Virginia High School League (VHSL) has released its 2023 Class 2 All-State Volleyball Team, and several members of the state champion Appomattox Raiders have earned high honors.

Appomattox head coach Mark Drinkard has been named the Class 2 Coach of the Year after guiding the Raiders to a 25-3 record and the team’s first ever state title.

Earning 1st-Team honors is Appomattox senior Aubrey Fulcher. In 2023, Fulcher, who plays the setter position, set Appomattox County High School single-season records in assists (801), serve aces (111) and serve points (280).

Earning 2nd-Team honors are Appomattox senior Shannon Coleman and sophomore Regan Shields.

VHSL Class 2 Girls Volleyball All-State 1st Team

Coach of the Year: Mark Drinkard, Appomattox

Player of the Year: Makayla Bays, Gate City

1st Team Roster

Makayla Bays, Gate City

Aubrey Fulcher, Appomattox

Sienna Owens, Bruton

Grethen Davila, Bruton

Bailey Sheetz, Central Woodstock

Peyton DiNardo, Central Woodstock

Leah Sutherland, Ridgeview

Emmah McAmis, Central Wise

Maecy Frizzelle, Fort Defiance

Aubrey Connor, Glenvar

2nd Team Roster

Shannon Coleman, Appomattox

Regan Shields, Appomattox

Jolie Faw, Bruton

Mina Faw, Bruton

Ella Sease, Amelia

Anna Shirley, Riverheads

Trinity Hedrick, Fort Defiance

Ella Moss, Marion Senior

Jacqueline Hill, John S. Battle

Kristen Hockman, Central Woodstock

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