Brandon’s seven RBIs propels New Kent to crushing victory over Bruton

Sometimes the best way to bounce back from a tough loss is with a statement performance. Apparently New Kent’s Lamont Brandon got that message loud and clear. Brandon accounted for seven RBIs as the Trojans trounced Bruton 22-2 in the Bay Rivers opening contest for both squads Friday afternoon. Brandon’s bunt in the first advanced teammate Jacob Rivera around the bases. Bruton errors coupled with a couple of Brandon steals provided a 2-0 lead for New Kent. Later in the inning, Ty Boyette added two more RBIs, driving in Nick Sorenson and Riggs Ellis. Chris Wade stole home to up…
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New Kent dominates on mound, plate in romp of Bruton

Powered by a dominating pitching effort and strong performance at the plate, New Kent’s Lady Trojans cruised to an 11-0 beatdown of the visiting Bruton Lady Panthers in Friday afternoon’s Bay Rivers contest. Lady Trojan Gracie Ellis’s performance on the mound and at the plate keyed the hosts’ play. Taylor Goode drove in a run followed by teammate Haley Cleaver bringing her home to provide an early 2-0 New Kent lead. Ellis limited Bruton from getting on base, while New Kent tacked on nine runs in the remainder of the contest to force a slaughter rule victory. After the contest,…
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New Kent Trojan tennis opens with win over Lakeland

New Kent’s boys’ tennis team claimed a victory over Lakeland 7-2 in their Mar. 14 home opener. Singles: Quincy Baker (L) def. Tate Estis, Jason Walker (NK) def. Josh Ellis (L), Jay Benfield (NK) def. Reese Wilkinson (L), Adam Gray (NK) def. Hunter Monk (L), Riley Baker (NK) def. Austin Bradshaw (L), Leighton Fessman (NK) def. Brian Verranga (L). Doubles: Bailey/Ellis (L) def. Walker/Benfield (NK), Baker/Albertson (NK) def. Bradshaw/Monk (L), Estis/Fessman (NK) def. Wilkinson/Verranga (L).

Ball control strategy effective, Lady Trojans win home opener against Colonial Heights

New Kent’s Lady Trojans entered their Mar. 14 home opening looking to topple a Colonial Heights team that swept them last season. Employing a strategy to hold the ball and keep it on their side of the field proved to be a winning formula for the home team. Second half goals by New Kent’s Grace Lysek and Haley Brady provided breathing room as the hosts prevailed 3-1 in the home opener for the Lady Trojans. Lady Trojan Taylor Clements provided the lone score in the first half, providing a 1-0 cushion for the hosts heading into halftime. As action picked…
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Charles City drops opener to Peninsula Catholic in clash at Harrison Park

Opening day for Charles City’s Panthers’ baseball team had a little bit of a different feel as they played at the well-known Harrison Park, a venue that hosted many contests in the 1980s and early 1990s. The Mar. 14 contest against Peninsula Catholic looked to give the young Panthers some experience. However, errors and the inability to communicate on the field destroyed a promising early start as the hosts fell 20-8 in the season opening contest. Christian Stewart’s nervousness was evident, as the Panther pitcher yielded four early walks and two runs. Charles City head coach Irving Bradby elected to…
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Second tournament title

New Kent boys finish tenth at Group 3A indoor state track meet

New Kent’s boys’ indoor track team accumulated 23 points, finishing 10th at the Group 3A Indoor State Track & Field championship meet on Feb. 23-24. Will Tolley’s clearance of 11’6” in the pole vault earned him a fourth-place finish. Evan Branch placed sixth in the 55-meter dash with a time of 6.67, Mozay Kalo finished sixth in the 500-meter dash with a time of 1:08.76, while Michael Gatling tossed 42’½” in the shot and placed eighth in the 55-meter hurdles by running 8.31. New Kent’s 4×200 relay consisting of Branch, Kalo, Gatling, and Lamont Brandon ran 1:36.24, earning a sixth-place…
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Century mark

Spring 2017-18 high school varsity sports schedules

All home contests listed in bold print; times and dates are subject to change. Charles City High School Baseball and Softball (All games at 5 p.m. unless noted) Mar. 12- Petersburg Mar. 14- Peninsula Catholic (4 p.m.) Mar. 21- Huguenot (4:30 p.m.) Mar. 26- Highland Springs (5:30 p.m.) Mar. 28- Washington & Lee (4:30- Softball only) Apr. 10- King & Queen Apr. 17- Middlesex Apr. 19- Mathews Apr. 24- King William Apr. 26- West Point May 1- King & Queen May 3- Middlesex May 8- Mathews May 9- King William May 15- West Point New Kent High School Baseball and…
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