Hutchinson will fit into the lineup wherever he is needed. Jan. 8, 2005 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.400 with a 53-12 win against Chamberlain in Graves Duals semifinals. FOUR-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS (Total Number: 25) Wrestler's Name High School Years 1. [Last modified November 25, 2005, 00:09:59]. Brandon is led by returning state champions Eric Grajales, a junior, and sophomore Joey Cozart, but the Eagles lost six of their 14 varsity wrestlers from last season to graduation, five of whom placed at state. Skinny: When the 1979-80 season started, former Brandon coach Jim Graves said to himself, "There's no way we can beat East Bay." State powerhouses: Naples Riverdale, Miami Braddock, Suwanee, Manatee, Osceola. "He is the master. "For us, to see the kind of level you can achieve is quite inspiring," said Upland coach Bob Irwin, whose team finished 14th. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." 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 . The Chamberlain Chiefs still had football players competing last Friday. 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. 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. He is ranked sixth nationally by MatScouts.com. Dec. 16, 1997 -Brandon gets consecutive win No.300 with a 70-3 rout of Plant. ", Jenkins had three coaches in the first three years. 3. "It's kind of amazing just to stare up at the wall.". Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. Source: Florida High School Athletic Association. 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. 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. "After that, it was always my choice, but my brother always pushed me hard. Brandons senior standouts, clockwise from back left: Zaq Berridge, Nick Hutchinson, Ryan Renkey, Kevin Timothy and Eric Grajales, a three-time state champ. "It gives us an early opportunity to measure where we are and find out what we need to work on the most.". Alex Hamm, Durant, Jr., 103: State qualifier last year, should place in state in 3A. Creekside 102; 8. 52 PHOTOS. ", "This is something they can take on," Russ Cozart said. Qualified all 14 to State 2004,2010,2011, 732-8 @Brandon HS 768-21 overall. Will coach Willie Sargable returning make a difference in Hillsborough County wrestling? "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.". They must wrestle smarter.". Oct 05, 2018 at 5:00 pm. (Photo by Bart Freidenberg) www.ohsaa.org 19 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. No score at the end . Practices consisted of Graves bringing in old filmstrips, describing fundamental moves like the half nelson. Wrestling well for Northeast of Anne Arundel County were sophomore Scott Anderson (170) and senior David Fish (182). Chamberlain and Alonso wrestled the toughest battle in the four-way dual match. "I'm wrestling with a 'B' on my chest and an 'E' on the back, the No. That former players dream about having their kids wrestle for Cozart. 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. This was the second shot Keller had at Jorge. 2021-22 high school individual state champions list, as of February 14, with 22 new states added. He earned all-state and all-American honors as a defensive lineman and went on to a standout career with the University of Florida and St. Louis Cardinals. That's the year Brandon scored 271 points, just two more than they did tonight. UPLAND - They were the New York Yankees in singlets, the team everyone came to see but loved to boo. 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. 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. It comes with the price of being good we seem to build a natural rivalry wherever we go." "We are setting the bar high for other programs if they are willing to take on the challenge," said Cozart. Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? I just pushed the pace.". "He's building the program," Cozart said of Kitko, who won three state titles as a wrestler at Brandon from 1991-93. With him back, the Sharks should be competitive by districts and challenging by next season. Feb 14, 2022 by JD Rader. Russ Cozart and his wife attended. Brandon adopted the school colors maroon and white in 1931. They came from a compilation of a few schools. Read, watch, and listen to the latest news and opinions in the high school sports world. The school originally opened in 1914 on the current site of McLane Middle School, for the education of white students only. 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. ", "I think this is a great idea for everyone involved," Sickles coach Terry Brockland said. I like our chances of making our presence known in tournaments this season.". The accomplishment was not included in the initial list of the school's state runnerup teams. The Streak stood at 75 consecutive wins and 84 matches without a defeat. March 15, 1998: Brandon wins 11th state title with 141 points, breaking its previous record. 