Undefeated Charlottesville throttles New Kent in non-district affair

A rare home game during the Winter Break allowed the opportunity for New Kent’s Trojans to take on an unfamiliar foe in the visiting Charlottesville Black Knights. And while the hosts hung in for a half against the visitors, it was Charlottesville’s one-two combination of Luka Matic and Aidan Yates who outworked the Trojans. The Charlottesville duo scored 57 combined points as the Black Knights toppled New Kent 81-60 in the non-district battle Friday night. Out the game, the duo imposed their presence as they combined for the first 11 points again. Yates added two three pointers to the as…
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New Kent defeats Benedictine and Skyline, fall to St. Mary’s Ryken

Undefeated Carver escapes Charles City’s upset bid 65-60

Prior to Friday night’s basketball game against the seventh-ranked Group 1A team Carver Academy, Charles City Head Coach De’Quantae Mason told his team that the early tough games and losses to higher classification squads would factor into their performances against top teams in their classification. And his team responded well to the challenge. But if was the benefit of the visiting Wolverines ability to get to the free throw line that proved to be the difference as Carver escaped Charles City with a 65-60 victory. The back-and-forth battle between the teams began early after the Panthers’ Gavin Stewart opened the…
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In battle of unbeatens, Grafton uses third quarter run to upend New Kent

In the battle of unbeatens, both the New Kent Trojans and the visiting Grafton Clippers had little trouble handling opponents. In the Dec. 13 contest, a late third quarter run paired with the ability to knock down three-pointers throughout the night were favorable for the visitors. Grafton defeated New Kent 53-45 in a game of what appears to be the top two teams in the Bay Rivers District this year. In the first half alone, 24 of Grafton’s 26 points came from beyond the arc. On the other hand, New Kent grinded out in the paint and making the smart…
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Ring ceremony for NKHS Baseball State Champions

New Kent Trojans keep record unblemished, rolls to 80-43 triumph over Bruton

Not to be outdone by their counterpart, New Kent’s Trojans have hit the court with their fast-paced offense and pressure defense. Friday night’s contest against the Bruton Panthers was another example of how things can workout if the team plays on the same wavelength. New Kent opened the game on a 22-6 run before cruising to an 80-43 victory in the Bay Rivers District contest. As part of the opening run, Dillon Mickles converted a traditional three-point play while Will Ross drained two trifectas for the hosts. New Kent utilized a lot of good passing, resulting in easy baskets for…
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New Kent wrestling sweeps opponents in home quad meet

New Kent High School’s wrestling team cruised to a sweep of opponents during the Dec. 6 home quad meet. New Kent defeated Bay Rivers District rival Warhill 72-12 for the first win. The team followed that up by topping Norfolk Academy 66-15, before concluding the competition with a 60-18 victory over Varina.

Tabb slows pace of game down, knocks Lady Trojans from ranks of unbeaten

New Kent’s Lady Trojans early success has been the result of fast starts and pressure defense. But with a lack of baskets falling along with the Tabb Lady Tigers dictating the pace, the result ended up being the hosts first loss of the season. Despite a run to close the gap to five in the waning stages of the game, New Kent Lady Trojans fell 44-32 to the visiting Tabb Lady Tigers during a Dec. 5 match-up. New Kent had ample opportunities early on to keep the game close. However, the hosts only converted three of 11 free throws in…
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Lady Trojans swim team opens with pair of wins

New Kent’s Lady Trojans swim teamed opened with wins during a Nov. 28 meet at Hampton Aquaplex. The Lady Trojans earned a 58-29 win over Smithfield and a 52-37 victory over Poquoson. On the boys’ side, New Kent split competition again Bay Rivers District opponents. New Kent defeated Poquoson 52-43, while dropping a head-to-head matchup against Smithfield 59-36.