The Waverly Shell Rock High School girls wrestling team was dominant in 2022-23, compiling a 14-3 record and winning the first Iowa girls state high school wrestling tournament sanctioned by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

Led by head coach Josh Meier, the GoHawks won the state tournament with 123 points.

Kiara Djoumessi was undefeated and won the 140-pound state title while Haidyn Snyder at 145 pounds, and Madison Hinrichs at 235 pounds were both state finalists. Eva Heise and Lilly Stough finished seventh at 125 pounds and 130 pounds, respectively.

Other team members were Abby Doyle, Kyla Foy, Ashley Heine, Kiley Holmeister, Amber Hoth, Jacie Koch, Alexis Johnson, Alex Johnson, Macie Johnson, Brinley Meier, Karissa Oldenburger, Alli Seegers, Macy Tiedt, Evie Wagner, and Rylee Yant. Other members of the coaching staff were Alino Djoumessi, Avery Meier, Rusty Hagarty, Andrew Snyder, and Jacey Meier.

The WSR team is making history again as they become the first girls team to receive the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa Team Award.