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. They are young. "I don't think anyone will beat Brandon for the next 30 years either," Alonso 171-pounder Jack Neuman said. 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. They're very similar to last year's team. Records. "I don't think it's so unusual that their families are a part of it," said Cozart, who runs a program for younger wrestlers. "I was pretty confident going into the match," Liberatore said. Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. "We'd tape the mats together, but they'd slide," said Roger Jenkins, 53, a 158-pounder from 1969-72. Smith took him down with a headlock to preserve the win. Never before has the two-day Graves Duals boasted a field as talented as this. "Kyle's really tall and lanky, and he gets down real low.". BRANDON, S.D. By BRYAN BURNS 1982-83: Easton Excels & Spartans are Stellar. No more Ronzoni pastina?! Brandon, George Jenkins, Heritage, Leesburg, Leto, Manatee, Riverview, Wakulla . Copyright 2022 M & S Media Group LLC. 1:00. 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. That's the chance the Eagles have in the next two days. In 1985, Brandon's Toney Mack led the nation with a 41-point scoring average as a senior. In a different year, more area wrestlers might have joined the winning trio. It was a power in the state of Florida, but took a step forward on the Olympic style big stage. ", Keller Leads Brandon To Another Wrestling Title. Mayfield 70.5 4. ""We looked very solid throughout the tournament," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. "Even though they have similar weights to older opponents, 14- and 15-year-olds have less mature muscle structure," he said. 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. Ridgeline Academy (Phoenix), 3-0. Craig is the only one of the five who will return to high school this fall. All-Time 14 Benjamin Russell, 1959-83 13 Vestavia Hills, 1976-2009 Consecutive 11 Benjamin Russell, 1959-69 (4A) 5 Thompson, 2011-15 (6A) . En route to claiming the Class 3A state title, Brandon scored 269 points and had seven individual champs. The rec wrestling program and tournaments are back at Brandon HS! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! David is capable of qualifying for states and scoring some points for us. The Brandon Wrestling Club, a youth program run by Eagles coach Russ Cozart, has been like a feeder system of champions. Jesuit, Manatee, Springstead, Osceola, Flagler Palm Coast and others usually compete in a final warmup to the big dance in Lakeland. There was a red carpet. Kitko knows a little about The Streak, considering he helped defend it as a Brandon wrestler in the early 1990s. 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). "I'm really lucky," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. The most impressive thing however which separates Brandon from other programs is the legendary winning streak. ITG Next is your go-to source for high school sports media coverage in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and across the country. Folkstyle/Freestyle/Greco-Roman. 146 individual matches won in a row 2012-13, 459 consecutive duals won in a row 1974-2008, Average Dual Meet Score 74.92-2.16*, Average Margin Of Victory 72.76* 2009-10. Alonso went 2-1, Sickles was 1-2 and Chamberlain was 0-3 in close matches without some of its best wrestlers. 2023 Bellarmine University Visit Jan 9, 2023. That win helped continue another impressive streak, 17-straight championships, a Florida. Brandon's Gretta Chestnut stands out as one of the school's top female athletes. Skinny: Brandon coach Russ Cozart called it a miracle. They arrived in a limo. "Every kid is behind each other, and they put a lot of time into it," Cozart said. 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 CorrespondentPublished November 12, 2007. "Our seniors have worked hard, taken their lumps for several years and provide mature leadership," coach Russ Cozart said. 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. 17 in the nation, was . H.S. Feb. 24, 2001: Brandon wins 12th state title with record 156.5 points. Hutchinson, a junior 125-pounder for the Eagles, was especially pleased with his title match. 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. Cozart knows the numbers, and the records, and the titles, including the fact that Brandon over the years has earned 90 individual state titles. 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. Fountain Valley's TJ McDonnell wins the 182-pound final in the Five Counties wrestling tournament at Fountain Valley High on Saturday. 1. Daily Bulletin Ontario, CA 12/31/05 "Finishing second isn't bad, as long as you don't get used to it." Help; Terms . Saturday was just a formality as the Eagles captured their 22nd team championship and their 11th consecutive title. America is not happy. OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY", "Integration at Brandon High had its challenges", "Florida high school wrestling team's streak ends after 459 straight victories", "Brandon native turns bar codes into works of art", "Coaching key in Brandon High's decades of success", "Ozzie Timmons Society for American Baseball Research", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Brandon_High_School_(Florida)&oldid=1122671150, This page was last edited on 18 November 2022, at 22:42. 