The Arizona Republic
WRESTLING
JASON P. SKODA
Arizona Republic
GLENDALE – The Sunnyside High School wrestling team is on track to make it a dozen state titles in a row.
The Blue Devils advanced seven wrestlers into Saturday’s individual finals at the Jobing.com Arena.
The top eight teams this weekend advance to the team tournament next week.
• In 5A-I, Tempe Corona del Sol has five finalists, while Gilbert Highland and Mesa High have four each.
• In 4A-I, Cienega (131 points) sent four wrestlers into Saturday’s finals, including Andy Roche at 145 pounds, to open a commanding lead over Phoenix Thunderbird (94 1/2).
Desert View’s Oscar Ornelas, the No. 15 seed at 103 pounds, will face Flowing Wells No. 1 seed Chris Bostic for the title Saturday.
• In 4A-II, Cottonwood Mingus took a stranglehold in the battle for the No. 1 seed next week with 130 1/2 points, followed by Queen Creek (100), Phoenix Moon Valley (87 1/2), Rio Rico (87) and Phoenix Washington (73).
Rio Rico advanced three wrestlers into Saturday’s finals.