VHSL CLASS 1 SOFTBALL: Maddie Compton helps Eastside catch another ride to state semis after win over George Wythe (copy) Tim Hayes Jun 10, 2025 Jun 10, 2025 0 1 of 3 Maddie Compton takes a swing for the Eastside Spartans in their 11-1 win over George Wythe in the VHSL Class 1 state quarterfinals. Stephen King, SK Images Emma Sartin connects for a hit in Eastside's 11-1 win over George Wythe on Monday. Stephen King, SK Images Caroline Harris swings the bat tor the George Wythe Maroons in their loss to Eastside on Monday in the VHSL Class 1 state quarterfinals in Wise. Stephen King photos, SK Images Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tim Hayes WISE, Va. – Eastside High School senior Maddie Compton is having a lot of fun these days when she steps on the softball field.kAm%96C6’D E96 724E D96 :D E96 DE2CE:?8 42E496C 7@C 2 E62> H:E9 EH@ A:E496CD H9@ 92AA6? E@ 36 }rpp s:G:D:@? x C64CF:ED]k^AmkAm$96 :D 2=D@ 2 A2CE @7 2 =:?6FA E92E 92D 366? 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