Girl wrestler makes history in Iowa

(CBS) Meet Megan Black, a female wrestler. Last year, Black and Cassy Herkelman were the first girls to qualify for the renowned Iowa state wrestling tournament.

Herkelman was in the spotlight after being the first girl to win a match after her male opponent refused to wrestle against her. This year, however, it's Black's year to shine: She's become the first female to win a contested match in state history.

Black, who transferred from Ottumwa High School to Eddyville-Blakesburg High School, lost both of her first round matches in her first appearance in the competition in 2011, but in 2012 she's a force to be reckoned with.

"Last year's two losses were definitely motivation to get two wins. I want to be on the medal stand, and the higher up the better," she told CBS affiliate KCCI in Des Moines, Iowa.

And, she's well on her way to do that. Black, who wrestles in the 106-pound category, won her first match 10-0 against Jacob Schmit of Don Bosco of Gilbertville, becoming the first girl in Iowa state history to win a contested match.

"Last year she said she was happy to be in," head coach Corey Connell told KCCI. "This year's she's expecting to win. There's a totally different mindset from last year."

Black's not the only wrestler in her family in the competition. Her brother, Tucker, also qualified for the competition.

The female wrestler knows that there's a long path ahead of her to make it to the podium. "I just wanted to go out and be dominant," Black told KCCI about her first match.

"One win down," she added.