Union High School’s Kyndal Satterfield stood out on the first day of the VHSL Girls State Wrestling Championships in Woodbridge, dominating her matches in the 145-pound weight class. Other Southwest Virginia wrestlers also performed well, with several athletes advancing to the second day in their respective brackets. However, wrestlers from Sullivan East, Tennessee High, and West Ridge struggled to advance to the semifinals at the TSSAA state tournament.

By the Numbers
  • Kyndal Satterfield pinned three opponents in impressive times: 16 seconds, 49 seconds, and 55 seconds.
  • Several wrestlers from Wise County Central, Lebanon, Richlands, and John Battle advanced to the second day in their respective brackets.
State of Play
  • Kyndal Satterfield faces Hana Coutts in the semifinals of the VHSL Girls State Wrestling Championships.
  • Despite some setbacks, wrestlers from Sullivan East, Tennessee High, and West Ridge are still in medal contention in their respective classes at the TSSAA state tournament.
  • Tri-Cities Christian girls lost a basketball game to Middlesboro, with Keevie Betts leading the scoring for the Yellow Jackets.
Bottom Line

Kyndal Satterfield's standout performance on day one of the VHSL Girls State Wrestling Championships highlights the success of Southwest Virginia wrestlers, while challenges persist for other local teams in both wrestling and basketball competitions.