A look back on Nelson County High School winter sports Justin Faulconer Mar 18, 2026 Mar 18, 2026 0 1 of 7 Altavista's Kyra Moon (4) passes through the defense during a Jan. 7 game against the Lady Govs. Bryson Gordon, The News & Advance Nelson County’s Jason Ross drives into a crowd under the basket against Chatham in January. Photo by Lee Luther Jr., for the Nelson County Times Nelson County's Jason Ross (in white) goes up for a layup during a Feb. 10 game against Gretna. Bryson Gordon, The News & Advance Gretna's Tayvion Johnson (5) tries to drive on Nelson County's Zy'ion Rose (right) during a Jan. 17 game at Nelson County High School. Bryson Gordon, The News & Advance Nelson County's Kayshawn Woodson (in black) pump fakes a layup during a Jan. 17 game against Gretna at Nelson County High School. Bryson Gordon, The News & Advance Malachi Turner heaves his way to a fourth-place finish in the shot put in the state championship for indoor track and field earlier this month. Photo credit: Nelson County High School Home of the Governors Facebook page Altavista's Jontez Lee protects the ball from Nelson County's Colton Ward a January game at Altavista Combined School. Bryson Gordon, The News & Advance Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Justin Faulconer The Nelson County High School winter sports season has wrapped after a thrilling few months for the Govs on several fronts.kAm%96 3@JD 32D<6E32== E62> 4@?E:?F65 :ED C646?E CF? @7 DF446DD[ >2<:?8 2 D64@?5 DEC2:89E EC:A E@ E96 ':C8:?:2 w:89 $49@@= {628F6 r=2DD a DE2E6 A=2J@77D] %96J H@? `f DEC2:89E 82>6D 2E @?6 A@:?E 2?5 >256 2 CF? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Justin Faulconer Reporter/Editor of Amherst New-Era Progress and Nelson County Times Author email Follow Justin Faulconer Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Most Popular Lady Govs soccer takes Dogwood title, still unbeaten as region play nears The Lady Govs soccer team polished off a Dogwood District title and are still unbeaten as region play nears. 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Lady Govs soccer takes Dogwood title, still unbeaten as region play nears The Lady Govs soccer team polished off a Dogwood District title and are still unbeaten as region play nears.
Govs boys soccer wins three straight matches, and more Nelson County sports roundups The Nelson County boys soccer team has hit its stride with just over one week to play in the regular season, toppling Chatham, 1-0, on Friday …
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