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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. In a different year, more area wrestlers might have joined the winning trio. "It would really put our school on the map and get us going in the right direction." Kendall Ivy, Alonso, Sr., 189-215: State qualifier last year in 3A, potential state placer this season. - Jason Buxton, Spearfish, three time champion, 123-1 record during his championship seasons. The audience waited for Cozart and his wife to exit first. USA TODAY Sports; Photos: Saturday at the 2022 Florida State Wrestling Championships. Oct 05, 2018 at 5:00 pm. 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. Cozart said he thought the better test came in the second match, when Brandon's Kyle Keller defeated Tommy Bennett, 5-2, at 112 pounds. (This is how the table read the day after the Brandon High School wrestling team clinched its 24th state title. Tampa Bay Christian is tough. It comes with the price of being good we seem to build a natural rivalry wherever we go." Brian Moreno (Foothill-Tustin, S1, 10) #5 2. YEARS WEIGHTS NAME . Today the streak is at 456.http://www.sptimes.com/2008/01om_unhear.shtml. However, Brandon reeled off three consecutive wins to open a 22-3 gap. 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. 2-No. But when Brandon coach Russ Cozart again opens the doors to the Eagles Nest tonight to invite teams in to challenge The Streak, one thing is certain: The Eagles will be tested. They lost to Manatee (30-20) that season, but haven't since. SCHOOL WEIGHT NAME SCHOOL; 108: Brandon Perez: Campbell: 145: Keamalu Richardson: Kamehameha-Kapalama: 114: Treylan Kobayashi: WINTER HAVEN - The wrestler with the funny style got his payback Wednesday. ""We looked very solid throughout the tournament," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. The old record was held by the Amherst (N.Y) Sweet Home High volleyball team, which won 292 consecutive matches from 1978-87. Chris Figari, Bloomingdale, Sr., 152-160: Third in state as sophomore, fourth as junior; state contender in 3A. (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. Brandon, George Jenkins, Heritage, Leesburg, Leto, Manatee, Riverview, Wakulla . Mayfield 70.5 4. But that's what Brandon, Fla., did on Tuesday. "He is working hard with the kids. They need a few more skills to be a state challenger, but they are working on that. He is a dominant wrestler but not with pins, and could rewrite the technical fall (win by 15-point difference) record at Brandon. Brock Herman, Brecksville 144 pounds, senior Herman has a title this season at the Brecksville Holiday Tournament and placed third at the Ironman. If it wasn't for him, I probably wouldn't be where I am today.". Herman Hernandez, Riverview, Sr., 140: Returning state qualifier and potential state champ. H.S. BRANDON For several seasons, Brandon has been recognized as a young team loaded with freshmen and sophomore talent. "He is also an outstanding football player and is being recruited by several Division I college teams.". Jesse Contreras (Turlock, SJ1, 12) #2 4. Freshman Eric Grajales is just one Eagle who comes from a long line of wrestlers. He took on East Bay's Greg Sumner at 189; Gustafson had beaten Sumner in overtime three weeks prior. Ages: All ages Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers. Jared Hayes (189) was third, while Jordan Holding (130) and Moises Gomez (160) were fourth. "I know they're all going to be psyched up and ready to go. Stability: When Brandon started a wrestling program, it had three coaches in three years. . He wrestles at 112 pounds. "This one is special," Bruno said. 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. If we would have wrestled the way we should have, it would have been.". Mick Ruis (Poway, SD1, 10) #4 3. "That would make one," three-time state champ Eric Grajales said. 16, No. The school mascot is the Eagle. Chamberlain and Alonso wrestled the toughest battle in the four-way dual match. Grajalas lost 4-3 in overtime at 135 and Cozart was beaten in the final 30 seconds at 160. Individually, Sickles senior Joe Russell recorded the best mark of the north Hillsborough teams. A few schools have been common sights in the finals, like St. Edwards High (Ohio) and Blair Academy (N.J.). It's an adrenalin rush when you win, especially if you pin your opponent.". In Class 2A, Spring Hill Springstead (185.5) won the team title, while Lakeland Lake Gibson (164) was second and Fort Myers Riverdale (106) was third. Creekside 102; 8. In 1989, the Philadelphia 76ers drafted him in the second round. He made it to the finals five times and was runner-up three times. Penns Valley's Max King attempts to keep Philipsburg-Osceola's Ben Gustkey from escaping in their 139-pound bout of the Rams' 51-14 win on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. 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. We will be much improved by states.". BRANDON - Before "The Streak," there were struggles. 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. 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. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! Folkstyle/Freestyle/Greco-Roman. ", Second in state last year, moved up to 130. Orlando Sentinel. He said the match with Chamberlain looked "hopeless on paper." ", Jenkins had three coaches in the first three years. "I was nervous going in because he's a tough wrestler," Garcia said. Toledo took the title at 152. Daily Bulletin Ontario, CA 12/31/05
"Finally (realizing) the dream of being on the Brandon team as a varsity starter is awesome.". He has a good opportunity to add a Florida title to his trophy case. Joey Cozart, Brandon, Jr., 140-152: Two-time state champion with numerous national youth titles. 2nd Matt Avery West Lincoln T.J. Duvall Ragsdale Nick Koren Cary "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. "James [Brown] and Alex [Araoz] worked with me a lot," Keller said. 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 . The onslaught of Brandon wrestlers came one day after the Kansas City area placed seven All-Americans in the Cadet Greco-Roman tournament. "This is a special group," Russ Cozart said. "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. "When it happens," Moore said, "then I'll believe it.". The school has been awarded Blue Ribbon School status.[7]. WRESTLING. Brandon won its first wrestling state title in 1977 and has won the last 13,. FOUR-TIME STATE CHAMPIONS (Total Number: 25) Wrestler's Name High School Years 1. "I don't think anyone will beat Brandon for the next 30 years either," Alonso 171-pounder Jack Neuman said. 3 team in the nation, so this is a big deal," Flint said, nearly out of breath. Cozart Remembers Pioneer Wrestling Notebook. It was the second year in a row that Brandon qualified for state competition wrestlers in each of the 14 weight classes, a true sign of Brandon's dominance. Activities include: Advanced wrestling techniques in all positions, live wrestling, drilling, strength building, weight lifting for wrestlers. Brandon won all of its team matches and gave up only one individual match. They all meet in the Graves Challenge on Jan. 4-5 in the Eagles Nest. Jan. 28, 1974 -Brandon defeats Robinson 32-17, the first victory of the national-record winning streak which ended at 459. "All three coaches readily accepted the opportunity to try out the new format," Cozart said. Feb. 20, 1973: In the final match of the regular season, Bradenton Manatee beats Brandon 28-19, leaving the Eagles 12-1. "Alex was the one that really taught me how to stay low. The accomplishment was not included in the initial list of the school's state runnerup teams. "I'm happy to take twelve to states," Brandon coach Russ Cozart said. Wrestling Past Champions Past Champions Today's Schedule Brackets Assignments Rankings Past Champions Results Archive Records Stories AD/Coach Team Champions Individual Champions Wrestling Team Champions Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Class A Class B Class C-D Open Class Upper Peninsula Open Class . The strength of this year's opposition and the fact that Brandon isn't loaded with superstars like in years past has fueled the talk this season. Anderson went 6-1 with five pins to improve to 17-3 on the season, and Fish, 6-1 with two pins to 18-3. Cozart is constantly reminded of his former wrestler's contribution to the program. As the only wrestler to take a win from the Eagles, heavyweight Russell was 3-0. Bringing home state titles: James Flint, Kevin Norstrem, Rossi Bruno, Tyler Liberatore, Clark Glass, Wally Figaro and Kyle Koziel. Freshmen Rossi Bruno (119), Tyler Liberatore (125) and Clark Glass are state champs. The Brandon Wrestling Club, a youth program run by Eagles coach Russ Cozart, has been like a feeder system of champions. LAKELAND - Back in 1977, snow fell in Miami. 2002 Class AAA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. 2002 Class AA: Hersheypark Arena, Hershey, Pa. Wt. 1 wrestles No. Things went our way.". Darkhorses: Wharton, Jesuit, Riverview, Plant City, Sickles and Newsome. It is overseen by the School District of Hillsborough County . 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. 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. 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. 4. So he read three books on the sport - "I even read the rule book," he joked - then took the Eagles to several wrestling camps. Russ Cozart 762-8 1980-2018, 119 St. He left with a career record of 97-11-1 and led the program to its first state title in 1977. 1980's. 1980-81: Coaching Carousel Rotates as Rovers & Cardinals Cruise. He won the 142-pound NCAA title for . Koziel and Alonso have the rougher paths to travel in their quests for berths at the state tournament. 103: Coleman Scott . Your place to find available wrestling tournaments. 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. RUSS COZART'S WRESTLING CAMPS BRANDON HIGH SCHOOL HEAD WRESTLING COACH PHONE # (813) 545-6310 E-mail RussCozartl@verizon net www.brandoneagleswrestling.com "We just get on the mat and do what we do best.". Mark Zimmer Columbus St. Francis DeSales 1976, 77, 78, 79 2. Source: Florida High School Athletic Association. "This year is going to be unusual in a number of ways with the COVID limitations we are under," Lynx head coach Derek . Halley's Comet scoots by the Fargodome sky more often than one high school putting up five USA Wrestling Junior finalists. A 4-foot toy gorilla named Mongle, dressed in Eagles gear, joined them on the bench. Included in the attack will be Palmetto Ridge, Miami South Dade, Springstead and Manatee. His wrestlers loved most of what they saw in the film. "Nobody ever thought it'd last this long," said Robert Holsonback, a St. Petersburg engineer who wrestled for Brandon from 1971-74. It premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Brandon Tucker, Broken Arrow, 2003 . Feb 14, 2022 by JD Rader. The wall has even more importance to those who are kin to those inscribed upon it. 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. ""My opponent was very good, and I wanted to show everybody I could beat a quality opponent. 5. Jan 18, 2023 Updated 1 min ago. Hawaii High School Athletics Association (HHSAA) tournament information, news and photos . Michael Trinidad, a senior, led the Mustangs as he advanced to the 171-pound final via two pins. Many other classes use the area as an outdoor classroom, including art, English, performing arts, and technology. South Dade, Naples Palmetto Ridge and Manatee have the potential to beat Brandon. Can Brandon continue its 32-year dual meet win streak of 439? Coach Cozart agrees this will be a tougher challenge than any in recent memory. They arrived in a limo. They have a great work ethic.". 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. Team Title, Started the Streak Undefeated last 7 seasons. "We are working hard to achieve together. Actually, they started over a while back. Dimond (Anchorage), 3-1. GUIDELINES for classes: parents allowed in gym(drop off or wait outside), no temp check, no masks during class. Diamond Ranch's Ruben Pereida lost the 171-pound match to David Craig, who is rated as the No. Four-time state wrestling champions Josh Taylor . Gulf's Anthony Ayers (130) and Ladarious Jackson (171) ended their high school careers with consecutive state titles. 4A South Anchorage (Anchorage) def. Tough teams and several individual state champions. Next Club Tournament at Brandon HS: Upcoming tournaments: 3/11/23. March 07, 2021. Today, a film crew is following Brandon all season for an ESPN documentary, and former wrestler Dave Ryndes is writing a book. Therein lies the nine-match difference between the unbeaten and undefeated streaks, both national marks. "Rare, if ever," said Gary Abbott, director of communications for USA Wrestling, on one school getting five finalists. "He lined us up by weight and wrestled each one, taking us down in no time flat," Holsonback said. March 1, 1980: The state meet is Graves' final appearance as Brandon coach. The Eagles struggled, going 3-10 in 1972, the only losing season in school history. Wednesday afternoon in the Brandon High School gym, Eagles wrestling coach and icon Russ Cozart kept blowing his whistle. ""This is my first tournament championship this season," he said. All-Time 14 Benjamin Russell, 1959-83 13 Vestavia Hills, 1976-2009 Consecutive 11 Benjamin Russell, 1959-69 (4A) 5 Thompson, 2011-15 (6A) . "I was pretty confident going into the match," Liberatore said. When/where: Friday and Saturday, Brandon High. Nov. 30-Dec. 1, Cougar Invitational at Durant: Good early measuring stick. The South Dade (Homestead) and Winter Springs teams scored 151 and 112 points, respectively. Completed Live & Upcoming. Cozart has another son, Joey, who is an eighth-grader at Temple Heights, and is expected to wrestle for Brandon next year. Timothy overcame a couple of devastating regular-season losses last year to win his first state title.
Holsonback said Roger Shotz drummed up interest with a flier on which he mimeographed a picture of a wrestler; the flier was put on every door in the school during that 1972-73 season. Alabama High School Athletic Association. [3], The Brandon wrestling team holds the national record for the longest winning streak (34 years, 459 wins) by a high school sports team. "He knew that Brandon was a great team, and that they could form a tradition.". "We started to think about it the second day," Toledo said. Our kids will have to use their superior skills and experience to overcome strength. This was the second shot Keller had at Jorge. Lake Mary 110.5; 7. 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 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. "My dad, he kind of got me started off on it," Grajales said. We sent nine to the finals with seven champs. "I didn't know how (changing weight classes) would go, but I did well and stuck with it." 52 PHOTOS. "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. Lakewood St. Edward 183.0 2. The Rams don't wrestle dual matches because they don't have enough wrestlers. But back then, the teams in the early 1970s had to sell themselves in creative ways. BRANDON HS STATE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!! The accomplishments of the 2013 champions Kevin and Kyle Norstrem,. Brandon coach Russ Cozart said the new format of four teams competing against each other on a Saturday is designed to save money with just one bus trip rather than three, and to cut back on school-night activity also. Want more of our free, weekly newslettersinyourinbox? 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. Skinny: Brandon coach Russ Cozart called it a miracle. These are different than individual-bracketed tournaments, where individual wrestlers are seeded by weight class, regardless of team. Timber Creek 114; 6. Brandon has never won a state football title, but it did play for the state title in 1969 under legendary coach Charlie Livingston. His two brothers wrestle in college and his uncle, Bobby Hendrickson, is the JV coach and a former Brandon state champ. It was produced by Kelly Ripa and her husband, actor and Brandon High graduate Mark Consuelos. Published February 12, 20. nutrition for wrestlers, rope climbing, strategy building in wrestling and character building. 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. 115 N. Patterson St. | PO Box 812 | Valdosta, Ga 31601, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., Suite 191 | Jacksonville, FL 32225. 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). He is ranked sixth nationally by MatScouts.com. It never gets old," said volunteer coach Mike Ferrario, one of many former Brandon wrestlers still active with the program. Hutchinson will fit into the lineup wherever he is needed. 2023 High School State Championship Hub Jan 11, 2023. ", By SCOTT CARTER Published: January 13, 2006, Floridians Dominate Tournament
