Sunnyside Boys & Girls, Sahuarita Boys Poised to Repeat as Wrestling Champions

The final day of the AIA state wrestling championships is set for Saturday at Phoenix's Veterans Memorial Coliseum.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Sunnyside High School boys wrestling team is aiming for its 39th state title and ninth consecutive championship, while the Sunnyside girls team is looking to defend its title. Sahuarita's boys team is also seeking its fifth straight championship.

Why it matters

Sunnyside and Sahuarita have established themselves as dominant wrestling programs in Arizona, with the Sunnyside boys and girls teams and the Sahuarita boys team consistently competing for and winning state titles. This continued success highlights the strength of their respective wrestling programs and the dedication of the coaches and athletes.

The details

In the boys divisions, Sunnyside leads Division I, Canyon View leads Division II, Sahuarita leads Division III, and Santa Cruz leads Division IV. On the girls side, Sunnyside leads Division I and Crismon leads Division II. Individual champions will be crowned in 14 weight classes for both boys and girls.

  • The AIA state wrestling championships will conclude on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • Sunnyside's boys team is seeking its 39th state title and ninth consecutive championship.
  • Sunnyside's girls team is competing for its second straight state title.
  • Sahuarita's boys team is aiming for its fifth consecutive state championship.

The players

Sunnyside High School

A high school in Tucson, Arizona with a dominant boys and girls wrestling program that has won multiple state championships.

Sahuarita High School

A high school in Sahuarita, Arizona with a successful boys wrestling program that has won multiple state titles.

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The takeaway

Sunnyside and Sahuarita have established themselves as wrestling powerhouses in Arizona, with their boys and girls teams consistently competing for and winning state championships. This sustained excellence highlights the strength of their respective wrestling programs and the dedication of the coaches and athletes who have built these programs into perennial contenders.