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See Wednesday night's high school scoreboard for the Lynchburg area

See Wednesday night's high school scoreboard for the Lynchburg area

  • The News & Advance staff

See Wednesday night's high school sports scores from the Lynchburg area.

Lady Govs soccer takes Dogwood title, still unbeaten as region play nears

Lady Govs soccer takes Dogwood title, still unbeaten as region play nears

  • Bryson Gordon

The Lady Govs soccer team polished off a Dogwood District title and are still unbeaten as region play nears.

See Tuesday night's high school sports scores from the Lynchburg area

See Tuesday night's high school sports scores from the Lynchburg area

  • Bryson Gordon

See Tuesday night's high school sports scores from the Lynchburg area.

Jefferson Forest's Sophie Bellanger is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week for the week of May 18

Jefferson Forest's Sophie Bellanger is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week for the week of May 18

  • Bryson Gordon

The Jefferson Forest soccer standout captured more than 47% of the vote this week, edging out William Campbell's Landon Elder for the award. 

PHOTOS: Chopping spree

PHOTOS: Chopping spree

  • Matthew Perschall

The Lumberjack Classic brought competitors, families and fans out to Devil's Backbone in Nelson County on May 15.

Send in your nominations for The News & Advance's Athlete of the Week

Send in your nominations for The News & Advance's Athlete of the Week

  • Bryson Gordon

Every Monday, The News & Advance will field nominations for Athlete of the Week at sports@newsadvance.com. Four athletes will go to a poll beginning Tuesday afternoon.

Hill City FC wins in inaugural home game for Lynchburg's newest professional soccer team

Hill City FC wins in inaugural home game for Lynchburg's newest professional soccer team

  • Bryson Gordon

A new era of professional soccer in Lynchburg kicked off on Saturday night at City Stadium with the inaugural game for Hill City FC, the newest professional soccer team in the United Soccer League 2.

See Friday night's Lynchburg-area high school sports scores

See Friday night's Lynchburg-area high school sports scores

  • The News & Advance staff

See Friday night's Lynchburg-area high school sports scores inside

PHOTOS: Curbside karate kicks up interest in Lovingston

PHOTOS: Curbside karate kicks up interest in Lovingston

  • Matthew Perschall
PHOTOS: Nelson varsity baseball, JV softball vs. Gretna

PHOTOS: Nelson varsity baseball, JV softball vs. Gretna

  • Justin Faulconer
Nelson Govs basketball season celebrated at banquet

Nelson Govs basketball season celebrated at banquet

  • Justin Faulconer

The Nelson varsity boys’ basketball team recently celebrated their banquet and reflected on a 22-4 season of Dogwood District dominance and a run in the playoffs.

A look back on Nelson County High School winter sports

A look back on Nelson County High School winter sports

  • Justin Faulconer

The Nelson County High School winter sports season has wrapped after a thrilling few months for the Govs on several fronts.

Govs topple Dan River to advance in postseason bid for state title

Govs topple Dan River to advance in postseason bid for state title

  • Justin Faulconer

In Lovingston, Colton Ward and Bryce Giles combined for 33 points and fourth-seeded Nelson County smothered No. 5 Dan River in the fourth quarter to begin its quest to return to the VHSL Class 2 state playoffs on Feb. 20. 

Logan sends Gretna past Martinsville at buzzer, plus more high school basketball recaps

Logan sends Gretna past Martinsville at buzzer, plus more high school basketball recaps

  • Bryson Gordon

The legend of the Hawks' two-sport star continues to grow with the game-winning tip-in to knock off second-seeded Martinsville.

Nelson County's Ward collects 1,000th career rebound, into 1K-1K for career

Nelson County's Ward collects 1,000th career rebound, into 1K-1K for career

  • Bryson Gordon

A special career for Nelson County's Colton Ward rolls on, having collected his 1,000th career rebound for the Govs during their win over Smith Mountain Lake Christian to close out the regular season on Wednesday.

High school scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 18

High school scoreboard for Wednesday, Feb. 18

    A look at the Lynchburg-area high school scoreboard from Wednesday.

    Nelson County boys clinch outright Dogwood District title with win over Dan River

    Nelson County boys clinch outright Dogwood District title with win over Dan River

    • Bryson Gordon

    The Govs won their second straight Dogwood District title by holding off Dan River on Monday night.

    Giles has another big scoring night in Govs' win over Raiders

    Giles has another big scoring night in Govs' win over Raiders

    Gov Bryce Giles followed up his first game after scoring his 1,000th career point with six triples and 27 points to lead Nelson County past Appomattox County in a 59-44 win on Friday.

    Nelson High School Athletics Hall of Fame inducts new members

    Nelson High School Athletics Hall of Fame inducts new members

    • From Staff Reports

    The Nelson County High School Athletics Hall of Fame Class 2025 were celebrated Feb. 7 at a ceremony at Blue Toad Farm. 

    Liberty Christian's Cam Arthur is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week for the week of May 4

    Liberty Christian's Cam Arthur is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week for the week of May 4

    • Bryson Gordon

    The Liberty Christian middle infielder captured more than 51% of the vote and edged out Brookville's Pailyn Harris for this week's award.

    Nelson County girls soccer's close bond stirring incredible season as playoffs near

    Nelson County girls soccer's close bond stirring incredible season as playoffs near

    • Bryson Gordon

    "As I always say, they know what each other's going to do. And just as importantly, they know what each other's not going to do," said Lady Govs coach Bryan Ferren.

    Send in your nominations for The News & Advance's Athlete of the Week

    Send in your nominations for The News & Advance's Athlete of the Week

    • Bryson Gordon

    Every Monday, The News & Advance will field nominations for Athlete of the Week at sports@newsadvance.com. Four athletes will go to a poll beginning Tuesday afternoon.

    Lynchburg Card Show brings all ages to City Stadium to enjoy reascending hobby

    Lynchburg Card Show brings all ages to City Stadium to enjoy reascending hobby

    • Bryson Gordon

    The first Lynchburg Card Show at City Stadium gave area sports and trading card games hobbyists a chance to enjoy their passion in their own backyard.

    Meet Reagan Hunt, the Amherst County softball pitcher voted The News & Advance Athlete of the Week

    Meet Reagan Hunt, the Amherst County softball pitcher voted The News & Advance Athlete of the Week

    • Bryson Gordon

    Amherst County's Reagan Hunt, The News & Advance Athlete of the Week, took time for a Q-and-A to talk about her impressive outings in the circle recently.

    Brookville softball, JF baseball get big wins, and more high school sports recaps from Friday

    Brookville softball, JF baseball get big wins, and more high school sports recaps from Friday

    • Bryson Gordon

    The Bees' softball team handed Amherst County its first loss of the season, while Jefferson Forest baseball got redemption against Liberty Christian. See more high school scores from Friday.

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