Harris wins triple jump at CNU Winter Frolic

New Kent’s Raven Harris won the indoor triple jump competition at Christopher Newport University’s Winter Frolic Saturday afternoon. Harris leaped 35’3½” to win the event. She defeated 27 other competitors ranging from all different group levels to earn the top spot.

New Kent knocks down Charles City 89-68 after strong second quarter

Seven years, 11 months, 24 days. The last time Charles City’s Panthers defeated New Kent’s Trojans was Dec. 21, 2010, approximately 2,916 days ago. Saturday night’s encounter in New Kent hoped that the Panthers could snap the streak and provide a competitive contest. Instead, it turned into what it had been for the last eight years; a Trojan victory. Using a powerful second quarter surge, New Kent sent the Panthers back to their den pondering another loss as the Trojans triumphed 89-68. New Kent’s Robb Kinder three-pointer from the wing to open the contest quickly sparked an 11-2 run by…
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Struggles continue for Trojans as Lafayette emerges victorious

New Kent’s basketball season has been either hot or cold for the 2018-19 season. On Friday night, the Trojans’ performance dipped below freezing. A letdown coupled with 22 turnovers, New Kent fell to the visiting Lafayette Rams 59-47 on a night that celebrated the first inductees of New Kent High School’s Hall of fame. Lafayette’s poor shooting kept the hosts in the contest early on as the Trojans held a 10-6 lead with two minutes to play in the first. However, Lafayette’s Will Darling lay-in along with Tyler Neville’s putback knotted the score at 10 apiece. Tack on a 14-5…
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First NKHS Hall of Fame class inductees

Wolverines hold grip on lead, send Charles City to fifth consecutive loss

Reaching success is a culmination of effort, teamwork, and the ability to get over the hump. For Charles City’s Panthers matchup Friday night against Carver Academy, each time they positioned themselves for a chance to take a lead, turnovers and not being able to finish at the rim haunted the hosts. Carver Academy Wolverines staved off every effort presented by Charles City’s Panthers in triumphing 69-54 in the Tidewater District contest. With Carver slumping early on as the result of not being in school due to inclement weather, the Panthers bolted out of the gate. Kameron Johnson’s jumper along with…
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New Kent wrestling remains undefeated

New Kent’s wrestling team remains undefeated of the year by defeating two Bay Rivers District opponents on Dec. 13. The Trojans cruised to a 61-12 victory over Warhill and dominated Tabb by a score of 59-18. New Kent is now 7-0 in team matches on the year.

Colonial Downs granted license by Virginia Racing Commission

The Virginia Racing Commission (VRC) has granted a license to the Colonial Downs Group to conduct live racing once again in the Commonwealth. “This is an exciting step for everyone impassioned by the rebirth of live racing in Virginia and for our team delivering our promise to revitalize horse racing in the Commonwealth,” said Colonial Downs Group Senior Vice-President John Marshall in a press release. The license allows Colonial Downs to open a 600-unit historic horse racing (HHR) operation. Fifteen dates are planned for 2019 with the first thoroughbred race tabled for Aug. 8, 2019. The stable area will open…
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New Kent frigid on court, Grafton scorches nets for 74-46 win

With snow keeping New Kent’s Trojans from school activities, there was a possibility that the Dec. 12 contest against the Grafton Clippers could become lopsided due to the inactivity on the basketball court. And it was. Grafton’s Clippers utilized fresh legs on its way to a 74-46 dismantling of the Trojans in the Bay Rivers District clash that became a runaway in the second quarter. The Trojans kept things close in the first quarter, matching the high-powered Clippers basket for basket. The Trojans first and only lead of the night came courtesy of a Mitch Morse free throw with three…
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Sixth place at national tournament

New Kent High wrestlers win Yellow Jacket Invitational

New Kent High School’s wrestling team emerged as winners of the Yellow Jacket Invitational held this past weekend at Northampton High School. Daniel Colgin, Brayden Hohman, Gannon Jones, Brandon Bauman, and Jamar Christian all emerged as winners of their respective weight classes. Tyler Williams and Brendan Day finished as runners-up at the event, while Troy Eberhard, Leighton Fessman, and Juan Jones earned bronze.