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New Kent suffers huge defeat as Poquoson orchestrates 40-point beatdown

They say adversity builds character and that character is developed in the most difficult times. On Feb. 5, New Kent’s Trojans realized that it will take a lot of character to bounce back after an encounter with Poquoson. The visiting Islanders unlashed a 40-point beatdown of New Kent, holding the hosts to a mere 13 points in a 53-13 shellacking in Monday night’s Bay Rivers contest. New Kent passed the ball around trying to wear down Poquoson on the defensive end to start the contest. However, a missed three-point attempt allowed the Islanders to rebound and push the ball down…
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New Kent wrestles to another regional championship

Warhill’s late surge puts game out of reach for New Kent

Saturday night’s contest between New Kent’s Trojans and Warhill’s Lions featured two proud programs looking for win number five and better positioning to earn a bid into the regional playoffs. As part of the Feb. 3 matchup, the urgency to earn a spot went to the visiting Lions. Utilizing a tough 2-3 defense, strong second half shooting, and a rebound advantage, Warhill emerged with a 76-69 victory over the hosting Trojans. New Kent had a rough start, falling behind 6-1 early before Ryan Curle’s three-point shot calmed the host team’s nerves. But more panic set in as turnovers allowed Warhill…
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Lady Trojans exact revenge, top Smithfield 48-45

Smithfield’s Lady Packers rolled into the Feb. 1 contest looking to duplicate their earlier 59-36 beatdown of New Kent’s Lady Trojans as the hoops season winds down. But in a new year and a more confident basketball team, the Lady Trojans managed to exact a measure of revenge. New Kent showed resolve in a 48-45 victory over Smithfield, improving their record to 7-11 on the season. The hosts dominated the first quarter as Peyton Slater and Brynne Jones accounted for nine of the team’s first 13 points. After leading the first quarter 13-8, Smithfield bounced back with back-to-back baskets by…
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Powerhouse Lafayette cruises to victory over New Kent

This year’s rendition of New Kent’s Trojans’ basketball team has been one that has been a headscratcher if you only read box scores and results. And while the team has players that can get the ball down the court, a lack of a short bench and true number one score has caused issues, with the latest exploitation of the Trojans’ weaknesses occurring Jan. 31. Lafayette’s Keyshawn Jefferson takeover of a contest led to an onslaught as the Rams cruised to an 84-53 win over the hosting Trojans. Lafayette came out looking to run the Trojans out of the building, catapulting…
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Middle school cheerleading champions

Lady Trojans pull upset of Bay Rivers leader Jamestown 51-44

Jamestown’s Lady Eagles dominated New Kent Lady’s Trojans in their first encounter of the season. However, an ample opportunity presented to the hosting Lady Trojans primed them for a chance to better position themselves for a postseason run. They didn’t squander that opportunity. With two Jamestown starters and head coach suspended, New Kent pulled off a 51-44 upset over the Bay Rivers District top team Lady Eagles on Jan. 29. Lady Trojan Madison Foley scorched the scoreboard early, scoring the team’s first seven points on three field goals. Along with pressure defense and holding Jamestown without a field goal in…
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Charles City beats King William’s pressure to snap losing streak

For a majority of the 2017-18 basketball season, Charles City Panthers head coach VaShaun Otey has been looking for his team to put together a strong four quarters of play on the hardwood. On Monday night, turning the tide of the contest in the third quarter and weathering pressure from King William’s Cavaliers resulted in the Panthers ending their losing skid at seven. Charles City forward Leo Charity scored 20 points to lead four players in double figures as the hosting Panthers defeated King William 77-62 in the Tidewater District contest. The Cavaliers had no answer early on for Charity,…
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Undefeated in volleyball tournament