PHOTOS: Nelson County girls soccer wins semifinal, advances to state championship
The Nelson County girls soccer team defeated Clarke County 3-0 to advance to the state championship game. Nelson County will face Glenvar at 10 a.m. Saturday at Spartan Field in Salem.
The Nelson County girls soccer team celebrates a goal 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 Sophia Piedra (2) tries to maneuver the ball back toward the goal 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 Laney Harvey (8) fights for 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)
Clarke County's Hayley Cornett (8) and Nelson County’s Clara Moldenhauer (11) fight for 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 supporters cheer in the stands 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 Lily Perry (19) runs back onto the field after sending a corner kick 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 Adele Moldenhauer (1) dribbles the ball up the field 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)
Nelson County’s Laney Harvey (8) dribbles 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 Sophia Piedra (2) outruns Clarke County's Margaret Myer (21) 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 Avary Sullivan (27) fights for 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 Laney Harvey (8) keeps her eye on 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 Sophia Piedra (2) heads 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 Sophia Piedra (2) heads 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 Lily Perry (19) dribbles 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 Avary Sullivan (27) scores on a penalty kick 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 Avary Sullivan (27) celebrates with her teammates after scoring a penalty kick in Friday's Class 2 state semifinal game against Clarke County at Salem High School.Â
Nelson County’s Laney Harvey (8) passes 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 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 Clara Moldenhauer (11) kicks the ball during Friday's Class 2 state semifinal against Clarke County at Salem High School. Moldenhauer scored two goals, including one in the first minute that buoyed the Lady Govs to victory.
Nelson County’s Anna Winter (9) celebrates after the Nelson County beat Clarke County during the VHSL Class 2 semifinals at Salem High School, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
The Nelson County girls soccer team celebrates beating Clarke County during the VHSL Class 2 semifinals at Salem High School, Friday, June 12, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
