PHOTOS: Nelson County football trounces William Campbell
The Nelson County football team defeated William Campbell 35-6 Friday evening. At halftime the 2026 state championship William Campbell softball team received their rings.
The William Campbell football team takes the field as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Campbell’s Kaiden Younger (3) receives the kickoff as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Campbell’s Xavier Waller (1) throws the ball during Friday night's game against Nelson County at William Campbell High School in Naruna.Â
Nelson County readies for the play as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Campbell’s DeLontae Nowlin (13) runs the ball as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Nelson County’s Brody Clements (1) scores a touchdown as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Nelson County’s Brody Clements (1) hands the ball to Eli Durant (2) as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Nelson County’s Brenton Tabor (34) runs the ball as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
The Nelson County cheerleaders dance as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Nelson County’s Brody Clements (1) hands the ball to Jackson Price (4) who runs the ball for a touchdown as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Nelson County’s Jackson Price (4) runs into the end zone as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Arnesia Dews, who has now graduated from William Campbell, walks up to receive her state softball championship ring as William Campbell hosts Nelson County football, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
The William Campbell state softball championship team puts on their rings as William Campbell hosts Nelson County football, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Nelson County’s Brody Clements (1) runs with the ball during Friday night's game against William Campbell. The Govs bounced back from their loss against Altavista with a 35-6 win over the Generals in Week 6.Â
Nelson County’s Jason Ross (3) runs past defenders to score a touchdown as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Campbell’s Xavier Waller (1) keeps the ball as Nelson County’s Jackson Price (4) looks to make a tackle as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
The William Campbell cheerleaders perform a routine as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
William Campbell’s DeLontae Nowlin (13) runs upfield as William Campbell hosts Nelson County, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
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