Kempsville Wins First Gymnastics State Championship

Grassfield, Cox, Poquoson Lead Wrestling Tournaments

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach won its first-ever Virginia High School League gymnastics team title on Friday night, edging out Kellam High School in the regional competition two weeks prior. Meanwhile, Grassfield, Cox, and Poquoson High Schools led the way in various wrestling tournaments across the state.

Why it matters

This marks a historic achievement for Kempsville's gymnastics program, which has never won a state championship before. The win also continues Virginia Beach's dominance in high school gymnastics, as the city has produced several state champions in recent years. The wrestling results showcase the strength of the sport across different regions of Virginia.

The details

Kempsville won the Class 5 gymnastics state title by a narrow margin over Kellam High School in the regional competition. The Chiefs have been a strong gymnastics program for years, but this is their first state championship. In wrestling, Grassfield High School, Cox High School, and Poquoson High School emerged as leaders in their respective tournaments.

  • Kempsville won the Region A gymnastics title two weeks ago.
  • The Virginia High School League gymnastics state championship was held on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Kempsville High School

A public high school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that has won its first-ever Virginia High School League gymnastics state championship.

Kellam High School

A public high school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that finished runner-up to Kempsville in the Region A gymnastics competition.

Grassfield High School

A public high school located in Chesapeake, Virginia that led in various wrestling tournaments across the state.

Cox High School

A public high school located in Virginia Beach, Virginia that led in wrestling tournaments in the state.

Poquoson High School

A public high school located in Poquoson, Virginia that led in wrestling tournaments in the state.

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The takeaway

Kempsville's historic gymnastics state championship win showcases the strength of Virginia Beach's high school sports programs, while the wrestling results demonstrate the depth of talent across different regions of the state.