Lady Trojans back in state tournament after ousting Colonial Heights

New Kent’s Hannah Brown (2) uses her defensive frame and blocks a Colonial Heights’ player tip attempt.

Robb Johnson photo

Another year. Another appearance in the regional championship. Another appearance in the state tournament. That moniker is something that may have to be placed on a poster when describing New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ volleyball team.

New Kent swept the visiting Colonial Heights Lady Colonials 25-12, 25-6, 25-14 to win their Region 3A semifinal contest and advance to the regional finals where they will host Bay Rivers District Rival Tabb.

New Kent started sloppy, with miscues leading to Colonial Heights 3-1 lead. But that victory was short for the Lady Colonials, as New Kent used a 9-2 run to jump out to a 10-5 lead. The hosts utilized the service line, acing 12 shots and comfortably capturing the first frame.

In the second set, more power and even better serving propelled the Lady Trojans. Rebekah Rolon notched four consecutive aces to elevate New Kent to an 11-2 lead. From there, a 14-4 run was used to close out the set.

In the third, New Kent trailed early 1-5 but quickly erased the deficit with an 8-0 run. New Kent’s intensity followed, leading them back to the winner’s circle, regional championship, and state tournament.

New Kent’s record improves to 19-3 overall.