Articles Tagged: Girls wrestling

HS journalism: Once a manager for the boys’ team, Little Hawk junior decided its was time to try the sport herself and finished with an 11-2 record

The Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association girls’ state tournament has been a contributing factor to the boom in participation and a highlight event for girls’ high school wrestling in the state. This year was even more special.

The IGHSAU announced before Saturday’s IWCOA girls’ state wrestling championship matches at Xtream Arena in Coralville that it will officially sanction the sport.

Independence junior and three-time state medalist Rachel Eddy opted for basketball over wrestling at an early age. As a freshman, she returned to the mat and hasn’t looked back.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy senior Lexi Byrne did not want to have any regrets after stepping off the mat Friday. She accomplished her goal and advanced to the quarterfinals of the IWCOA girls’ state wrestling tournament.