Allens continue sand drag success

Trojans’ effort valiant, but Phoebus ends New Kent’s playoff run

Making its first appearance since 2003, New Kent traveled Interstate 64 eastbound to take on the Phoebus Phantoms, the Hampton team that has won seven state titles. In a match that heavily favored the hosting Phantoms at Darling Stadium, the Trojans provided a tough contest Saturday afternoon. But that effort by the visitors couldn’t overcome a much more experienced playoff team as Phoebus ended New Kent’s season 28-16 in the opening round of the Group 3A Region A playoffs. With the Phantoms unfamiliar with New Kent’s style of play, the Trojans struck on the opening drive. Evan Branch scooted 34…
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Two undefeated NKMS champions

Warhill’s defense stuffs Trojans’ momentum to close out regular season

After clinching its first playoff berth on Oct. 29, New Kent’s football team looked to earn one more win to gain additional momentum before heading into postseason play. Unfortunately, a visit to Warhill resulted in an encounter with a stout Lions’ defense. Warhill’s defense shined as they held Trojan running back Evan Branch to only 46 yards as the Lions defeated New Kent 21-6 in the regular season finale for both teams in Williamsburg. The Trojans capitalized in the first quarter by utilizing Branch as a decoy. Logan Powell’s 10-yard run set up quarterback Brody Smith’s 27-yard connection to Joey…
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New Kent wins 3A Region A cross-country meet; Lady Trojans finish as runners-up

New Kent boys’ cross-country team emerged as winners of the Group 3A Region A Championship meet ran at Bells Mill Park on Nov. 1. Patrick Johnson emerged as the overall winner with a time of 16:52.58, easing his way to victory by more than 15 seconds. Teammates Gabriel Bollhorst (18:20.90) and Colin Pierce (18:33.70) placed in the top ten, finishing seventh and ninth respectively. Quinn Lysek’s time of 19:15.35 (16th) and Riley Baker’s 19:25.60 (18th) rounded out the top five scorers for the Trojans. Other participants for the Trojans were Evan Lipscomb (21st-19:39.08) and Logan Broz (26th-19:50.09). New Kent scored…
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New Kent ends 14-year playoff drought with Senior Night triumph over York

Monday night’s Senior Night football game for New Kent can be considered a sweet sendoff for the group who had yet to have a winning season. However, that sendoff is going to have to wait until at the earliest the second Friday in November. Riding momentum after a win at Smithfield and an outpour of scoring in the second quarter, the hosting Trojans pulled away early and survived a late rally from the visiting York Falcons 42-35 to not only claim a successful Senior Night victory but clinching the first playoff berth for New Kent in 14 years. First quarter…
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Statebound Lady Trojans

New Kent sweeps York to celebrate Senior Night win

New Kent’s Lady Trojans got what they needed during a Tuesday night match-up against the visiting York Lady Falcons; a much needed win. New Kent swept York 25-17, 25-19, 25-17 to claim a Senior Night victory in front of the home crowd. The Lady Trojans won the first set capitalizing on mistakes made by the visitors. In the second set, both teams battled back and forth before kills by New Kent teammates Lindsey Johnson and Catherine Perrine swung momentum. With the score tied at 18 apiece in the second set, Perrine and teammate Raven Harris solidified the front line, combining…
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Lady Trojans win set, but Grafton claims volleyball match

Grafton’s Lady Clippers have had New Kent Lady Trojans’ number, not losing to the hosts since 2012. And despite taking a set from the invaders, New Kent was unable to snap that streak. New Kent fell 18-25, 22-25, 25-22, 16-25 in four sets to Grafton, who capitalized off 20 service errors committed by the Lady Trojans. After first set jitters, the Lady Clippers broke away in the opening set to put the hosts in a hole early. IN the second set, New Kent looked like it had the advantage until a tip by Grafton’s Becca Hallingstand swung momentum. Her ace…
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Late first half goal enough for Lafayette to edge New Kent

Less than 24 hours after their encounter with Poquoson, New Kent’s Lady Trojans had to bounce back quickly for a Saturday noon matchup against Lafayette’s Lady Rams. And while defense dominated the game, it was a critical play that gave the Lady Rams the one and only score on the day to clinch the victory. A horrendous shot attempt by the Lady Trojans resulted in a fast break and short distance goal by Lafayette’s Carly Orlowinski with seven seconds remaining in the first half that provided the guest with a 1-0 win. New Kent’s defense held steady thanks to a…
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