More than 300 people gathered Saturday at the Tucson Convention Center to celebrate the life and legacy of Sunnyside High School wrestling coach Don Klostreich, affectionately known as “Coach K.”
Former players, coaches, and community members filled the Grand Ballroom, where signs and posters honoring Klostreich lined the room, images from his decades on the mat alongside moments with his athletes. Championship banners from Sunnyside and Desert View High Schools were displayed as guests mingled, hugged, and shared memories.
The event, hosted by the Jet Sports Foundation, honored Klostreich’s impact both on and off the mat. He individually coached 39 state champions, won nine team titles, and brought home Sunnyside’s first-ever 5A state championship in 1979…