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. Sargable made Riverview a competitive program before taking a break for a couple of years. "When there's a chance for us to get beat, people want to see it," Cozart said. Apopka 99.5; 9. Name: School: Dist. 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. 1:00. The five-time defending state champion Eagles qualified 12 for the state tournament and crowned eight region champions Saturday at Lake Gibson High. High School Wrestling: WSR goes 2-1 during opening day at the Clash Go-Hawks fall in bracket final to Hastings, Minn.; Charles City girls take seventh in girls division. Oakleaf 91.5;. Jan. 25, 1974: Manatee and Brandon wrestle to a tie at 24, the last time the Eagles did not win a dual meet. Stoughton's program has a long-standing history of success and our coaches lead our kids to amazing personal and team victories. National Wrestling Hall of Fame: National Award Winners 2008: Jason Chamberlain, Springville High School 1998: Justin Ruiz, Taylorsville High School National Wrestling Hall of Fame: Utah Award Recipients 2016: Taylor LaMont, Maple Mountain High School 2015: Jacob Armstrong, Salem Hills High School 2014: Dusty Hone, Cedar City High School 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 . "That's why we named it after him, so people don't forget about him. National High school records: 29 consecutive individual pins 2012-13. David Galloway, a 1977 graduate, may be the most prolific football player to come out of the school. 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. Brandon finished with 292 points, 149 better than second-place Springstead. Hutchinson, a junior 125-pounder for the Eagles, was especially pleased with his title match. 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. 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. Wrestling Records (Updated January 11, 2021) TEAM MOST STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS . 17th in a row(2001-2017) 28th overall. He received a standing ovation when it was over. Alonso coach John Moore has heard it plenty of times. Brandons senior standouts, clockwise from back left: Zaq Berridge, Nick Hutchinson, Ryan Renkey, Kevin Timothy and Eric Grajales, a three-time state champ. But three local wrestlers were stopped by Eagles in the championship matches. Springstead senior Schuyler Swanton, 2007 state champion in 103 pounds, was selected wrestler of the tournament. Feb. 5 - 12th Annual Tampa Bay Middle School Championships at St. Petersburg Catholic, 10 a.m. NO Varsity Wrestlers. Brandon's Gretta Chestnut stands out as one of the school's top female athletes. 1. Tony Milanes, Alonso, Sr., 103-112: Fifth in state last year in 3A, potential repeat state placer. I didn't have a clue.". The film captured the essence of Brandon wrestling. 100+ CAREER WINS LIST. There are currently no completed events. DURANT - Maybe one day Durant will be the team that ends Brandon's four-decade-long winning streak. 1984-85: It's Crowell to Powell for Rovers & The Cuve. Brandon junior Kyle Keller and his unorthodox stance led the Eagles to another title at the Class 2-District 7 meet at Polk Community College. "You see favorites getting beat and people coming out of nowhere to win titles. 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. ESPN released "The Streak," a wonderful two-hour documentary that detailed last season's journey. In 2001 the school district achieved unitary status and mandated busing was ended. No more Ronzoni pastina?! His experience has made him one of the team leaders. There are three teams out there that are very close to us," Cozart said. Keith Koziel, now an assistant wrestling coach at King High School, as a player found the state title elusive. "I know them better. CLASS 3A-DISTRICT 6: At Pinellas Park, Mitchell had four place winners. Brandon placed 14 wrestlers in the finals and seven came home with individual titles.By Linda Chion Kenney | Email the author | February 19, 2011. In the early years, Cozart said it was like "banging my head against a wall" to get kids out, but now there are routinely 30 to 50. The streak came to an end on January 5, 2008, when Brandon was defeated by South Dade High School 3228. When - or if - that day will arrive remains a mystery. (Heavyweight Jo Dudley forfeited his match.). Jan. 18-19, Ippolito Memorial at Brandon: A final big-bracket tournament before districts. 1969- Brandon's program begins with a 45-13 loss to Robinson. Florida Wrestling Tournaments Welcome to WrestlingTournaments.org FL's most comprehensive list of off season tournaments. In Brandon, they wrestle. 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