Lady Trojans defeat Jamestown to snap three-game losing skid

New Kent’s Lady Trojans took an early lead and held on in the waning moments of the contest as they defeated the visiting Jamestown Lady Eagles 42-38 in Monday night’s Bay Rivers District game. Early on it seemed New Kent would have no trouble taking down the Eagles. After jumping out 9-4, the Lady Trojans stretched the lead to nine thanks to Rayne Otey, taking a 17-8 lead into the second quarter. But the second frame was all Jamestown as they switched to a different defensive front. The ploy was successful for the Lady Eagles, holding the hosts to only…
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Ross drains school record 10 three-pointers as New Kent routs Poquoson

Many Bay Rivers District teams know that New Kent’s Will Ross can shoot. And after New Kent hosted the visiting Poquoson Islanders Friday night in a rematch, so did the visitors. Ross drained a school record 10 three-pointers on his way to a 36-point night as New Kent throttled Poquoson 94-39. New Kent jumped out from the start with a 15-2 run, with Ross draining three long distance connections in the first quarter as the Trojans took a 22-4 lead after the first stanza. In the second quarter, three more upped his total to six. Meanwhile, New Kent’s defense clamped…
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Missed shots lead to missed opportunity for Lady Trojans to return to win column

The learning process continues for the Lady Trojans as their young core is learning from on-court experiences. The lesson during the Jan. 16 home contest against the visiting Poquoson Lady Islanders: knock down open shots and free throws. The inability to put the ball in the hoop led to the downfall of New Kent as they fell 43-37 in the Bay Rivers District contest. After the Lady Trojans held a one-point lead (8-7) in the first quarter, Poquoson embarked on an 11-3 run that stretched midway into the second quarter. The Lady Islanders’ advantage increased to nine (20-11) after Brooklyn…
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New Kent scores eight points in final minute to take down Warhill 77-70

New Kent’s boys’ basketball team continues to remain undefeated. But it hasn’t been easy, such as the Jan. 15 home contest against the visiting Warhill Lions. A Christian Joyner basket with less than 40 seconds in the contest proved to be the go-ahead score as New Kent emerged with a 77-70 victory in the Bay Rivers District contest. With the first half ending in a deadlock at 37 apiece, New Kent slowly built its lead up to six (51-45) after a Kyle Diggs’ basket midway in the third. Diggs’ assist to teammate Marty Wray increased the gap to eight before…
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West Point scores first 21 points of contest as they dispose of Charles City’s Panthers

Sometimes there are lessons that are bigger than the game of basketball. That was the message Charles City Panthers Head Coach De’Quantae Mason sent to his players during a Jan. 14 contest against the visiting West Point Pointers. Benching four of his normal starters for personal reasons, West Point took full advantage as they toppled Charles City 70-31 in the Tidewater District contest. Charles City had no answer for West Point’s shooting from behind the arc. The visitors drained their first three buckets from behind the arc, with Andrew Sellers draining two of them. And from there, the points continued…
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Long layoff factors into Charles City Lady Panthers’ 36-18 loss to rival West Point

In the battle of the top two girls’ basketball teams in the Tidewater District, Charles City’s Lady Panters welcomed the visiting West Point Lady Pointers in a Jan. 14 match-up. But not being able to play competition in 11 days proved to be a downfall for the hosting Lady Panthers. West Point jumped out to a 9-2 lead and never looked back as they coasted to a 36-18 victory over Charles City, snapping the Lady Panthers three-game winning streak. After the aforementioned run, Charles City was able to chip into the lead. Trailing 10-6, Lady Panther Jaela Smith drained a…
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New Kent High School’s 2025 Hall of Fame

Despite Wiggins’ 41 points, New Kent uses team effort to move to 10-0

A rare afternoon basketball contest to beat the cold air and snowstorm pitted the visiting Smithfield Packers taking on the New Kent Trojans. And despite Smithfield’s Jayden Wiggins lighting up the stat column with 41 points, it was a combined team effort that kept New Kent’s hot streak continuing. The Trojans remained undefeated as they defeated Smithfield 85-79 in the Bay Rivers District contest. After trailing by six at the end of the first quarter, New Kent began finding their offensive rhythm. Will Ross’ three-pointers cut the Packers’ lead down to three (25-22). That lead was wiped out as Ross…
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Tickets now available for Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs on March 15

In preparation for the Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs has announced new ticket options for the event. Exclusive seating and options will now be available for the March 15 Virginia Derby. The Virginia Derby serves as an automatic qualifier for a horse to enter the Kentucky Derby. General Admission tickets will be sold for $5 to the public. More exclusive experiences including trackside seats, trackside dining, and access to the Colonial Downs Jockey Club are available for purchase as well. Group packages are also available. Tickets are currently on sale and can be purchased at www.ColonialDowns.com.

Late three-pointer by Essex pivotal as Trojans complete comeback win over Charles City

Charles City’s Panthers sank several three-pointers during Friday night’s boys’ basketball game against the visiting Essex Trojans. But it was the lone make from beyond the arc for the Trojans that proved to be the difference in the game’s outcome. Arek Ashlock’s three-pointer with 9.2 seconds remaining gave the visitors their final lead of the night as Essex escaped with a 60-55 victory over the Panthers to kick off 2025. After Charles City held a one-point lead after the first quarter (14-13), the Panthers started knocking down a plethora of three-pointers. Damian Barnes wing three-pointer along with one from the…
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