News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | April 3, 2026
Sports
Poquoson spoils Lady Trojans Senior Night celebration
New Kent’s Lady Trojans knew they faced an uphill battle during the Oct. 19 Senior Night contest against the visiting Poquoson Lady Trojans. And despite playing hard through the contest, the effort didn’t produce any scores for the hosts. Poquoson outgunned the Lady Trojans, finding the back of the net four times in the first half and cruising to a 6-0 win that saw the contest end via the mercy rule. Lady Islander Skyler Brown positioned the guests ahead to stay. After being fouled in the penalty box, she converted a penalty stroke to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage…
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New Kent defeats Lafayette in volleyball encounter
New Kent’s Lady Trojans seemed to be the overwhelming favorite in Tuesday night’s matchup against the Lafayette Lady Rams. However, the visitors were game in challenging New Kent for most of the night. But the Lady Trojans survived the contest, posting a 25-13, 16-25, 25-12, 25-21 victory in a strange but entertaining contest. New Kent set the pace in the first set, establishing a lead that the visitors couldn’t overcome and claiming the opening set. And while holding a 16-10 lead in the second stanza, it seemed that New Kent would cruise to the victory. But from there Lafayette blitzed…
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New Kent becomes latest victim as Lafayette runs district win streak to 55 games
New Kent’s Trojans invited Lafayette’s Rams to their home field Monday night for football action after Tropical Storm Michael forced a rescheduling of the contest. To New Kent, the game felt more like a full-fledged hurricane imposed by the visitors’ power and flexing their muscles. Utilizing a ground game that racked up 315 rushing yards, Lafayette defeated the Trojans 44-7 in the Bay Rivers contest that saw the Rams run their consecutive district win streak to 55 games. Lafayette threatened the hosts early, marching down to New Kent’s 27-yard line before an errant pass by Ram quarterback Zack New ended…
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Jones beats odds in inspirational return; New Kent trounces Bruton
Playing in a postponed football game from Sept. 14, New Kent’s Trojans traveled to Bruton to take on a rebuilding Panthers team during a Tuesday night contest. However, a more-inspiring story blossomed from the contest. Juan Mikel Jones, a junior for New Kent, returned to the gridiron for the first time after receiving a heart transplant earlier this year. The fighting Trojan not only beat the odds to make a recovery, but hit the field, sacking Bruton quarterback Adam McMillion in the second quarter. New Kent played inspired ball throughout the contest, dominating Bruton and easing their way to a…
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Kinder, Peck post top ten finishes as New Kent golf finishes third at state championships
New Kent High School’s golf team shot 327 to finish third at the Group 3A State Championship contest Monday afternoon at Williamsburg National Golf Course. Robb Kinder shot an even-par 72 on the course, finishing fourth overall. Teammate Kyle Peck also finished in the top ten, posting a score of 79. Jack Richards and Shawn Coons finished tied for 28th with a score of 88, Charles Miles finished tied for 34th with a score of 89, and Clayton Evelyn finished tied for 50th with a score of 97. Abingdon emerged at the winner with a score of 310, while Hidden…
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New Kent routs Grafton on way to successful homecoming triumph
Homecoming 2018 for the New Kent Trojans was not a question on if they would win, but how they could grow before getting into the meat of their Bay Rivers District schedule. Friday night’s encounter with a Grafton Clippers team that had been outscored 112-13 through the course of four games allowed the hosts to gel and bond the team’s chemistry. New Kent’s defense dominated the game, forcing four turnovers to destroy the Clippers 32-2 to the delight of the homecoming crowd. The Trojans took control on their opening drive. A 35-yard pass from New Kent signal caller Brody Smith…
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New Kent wins see-saw battle over Poquoson in volleyball match
New Kent’s Lady Trojans entered the Oct. 4 contest against Poquoson riding a two-game win streak. And after falling in straight sets in the earlier encounter a month ago, home court advantage proved favorable for the Lady Trojans. New Kent defeated the visiting Lady Islanders 25-19, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22, marking the biggest win of season to date for the home team. The first set was tight throughout, with serving errors being the main issue for the Lady Islanders. Seven miscues by the visitors resulted in a see-saw battle with New Kent that never saw the lead for either team reached…
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York proves record is no fluke, holds Lady Trojans scoreless
Sometimes one team can overwhelm another by both its record and its presence on the field. That was the case on Oct. 3 inside of the Ed Allen Complex at New Kent High School York’s Lady Falcons lived up to their 12-1 record, defeating the hosting New Kent Lady Trojans 3-0 in what was a lopsided affair. New Kent staved off York’s attacks with excellent defense throughout the game. However, the pace was slowed throughout the match thanks to penalty corners. York’s Claire Haskin and Abby Walton combined for two penalty corners, giving the visitors a 2-0 lead at the…
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New Kent earns measure of revenge by sweeping Tabb
After falling in five sets during the season opening contest at Tabb, New Kent’s Lady Trojans faced a team riddled with confidence after avenging a season series sweep from last year’s contest. However, the hosting Lady Trojans sent a message in Thursday night’s rematch. New Kent exacted sweet revenge by sweeping the Tabb Lady Tigers 25-22, 25-23, 25-14 in straight sets. The first set seemed to be going smoothly for the Lady Trojans after facing some early adversity. After New Kent built a 16-10 advantage, Tabb rallied back thanks to back-to-back aces from Ally Clark. However, the hosts bounced back…
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Kinder leads New Kent to fourth straight 3A Regional golf championship
Led by Rob Kinder, New Kent’s golf team coasted to its fourth straight 3A Regional Golf Championships on Sept. 25 at Dogwood Trace Golf Course in Petersburg. Kinder outclassed all of his competitors, emerging as the only golfer to shoot under par by notching a 67 (par 72). He finished seven strokes better than runner-up Jackson Mosely of Park View-South Hill. As a team, the Trojans shot 312, finishing 24 strokes ahead of runner-up Park View. Charles Miles’ 81 placed him seventh overall, while teammates Jack Richards and Shawn Coons both shot 82, respectively finishing ninth and tenth. Kyle Peck…
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