Hilltoppers were out to grind for a post-season win. They were victorious, beating out Sherando 38-30 Friday night.

Crews with Wintergreen Fire & Rescue said they spent most of their day Wednesday working to put out wildfires in the area.

Back in 2013 Salem fell 7-0 to this team in the state semifinals. The Spartans are two wins from a state title three-peat. Coach Stephen Magenbauer's gang is playing at the playoff level we've come to expect from his perennial power. Magenbauer says the experience his team is carrying after back to back titles is paying dividends in 2017. They been in these situations a lot so hopefully when some bad things happen they know to just keep playing.