Apparators struggle in ninth US Quidditch Cup

Chaser and captain Benjamin Strauss runs across the field during the game against the Silicon Valley VipersThe Appalachian Apparators competed in the US Quidditch Cup 9 in Columbia, South Carolina on April 16-17.

In day one, the team won their first two games against Silicon Valley Vipers and Rain City Raptors, but lost their last two games against Southern Storm and Texas Quidditch.

In day two, the Apparators lost their pre-bracket match against the Fighting Farmers of America.

Quidditch has escaped the realm of Harry Potter to become its own recognized sport, with teams from across the nation coming together each year to compete in the U.S. Quidditch Cup.

This year was the ninth edition of…