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A look back at Nelson High School's spring sports season

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A look back at Nelson High School's spring sports season

Jun 30, 2026
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The Nelson County girls soccer team celebrates beating Gate City during the VHSL Class 2 state quarterfinals at Nelson County High School on Tuesday.

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The Lady Govs junior varsity team battles Gretna on April 22.

Photo by Justin Faulconer, Nelson County Times

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Nelson County’s Laney Harvey (8) dribbles by Altavista defenders during last week's match against the Colonels. Harvey and the Lady Govs have won their first 13 games to start the season after defeating James River 7-0 on Tuesday.

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Nelson County’s Sophia Piedra (2) readies to kick the ball as Altavista hosts Nelson County girls soccer, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Nelson County’s Hanna Rivera (16) tries to fend off Gate City's Ellie Gilly (11) as Nelson County hosts Gate City during the VHSL Class 2 state quarterfinals, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Nelson County fans cheer in the stands as Nelson County hosts Gate City during the VHSL Class 2 state quarterfinals, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Nelson County’s Avary Sullivan (27) kicks the ball as Nelson County hosts Gate City during the VHSL Class 2 state quarterfinals, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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A fan flies a Governor Pride flag as Nelson County hosts Gate City during the VHSL Class 2 state quarterfinals, Tuesday, June 9, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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The Govs varsity baseball team faced Gretna on April 22 at home.

Photo by Justin Faulconer, Nelson County Times

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Nelson County’s Aidan Piedra (4) kicks the ball as Altavista hosts Nelson County boys soccer, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)

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Nelson County High School’s spring sports season was capped off with the varsity girls soccer team’s historic state title campaign.

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