Appomattox Raiders cross country runners Madison Martin and Clay Hamilton at the Class 2 State meet. Image: Contributed

Madison Martin and Clay Hamilton of Appomattox County High School competed at the VHSL Class 2 State Cross Country Championships on Saturday in Salem.

Martin placed eighth overall in the girls division in a time of 20:52 over the 5K course. She also earned Class 2 All-State honors by placing in the top 15 finishers.

Hamilton placed 20th overall in the boys division in a time of 18:00. Clay was one of only two freshman that placed in the top 20 finishers.

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