Tourament 4:30pm/9:30am/1st Place, 12/23 Alumni Night Dual vs Plant City @BHS Wins Varsity and JV, 2/4 Tony Ippolito Memorial Tournament @ BHS 9am, 2/10 Hills Co Division Championships @ Riverview HS 1:30pm, 2/11 Hills Co Championships @ Riverview HS 10:30am, 2/18 2A-6 District Championships @ BHS 10:30am, 2/24-25 2A-2 Region Championships @ BHS 11:15am/10am, 3/2-3-4 2A State Championships @ Silver Spurs Arena 10am/10am/9am, 12/23 Alumni Night Dual vs Plant City @ BHS 5:30pm. 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