Colonial Downs announce record 44-day race season for 2025

Colonial Downs is set to hold a record number of races in the 2025 thoroughbred season. The Virginia Racing Commission approved a 44-day calendar of live racing for the venue. Colonial Downs will also host its first Kentucky Derby qualifier race on March 15, with The Virginia Derby serving as the host meet during the special three-day event. The live race season will begin with the aforementioned Virginia Derby, with the remainder calendar commencing on July 9 with live racing each Wednesday through Saturday. The race season is scheduled to conclude on Sept. 13.

Ross’ three-pointer solidifies 17-point comeback in New Kent’s 57-54 season opening victory

With a veteran team at the helm, New Kent’s boys’ basketball team has a schedule that will challenge them to get better throughout the year. A Dec. 3 contest from the visiting Western Albemarle Warriors provided more than a battle, but an early season thrill for the home fans. A three-pointer by senior Will Ross with 45 seconds remaining highlighted a comeback from 17 points down as New Kent defeated Western Albemarle 57-54 in the season opener for both teams. Using their signature offensive attack, New Kent took an early lead in the game after Kristopher Leeper’s three-pointer. A basket…
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Charles City uses stifling defense to hold off Dragons in season opener

With Charles City losing their top two scorers to graduation, the Panthers know they have to find wins in new ways and take them as they come. On Monday night, it was defense. Behind a team effort on the defensive end and 16 points from senior Gavin Stewart, Charles City mustered a 37-29 season opening victory over the visiting Appomattox Regional Governor’s School Dragons. In the early going, Charles City struggled to find any offensive cohesiveness. Meanwhile, ARGS leaned on newcomer Torrence Goodlow, who scored the first six points for the guests and provided them with a one-point advantage (6-5)….
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Charles City Lady Panthers use late three-pointers to pull away from ARGS 34-30

With most of the cast from last year’s Region 1A semifinalist team returning, Charles City’s Lady Panthers basketball team opened the season Monday night against the visiting Appomattox Regional Governor’s School Lady Dragons. But a quick lesson was learned that going from the hunter to the hunted means that teams will give you their best shot. Two late three-pointers by the Lady Panthers provided just enough cushion as they topped ARGS 34-30 in the non-district contest. Charles City started the first quarter early with Kaylee Stewart’s quick score. A three-pointer from all-region selection Jaela Smith and a basket from newcomer…
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Grafton ends state title run for New Kent Lady Trojans’ volleyball squad

Tuesday night’s Group 3A state semifinal contest was round four of New Kent’s Lady Trojans taking on the Grafton Lady Clippers. But with a trip to the state championship on the line and lessons learned from previous encounters, it was the hosting Lady Clippers taking no chances with New Kent. New Kent’s Lady Trojans fell 15-25, 20-25, 21-25 in straight sets to Grafton, bringing their season to an end with a 23-4 record. Ironically, all four losses were at the hands of Grafton. In the opening set, New Kent opened sluggishly as they trailed by four (10-6) thanks to Grafton’s…
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Lady Trojans defeat Kettle Run in state quarterfinals; sets up rematch with Grafton

After falling to Grafton’s Lady Clippers in the regional semifinals, New Kent’s Lady Trojans found themselves on the road taking on the Kettle Run Lady Cougars in the Group 3A State Quarterfinals Saturday afternoon. And while the Lady Cougars posted a near-perfect record, it was the battle-tested Lady Trojans who earned an opportunity to continue their journey towards a championship. New Kent emerged victorious, winning in five sets 25-23, 19-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-11 over Kettle Run, setting up a rematch with the Grafton Lady Clippers one more time in the state semifinals. In the opening set, New Kent found themselves…
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Two CC football players named to Tidewater District first team; Jones selected as Coach of the Year

Three Charles City High School football players were named to All-Tidewater District teams for the past season. First team selections went to senior Shane Jones at the quarterback position and sophomore Damian Zuidema at the defensive back position. Jones was also named as a second team member on the defensive line, while junior teammate Damian Barnes Jr. received two second team district nods at the positions of running back and kickoff returner. Charles City Head Coach Sherod Jones was selected as the 2024 Tidewater District Coach of the Year.

Eight Lady Trojans recognized with regional volleyball honors

New Kent Lady Trojans’ volleyball team placed eight team members on the 3A All-Region Team for the Fall 2024 season. Middle hitter Leah Rounds, setter Mackenzile Loveland, and outside hitter Fallon Greenwalt were selected as First Team members of the 3A All-Region Team. Making the second team were opposite Ava Nieto, outside hitter Carly Sachs, and libero Abby McLaughlin. Kendall White and Chloe Phillips were named to the Honorable Mention team.

Foiled again: Colonial Heights stage miracle comeback to defeat New Kent 35-34 in playoffs

In August, the Colonial Heights Colonials escaped by a mere point as they defeated the New Kent Trojans in the football regular season opener. In Friday night’s rematch in the opening round of the Region 3A football tournament in Colonial Heights, the Colonials emerged victorious again; and by one point again. Blocking a last-minute field goal, Colonial Heights squeaked by New Kent 35-34, ending the visiting Trojans’ quest for a championship and bringing their heartbreaking season to a conclusion. The Colonials, who were making their first postseason appearance in the school’s history, wasted little time taking advantage of their opportunity….
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Tober signs with University of Virginia