In this episode of the Somos Sunnyside Podcast, we step onto the mat with Sunnyside High School wrestling head coach Anthony Leon and freshman state champion Jack Thrush to talk about what it takes to build champions.

Coach Leon and Jack share the excitement behind securing another team state championship and Jack’s incredible run to an individual state title. From early mornings to relentless training, they dive into the discipline, mindset, and culture that continue to define Sunnyside wrestling.

The conversation also highlights the program’s proud legacy, reflecting on standout alumni like Sergio Vega and Audrey Jimenez, who have gone on to achieve national success and inspire the next generation of Blue Devils.

Looking ahead, the future is even brighter. Thanks to the support of voters and the passage of a bond, Sunnyside wrestling is set to receive a complete transformation of its wrestling room, one that Coach Leon says will become the best in Arizona, raising the bar not just for high school programs, but even rivaling university facilities.

It’s a powerful episode about tradition, grit, community support, and the championship standard that continues to define Sunnyside wrestling.