Lamprecht earns All-American recognition

York’s toughness knocks New Kent from ranks of unbeaten

“I am not going to lie; this one really hurts.” Those were the words from New Kent High School boys’ basketball coach Garett Ross after his team was physically dominated by the York Falcons 61-43 during the Dec. 7 Bay Rivers District matchup. New Kent found it difficult to score inside early on, as the visiting Falcons’ physicality kept the hosts out the paint. The stifling defense along with the offensive output by York resulted in a 32-14 halftime lead for the visitors. After finishing the third quarter trailing 46-27, New Kent finally began to find success against York. The…
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Runs in the first, third quarter elevate Tabb to victory over Lady Trojans

After opening the season with two victories, New Kent’s Lady Trojans welcomed Bay Rivers District rival Tabb’s Lady Tigers on Tuesday night. Unfortunately for the hosts, Tabb stomped out the pleasantries early on in the contest. Fourteen unanswered points from the onset along with another surge in the third quarter was enough for Tabb to escape from New Kent with a 41-37 victory. A lack of rhythm plus ill-advised turnovers plagued the hosts from the opening tip. The result was Tabb scoring the first 14 points of the contest, highlighted by three trifectas. It wasn’t until the 3:27 mark of…
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New Charles City Hall of Fame inductees

Colonial Heights stifles Charles City with big second quarter run

Charles City’s boys’ 2022-23 campaign provided them some insight before they face several regional opponents to make a run at the playoffs. Facing a Colonial Heights Colonials team Monday night that they trailed by only two-points at the break in their first encounter seemed promising first. But unlike in their first contest, Colonial Heights used a 21-5 run in the second quarter dispose of Charles City 82-55 Monday night. In the first quarter, the hosts stayed close with Colonial Heights, not allowing the visitors to score on transition buckets. Charles City trailed 15-12 when a jumper by Colonial Cartier Coleman…
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Going undefeated in the Trojan Duals

Charles City fights off Southampton comeback, edges Indians 65-64 in overtime

Charles City last won a home game in February 2021. Since then, the Panthers have been searching for a way to get the home crowd back into the gym and a reason to cheer. Saturday night’s contest against the Southampton Indians brought enough excitement, but more importantly, a win for the home team. After staving off a furious comeback from the visitors, Charles City edged Southampton 65-64 in overtime to highlight a successful Hall of Fame game victory and snap a nine-game home losing streak. Early on, the Panthers had firm control of the guests, jumping out to a 9-0…
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New Kent overcomes deficit, takes down Bruton in Bay Rivers District opener

After a convincing victory over King William, New Kent’s Trojans looked to carry that momentum during a Dec. 2 contest against the visiting Bruton Panthers. While the start was slow for the hosts, it was the finish that counted the most. New Kent rallied from a nine-point deficit in the second half to claim a 68-65 victory in their home opener to the delight of the crowd. In the first quarter, New Kent held a 12-10 lead before Bruton swung momentum in a matter of moments. Back-to-back three-pointers by Brandon Turner and Brandon Freeman, respectively, put Bruton on top. A…
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Woes at free throw line haunt Panthers in home opener, Amelia escapes with 57-54 win

With a majority of their players back from the 2021-22 campaign along with a new coach, Charles City’s Panthers looked to rectify last year’s season miscues in their Dec. 1 home opener against the visiting Amelia County Raiders. And while the game came down to the wire, it was woes from the free throw line that ultimately played into the downfall of the hosts. Charles City converted only 13 of 31 free throws on the night, allowing the Amelia County Raiders to do just enough to escape with a 57-54 win in front of a raucous crowd. Right out the…
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New Kent’s Hyndshaw, McLaughlin receive all-state recognition in volleyball

Several New Kent High School athletes were recognized with postseason accolades in recent press releases. In girls’ volleyball, two New Kent Lady Trojans were selected to the Group 3A State Second Team. Senior Aubrey Hyndshaw was named as a player and classmate Sophie McLaughlin received recognition as the libero. In football, Seth Bayens was named as a defensive end on the Bay Rivers District Second Team. Joining him with accolades on the second team is teammate Thomas Wilson, who received the nod as a punter.