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By the People, for the People
Bath County Chargers Place Fifth in Class 1 Wrestling Tournament
Ethan Bryant and Tyler Shaver lead the way with third-place finishes
Published on Feb. 22, 2026
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The Bath County Chargers wrestling team placed fifth as a team in the Class 1 division at the VHSL state wrestling tournament held in Salem, Virginia. Ethan Bryant and Tyler Shaver led the team with third-place finishes, while AJ Woodson, Jeremy Burns, and Azi Tyson also placed in the tournament.
Why it matters
The strong performance by the Bath County Chargers wrestling team at the state tournament showcases the talent and hard work of the student-athletes, as well as the strength of the school's wrestling program. Placing fifth in the Class 1 division is an impressive achievement that highlights the dedication and skill of the Chargers wrestlers.
The details
Ethan Bryant went 5-1 in the 165-pound class, falling to Andrew Scarberry of Grundy by a 17-4 decision. Tyler Shaver took third at 285 and dropped a 17-0 match to Luke Shelton of Grundy. AJ Woodson placed fourth at 157 after a 16-2 loss to Trenton Hall of George Wythe. Jeremy Burns finished fourth at 138, falling to Sal Cardenas of Mathews 11-8. Azi Tyson rounded out the effort with a fifth-place finish, losing to William Shepherd 7-1.
- The VHSL state wrestling tournament was held at the Salem Civic Center on February 22, 2026.
The players
Ethan Bryant
A wrestler for the Bath County Chargers who placed third in the 165-pound class at the state tournament.
Tyler Shaver
A wrestler for the Bath County Chargers who placed third in the 285-pound class at the state tournament.
AJ Woodson
A wrestler for the Bath County Chargers who placed fourth in the 157-pound class at the state tournament.
Jeremy Burns
A wrestler for the Bath County Chargers who placed fourth in the 138-pound class at the state tournament.
Azi Tyson
A wrestler for the Bath County Chargers who placed fifth in the state tournament.
What’s next
The Bath County Chargers wrestling team will look to build on their success at the state tournament and continue to develop their program for the next season.
The takeaway
The Bath County Chargers' fifth-place finish in the Class 1 wrestling tournament showcases the strength and resilience of their program, as they were able to overcome challenges and produce impressive individual performances from their wrestlers.
