This spring season the Lady Lancers softball team was unstoppable through their first 13 games. It was the best start in recent history for the program and featured signature wins over Appomattox County and Rustburg on consecutive nights in late April.
A look back at Amherst high school's spring sports season
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Amherst County’s Emily Welch (1) catches the ball as Amherst County hosts Rustburg, Friday, April 24, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Amherst County’s Kylie Mays (8) catches the ball as Amherst County hosts Rustburg, Friday, April 24, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Rustburg’s Cayden Miller (6) slides into third as Amherst County’s Kameron Wright (4) watches the ball into her glove as Amherst County hosts Rustburg, Friday, April 24, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
A jersey hangs in a locker room at Amherst County High School's new fieldhouse on March 11.Â
A locker room at Amherst County High School's new fieldhouse on March 11.Â
Amherst’s Brennen Macheras (11) delivers a pitch as Amherst and Brookville face off at Amherst County High School Friday, March 20, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Brookville’s Bryce Tolbert (21) delivers a pitch against Amherst County during Friday night's game in Amherst.Â
Brookville’s Bryce Tolbert (21) delivers a pitch as Amherst and Brookville face off at Amherst County High School Friday, March 20, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Amherst senior Fanklin Moore is recognized before a meet at Amherst County High School, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Amherst senior Joel Francois is recognized before a meet at Amherst County High School, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Amherst County's Megyn Tweedy starts her ascent during the VHSL Outdoor Track State Championships at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Friday, June 5, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Amherst County's Megyn Tweedy starts down the runway during the VHSL Outdoor Track State Championships at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Friday, June 5, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
Amherst County's Megyn Tweedy readies for an attempt during the VHSL Outdoor Track State Championships at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Friday, June 5, 2026. (Matthew Perschall/The News & Advance)