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. "You do expect a lot from them. Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem, Rossi Bruno, Tyler Liberatore, Clark Glass, Wally Figaro and Kyle Koziel. Seven wrestlers earned individual state titles, which is a Brandon High record, a milestone first reached in 2004. They have a great work ethic.". 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. 5. Lake Mary 110.5; 7. Therein lies the nine-match difference between the unbeaten and undefeated streaks, both national marks. Tyler Liberatore is wrestling for Tampa Prep, so those teammates around his weight (112) will get better just working out with him. Bruno (2008), Norstrem (2009) and Flint (2010) were previous Rams state champions. "We started to think about it the second day," Toledo said. Letsgetstarted. 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. The Eagles graduated two state champions and several other talents. 2002 Class AAA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. 2002 Class AA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. Wt. But Cozart noticed Keller's tendency and his teammates helped him fix it. 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 . I lost to him. Darkhorses: Wharton, Jesuit, Riverview, Plant City, Sickles and Newsome. With 3 returning champs . No secret, too, that Cozart nurtures his players from a young age. Showing 1 to 25 out of 142 upcoming tournaments. "All three coaches readily accepted the opportunity to try out the new format," Cozart said. Fairy tale enough. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. The Brandon High School wrestling team comes home from Lakeland tonight, Feb. 19, with its 11th consecutive state title and 22nd state crown overall. The streak came to an end on January 5, 2008, when Brandon was defeated by South Dade High School 3228. 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. Berridge, an excellent scholar and a tough upper-weight wrestler, is capable of winning a state title anywhere between 160-189 pounds. It's a list filled with parity as individuals from 13 schools are represented. Brian Moreno (Foothill-Tustin, S1, 10) #5 2. Palm Harbor was second with 189. For Brandon coach Russ Cozart, the Ippolito Memorial Tournament gives him a chance to remember a friend. Yes, but it will be tough. We will be much improved by states.". 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. Congrats Coach Russ Cozart for being named NFHS National Wrestling Coach of the Year!!!!!!! Carlos Montero, Bloomingdale, Sr., 145-160: Second in state last year at Coral Gables, state contender at 3A. This year is a little bit different. Schedule: For years, the Eagles have feasted on in-county competition. 1984-85: It's Crowell to Powell for Rovers & The Cuve. "It's great motivation.". Gabe Hixenbaugh, Thompson, 2016-19 . "I don't know if we would have won anyway, but we did not wrestle well as a team. USA TODAY Sports; Photos: Saturday at the 2022 Florida State Wrestling Championships. "We had some humble, humble beginnings.". If you lose, you lose to a state champion.". Coventry High owns Rhode Island's premiere high school wrestling dynasty, including a staggering 17 consecutive state championships from 1982 to 1998. 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. There should be a number of state champions coming out of this year's tournament.". CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! 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 . 2. 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. Cozart Remembers Pioneer Wrestling Notebook. Many probably share that sentiment. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . "It definitely set the mood for the rest of the tournament.". The Eagles went 34 years without losing a dual match and ESPN chronicled the feat in a 2008 documentary entitled The Streak. Activities include: Advanced wrestling techniques in all positions, live wrestling, drilling, strength building, weight lifting for wrestlers. They all meet in the Graves Challenge on Jan. 4-5 in the Eagles Nest. Tyler Liberatore, Brandon, Fr., 125: Defending state champ. Scroll down to read info about classes and tournaments. 2021-22 high school girls volleyball state champions. I expected a little bit more than that. Jan. 18-19, Ippolito Memorial at Brandon: A final big-bracket tournament before districts. "The only people in the stands would be parents, and some girls to come watch Tony Ippolito because he was so athletic.". Compiled by Times correspondent Eric Vician, INDIVIDUAL BRANDON HIGH school STATE CHAMPIONS. 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. Durant is lucky to have him. 