Chatham Girls Fall in State Tournament Quarterfinals

UVA and Virginia Tech basketball teams earn wins in latest action

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Chatham High School girls basketball team suffered a heartbreaking loss in the state tournament quarterfinals, while the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech men's and women's basketball teams both picked up victories in their latest games.

Why it matters

High school and college sports are a point of pride for many communities in Virginia, and these results will be closely followed by local fans. The state tournament run for the Chatham girls team was a highlight of their season, even with the tough loss.

The details

The Chatham High School girls basketball team lost a close game in the state tournament quarterfinals, falling just short of advancing to the semifinals. Meanwhile, the University of Virginia men's and women's basketball teams both earned wins in their latest outings, as did the Virginia Tech men's and women's squads.

  • The Chatham High School girls basketball team lost in the state tournament quarterfinals on March 3, 2026.
  • The University of Virginia and Virginia Tech basketball teams picked up their wins on March 2, 2026.

The players

Chatham High School girls basketball team

The high school girls basketball team from Chatham, Virginia that made it to the state tournament quarterfinals.

University of Virginia basketball teams

The men's and women's basketball teams from the University of Virginia.

Virginia Tech basketball teams

The men's and women's basketball teams from Virginia Tech University.

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The takeaway

The state tournament run for the Chatham High School girls basketball team was an impressive accomplishment, even with the tough loss in the quarterfinals. The continued success of the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech basketball programs also demonstrates the strength of college sports in the state.