High School Stars Shine in Wednesday Roundup

Collin Widener, Brycen Sturgill, Riley Chapman among standout players in local games

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:54am

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bright colors depicting the dynamic action of a high school baseball game, with players and the field broken down into overlapping planes.A cubist interpretation of the energy and movement of a high school baseball game captures the talent and passion of young athletes in Southwest Virginia.Gate City Today

High school baseball players from across Southwest Virginia had standout performances on Wednesday, including Collin Widener of Holston High School driving in the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning, Brycen Sturgill of Chilhowie High School, Riley Chapman of Abingdon High School, and others from local teams like Rye Cove, Gate City, Tennessee High, and John Battle.

Why it matters

These high school sports stories highlight the talent and dedication of young athletes in the region, building excitement for the upcoming seasons and showcasing the vibrant local sports culture.

The details

Collin Widener drove in the winning run for Holston High in the bottom of the eighth inning against George Wythe. Brycen Sturgill, Riley Chapman, Will Darnell, Dylan Carter, Addie Wilhoit, Caden Price, and Ruby Odum also had standout performances for their respective high school teams in Wednesday's games.

  • The games took place on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Collin Widener

A player for the Holston High School baseball team.

Brycen Sturgill

A player for the Chilhowie High School baseball team.

Riley Chapman

A player for the Abingdon High School baseball team.

Will Darnell

A player for the Rye Cove High School baseball team.

Dylan Carter

A player for the Gate City High School baseball team.

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The takeaway

These high school sports stories showcase the impressive talent and dedication of young athletes in the region, building excitement for the upcoming seasons and highlighting the vibrant local sports culture.