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Here is The Arizona Republic’s 2025-26 All-Arizona Boys High School wrestling team with honorable mentions and Coach of the Year. The 12 All-Arizona players (listed alphabetically) also are nominees for Player of the Year, which will be announced in a later story. They were selected with coaches input and consideration of state title meet performances. The list below notes weight class for each wrestler.
The Republic sports staff will select the top wrestler, but readers can offer their opinion in the poll below, which closes on April 3 at 6 p.m. Print readers can find the poll online with this story at azcentral.com/sports/high-schools.
Republic’s 2025-26 All-Arizona Boys Wrestling Team
Brett Bates, Sahuarita Walden Grove, 126, Sr.
He was an undefeated (58-0) state champion in Division III. He also won titles at the Flowing Wells Invitational, Mile High Challenge, Marana and Mesa Mountain View duals and the Salpointe Invitational.
Justin Beauvais, Mesa Mountain View, 138, Sr.
Repeated as Division I state champion, going 28-1, with his only setback coming out of state. Nationally ranked. He won his state title match by a technical fall, 20-3.
Travis Cardenas, Chandler, 165, Sr.
The Arizona State commit won the Division I state championship in his weight class with a technical fall. He gained bonus points in each of his state tournament matches
Jax Finch, Cave Creek Cactus Shadows, 285, Sr.
His only loss was to Division I runner-up and two-time state heavyweight champion Zayne Candelaria of Sunnyside. He defeated Division IV state champion Layne James by a technical fall.
Joshua Finch-Logan, Phoenix Brophy Prep, 285, Sr.
He went 22-6, but really turned it on at state, pinning two-time state champion Zayne Candelaria of Tucson Sunnyside in the Division I heavyweight state championship match, coming back from the No. 10 seed in the tournament.
Nathaniel Gallardo, Sahuarita, 175, Jr.
He went 59-2, winning the state title after finishing second in 2025 and third in ’24. He scored bonus points in every match throughout the state tournament.
Marcus Killgore, Sahuarita, 157, So.
He went 57-0, helping his school win a fifth consecutive Division III championship. He was first at the Maran Duals, Mountain View Duals, Mile High Challenge, Temecula Valley Battle for the Belt and the Salpointe Invitational. Was named Outstanding Wrestler at every tournament. He’s a two-time state champion who won by three technical falls and a fall at the AIA state championships.
Julian Macias, Glendale Ironwood, 146, Sr.
He went 38-1 on the season and won by a major decision in the Division II state championship match. He was a three-time state champion.
Nicolaus Meza, Laveen Cesar Chavez, 144, Sr.
He defeated three-time state champion Julian Macius. Meza won the Division I state title at 144 pounds. He also won the Peoria Inviational title and the Diego Gadea Invitational. His only loss during the season was avenged at state.
Ryder Schulte, Peoria Liberty, 177, So.
He repeated as state champions, going 48-0 on the season and gaining a No. 7 national ranking.
Jozeph Smith, Tucson Pueblo, 165, Sr.
He repeated as state champion in Division II, going 65-2. He went 198-18 in his career, placing every year in high school. He was fourth as a freshman at state and third as a sophomore. He was a four-time Division II sectional champion.
Jack Thrush, Sunnyside, 108, Fr.
He won the Division I state championship with a 14-1 decision. He went 38-5 with all of his losses coming against out-of-state opponents.
Honorable mention
Sebastian Serrano, Sahuarita, 132; Trey Kessinger, Campo Verde, 113; Zandon Hopson, Liberty, 190; Jeremy LeBlanc, Liberty, 215; Trace Nielsen, St. Johns, 192; Reese Crosby, St. Johns, 146; Riley Nollet, Bradshaw Mountain, 108; Gage Palace, Payson, 138; David Elias, Yuma Kofa, 132; Zayne Cadelaria, Sunnyside, 285; Malik Hoskins, Sunnyside, 115; Cannon Farrar, Yuma Gila Ridge, 122; Carson Miles, Liberty, 126; Anthony Lopez, Ironwood, 152; Steven Robles, Canyon View, 159; Christopher Ramirez, Canyon View, 122; Sean Luedy, Arizona College Prep, 192; Andrei Davis-Lopez, Cienega, 285; Jayden Preston, Somerton, 115; Romeo Chavez, Eloy Santa Cruz, 134; Xavier Chavez, Sunnyside, 152; Alejandro De La Rosa, Tucson Flowing Wells, 108.
Coach of the Year
Paul Vasquez, Sahuarita
Paul Vasquez led Sahuarita to a fifth consecutive Division III championship. He is building a dynasty at the smaller division the way Sunnyside started to stack titles among larger schools in the 1980s.
“This team and group really mesh well together,” Vasquez said. “They push each other hard and expect everyone to carry their weight. They hold each other accountable but still have a lot of fun together.”
He said the five titles have come from four different groups of wrestlers with different personalties.
