New Kent High School stadium renamed in honor of former athletic director Ed Allen Jr.

Above, Ed Allen Jr. shares a laugh with Craig Patterson, one of the members of Allen's 2000 undefeated Group A state championship basketball team as his daughter, Karley, looks on during a reception held in Allen's honor before the start of New Kent High School's homecoming festivities. Below, Allen poses with family members and at bottom, New Kent High School football fans applaud as a banner is unveiled naming the school’s football stadium in honor of retired coach and athletics director Ed Allen Jr. The ceremony and a reception honoring Allen took place before kickoff of New Kent’s homecoming game on Oct. 19.

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New Kent High School’s football stadium is now the Ed Allen Jr. Sports Complex after school officials from the past and present dedicated the facility Friday night in honor of the recently retired athletics director and coach during pre-game festivities at the Trojans’ homecoming celebration. Allen spent his entire 42-year career in education at New Kent.