Second quarter trifectas, fourth quarter run pushes New Kent to victory over Tabb

New Kent’s Lady Trojans have relied on their defense for most of the year to find the win column. Such was the case Tuesday night against a visiting Lady Tigers team from Tabb hungry for their first win. The hosting Lady Trojans orchestrated a key 12-4 run in the fourth quarter as they emerged victorious over Tabb 50-35 in the Bay Rivers District affair. The Lady Tigers gained the upper hand in the first quarter thanks to wing player Faith Hancock. Her two trifectas were enough to give the visitors an 8-7 lead after the opening frame. But the second…
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Lady Panthers stifle Windsor to open 2020 with win

When it comes to starting off the New Year right, Charles City’s Lady Panthers hoped 2020 would be an improvement compared to the way the team finished 2019. Monday night’s game against the visiting Windsor Lady Dukes proved to be a good launching point. Despite not playing a perfect game, Charles City put together a dominating game in toppling Windsor 56-15 to kickoff the new decade on a high note. The first frame saw the visitors outmatched by Charles City. Windsor had no answer for Lady Panther Alexis Williams, who scored eight points and assisted on another basket to propel…
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First tournament title in 2020

Bradby becomes first Charles City athlete to qualify for indoor state meet

Charles City’s Skye Bradby became the school’s first indoor state track and field qualifier Saturday morning. Bradby accumulated a time of 10.82 in the girls’ 55-meter hurdles at the Bulldog Invitational at Liberty University. The time earns her a bid at the Group 1A-2A combined state championship meet in Roanoke on Feb. 28-29.

Three New Kent athletes notch state marks at Christopher Newport meet

Three New Kent athletes garnered automatic state qualifying times at the Christopher Newport University High School Winter Frolic Indoor Track Meet on Dec. 13-14 in Newport News. Patrick Johnson ran a time of 4:37.79 in the boys’ 1600-meter run, earning him a spot in the state championship meet and finishing in 12th in the event out of 117 competitors. On the girls’ side, Raven Harris earned state qualifying marks in both the long jump and triple jump events. She finished in seventh place in both events with leaps of 16’7½” and 35’6½” respectively. Amy Rudolph will also be making an…
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Curry siblings total 10 medals at Virginia Commonwealth Games

New Kent siblings Jayden and Lauren Curry garnered 10 medals at the Virginia Commonwealth Games held on Dec. 22 at Liberty University. Jayden Curry won the high jump, long jump, and 60-meter hurdles in the boys’ 13-14 age division. He also finished second in the 800-meter run and third in the one-mile run. Lauren Curry garnered four first-place finishes at the games. She won the high jump, 60-meter hurdles, 400-meter run, and 800-meter run in the girls’ 11-12 years old age group. She also earned a second-place finish in the long jump.

New Kent survives Grafton in 51-48 Bay Rivers hoop thriller

With the holiday season around the corner, New Kent’s Trojans hoped to give a present to their fans before the turn of the new year. And after a stellar first half, it’d take grit down the stretch for the hosts to emerge on top. After a dominant first half, it’d be the New Kent defense to close out the contest as they escaped with a 51-48 win against the Grafton Clippers during the Dec. 20 Bay Rivers District contest. The hosts started hot with a putback score by Jason Hall followed by Jared McCaughan’s bucket to jump up early. After…
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Colonial Downs announces 2020 race dates

Colonial Downs has announced its upcoming schedule for the 2020 season. Virginia’s Racing Commission approved 18 race dates for the 2020 season for Colonial Downs. Racing will begin on July 23 and conclude Aug. 29, with races on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Post time is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Colonial Downs will distribute $500,000 purses each day and provide a lucrative series of state bred and certified races. The G-3 Virginia Derby will close out the race season on Aug. 29, along with the Virginia Oaks, Rosie’s, and Kitten’s Joy Stakes. For more information about the races, visit www.colonialdowns.com.

After slow start, Lady Trojans step up in second half to topple York 44-25

Growth from a team can be the result of overcoming unpredictable situations. Such was the case for New Kent’s Lady Trojans during Tuesday night’s basketball game. Even without senior point guard Madison Foley on the floor, New Kent’s core of players were enough to defeat York’s Lady Falcons 44-25. Scoring went by the wayside for both teams for most of the first quarter until Lady Trojan Alayna Loveland’s free throw at the 3:58 mark finally changed the scoreboard. Buckets from teammates Katelyn Norman and Natasha Lange followed, as the hosts were able to squeak a 5-2 lead heading into the…
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New Kent sloppiness leads to Lafayette’s 62-52 triumph

Friday night’s Bay Rivers’ District basketball contest between New Kent’s Trojans and the undefeated Lafayette Rams presented an opportunity for the hosting Trojans to pull off a much-needed win. But the combination of turnovers, fouls, and lack of execution down the stretch played the antagonist in this story. Lafayette’s Rams did just enough to escape New Kent 62-52 to keep their undefeated season in check, despite the efforts of New Kent. After New Kent’s Jared McCaughan’s lay-up opened the game for the hosts, Lafayette went on an 8-0 run to jump out ahead. Lafayette took advantage of its size advantage,…
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