Governors
| 01/20/26 vs Chatham | 62-46 |
| 01/19/26 vs Buffalo Gap | 64-45 |
| 01/16/26 vs Gretna | 82-67 |
| 01/13/26 @ Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy | 76-47 |
| 01/09/26 @ Appomattox County | 54-44 |
| + 2 more games |
Nelson County waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They took down the Chatham Cavaliers 62-46. Given the Governors' advantage in MaxPreps' Virginia basketball rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while the Cavaliers are ranked 308th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Nelson County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Colton Ward led the charge by dropping a double-double with 24 points and 13 boards. Ward is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last 13 games he's played. Bryce Giles was another key player, shooting 44% from the field on his way to 19 points and six rebounds.
Nelson County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in six consecutive matchups.
Nelson County's victory bumped their record up to 12-2. As for Chatham, their loss was their fifth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 5-11.
Looking ahead, Nelson County will face off against Fluvanna County at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Governors will be up against the Flying Flucos' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.21 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Chatham, they will square off against Gretna at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
