It was a serendipitous twist of fate that brought the 2008 All-Central Virginia baseball coach of the year together with his overachieving Albemarle team. And while the Patriots’ season ended on their bus rather than on the diamond, the foundation is set for a return trip to the state tournament.

The countless hours of practice paid off — Kyle Long was named the 2008 Central Virginia baseball player of the year after dominating in two-way fashion.

Nelson County’s performance was good enough to earn Brandon Garrett this year’s Central Virginia Coach of the Year award.

Great athletes are often the ones who make those around them better.
Nelson County’s Thomas Brown is one of those athletes.