Charles City falls late in first set, collapses in volleyball against ARGS

Charles City’s hot start couldn’t carry over in Monday night volleyball action against the visiting Appomattox Regional Governor’s School Lady Dragons. After taking a lead in the opening frame, the Lady Panthers watched their lead and dropped the set, ultimately leading them to fall 23-25, 11-25, 6-25 in the non-district contest. The Lady Panthers clicked on all cylinders against a team they’ve traditionally struggled with. Charles City was in firm command 22-19 in the first set before ARGS initiated their first rally of the night. The visitors tied the game up at 23 apiece, before two additional scores helped capture…
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After dropping first set, New Kent rallies to keep record unblemished

New Kent’s Lady Trojans got a test on Sept. 18 against the visiting Warhill Lady Lions. But in the end, the home team’s volleyball record remained unblemished. New Kent defeated Warhill 17-25, 25-17, 25-17, 25-17 in the Bay Rivers District contest. In the first set, both teams started even before Warhill initiated a 12-5 run thanks to Tristen Keene dominating the net with kills. From that point forward, Warhill captured the set, threatening New Kent’s undefeated record. In the second frame, the Lady Trojans jumped up 5-1 thanks to a sequence of aces by Carly Sachs. But the Lady Lions…
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Colonial Downs announces record-breaking race season

Colonial Downs in New Kent has announced a record-setting race season which concluded on Sept. 13. Colonial Downs held 44 race days that saw a total of 397 total races and 3,146 horses competing. Approximately $27.4 million in purse money was awarded. More than 70,000 guest attended the grounds, and total wagering over the season was $101,032,299, which includes a one-day record of $10.46 million for the Festival of Racing. “This season was an unbelievable success by any measure,” said Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing at Colonial Downs. “We are so grateful for all the new and returning race…
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Lady Panthers evens record with sweep of John Marshall

A team’s maturity and handling of situations are potential factors that can determine wins or losses. For Charles City’s Lady Panthers’ volleyball team, that maturity helped even their record after the Sept. 11 contest. Capitalizing off errors and miscues by the visiting John Marshall Lady Justices, Charles City cruised to a 25-12, 25-9, 25-8 sweep in the contest. After a slow start in the first set and leading only by one (8-7), John Marshall’s service error opened the door for the Lady Panthers. From there, it was Charles City’s Derequa Johnson who took over serving duties for the hosts, helping…
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New Kent High School’s volleyball team earns AVCA academic award

New Kent High School’s girls’ volleyball team received the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. The award is presented to schools who finish in the top 20 percent of GPAs (grade point average) nationally. New Kent High School’s volleyball team accumulated a team GPA of 3.99 on a 4.0 scale

Lady Trojans continue hot start to season, sweeps Lafayette in volleyball action

New Kent’s Lady Trojans are picking up their volleyball season where they left off last year; with a purpose to thrive. New Kent swept the visiting Lafayette Lady Rams 25-15, 25-22, 25-17 in Sept. 2 Bay Rivers District action. In the opening set, New Kent jump out 4-1 and increased their lead to 8-3 after a kill by Leah Rounds and ace by Brielle Perry. Lafayette responded with a run to cut the home team’s lead down to two (10-8) before New Kent gathered themselves. The Lady Trojans put together a 15-7 outburst, forcing the visitors into errors and countering…
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Charles City completes season sweep of Hopewell Lady Blue Devils

This is something that the Charles City Lady Panthers’ volleyball team would like to hear more often; a winning streak. Charles City defeated the visiting Hopewell Lady Blue Devils 16-25, 25-17, 25-16, 25-20 to win their second consecutive game and sweep the season series. After each team took a set to begin the match, Charles City jumped out on top in the third frame 4-0 thanks to two aces by Derequa Johnson. Hopewell battled back to tie the game at five all, before Charles City made a move. Aalaya King’s tap over the net led to another point for the…
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Charles City suffers opening season setback to visiting Surry Lady Cougars

Kicking off the Fall 2025 season, Charles City’s Lady Panthers boast a veteran volleyball team with 10 returning players and expectations for improvement. But a key piece in Tidewater All-District team member Jaela Smith sitting out due to injury, the Lady Panthers found themselves on the wrong end of the scoreboard Monday night. Charles City fell 19-25, 10-25, 20-25 to the visiting Surry Lady Cougars as both teams christened the new season. In the opening set, Surry’s Gracie Riley fourth straight aces rocked the hosts on their heels. Charles City rallied back to tie the game with four points on…
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Babe Ruth 8U state champions

Ashley named to ODAC All-Academic Team

Will Ashley, a freshman track and field athlete from Providence Forge, was named to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) All-Academic Team for the FY2024-25 year. To receive the honor, a student-athlete must compete in one of their school’s respective conference sports and earn a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher.