Defense, strong second half propels Lady Trojans to win

New Kent’s Lady Trojans entertained visiting Colonial Heights in a Tuesday night home field hockey contest. And similar to the score they would put up in the victory, it matched their overall record in the win. Three second half tallies by the host propelled the Lady Trojans 3-0 over the Lady Colonials, keeping their record unblemished on the year. The first half was a game where defense by both sides stood out. With each team getting few chances to convert on goals and penalty corners, the first thirty minutes saw both coaches utilize great strategies to limit goal production. Each…
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Taekwondo standout

17th Annual Virginia Derby

Lady Trojans open season with thrilling 3-2 victory in sudden death shootout

New Lady Trojan field hockey coach Cristen Sickal entered her new role in an Aug. 29 home opening contest hosted by New Kent as the visiting Monticello Lady Mustangs entered the Ed Allen Complex. Needless to say, Sickal’s debut featured all the dramatics possible for her Lady Trojans. After 60 minutes of regulation and an overtime period that resulted in a 2-2 tie, it was the hosts winning a 3-0 shootout to defeat Monticello in the contest. With an even balance of action throughout the night, it would be Lady Trojan goalie Abby Lindsey stepping up during the shootout period….
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Volleyball revived in Charles City; Lady Panthers drop contest to Northumberland

In high school sports, results usually matter on the scoreboard when a contest is over. However, in some rare cases, it’s about the progress of the situation. Such was the cause during an Aug. 28 volleyball home opener for the Charles City Lady Panthers. Despite falling in straight sets 4-25, 4-25, 4-25 to the Northumberland Lady Indians, the game marked the first time a team was fielded in two years. Enthusiasm and support took the forefront of the contest. Charles City’s only lead of the night came at the very beginning of the match, as they notched the first point…
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Official: Fall athletics return to Charles City High School

Fall 2018 saw difficulties faced by Charles City High School’s athletics’ programs. With a lack of student interest, football and volleyball were cancelled for the year as questions arose about if both programs would return in 2019. The answer came Saturday morning. Charles City High School athletic director Andre’ Jones announced that the school will be fielding both football and volleyball teams for the 2019-2020 school year. “After a thorough evaluation over the last two weeks of both sports, I am thrilled to announce the return of fall athletics to the school,” said Jones. “The turnout by our student-athletes on…
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Racing returns to Colonial Downs

Christian elevated to role as assistant NBA coach

After leading the Capital City Go-Go to a 25-25 record in its inaugural season, New Kent native Jarell Christian has been elevated to the position of assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. The announcement came as part of an Aug. 1 press release from the organization. Christian, who has been coaching for 10 years, spent stints coaching at the collegiate level and NBA Development/G League. Stops for the 2004 graduate of New Kent High School include Emory and Henry University as both a player and a coach, Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Oklahoma City as an assistant coach for the Oklahoma…
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Third straight trip to Pinehurst

After early sacrifices, New Kent man lives Olympics dream decades later

It’s never too late to live a dream if one truly pursues it. For a New Kent resident, after sacrificing time to serve his county, he is living his desires through the Senior Olympics. Fred Matthies put his Olympic desires on hold, only to see them emerge in his latter years. And that patience has resulted in several medals and a trip to the Senior National Olympics in June. Matthies journey began in Redwood Estates, California, with dreams of participating in the world competition after having a successful career in the long jump event. However, he decided to join the…
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