Ballard senior Evelyn Faubus saw her season come to a close at the Iowa Girls State Wrestling Tournament after competing against a strong field of opponents at the Xtream Arena in Coralville.

Faubus opened the tournament with a hard-fought 7–4 loss to Audrina Johansen of Glenwood in the opening round. In her consolation match, she battled Iowa City High's Martha Willard but came up just short in a 6–4 decision.

Despite the two close losses, Faubus represented Ballard well on the state's biggest stage, showing resilience and competitiveness against experienced competition. Her appearance at the state tournament capped a successful season and highlighted her dedication to the sport.