CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – On Friday, Rossview High School hosted the Region 4 girls wrestling dual tournament. Several local schools competed for the chance to place in the top 2 and advance to the sectional tournament.

The two teams moving on are Rossview and Clarksville High School, with Rossview claiming first place in the region.

At a dual tournament, wrestlers score points for their team through their performances in individual matches. The team with the most points moves on.

First round

As the 1st seed after the regular season, Rossview started with a first round bye. Clarksville defeated West Creek, 40-25; Northwest overcame Dickson County, 40-30; and Montgomery Central toppled Bartlett High School out of Memphis, 36-27.

Second round and consolations

To start their night, Rossview knocked off Northwest, 58-6. Clarksville beat Montgomery Central, 39-27, which would become a crucial point later in the night.

In the consolation bracket, Bartlett knocked West Creek out of the tournament. Northwest and Montgomery Central picked up wins over Bartlett and Dickson, sending them home and setting themselves up to face one another.

Final round

Despite making it to the championship, Rossview and Clarksville were not guaranteed to finish in the top two because of the tournament’s format.

The loser would face the winner of Northwest/Montgomery Central, unless they had previously defeated them, as Clarksville had done to Montgomery Central. That match played out at the same time as the championship, influencing Clarksville’s strategy.

After Rossview won a string of early bouts, the Wildcats forfeited several matches, saving their energy in case they had to face off with Northwest.

This strategic move gave Clarksville a better chance to finish in the top two and continue their post-season. In the end, Montgomery Central defeated Northwest for third place, 45-24, so Clarksville did not have to wrestle again. Rossview finished as Region 4 Champions, defeating Clarksville 63-6.

Looking ahead

Rossview and Clarksville girls now advance to the sectional, where a win will send them to state. Rossview will host Rockvale while Clarksville will travel to Riverdale. Boys will kick off the post-season with their own regional dual tournaments this week.