Moments earlier, she failed to make history.

But that distinction wasn't something she thought a lot about during her three days at the Class 3A championships. Workman instead wanted to accomplish her goal of being a state champ, but failed against Delta junior Chasen Tolbert in the 103-pound final.

Workman was pinned with one second left in the second period. Before then, Tolbert, who had beaten Workman twice before, was up 7-1 and had her in position for a fall for almost an entire minute.

"You work your whole season - the blood, sweat, tears and everything - and getting that close to your goal and not winning in the finals, it kind of sucks," said Workman, who finished the season 36-10. "To be that close, it hurts."

Workman will have a better shot next season at becoming just the second female wrestler ever to win a state title because Tolbert will likely move up a weight class or two.

Last season, Workman placed sixth.

csun@sltrib.com