RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com 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. Brandons Kevin Norstrem, who won a state title with Tampa Bay Christian in eighth grade, won his fifth state title in 2013. We will be much improved by states.". 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"He's building the program," Cozart said of Kitko, who won three state titles as a wrestler at Brandon from 1991-93. I just pushed the pace.". Tabor says his three middle-schoolers have a mutual challenge, normally not faced by older wrestlers in the high school ranks. Freshmen Rossi Bruno (119), Tyler Liberatore (125) and Clark Glass are state champs. West Virginia High School Wrestling Four and Three Time State Champions. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. "I'm really lucky," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. "It got the monkey off my back, that's for sure!" 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. ALL AGES-HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-NO CARD NEEDED!!!! They make me feel like part of the team, and I will work hard to help the team win.". 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. State powerhouses: Naples Riverdale, Miami Braddock, Suwanee, Manatee, Osceola. Brian Moreno (Foothill-Tustin, S1, 10) #5 2. Nick Hutchinson scored the quickest pin in the finals in 22 seconds. Michael Trinidad, a senior, led the Mustangs as he advanced to the 171-pound final via two pins. However, Brandon reeled off three consecutive wins to open a 22-3 gap. The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. Trinidad fell to Palm Harbor's Jon Dinsmore 13-5 in a major decision. Feb. 27, 1982: Coach Russ Cozart leads the Eagles to the first of his eight state titles as Brandon coach. Brandon: In the county, still the best. "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. And that boys just years after they learn to walk dream about wrestling for Brandon, having participated in one of his many youth program and tournaments, such as the one held at Brandon High on Feb. 20, the day after the 2011 Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 3A state tournament ended. "It would really put our school on the map and get us going in the right direction." Victor Fugate and Lorenzo Martinez also competed; Jo Dudley's heavyweight match was forfeited. 3. 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); 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. Keller also stands crooked with his left knee out when facing an opponent, a weakness Jorge exploited in their first match. 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. The space shuttle, hoisted on top of a 747, took flight for the first time that year as well. 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! Yes, but it will be tough. "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. Wrestling well for Northeast of Anne Arundel County were sophomore Scott Anderson (170) and senior David Fish (182). [3], The Brandon wrestling team holds the national record for the longest winning streak (34 years, 459 wins) by a high school sports team. High School Sports; College Sports; Outdoors & Rec; Florida Gators; FSU Seminoles; . "Every kid's different," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. "We just get on the mat and do what we do best.". 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. 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. River Ridge Football Loaded for 2021 Season, How Cheerleaders and Band Members Adjusted in a Pandemic, The Top 10 Quarterbacks in 2023 Florida High School Football. (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). They all meet in the Graves Challenge on Jan. 4-5 in the Eagles Nest. They arrived in a limo. 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. Bruno has earned more than 20 national championships in youth wrestling. Also helping Brandon achieve its 269 points at state competition were runner-up finishers Devan Berrian and Travis Berridge. Because of his experience on youth team USA, three state and numerous national championships, Grajales is the name most recognized. The old record was held by the Amherst (N.Y) Sweet Home High volleyball team, which won 292 consecutive matches from 1978-87. 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). By the end of the second day, the fans were eager to see anyone in a maroon uniform lose. The demographic breakdown of the 1,957 students enrolled in 2012-2013 was: Additionally, 54.3% of the students were eligible for free or reduced lunch. These are different than individual-bracketed tournaments, where individual wrestlers are seeded by weight class, regardless of team. Craig is the only one of the five who will return to high school this fall. Cozart's kids became something of celebrities, even in defeat. 2. Ryan Renkey, Brandon, Sr., 112: Arizona state champ. (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's a list filled with parity as individuals from 13 schools are represented. