Grafton wears down Lady Trojans, posts 7-0 shutout victory

By Robb Johnson | October 18, 2026 12:00 am

New Kent’s Jillian Bender (6) races against Grafton’s Mackenzie Carl (14) in a battle for possession of the ball.

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New Kent’s Lady Trojans continue to have an up-and-down season in field hockey. Unfortunately in the Oct. 13 contest against the visiting Grafton Lady Clippers, New Kent fell into a valley of struggles once again.

Grafton cruised to a 7-0 victory over the Lady Trojans in the Bay Rivers District contest.

New Kent’s defense held serve until the end of the first quarter as they surrendered two quick goals before the end of the frame. In the second quarter, New Kent’s Annabella Weaver was a denied a goal. Grafton cleared the ball, sending it to the other side of the field, leading to Kennedi Morgan knotting a score for the Lady Clippers. Goals by Jillian Wallen and Ashlin Barker provided the visitors a 5-0 lead heading into the halftime break. Grafton added two more goals in the third quarter, leading to a mercy rule victory for the Lady Clippers.

New Kent falls to 7-7 on the season.