APPOMATTOX RAIDERS

Our Camp Tour rolls east to Appomattox to check in with Doug Smith and co., and the ever-present ‘Power of 1′. The Raiders saw a nearly perfect 2021 campaign end in a loss to Graham in the state semifinals.

Southwest Virginia proved once again its dominance in spring competition, bringing home seven titles back to the area.

The scene is certainly set for a SW Virginia gold rush of state spring sports medals. No less than a dozen squads have advance to the state finals. Here’s a rundown of our local teams that were in action on State Semifinal Friday.

Three student athletes signed on to continue their careers in Appomattox.

Appomattox beat Glenvar on Saturday 27-21 to win the Region 2C title and advance to the Class 2 State Semifinals. The Raiders got a pair of touchdowns from Jonathan Pennix and a 46-yard FG from Tye Robertson in the win. Appomattox moves to 11-1 on the season, as the are seeking their sixth state title in seven years. Glenvar finishes the season at 11-2.

The #SmithStrong golf fundraiser is underway at Falling River Country Club.

Four SW Virginia area squads played for state titles on Saturday. Salem and Appomattox took home state gold, while Lord Botetourt and Galax claimed state silver.

When you drive into Appomattox, you know right away it’s a football town. The Raiders highest honors are listed above their stadium, four titles in five years.

The Appomattox Raiders beat Union 51-21 in the Class 2 state semifinal on Saturday. They will travel to Stuart’s Draft on Saturday for the title game.

It’s pretty unique that Glenvar’s Aiden Wolk is responsible for nearly all the points the Highlanders score.