Penalty corners elevate York to shutout victory over Lady Trojans

Playing with low numbers and a lack of games due to postponements, New Kent’s Lady Trojans field hockey team hosted the Group 3A state runners-up in York Tuesday night. And while the hosts hung tough early on, a tough schedule by the visiting Lady Falcons proved why they are still a top contender. York defeated New Kent 3-0 in the Bay Rivers District match-up in a contest that was closer than the final score. After a scoreless first quarter, York got its first goal early in the second. York’s Chevelle Claypool converted a penalty corner, giving the hosts a 1-0…
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Lafayette lays lumber on New Kent, dismantles Trojans 46-7 in football home opener

New Kent’s football team entered the 2023 season with hopes of rectifying a missed playoff bid in hopes to prove that their previous winning seasons weren’t flukes. But an invading Lafayette Rams team proved why they were still the premiere leader in the Bay Rivers District on the gridiron. Lafayette gashed the Trojans for 28 second half points as they routed New Kent 46-7 in the district opener for both teams on Friday Night. New Kent was first to strike the scoreboard. After Lafayette’s Naeer Wolmart muffed the ball on a punt, New Kent’s Chase Wiles pounced on the ball…
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Tabb brushes off comeback attempts by New Kent in four-set volleyball affair

A Sept. 7 battle pitted two of the top teams in the Bay Rivers District as the Tabb Lady Tigers entered New Kent to take on the Lady Trojans. And while the contest was close among both teams, it was the visitors who came up clutch to lock down the victory. New Kent fell 23-25, 22-25, 25-19, 21-25 in the volleyball battle of two teams who are favored to make an impact in the postseason. In the opening set, New Kent had trouble stopping Lady Tiger outside hitter Lily Macias. Macias moved back and forth in front of the net,…
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Charles City’s youth, inexperience factor into home-opening loss to Arcadia

Graduating 12 players from a team of 16 players last year, Charles City’s Panthers’ football team is in a complete rebuild. With 11 new players who have minimal experience on the gridiron, Charles City Head Coach Sherod Jones knows his teams would take some bumps, such as Friday night’s home opening contest. After being within striking distance for a quarter-and-a-half, the visiting Arcadia Firebirds scorched the Panthers as they scored the final 41 points in the game to win 49-6 in the non-district contest. Charles City got their first big break of the contest on Arcadia’s opening drive, as Firebird…
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Lady Trojans take advantage of overtime session, avenge earlier loss to Monticello

New Kent’s Lady Trojans entered the Aug. 31 contest looking to avenge a loss to the Monticello Lady Mustangs. After dropping an earlier contest 3-1 to Monticello, it was gallant effort and pushing through an extra session that resulted in a home opening win for the Lady Trojans. New Kent defeated Monticello 1-0 to take the win. For most of the contest, both teams’ defenses fought off each other. New Kent Lady Trojans goalie Brie Otey fought off shot attempts from Lady Mustangs Lauren Garrett, but the hosts failed to muster any offense on their end. New Kent’s best attempt…
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New Kent sweeps Lafayette to open home volleyball slate with win

Looking to capitalize off a squad with a veteran presence, New Kent’s Lady Trojans opened their home volleyball slate Tuesday as they hosted the visiting Lafayette Lady Rams. And with Stuart Burnett at the helm for a second season, the hosts looked composed to become a viable contender in the Bay Rivers District. New Kent defeated Lafayette 25-13, 25-20, 25-12 in the district affair to kick off their home campaign. In the opening frame, a kill by sophomore Leah Rounds put the hosts ahead 5-4. But it was Evie Davenport’s lone kill of a night that sparked a 15-5 run…
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Charles City can’t maintain rallies as Essex sweeps season series

Monday afternoon’s volleyball matchup between the hosting Charles City Lady Panthers and the visiting Essex Lady Trojans saw a matchup of two programs looking to rebuild. For the hosting Lady Panthers, while they had their moments, sudden ends to rallies played into the downfall and their fourth consecutive loss. Charles City fell 8-25, 14-25, 15-25 in the non-district contest, allowing the Lady Trojans to sweep the season series. After Essex dominated the first set, Charles City was able to hold a lead (3-1) after an ace from Taniyah Williams and a score from teammate Cheyenne Christian. However, Essex strung together…
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Westmoreland pounds Charles City Lady Panthers in home opener

Charles City High School’s Lady Panthers’ volleyball team looked refreshed with a combination of new uniforms and several new faces. But in an Aug. 23 matchup against the visiting Westmoreland Lady Eagles, it was evident that more work is needed to produce wins on the board. Westmoreland swept Charles City 2-25, 9-25, 11-25 in straight sets in the non-district contest. In the opening frame, newcomers occupied the floor as Lady Panthers Head Coach Lillani Adkins wanted to get them used to the game and open lines of communication. But Westmoreland showed little mercy, rallying behind serves from Brittany Rose to…
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