Nelson County’s Clara Moldenhauer (11) dribbles the ball during a Class 2 state quarterfinal against Gate City on June 9. Moldenhauer was named the Class 2 Player of the Year on Thursday.Â
Matthew Perschall
Nelson varsity girls soccer coach Bryan Ferren boots practice balls to his goalie during warmups before a March 5 scrimmage against Martinsville High School.
Photo by Lee Luther Jr., for the Nelson County Times
Nelson County’s Hanna Rivera (16) kicks the ball as Nelson County and Clarke County face off during the VHSL Class 2 girls soccer semifinals at Salem High School, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Matthew Perschall
Nelson County’s Mary Jo Allen (3) throws the ball in as Nelson County and Clarke County face off during the VHSL Class 2 girls soccer semifinals at Salem High School, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
The Nelson County girls soccer team punctuated its historic season with a VHSL Class 2 state championship on Saturday, and the recognitions for the Lady Govs aren't slowing down.
Nelson County’s Clara Moldenhauer (11) dribbles the ball during a Class 2 state quarterfinal against Gate City on June 9. Moldenhauer was named the Class 2 Player of the Year on Thursday.Â
Nelson varsity girls soccer coach Bryan Ferren boots practice balls to his goalie during warmups before a March 5 scrimmage against Martinsville High School.
Photo by Lee Luther Jr., for the Nelson County Times
Nelson County’s Hanna Rivera (16) kicks the ball as Nelson County and Clarke County face off during the VHSL Class 2 girls soccer semifinals at Salem High School, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Nelson County’s Mary Jo Allen (3) throws the ball in as Nelson County and Clarke County face off during the VHSL Class 2 girls soccer semifinals at Salem High School, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)