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. They also construct nesting boxes for birds and roosting boxes for bats to help increase the biodiversity of the area. Read, watch, and listen to the latest news and opinions in the high school sports world. "It's a way for us to [honor] Tony Ippolito's career.". 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. "Clark and Bruno are contenders for state championships this year and Koziel is capable of winning or at least placing high in the state. Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . Folkstyle/Freestyle/Greco-Roman. "I know they're all going to be psyched up and ready to go. Jim Jordan St. Paris Graham Local 1979, 80, 81, 82 . WRESTLING. Chamberlain and Alonso wrestled the toughest battle in the four-way dual match. 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. "And it never gets old winning a state title. "All three coaches readily accepted the opportunity to try out the new format," Cozart said. Feb 14, 2022 by JD Rader. Today, a film crew is following Brandon all season for an ESPN documentary, and former wrestler Dave Ryndes is writing a book. The last 3-time champ to. That families move to Brandon to wrestle for Cozart is no secret to the people who know and observe Brandon wrestling, which is a hard thing not to notice if you follow the sport. Damien's Frank Lucero (145 pounds) and Los Osos' Bobby Ziello (130) also made the finals before losing to Brandon wrestlers. VOTED 2009 & 2010 BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE BAY AREA - 620 WDAE & Beef 'O' Brady's BRANDON WRESTLING HONORS I thought the [final score] would be within 10. He took on East Bay's Greg Sumner at 189; Gustafson had beaten Sumner in overtime three weeks prior. BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. 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. "It was unbelievable. Class A wrestling during the 1980s saw many outstanding state champions. 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. The Brandon High School wrestling team comes home from Lakeland tonight, Feb. 19, with its 11th consecutive state title and 22nd state crown overall. 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). I owe a lot to Alex - and to James for throwing me around in practice.". Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. Gustkey edged King, 2-1 . 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. "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. The accomplishments of the 2013 champions Kevin and Kyle Norstrem,. 2020 Championship Information. CAA II East Valley Athletes for Christ (Mesa) def. 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 seems ready. Toledo took the title at 152. Bixby, ranked No. W. BRANDON RADER: PARKERSBURG: 2005-04-03-02 : SCHENY SCHENERLEIN : 112, 119, 130, 135: SETH EASTER: NITRO: "I don't want to say there's bad blood between us because I'm a junior and he's a freshman. 1 of 6 Mohonasen coach Brandon Guthrie reacts after Jake Deguire defeats Tim Bova of Arlington in a 138 lb weight class match for Div. Brandon Brindley, Mortimer Jordan, 2009-12 (112, 125, 140, 138) This was the second shot Keller had at Jorge. We all have. The Eagles' national record winning and unbeaten streaks end at 459 and 468, respectively. 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. It ended early in January in this same Brandon gym against the wrestlers from South Dade. Published February 12, 20. 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. She won state shot put titles in 1979 and 1980. 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. In a different year, more area wrestlers might have joined the winning trio. Or that there isnt just one streak for the record books, but many and many of which are not expected to be broken any time soon, if ever. 174 talking about this. All Access Brandon High School Wrestling Practice with Russ Cozart Best Seller! Brandon, George Jenkins, Heritage, Leesburg, Leto, Manatee, Riverview, Wakulla . National Ranked Teams: 1988,1992,1993,1995,1998,2002,2003,2004#4, 2005#1,2006,2010#4,2011#3,2012#4,2013#6, 2014#8,2015. 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. Palm Harbor was second with 189. "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. The onslaught of Brandon wrestlers came one day after the Kansas City area placed seven All-Americans in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament. However, what is certain is that the Cougars have some work to do before they can say they're in Brandon's league. You know his parents, you know his family, and you have more of a one-on-one relationship. It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's11th consecutive state title and 22nd overall. Maybe someday, Durant coach Dennis Kitko will receive the congratulatory handshake he has dreamed of from his mentor, Brandon coach Russ Cozart. "Nobody ever thought it'd last this long," said Robert Holsonback, a St. Petersburg engineer who wrestled for Brandon from 1971-74. ", Keller Leads Brandon To Another Wrestling Title. 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. 1 wrestles No. There's a much higher level of trust.". "High school wrestling," Cozart said with a smile. Daily Bulletin Ontario, CA 12/31/05 BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. "We started to think about it the second day," Toledo said. The Streak took on a life all its own, and a death all its own. In Brandon, they wrestle. 