“We have different teams, different kids every year and each team comes with different challenges and obstacles to conquer in order to get the job done,” Vasquez said. “One of my favorite parts of coaching is trying to figure out how to get the very best out of each kid and getting them to perform their best in February.”
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The Arizona State Fair 2026 concert lineup just got bigger.
On Monday, fair officials announced that pop star Becky G and punk/alt-rock band The Offspring are joining the 2026 Coliseum Concert Series.
The two acts join a growing list of artists scheduled to perform during this year’s Arizona State Fair, which runs weekends from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1.
Becky G will play the fair on Friday, Oct. 9. The Offspring are scheduled to perform on Friday, Oct. 16.
Both concerts start at 7 p.m. inside the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum and won’t feature opening acts.
It’s the first time The Offspring, best known for a string of ‘‘’90s rock hits, has played the Arizona State Fair.
Becky G, the Grammy-nominated pop singer behind such multiplatinum singles as “Shower” and “Mayores,” previously performed at the fair back in 2019 and 2023.
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Arizona State Fair 2026 concert lineup
State fair concerts featuring marquee artists have been shaking the walls of the Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the fairgrounds since the 1960s.
The rosters of legendary artists and bands who have played the fair over the decades is both enormous and legendary. Names like Bob Dylan, Nirvana, Green Day, Korn, Snoop Dogg and Johnny Cash have taken the state inside the Coliseum over the decades.
Earlier this month, state fair officials began announcing the 2026 Coliseum Concert Series lineup.
Tempe rock icons Gin Blossoms are scheduled to perform on Friday, Oct. 2. Tickets are $58.09 to $107.53. Country music recording artist Russell Dickerson will play the fair on Saturday, Oct. 17. Tickets are $53.97 to $92.08.
Additional concert announcements are expected in the coming weeks.
When do Arizona State Fair concert tickets go on sale?
Tickets for Gin Blossoms and Russell Dickerson are already available through the Arizona State Fair website.
Tickets for Becky G and The Offspring go on sale at 10 a.m. on Wednesday via azstatefair.com/concerts. A presale for subscribers to the Fair Fandom newsletter begins at 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Reserved-seat upgrades are available for all four concerts. Each concert ticket also includes admission to the Arizona State Fair.
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An Arizona driver was pulled over for rushing home to watch a popular reality TV dating show.
A state trooper pulled over a vehicle going 108 miles per hour in Pinal County. The zone had a speed limit of 65 miles per hour along Arizona State Route 347.
The driver stated that she was trying to get home fast to see “Love Island.” Season 8 of the U.S. version premiered on June 2 on Peacock with new episodes airing daily except for Wednesdays.
She was arrested and booked for speeding and reckless driving; the vehicle was taken to “car jail” for 20 days, according to an Arizona Highway Patrol Facebook post.
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Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Arizona Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Sunday, June 14, 2026 results for each game:
Winning Pick 3 numbers
2-3-0
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Fantasy 5 numbers
03-20-25-26-29
Check Fantasy 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Triple Twist numbers
07-13-21-24-25-30
Check Triple Twist payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news and results
What time is the Powerball drawing?
Powerball drawings are at 7:59 p.m. Arizona time on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.
How much is a Powerball lottery ticket today?
In Arizona, Powerball tickets cost $2 per game, according to the Arizona Lottery.
How to play the Powerball
To play, select five numbers from 1 to 69 for the white balls, then select one number from 1 to 26 for the red Powerball.
You can choose your lucky numbers on a play slip or let the lottery terminal randomly pick your numbers.
To win, match one of the 9 Ways to Win:
- 5 white balls + 1 red Powerball = Grand prize.
- 5 white balls = $1 million.
- 4 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $50,000.
- 4 white balls = $100.
- 3 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $100.
- 3 white balls = $7.
- 2 white balls + 1 red Powerball = $7.
- 1 white ball + 1 red Powerball = $4.
- 1 red Powerball = $4.
There’s a chance to have your winnings increased two, three, four, five and 10 times through the Power Play for an additional $1 per play. Players can multiply non-jackpot wins up to 10 times when the jackpot is $150 million or less.
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Arizona Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $100 and may redeem winnings up to $599. For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to P.O. Box 2913, Phoenix, AZ 85062.
To submit in person, sign the back of your ticket, fill out a winner claim form and deliver the form, along with the ticket and government-issued ID to any of these locations:
Phoenix Arizona Lottery Office: 4740 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4400. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Tucson Arizona Lottery Office: 2955 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716, 520-628-5107. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes of any amount.
Phoenix Sky Harbor Lottery Office: Terminal 4 Baggage Claim, 3400 E. Sky Harbor Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85034, 480-921-4424. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Kingman Arizona Lottery Office: Inside Walmart, 3396 Stockton Hill Road, Kingman, AZ 86409, 928-753-8808. Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, closed holidays. This office can cash prizes up to $49,999.
Check previous winning numbers and payouts at https://www.arizonalottery.com/.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Arizona Republic editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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