Lovingston
Nelson County, VA
By Lou Jones
Nelson County Governors Football Club
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It somehow seemed fitting that, after five straight road games to open the season, Nelson County’s first home game of the 2012 season was the Homecoming game against Dogwood District foe Dan River. But while the evening began as a triumphant return to Veteran Memorial Field, it didn’t quite end up that way.
With the home stands packed and rocking, the Govs moved crisply down the field on their opening passion, scoring on a beautiful 36 yard pass from Tyler Vest to Coby Etchison. The conversion bounced off the left upright, but 6-0 marked the first time since their opener that the Govs had drawn first blood.
Things appeared to only get better as Nelson completely shut down the Wildcats’ offense on the ensuing possession, forcing a quick punt. As the ball rolled to a stop, however, it hit the Nelson return man in the leg, and Dan River recovered. The Wildcats scored a few plays later to take a 7-6 lead.
“That was huge” said Coach Mark Wells. “We had the lead and all the momentum, and all of a sudden they’re right back in it.”
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