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. Massillon Perry 107.0 3. "We get the same thing in Florida. The next closest Florida high school is Homestead with eight school titles and 50 individual champions. Take a long, hard look at the better wrestlers in Hillsborough County this season. 106 2022 NJSIAA State Wrestling Championships . Liberatore, in the 135-pound weight class, was one of two Brandon wrestlers to win with a pin. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. 1. The Eagles struggled, going 3-10 in 1972, the only losing season in school history. Kevin Norstrem, Tampa Bay Christian, eighth, 112: State contender. Brandon, however, is an unlikely source when taking Junior history into account. Between the two of us, we had five silvers. Fleming Island 189; 2. They are young. Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem, Rossi Bruno, Tyler Liberatore, Clark Glass, Wally Figaro and Kyle Koziel. Records. A young Enterprise boys wrestling team gave more experienced Smiths Station a battle on Tuesday night before falling short to the . En route to claiming the Class 3A state title, Brandon scored 269 points and had seven individual champs. He always seems to have his team ready.". ITG Next is your go-to source for high school sports media coverage in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and across the country. 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. Freshman Eric Grajales is just one Eagle who comes from a long line of wrestlers. Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? I'm getting better every day though. All in all, the kids have compiled more than 150 individual national titles in the past 15 years. Brandon High School might not just be the greatest high school wrestling program in Florida, but in the entire country. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.". "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. 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). The South Dade (Homestead) and Winter Springs teams scored 151 and 112 points, respectively. South Dade Homestead (151 points) was second in Class 3A, followed by Winter Springs (112). "I was pretty confident going into the match," Liberatore said. NJ.com's High School Game Changers Sports Awards: Nominate your game changer now! We're just trying to do our best to get ready.". 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). ""We looked very solid throughout the tournament," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. Losing to the best wrestler in the country wasn't something Pereida was hanging his head over. USA TODAY Sports; Photos: Saturday at the 2022 Florida State Wrestling Championships. Rossi Bruno, Brandon, Fr., 119: Defending state champ. They're not their brothers, but in that same sense, you figure they've been brought up with wrestling," Joyce said. That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. His wrestlers loved most of what they saw in the film. 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. The school mascot is the Eagle. Everyone knows the streak -- Brandon's consecutive win streak in dual matches -- which now stands at 413. 1. Glass did it, too, in the 152-pound weight class. In 1966, due to the federal lawsuit Manning vs. the School Board of Hillsborough County,[4] a small group of African-American students were permitted to attend for the first time, and in 1971 large scale busing to improve integration of the school commenced. Lake Mary 110.5; 7. Completed Live & Upcoming. Will coach Willie Sargable returning make a difference in Hillsborough County wrestling? "When Keller went out and did a good job against Bennett, and he won that match, that was a good turning point," Cozart said. Stoughton's program has a long-standing history of success and our coaches lead our kids to amazing personal and team victories. "They listen, work hard and are easy to motivate.". Hagerty 138; 3. The audience waited for Cozart and his wife to exit first. 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. He earned Florida's Mr. Basketball title before playing at the University of Georgia. Hesperia finished second with 170 points (Brandon scored 352.5) and Los Osos was sixth with 120. Chris Figari, Bloomingdale, Sr., 152-160: Third in state as sophomore, fourth as junior; state contender in 3A. The team with the most points moves on to quarterfinals, then semifinals, etc. It comes with the price of being good we seem to build a natural rivalry wherever we go." They're very similar to last year's team. SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 108: Brandon Perez: Campbell: 145: Keamalu Richardson: Kamehameha-Kapalama: 114: Treylan Kobayashi: Gabe Hixenbaugh, Thompson, 2016-19 . Brandon has never won a state football title, but it did play for the state title in 1969 under legendary coach Charlie Livingston. and inducted into NFHS Hall of Fame 2017, also Tampa Sports Club Hall of Fame 2018. After last weekend's state wrestling championships, Oklahoma now has 44 four-time individual champions. 