Sunnyside scored 299 points to capture the championship of the Flowing Wells Wrestling Invitational. It was the 29th title for the Blue Devils in the 52-year history of the tourney. Queen Creek came in second with 167.5 points and Walden Grove was third with 156.
Sunnyside has a commanding lead heading into the semifinal round of the 52nd Flowing Wells Invitational. The Blue Devils lead Boulder Creek 170 to 112.5 with 10 wrestlers still alive in the 14 weight classes.
No. 14 Sabino and No. 20 Sahuarita played to a 0-0 tie Thursday night and the only team that benefitted in the 3A Region 7 race was No. 6 Tanque Verde.
The Safford Bulldogs placed ahead of defending state champions, Marana Mountain View (Division II) and Show Low (D-III) as well as 2017 state runners-up, Yuma and St. John's.
Perry quarterback Brock Purdy was named the 2017 recipient of the Ed Doherty Award Saturday afternoon at ceremony held at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch.