Piper Fowler and her coach, Josh Bosken
Piper Fowler, a sophomore on the girls’ wrestling team at Cleveland High School, won the U17 Freestyle National Championship on Saturday in Spokane, Wa. After winning three matches to reach the finals, she faced off against the #3 ranked girl in the country in a best-of-three finals. Piper dominated both matches, winning 5-1 and 10-2, to claim the title of U17 National Champion.
This impressive victory means that Piper will represent Team USA at the U17 World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, which will be held in August. Piper has worked tirelessly to reach this point and is excited to have the opportunity to compete on a world stage.
"This is the first time anyone in the history of Tennessee Girls Wrestling has done something of this magnitude," Coach Josh Bosken said.
In addition to her success on the mat, Piper is also a straight-A student. Her dedication and hard work have paid off in a big way, and she is an inspiration to young wrestlers everywhere.
School officials said, "We congratulate her on this incredible achievement and wish her the best of luck as she represents Team USA in Istanbul!"