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. Assistant football coach Jim Graves took over the program in 1971 even though "I didn't know anything about the sport. That prompted Saint Leo students to start calling the Brandon students Eagles. Wadsworth 59.0 6. "James [Brown] and Alex [Araoz] worked with me a lot," Keller said. Florida Wrestling Tournaments Welcome to WrestlingTournaments.org FL's most comprehensive list of off season tournaments. Cesar Sr. wrestled on Cozart's first state title team in 1982. 60.0 5. Kevin Norstrem won his fifth state title in 2013 after wrestling varsity as an eighth-grader at Tampa Bay Christian before coming to Brandon. 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 . "When there's a chance for us to get beat, people want to see it," Cozart said. ""This is my first tournament championship this season," he said. 1:00. - Jason Buxton, Spearfish, three time champion, 123-1 record during his championship seasons. Our kids will have to use their superior skills and experience to overcome strength. He was 33. He pointed at a December dual meet at South Dade. 100+ CAREER WINS LIST. It's safe to say any sports fan in the area has heard it. David Galloway, a 1977 graduate, may be the most prolific football player to come out of the school. 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. Lane won his first state title . Timothy overcame a couple of devastating regular-season losses last year to win his first state title. 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 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. Clark Glass, 15, won the Class A 103-pound state championship last season as a seventh grader. The two teams finished 39-39. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." There are currently no completed events. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. That's the chance the Eagles have in the next two days. With 3 returning champs . "When I gave up points and it was tied, I was really scared then." Brandon's 456-Match Win Streak On The Line In Weekend Tourney. "Rare, if ever," said Gary Abbott, director of communications for USA Wrestling, on one school getting five finalists. The most impressive thing however which separates Brandon from other programs is the legendary winning streak. This year is a little bit different. Jim Graves started the wrestling program as a football coach who taught himself wrestling by reading books. 1. ", Ive wrestled for Russ Cozart and Ive now coached with him for 22 years, said assistant coach Bob Hendrickson. "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. The two-time state champion made his decision this week. Champs, 1 St. Keith Koziel, now an assistant wrestling coach at King High School, as a player found the state title elusive. "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. 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. Is Florida Gators football coach Will Muschamp making the move from hot seat to ejection seat. "This one is special," Bruno said. 1983-84: A Canary Resurgence & Matty from Catty. They need a few more skills to be a state challenger, but they are working on that. 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. 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. "Joe is one of our best wrestlers and a great athlete," Brockland said. - Mark Manning, Vermillion . "Usually kids start playing football at age 3. 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 . ", By Terry Jones, Times Correspondent In print: Tuesday, November 18, 2008. "The region meet is a funny kind of meet because it's so emotional," Cozart said. Brandon Tucker, Broken Arrow, 2003 . Students will not be allowed in if showing signs of illness. Junior Joey Cozart (145-152) has two state titles and is a contender for a third. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! 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. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS. 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. 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. 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. ", Jenkins had three coaches in the first three years. They learned together. Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! Jan. 5, 2008 -Brandon loses to Homestead South Dade in the final of the Graves Duals 32-28, ending the Streak. 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. Hoelzer (215) is a seasonal wrestler, but is needed in the upper weights and should qualify for state a second time. 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. Russ Cozart and his wife attended. "I'm happy to take twelve to states," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. . Jan 18, 2023 Updated 1 min ago. I like our chances of making our presence known in tournaments this season.". Brandon High School is a public high school in Brandon, Florida, United States. Brandon Bradley: Henrico: N/A: 182: Tyler Bowers: Gar-Field: 2005: 182: Ian Squires: Colonial . 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.

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