2026 Si Charro! Southern Arizona Wrestling All-Stars

Top wrestlers, coaches, and teams honored in Southern Arizona

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The top high school wrestlers, coaches, and teams from Southern Arizona were recognized at the 2026 Si Charro! awards ceremony. The event highlighted standout individual performances, division champions, and section champions across all four high school divisions.

Why it matters

The Si Charro! awards celebrate excellence in high school wrestling in the Southern Arizona region, showcasing the top talent and recognizing the hard work and dedication of the athletes, coaches, and teams. These awards help promote the sport, inspire future generations of wrestlers, and highlight the vibrant wrestling community in the area.

The details

The event honored numerous individual champions, including Owen Proper, Brett Bates, Elizabeth Valenzuela Smith, and Isabella SantaMaria as top performers. Wrestlers of the Year were Marcus Killgore and Daesiah Varner. Division champions were crowned in each weight class across the four high school divisions. Coaches of the Year were also recognized, with Anthony Leon, Bobby DeBerry, Paul Vasquez, and William Olivas taking home the honors.

  • The 2026 Si Charro! awards ceremony took place on March 9, 2026.

The players

Owen Proper

A senior wrestler from Marana High School who finished the season with a 69-1 record.

Brett Bates

A senior wrestler from Walden Grove High School who finished the season undefeated at 58-0.

Elizabeth Valenzuela Smith

A junior wrestler from Pueblo High School who won her third state championship with a 45-1 record.

Isabella SantaMaria

A junior wrestler from Walden Grove High School who won her second state championship with a 14-1 record.

Marcus Killgore

A sophomore wrestler from Sahuarita High School who finished the season 57-0 and won his second state championship.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The 2026 Si Charro! awards highlighted the exceptional talent and dedication of high school wrestlers across Southern Arizona. These awards showcase the region's vibrant wrestling community and inspire the next generation of athletes to pursue their passion for the sport.