Darkness, Poquoson defeat Lady Trojans’ tennis

New Kent's Jennifer Fowlkes uses a backhand to return the ball during a rally.

Robb Johnson photo

Darkness and early wins by visiting Poquoson led to the downfall of New Kent’s Lady Trojans tennis team during a Tuesday evening encounter. New Kent drops to 3-2 on the season.

Poquoson 5, New Kent 2

Singles: C. Huang (P) def. McCartney (NK) 6-2, 6-7, (10-5); K. Kopczynsk (P) def. Gentry (NK) 6-3, 6-7; (10-5); Butler (NK) def. A. Baker 6-2, 6-3; J. Washburn (P) def. Fowlkes (NK) 6-1, 6-4; Coutu (NK) def. M. Connors (P) 6-1, 6-2; S. Elliot (P) def. Buscarino (NK) 6-2, 7-5.

Doubles: Galacgac/Murakami (P) def. Coutu/Ross (NK) 8-6.