Lamprecht wins world championship gold

Horse racing returning to Colonial Downs on July 13

Live horseracing will return to Colonial Downs in New Kent starting July 13. Under the new ownership of Churchill Downs, racing will be held every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with post times beginning at 1:30 p.m. “It’s an exciting time for Colonial Downs and New Kent County in 2023,” said Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing Operations. “The goal is to provide our guests a terrific experience and with the return of weekend racing, world class stakes racing and new amenities, we are on the right path this season.” Family activities and entertainment will be offered every Saturday. Premium tickets…
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Babe Ruth League state softball champions

New Kent Lady Trojans’ softball place four on all-state teams

Four New Kent Lady Trojans were recognized to the Group 3A All-State team in softball for the Spring 2023 season. Recent graduate Morgan Berg was selected to the First Team at the position of pitcher. Joining her on the first team were sophomore teammates Alline Alexander, who claimed an outfield spot, and Hannah Tober, who was selected to the utility position. On the second team, freshman Leah Rounds garnered all-state recognition at the third base position.

Five Trojans earn all-region recognition in boys’ soccer

Five New Kent boys’ soccer players were recognized on the Group 3A Region A all-district team. Conner Bailey and Nathan Karaffa were tabbed with all region- first team recognition. Teammates Mickel Prince, Tyler Amos, and William Sutherland garnered all-region second team honors.

New Kent’s Heath, Seely named to All-State First Team; Ronan selected as Coach of the Year

New Kent’s Bradyen Heath and Carson Seely were named to the Group 3A All-State First Team in baseball. Heath was selected as the team’s catcher, while Seely received the nod at outfielder. Seely as also named to the Group 3A All-State Second Team as a pitcher. New Kent’s Head Coach Trevor Ronan was named as the Group 3A State Coach of the Year. He led New Kent to a record of 21-5-1 record en route to guiding the Trojans to the Group 3A State Championship.

Silver Bracket tournament champions

New Kent High School’s baseball team captures first Group 3A State Championship

New Kent High School’s baseball team has been labeled as underdogs for most of the season, and it was ironic that they were the designated road team as they faced a Caroline Cavaliers baseball that resided 30 minutes away from the Group 3A State Championship home site of Riverbend High School. But for the Trojans, a go-ahead triple in the top of the eighth by Grayson Hobson proved to be a hit of history. New Kent’s Trojans emerged as 5-3 winners in extra innings to win the Group 3A State Championship game over Caroline, capturing their first baseball state title…
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New Kent shocks Liberty Christian Academy 12-8 to advance to Group 3A state title baseball game

The Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs came into Friday morning’s contest against the New Kent Trojans with an unblemished record. But records mean nothing in the playoffs, and apparently not to the Trojans either. New Kent shocked Liberty Christian 12-8 in the Group 3A State Semifinals, clinching their first berth into the state title game where they will face the Caroline Cavaliers. The Trojans scored first as Carson Seely scored on a bunt executed by teammate Lane Boyette. Michael Hetzel’s sacrifice pushed home run number two for New Kent, providing them with a 2-0 lead. But in the top of the…
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Northside edges Lady Trojans, brings New Kent season to an end in state semifinals

The request to repeat for a championship is always tough for a team. And for New Kent’s Lady Trojans, it came in a heartbreaking fashion. An overturned call in the fourth inning proved to swing momentum as the Northside Lady Vikings edged New Kent 1-0, thus ending the repeat bid for the Lady Trojans. Both teams played tit for tat for most of the game. But it was a fourth inning call that allowed Northside to earn the first run which would be the deciding factor in the game. Northside’s Leila Aguilar popped a ball into foul territory. After New…
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