News Release
INDIANAPOLIS — The Wawasee High School girls’ swim team made waves at
the IHSAA Girls State Swim Finals on Saturday, with a dominant performance in multiple
events.
Led by Julie Mishler, the Warriors delivered an unforgettable showing, placing 9th overall as a team and bringing home a state record and two individual state championships.
Mishler cemented her place in history by becoming Wawasee’s newest two-time state champion, winning both the 50-yard freestyle and 100-yard freestyle. Her electrifying swim in the 100 freestyle set a new IHSAA state meet record with a blistering time of 47.86 seconds.
Several Wawasee swimmers contributed to the team’s remarkable success across seven events, including Addie Beasley, Reese Beasley, and Joscelyn Gibbs.
- Top Finishes for Wawasee Swimmers:
State Champion – 50 Free: Julie Mishler
State Champion & State Meet Record – 100 Free: Julie Mishler (47.86)
8th Place – 200 Medley Relay: Mishler, A. Beasley, R. Beasley, Gibbs
10th Place – 200 IM: Addie Beasley
31st 50 Free – Reese Beasley
4th Place – 200 Free Relay: Mishler, A. Beasley, R. Beasley, Gibbs
22nd 100 Back – Reese Beasley
8th Place – 100 Breaststroke: Addie Beasley
In addition to her outstanding performances in the pool, Addie Beasley was honored with the IHSAA Mental Attitude Award, one of the highest accolades a student-athlete can receive. This award recognizes outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and character—values that the Wawasee Athletic Department prioritizes in the development of its student-athletes.
“The success of these young women is a testament to their dedication, resilience, and the strong culture we are building within Wawasee athletics,” said the Wawasee Athletic Director. “Julie’s record-setting performance and Addie’s recognition for character and leadership reflect what it means to be a Warrior.”
The Wawasee community is immensely proud of these athletes and their coaches for an unforgettable season.
