Staunton River looks for a Class 3 Team title repeat in Salem, while William Fleming tries to makes some noise in Class 5 in Virginia Beach.

Area wrestlers are battling for state medals in Salem in Classes 1, 2, and 3.

Salem, Va. – Southwest Virginia’s top team contender in the class 1 ranks remains Rural Retreat. The Knights Mason Stewart won the 138-pound crown with a 5-2 decision, to help his father’s team to a program best--third place team finish. .I"I feel like most of the people on my team know what to do next year, we’re gonna bring it next year. I think they’re going to know how to overcome that and get in the finals next year," Mason Stewart explained. The Blue Demons won this head to head battle with the Trojans at 120, when Brandon Crowder racked up a 3-0 decision win.