Rustburg blew Appomattox County out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Friday Appomattox County got their revenge. The Red Devils fell just short of the Raiders by a score of 16-14. The Red Devils were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Raiders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Rustburg lost, don't look at Aiden Sax. Despite the final result, he threw for 155 yards and two TDs, and also rushed for 81 yards.
Rustburg's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Appomattox County, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rustburg will venture away from home to take on Magna Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Appomattox County, they will face off against Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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