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. Freshman Eric Grajales (103) turned in a solid effort by pinning Lake Gibson's Brent Jorge in 1:39. (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). Readers can reach Forum reporter Jeff Kolpack at (701) 241-5546. Rossi Bruno, Brandon, Fr., 119: Defending state champ. It's business as usual for Brandon High School, coming home victorious with the wrestling team's11th consecutive state title and 22nd overall. 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. Also, we encourage all stakeholders to visit the district website and the district's mental health page for a variety of mental health resources. "High school wrestling," Cozart said with a smile. 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. But Gustafson helped save the day. 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. Bloomingdale and Durant, tie: Bulls coach Donnie Peek has a strong stable. The school has been awarded Blue Ribbon School status.[7]. We all have. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). The team with the most points moves on to quarterfinals, then semifinals, etc. "Rare, if ever," said Gary Abbott, director of communications for USA Wrestling, on one school getting five finalists. Mark Zimmer Columbus St. Francis DeSales 1976, 77, 78, 79 2. 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. Mitchell finished in eighth place with 59. ", By Terry Jones, Times Correspondent In print: Tuesday, November 18, 2008. In 2001 the school district achieved unitary status and mandated busing was ended. Six wrestlers have won state titles all four years they wrestled for Brandon. 1979-80: District XI - Wrestling Country, USA. Jared Hayes (189) was third, while Jordan Holding (130) and Moises Gomez (160) were fourth. Stability: When Brandon started a wrestling program, it had three coaches in three years. Springstead senior Schuyler Swanton, 2007 state champion in 103 pounds, was selected wrestler of the tournament. Because of his experience on youth team USA, three state and numerous national championships, Grajales is the name most recognized. Individually, Sickles senior Joe Russell recorded the best mark of the north Hillsborough teams. There are three teams out there that are very close to us," Cozart said. It's safe to say any sports fan in the area has heard it. 2. Officials had to go through several tie-breaking criteria before awarding the match to Alonso. Keller is jokingly teased by his teammates because he bends over awkwardly because of his long, skinny frame. We're just trying to do our best to get ready.". ""My opponent was very good, and I wanted to show everybody I could beat a quality opponent. The championship is Crown Point's fourth overall and first since girls basketball won championships in . Your place to find available wrestling tournaments. Massillon Perry 107.0 3. His experience has made him one of the team leaders. She won state shot put titles in 1979 and 1980. 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. Holsonback said to save money, the team reused the same roll of athletic tape all season. After last weekend's state wrestling championships, Oklahoma now has 44 four-time individual champions. "We always knew it was there and knew we were part of it. "I'm used to big matches," said a calm Lucas, " so I came out with the same thing. Damien's Frank Lucero (145 pounds) and Los Osos' Bobby Ziello (130) also made the finals before losing to Brandon wrestlers. 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. Eric Grajales, who finished 218-0 before wrestling at the University of Michigan, earned titles at 103, 112, 130 and 135 weight classes. "It wasn't too bad, I guess," Pereida said. This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: The Brandon High boys cross country team earned state runnerup status in 1979. The host Olympians captured the team title . 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. COLUMBUS Led by four weight-class champions, Floyd Central finished second in Saturday's Hoosier Hills Conference Championships at Columbus East. BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING CELEBRATING 43 YEARS, VOTED 2009 & 2010 BEST HIGH SCHOOL TEAM IN THE BAY AREA - 620 WDAE & Beef 'O' Brady's. BRANDON - Brandon returned to its winning ways Saturday with dominating performances and a victory in the 24th annual Ippolito Memorial wrestling tournament. Take a long, hard look at the better wrestlers in Hillsborough County this season. Kevin Timothy, Brandon, Sr., 140: Defending state champ. Tampa Bay Christian is tough. become the first state champion in school history, but . Keith Koziel said. All Rights Reserved. "It's a huge thing in my family to bring home the gold. Building a wrestler, especially one who has had a successful relative at Brandon, comes with high expectations. Watch Now: Related Video High School Sports; College Sports; Outdoors & Rec; Florida Gators; FSU Seminoles; . 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