New Kent track teams dominate on way to clinching Conference 25 track crowns

Buoyed by strong performances in the field events, New Kent teams raced away from the competition to capture the boys’ and girls’ titles in Wednesday’s 3A Conference 25 championships on their home facilities. The Lady Trojans amassed 148 points to easily outdistance runner-up Warhill’s 96. Poquoson took third with 69 followed by Southampton (68), Park View (65), and Colonial Heights (7). On the boys’ side, New Kent more than doubled the point total of their nearest competitor with 193 points. Park View finished second with 89 followed by Warhill (74), Poquoson (73), Southampton (58), and Colonial Heights (34). Raven Harris…
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West Point scores a dozen in dropping Charles City on Senior Night

West Point’s Pointers scored within the first two minutes of the contest en route to a dozen goals in dismantling host Charles City 12-0 during the May 17 Senior Night clash. Eight different Pointers found the back of the net, including two who accumulated hat tricks as the guests never looked back. Meanwhile, the Panthers only managed one shot on goal in the match. “West Point’s a real good team,” said head coach Tom Holoman. “They used their speed and quickness and was able to push the ball down the field.” But for now, Holoman will look to push along…
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Williams named CIAA Sports Information Director of the Year

Jolisa Williams, a former standout basketball player for Charles City High School, was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Sports Information Director of the Year. Williams received the John Holley Award during a May 16 reception. She is employed by Shaw University in North Carolina and was acknowledged for her communication skills, promotion of athletic programs, use of social media platforms, relaunching a new athletics webpage, and navigating game day procedures and duties. Williams graduated from Charles City High School in 2008 where she was a four-time Tri-Rivers District team member in basketball. She was named district and Region…
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Middle school district champions

Lafayette tops New Kent 7-1 on Senior Night

New Kent’s Trojans survived Lafayette’s early salvo of 10 shots and six corner kicks. But 15 minutes into Monday’s soccer contest, the visiting Rams took the lead for good on the way to a 7-1 triumph, spoiling New Kent’s Senior Night and regular season home finale. By halftime, the Rams owned a 5-0 lead. New Kent’s Alan Walker averted a shutout near the second half’s midpoint on a high shot over Ram keeper Joe Egbo. Josue Benitez assisted on the score. Lafayette held a 33-18 edge in shots. Trojan keeper Billy John managed 14 saves to Egbo’s four. The outcome…
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New Kent walks past Smithfield for fifth inning comeback and 6-5 triumph

Riding a no-hitter and a 5-1 lead into the bottom of the fifth inning, Smithfield’s Packers appeared well on their way to an easy baseball triumph over New Kent’s host Trojans. Trojan coach Michael Kuper best summed up what transpired from there: “Sometimes when things aren’t going well with the bats, you have to take what you can get.” And what the hosts got were five consecutive walks with one away in the fifth to trigger an uprising that led to New Kent’s 6-5 comeback victory in Tuesday’s encounter. Smithfield jumped on top 1-0 in the first before adding two…
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Lady Trojans come up short in upset bid over Smithfield

Last month, New Kent’s Lady Trojans absorbed a 12-0, five-inning defeat at the hands of Smithfield’s Packers. Tuesday’s rematch at New Kent featured a much-improved Lady Trojan team with the ability to turn the contest into a see-saw affair. But the Packers broke a 4-4 deadlock with a solo run in the fifth inning. The visitors then held off their hosts over the final two frames to escape with a 6-4 win. “[Smithfield] started hitting us really well,” Lady Trojan coach Maria Bates said, pointing to the Packers overcoming her team’s early lead. “This team beat us 12-0 last time,…
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New Kent frustrates Jamestown for most of first half before falling 7-1

A solid performance enabled New Kent’s Trojans to hang with Jamestown’s powerful Eagles for most of the first half during Tuesday night’s soccer clash. But the Eagles eventually lived up to their reputation of being the area’s premier team, cashing in on seven of its 35 shots on the night to walk away with a 7-1 win. “I think [Jamestown] thought they’d come in here, beat us up, and go home early,” said Trojan coach Keith Grant. “But we didn’t panic. We made passes and we made some runs. I’m happy with it.” For the Trojans, the contest marked their…
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Charles City standout returns to offer free athletic training services

As a standout athlete during the late 1990s, Charles City native Terrell Brooks admitted that he didn’t know his true potential coming out of high school. But nearly two decades later and a wealth of knowledge, Brooks is looking to pass his life lessons to up-and-coming student athletes by offering sporting services that not many kids in his hometown have access to. The Brooks Basketball Academy started out as a one-week camp experience in 2015 through Charles City Parks and Recreation. With the initial feedback reaping positive results, Brooks began concocting a plan to make it a place for athletes…
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Virginia Gems win national championship