Gutierrez captures Bay Rivers District diving championship

New Kent High School diver Aisling Gutierrez captured the Bay Rivers District championships during Monday night’s competition. Gutierrez, who is the reigning Group 3A State champion, won the event at the Hampton Aquaplex.

New Kent Gymnastics win home tri-meet competition

New Kent’s Ryan Griffith won two events while teammate Carrington Coyle captured another as New Kent’s Lady Trojans won a three-team competition on Jan. 18. Griffith won the floor exercise with a score of 9.3, while also placing first in the uneven bars of 9.1. Coyle won the gold in the balance beam competition with a score of 9.35, with Griffith finishing in a close second with 9.25. Griffith finished as the best all-around performer with 36.65 points. New Kent amassed 138.6 points to win the tri-meet, with Hanover placing second (134.8) and Mills Godwin finishing third (132.55). Other results…
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New Kent drains a dozen three-pointers in dismantling York Falcons

New Kent’s Trojans used the three-point arc to their advantage during a Jan. 17 matchup against the visiting York Falcons. The hosts drained 12 trifectas, equaling York’s team total points as New Kent cruised to a 70-36 Bay Rivers District win. New Kent’s Will Ross came out hot from beyond the three-point line, draining five three pointers in the first quarter alone to provide the hosts a comfortable 17-6 lead. However, York took advantage when Ross went to the bench for a breather, as the Falcons put together a 7-0 run to end the first quarter of play. In the…
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Second at ‘Volley on the James’

New Kent High School’s 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Class

New Kent survives Rams’ comeback, takes down Lafayette in overtime thriller

New Kent’s Trojans continue to be battled tested every time they take the floor. This time, it was the visiting Lafayette Rams who pushed the home team to the limit during Friday night’s Hall of Fame game. After seeing a double-digit lead evaporate, New Kent held on in overtime to edge Lafayette 75-71 in a battle of top teams in the Bay Rivers District. After a back-and-forth first half, New Kent began to take control of the contest. Leading 31-26 at the start of the third quarter, New Kent’s defense led to easier transition shots for the hosts. Jordan Howard’s…
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New Kent Trojans boys’ swim team split at Jan. 10 competition

New Kent’s girls’ and boys’ swim teams participated in a Jan. 10 swim meet against Bay Rivers District opponents. On the boys’ side, New Kent defeated Bruton 60-33 in competition. The team was edged by Tabb 47-45 in the other dual competition. On the girls’ side, the Lady Trojans were bested by Tabb 77-17 and also by Bruton 64-30.

With healthy squad, New Kent crushes Poquoson on hardwood

New Kent’s Trojans are getting healthy at the right time. And after a Jan. 10 match-up against the visiting Poquoson Islanders, the Trojans are looking to make some noise in the Bay Rivers District and in a dominant way. New Kent exposed Poquoson’s weaknesses en route to a 77-30 blowout victory of the visiting Islanders. Poquoson hung tight for one quarter, trailing by eight (20-12) at the end of the frame. But when the second quarter rolled around, so did the high-octane offense of New Kent. Kyle Diggs scored eight points while teammate Will Ross added a three-pointer and three…
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Middle school in-season tournament champions

Warhill pulls away late with key baskets as Lady Trojans drop Bay Rivers District contest

There are games that define character and provide a gauge of where a team’s competitive level is. On Jan. 4, New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ toughness was tested, but the ability to finish strongly hurt them in the end. Warhill’s Lady Lions escaped New Kent with a 59-53 win in the Bay Rivers District match-up. For most of the contest, both teams played on even terms as every time New Kent tried to pull away, Warhill had an answer. In the second quarter, Warhill’s Bria McAdoo scored nine points for her team, pulling them within four (30-26) of New Kent. But…
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