Appomattox Raiders student-athletes signed letters-of-intent today to participate in intercollegiate athletics. From left: Lauren Weakley signed as a cheerleader at Liberty University, Tre Lawing signed to play football at Liberty University, and Michaela Williams signed to play softball at Randolph College. Image: Charles Conrad/Times Virginian

This afternoon at Appomattox County High School, three senior Appomattox Raiders student-athletes signed a letter-of-intent to officially continue their journey in the world of sports at the intercollegiate level.

Michaela Williams, a member of the defending Class 2 state champion Raiders softball team, will play at Randolph College.

The other two signees - football player Tre Lawing and cheerleader Lauren Weakley - signed with Liberty University. Lawing will enter 2022 football training camp as a preferred walk-on with the opportunity to earn a scholarship. Weakley will cheer for Liberty football, basketball and competition cheer.

Find out more in the upcoming May 18 issue of the Times Virginian newspaper. Pick up a copy or subscribe at www.timesvirginian.com/subscriber_services to view the full article in the e-edition version.