‘Hole-in-one’

Steeplechase horse racing coming to Colonial Downs this Summer

Steeplechase horse racing will become a regular feature this Summer at Colonial Downs in New Kent. Beginning July 11, races will be held every Thursday. Colonial Downs will offer wagering on the three jump races during Thursday steeplechase race cards. “Steeplechases are incredibly exciting races that really highlight the athleticism and skill of equine athletes, jockeys, and trainers,” said Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing Operations for Colonial Downs. “We’re really excited to feature these unique races at the beginning of our Colonial Downs race weeks.” Races are slated to be held at 11:45 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 12:55 p.m….
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Brothers bring home professional championships

New Kent ‘Athletes of the Year’

ODGSL champions

ODGSL runners-up

New Kent Lady Trojans can Kettle Run Cougars; advance to Group 3A state semifinals

New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ road to their second state title in three years kicked off Tuesday evening against the visiting Kettle Run Lady Cougars. And for the home team, the drive now continues to the state semifinals. The Lady Trojans dominated on the diamond, emerging with a 6-0 victory and earning a bid to face Turner Ashby Friday morning at 10 a.m. at Monticello High School. Scoring for the hosts started in the bottom of the second, as Kendall White crossed home plate after a sacrifice fly by Libby Britt. In the bottom of the third, Kenley Rowe touched the…
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Lady Trojans’ tennis fall in Group 3A state quarterfinals to James Monroe

New Kent’s Lady Trojans fell to the visiting James Monroe Lady Yellow Jackets in the state quarterfinals on May 31. New Kent fell in straight competition, falling 5-0 to the visitors from Fredericksburg. The Lady Trojans finish the season 13-5 and as the Group 3A Region A champions.

Charles City girls’ relay place fifth at state championship meet

Charles City’s Lady Panthers 4×100 relay team placed fifth at the Group 1A State Track & Field Championships held at James Madison University on May 31-June 1. The quartet of Jaida Braxton, Taniyah Williams, Jaela Smith, and Derequa Johnson ran a time of 52.72 in the event, leading to the best finish for Charles City at the competition. Johnson also placed eighth in the girls’ pole vault with a clearance of 7’0”. Charles City’s Lady Panthers scored five points at the meet, finishing in 29th place. Brunswick’s girls and Lancaster’s boys captured state championships at the 1A level. Other results…
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Lamprecht, Wright capture individual titles at Group 3A State Track & Field Championships

New Kent’s Isaac Lamprecht and Ryan Wright emerged as state champions after winning their respective events at the Group 3A State Track & Field Championships held May 31-June 1 at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Wright claimed gold in the boys’ pole vault with a clearance of 14’0”. Lamprecht captured the 3200-meter run with a time of 9:08.60 to finish first. He also earned bronze in the boys’ 1600-meter run with a time of 4:19.88. New Kent’s boys scored 26 points, finishing seventh at the state championships, one of their highest finishes in several years. The girls’ team did not score…
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