WATERLOO, Iowa – The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum announced on Wednesday that Millie Peach of Iowa Valley High School has been chosen as the inaugural recipient of the Iowa High School Female Wrestler of the Year award.

Peach will be presented her award during the Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa inductions on June 25 at the Prairie Links Golf & Event Center in Waverly, Iowa. For more information on the induction ceremony, please contact the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum at (319) 233-0745 or dgmstaff@nwhof.org.

The award will be presented annually to the top female high school senior wrestler in Iowa.

Peach made history by becoming the first wrestler to win three Iowa Wrestling Coaches & Officials Association state titles, compiling a perfect 9-0 record in the three tournaments. She won every match by fall, including seven in the first period, and none of her matches reached the third period. Peach is ranked fifth in the current National Wrestling Hall of Fame, USA Wrestling and FloWrestling National Girls High School Rankings.

Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa Class of 2021 Inductees
Gary Steffensmeier, University of Northern Iowa
Mike DeAnna, University of Iowa
Megan Black, King University
Dwight Hinson, Iowa State University
David Kjeldgaard, University of Oklahoma

Glen Brand Team Award
1991 and 1992 University of Iowa national champion wrestling teams

Russ Smith Community Impact Award
Bill Tate Sr.

Bob Siddens Iowa High School Wrestling Coach of the Year
Tom Hogan

Bowlsby Family Legacy Award
Happel Family

Bob Steenlage Iowa High School Wrestler of the Year
Drake Ayala, Fort Dodge High School

Iowa High School Female Wrestler of the Year
Millie Peach, Iowa Valley High School