Eight local wrestlers advance to Class 4 state semifinals

February 21, 2026

VIRGINIA BEACH — Through the first day of the VHSL Class 4 state tournament, area teams still have a lot to wrestle for at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Action begins on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. for the second and final day.

James Wood’s Hayden Black (region champion, 113) and Max Mooney (region champion, 138) will compete in the semifinals on Saturday, while Sean Hodel (region champion, 165) and Jesse Woodson (175) remain alive in the consolation bracket. 

Sherando’s Lucas Bauer (region champion, 144) and Kaden Frock (106) will also compete in the semifinals, while Colby Groce (138) and Carter Straight (150) can still place highly in the consolation bracket. 

Millbrook’s William Potter (region champion, 190) advanced to the semifinals, while Asa Doyle (215) and Alex Stubblefield (144) remain alive in the consolation bracket. 

Finally, Handley’s Jace Culotta (region champion, 126), Thomas Thorpe (region champion, 175) and Alex Sardelis (120) have semifinal matches on deck, while Carson Otto (157) can still go on a run in the consolation bracket. 

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