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Student Achiever: Franklin County’s Nathan Atchue

Most athletes would be happy to win one state title. But Franklin County distance runner, Nathan Atchue wrapped up his high school career with eight state championships.

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Student Achiever: Salem’s Kathryn Ha

For one young golfer from Salem high school, her best may very well be yet to come. She'll enter next fall as the defending Class 4 state champion.

Student Achiever: North Cross’ Ian Cann and Landon Trail

That's certainly true for a pair of North Cross seniors, who both wanted to play in college. Lacrosse ended up opening doors that these student-athletes never imagined walking through.

Student Achiever: E.C. Glass’ Jack Lloyd

We've seen many athletes go on to continue their careers at the next level, but Jack Lloyd made the tough decision to give up playing lacrosse entirely to focus on academics. That means his time on the field is running out.

Student Achiever: Lord Botetourt’s Ashton Harper

Ashton Harper grew up around two things: golf and the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Lord Botetourt senior centered his life on those two passions and now he's about to combine them into one after a high school career to remember.

Student Achiever: State wrestling champions

Student Achiever: Staunton River Wrestling

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Student Achiever: Blacksburg’s Conner Rutherford

It's been a busy senior year for Blacksburg's Conner Rutherford. The long-distance runner captured state titles in indoor track and cross country. And in between, he was named Gatorade's Player of the Year in Virginia.

Student Achiever: Pulaski County’s Keslyn Secrist

This week, the VHSL state basketball tournaments begin. And the Pulaski County girls hope to win it all this year after finishing as state runners-up four different times in school history. And leading the way to the top is a senior guard who already has a Division I future ahead of her.

Student Achiever: Cave Spring’s Ava Muzzy

Swimming is a family affair for Cave Spring senior Ava Muzzy. Her older sister, Emma, is a three-time ACC champion and All-American swimmer at NC State. But Ava is embarking on a slightly different path, taking her college career to a rival program.

Student Achiever: Appomattox County’s Tavorian Copeland

Student Achiever: Glenvar’s Jake Cline

Student Achiever: Patrick Henry’s Emma Seidel

Student Achiever: Northside’s Lawrence Cole