Teams confirmed as of August 10, 2010
Brandon, Florida
Chamberlain, Florida
Citrus, Florida
Columbus, Florida
Freedom, Florida
Lakeland Kathleen
Lake Gibson, Florida
Lake Region, Florida
Newsome, Florida
Plant, Florida
St. Thomas, Florida
Sickles, Florida
South Dade, Florida
Wharton, Florida
Wiregrass, Florida
Camden County, Georgia
Peachtree, Georgia
Pope, Georgia
Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Unitah, Utah
A more definite schedule and pool determination will be posted upon closing registration as we get closer to the event.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Check-In / Registration & Weigh-In
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Wrestling until conclusion
POST-PRESS:
BRANDON, FLORIDA REPEATS IN NHSCA SUNSHINE INVITATIONAL
BRANDON, FL - Host Brandon High, ranked No. 14 nationally by W.I.N. magazine, crowned eight individual champions and captured their second straight team title in the National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Sunshine Invitational here December 12-13.
The Eagles scored 633 points to win the title over Vestavia Hills (AL) High. The Rebels, winners of 12 Alabama state titles, scored 482 points for their second consecutive runnerup finish. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas High scored 440 points to finish third in the 10-team tournament, which consisted of nine rounds. Vernal (Utah) Uintah High scored 403 points and finished fourth. Every wrestler at each weight class met each of his opponents from opposing schools.
Brandon junior Joe Cozart (145), a two-time state champion, was voted the meet's Outstanding Wrestler for the second consecutive year. Cozart edged Alabama state champion Marty Carlson of Vestavia Hills 8-7 in the final match for both wrestlers. Cozart was joined by teammates Ryan Renkey (112), Rossi Bruno (119), Tyler Liberatore (125), Eric Grajales (135), Kevin Timothy (140), Kyle Koziel (160) and Zaq Berridge (189) as champions. Timothy also made a strong bid for Outstanding Wrestler honors, winning all nine of his matches by technical fall.
Florida wrestlers claimed 13 of the 14 individual titles. St. Thomas Aquinas crowned a pair of champions, freshman Geordan Speiller (152), who claimed his title with a 3-2 decision over Brandon's Wally Figaro, and junior Paul Weiss (171). Lakeland George Jenkins High also had a pair of champions, Tyler Smith (103) and Trevor Brown (215). The lone out-of-state champion was Uintah senior Creedon Merkley (130), a state champion last year.
The rest of the team scores: Tampa Wharton 265, Lithia Newsome 253, Tampa Gaither 235, Lakeland George Jenkins 230, Lakeland Kathleen and Tampa Chamberlain 210.
The NHSCA continues its involvement in high-profile high school sports events across the board. In addition to a full schedule of wrestling events, the NHSCA conducted its annual 7-on-7 football championships at storied Hoover High School in Hoover, Ala. in July, and will host the NHSCA High School Basketball Festival Dec. 26-30 at Salisbury, Md. Formerly the Lions Club Holiday Classic, a long-standing event on the sports calendar of Maryland's Eastern Shore, the NHSCA will host the 20th anniversary event with a field that already includes 24 teams from five states.
The NHSCA also has entered a sponsorship agreement with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) for the state football and wrestling championships. Check the Web sites of the NHSCA and the PIAA for more details as they are announced.
Founded in 1989, the National High School Coaches Association is a not-for-profit 501c3 service organization providing support and leadership programs for the nation's 500,000 high school coaches and 10 million high school athletes.
Travel Packages
Please email Teri - Flights, Hotels, Rental Cars
Hotels
Days Inn Tampa - Busch Gardens North
701 East Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 977-1550
Rates Starting at $45.00
Be sure to reference the NHSCA to receive this rate.
Welcome to the Days Inn North of Busch Gardens. Easy access to I-275, our recently renovated hotel is located in the heart of it all, just minutes from Busch Gardens and USF. Also, Tampa International Airport, Ybor City, Raymond James Stadium, Lowery Park Zoo, Yankee Spring Training, Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI), Florida Aquarium, Port of Tampa and Downtown Tampa are all within 10 minutes of the hotel. Discounted Busch Gardens tickets are available at the hotel, please just ask us for assistance. Planning to dine out while visiting Tampa? Our hotel is perfectly situated with a great variety of restaurants, something to suit every tastebud, all within a five mile radius.
Free Full Breakfast Buffet in Our Restaurant... New Expanded Breakfast Selections - Waffles; Grits; Oatmeal; Four Kinds of Cold Cereals; Fresh Fruit; Bagels; Cream Cheese; Muffins: Toast (White & Wheat); Orange and Apple Juice; Milk; Coffee; and Tea
Close to:
Busch Gardens ------3 miles
Adventure Island----3miles
U. Sq Mall --------------1mile
Gran Prix -Walking Distance
A portion of the room rate will be collected for the benefit of the NHSCA. Please note that your rate has not been affected in any way, and the rebate helps make it possible to keep the registration fees down for this annual tournament.
Brandon High School
1101 Victoria Street
Brandon, FL 3510
Click Here to obtain directions to Brandon HS.
Team Results
1. Brandon 709
2. Lake Gibson 531
3. St. Thomas 406
4. Vestavia Hills (AL) 295
5. South Dade 386
6. Uintah (UT) 334
7. Columbus 325
8. Citrus 259
9. Newsome 221
10. Chamberlain 177
Individual Results
103: Uhre (St. Thomas) wbf Hall (South Dade)
112: Hall (South Dade) dec. Jorge (Lake Gibson) 4-3
119: Bruno (Brandon) dec. Christensen (Uintah) 8-3
125: Norstiem (Brandon) dec. Noffo (Columbus) 9-4
130: Liberatore (Brandon) wbf Krutzky (Lake Gibson)
135: Eterno (St. Thomas) dec. Jones (Brandon) 6-5
140: Martin (Columbus) wbf Catererll (Lake Gibson)
145: Glass (Brandon) dec, Carlson (Vestavia Hills) 3-2
152: Cozart (Brandon) maj. Dobler (Newsome) 14-5
160: Sperar (St. Thomas) dec. Figaro (Brandon 10-7
171: Koziel (Brandon) dec. Jackson (Citrus) 7-3
189: Weiss (St. Thomas) dec. Ettore (Brandon) 6-3
215: Baldwin (Brandon) wbf Griffin (Vestavia)
285: Chirino (Brandon) dec. Wethy (Columbus) 4-2
Team Results
1. Brandon 709
2. Lake Gibson 531
3. St. Thomas 406
4. Vestavia Hills (AL) 295
5. South Dade 386
6. Uintah (UT) 334
7. Columbus 325
8. Citrus 259
9. Newsome 221
10. Chamberlain 177
Individual Results
103: Uhre (St. Thomas) wbf Hall (South Dade)
112: Hall (South Dade) dec. Jorge (Lake Gibson) 4-3
119: Bruno (Brandon) dec. Christensen (Uintah) 8-3
125: Norstiem (Brandon) dec. Noffo (Columbus) 9-4
130: Liberatore (Brandon) wbf Krutzky (Lake Gibson)
135: Eterno (St. Thomas) dec. Jones (Brandon) 6-5
140: Martin (Columbus) wbf Catererll (Lake Gibson)
145: Glass (Brandon) dec, Carlson (Vestavia Hills) 3-2
152: Cozart (Brandon) maj. Dobler (Newsome) 14-5
160: Sperar (St. Thomas) dec. Figaro (Brandon 10-7
171: Koziel (Brandon) dec. Jackson (Citrus) 7-3
189: Weiss (St. Thomas) dec. Ettore (Brandon) 6-3
215: Baldwin (Brandon) wbf Griffin (Vestavia)
285: Chirino (Brandon) dec. Wethy (Columbus) 4-2
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