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Benjamin Cates

@bencates8

reporter, columnist & editor with @newsadvance even walls fall down

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I spoke with several former Appomattox RaidersFB players over the last two weeks about their coach, Doug Smith. I wanted to hear their stories and I hope readers appreciate them.

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Doug Smith announced today he is stepping down as head football coach at Appomattox after 12 seasons. His impact on the community and high school football in Virginia and people’s lives can’t be measured.

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Gonna miss this woman with my whole heart. Emily gave everything she had to this newspaper every day. She wasn’t afraid to go after a tough story and she has a real love for land. Wishing her the best and am so happy for her, with tears and all.

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Glass’ James Ferguson drains the last of three free throws with 0.7 left to send the Glass-Heritage game to overtime, 56-all

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New column is up about @BeesFootball61
It’s in Sunday’s print edition as well.


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Here’s a column about Friday’s Glass vs Heritage game. It’s in print Tuesday.

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Halftime: Heritage 31, E.C. Glass 23. Sim McMillan leads HHS with 11 pts, Marchello Toms with 9. James Ferguson 7 pts for ECG

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Oregon’s Bucky Irving sets up a score to start the second quarter with a 44-yard scramble. Nix then hits Gary Bryant Jr. with a 2-yard TD pass and Oregon leads Liberty 10-6, 12:53 2Q.

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