Shannon Workinger

Shannon Workinger of Quincy, Washington, is a three-time place-winner, a two-time finalist and a Washington state high school champion for Quincy High School.

The daughter of Coby Workinger and Jennifer Gardner, she is ranked sixth at 164 pounds in the National Girls High School Rankings for March.

Workinger had a career prep record of 102-10, including 36-0 as a senior and 70-1 her last two seasons, while winning three district championships and placing eighth, second and first.

She finished fourth at Junior Nationals in 2021 and won the Preseason Nationals in 2022 while also winning the Trinity Award at the World of Wrestling Rocky Mountain Nationals and being named WOW Season Outstanding Wrestler.

Workinger also lettered in track and soccer, earning all-league honors.

A member of FFA, she finished first in state in competition horse judging teams and received honors for her study of low-stress cattle handling and ranch roping. Workinger works in her family’s business starting horses and dealing with problem horses.

She volunteered as a youth coach for basketball and soccer while heading up the girls youth wrestling program. Workinger also volunteered giving community youth horse riding lessons and working at a food bank while serving on the Cowboy Ministries Student Board.

Workinger, who skipped a grade, has a GPA of 3.6 and plans to wrestle at Menlo College.

Awards:

Year
2022
Award
Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award
Chapter/Region
West, Washington

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