Regional runners-up in girls’ tennis

Lady Trojans get hot early, take down Lakeland in regional quarterfinals

It didn’t matter what time New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ softball team took the field Tuesday evening; they were ready for action. Despite the one-hour delay, the hosting Lady Trojans cruised to a 19-3 victory over the visiting Lakeland Cavaliers in the opening round of the Group 3A Region A quarterfinals. Lakeland’s only highlight in the early going was having a runner reach base in the top of the first. But from there, New Kent got things rolling and in a hurry. After Norah Murray and Alline Alexander reached base, McKenna Mueller’s triple drove in her teammates for a 2-0 lead….
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New Kent compiles shutout in quarterfinal baseball win over Hopewell

It’s been nearly two weeks since New Kent High School’s baseball team took the field. And after shaking off some first inning rust, the Trojans picked up where they left off at; with another win. New Kent’s Trojans cruised to a 10-0 victory over the visiting Hopewell Blue Devils in the Group 3A Region A quarterfinals Tuesday afternoon. Early on, the visiting Blue Devils rattled New Kent starting pitcher Thomas Wilson. After surrendering bases to Hopewell’s Demetrius Simms and Mason Cumbie, Wilson settled down, striking out the next two batters to escape the inning. Meanwhile, the Trojan bats were literally…
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Charles City places seventh in region, sends three athletes to state competition

Charles City’s Lady Panthers track and field team accumulated 32 points to finish seventh at the Group 1A Region A Track and Field Championships held on May 26 at their home track. Nevaeh Coney was the top award getter for Charles City, placing second in the girls’ triple jump (32’3”), fourth in the girls’ long jump (14’6”), and fourth in the girls’ 400-meter dash (1:08.66). Teammate Janiya Washington finished third in the girls’ 400-meter dash (1:08.16), while Surayyah Tinsley placed fourth in the girls’ 300-meter hurdles (57.75). All three Lady Panthers will be participating in the Group 1A State Championships…
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New Kent Lady Trojans finish second, boys third at Group 3A Region A track championships

New Kent High School’s Lady Trojans’ track and field team finished as runners-up of the Group 3A Region A championships held May 20-21 at Churchland High School. Kori Massey emerged as the lone event winner for the Lady Trojans in the championship meet. The senior cleared a height of 4’10” to win the girls’ high jump competition. The Lady Trojans accumulated 113.16 points for the second-place trophy, finishing behind Bay Rivers District rival Tabb who won the meet with 142 points. Another district rival, Lafayette, place third with 76 points. On the boys’ side, New Kent put together a 72-point…
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Two Charles City players acquire second team all-district accolades in Spring sports

Two Charles City High School athletes were named to Tidewater District second teams in their respective sports for the Spring season. Junior Janiya Washington was named as an outfielder on the second team for girls’ softball. Junior Mitchell Whitehead received a nod as an outfielder on the second team for boys’ baseball.

Lady Trojans finish as Group 3A Region A runners-up in tennis

New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ tennis team finished as runners-up in the Group 3A Region A Championship tournament, falling to Bay Rivers District rival Tabb by one set. The group will travel on the road and participate in the Group 3A State Tournament quarterfinals on June 3. Tabb 5, New Kent 4 Singles: Baxter (T) def. Vick (NK) 6-0, 6-0; Crespo (T) def. K. Ross (NK) 6-1, 6-1; Dharni (T) def. Johnson (NK) 6-2, 6-2; E. Ross (NK) def. Merfake (T) 6-2, 2-6, 6-4; A. Smith (NK) def. Moore (T) 6-1, 6-0; E. Davis (NK def. Golart (T) 6-1, 6-3. Doubles:…
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Late first half lapse pivotal in New Kent’s season finale loss to Gloucester

New Kent’s boys’ soccer team has talent on their roster. That has never been the question. But the question applies if the team is able to take lessons from Trojans’ Head Coach Derek Yates and apply them to the field. A regular season finale against the Gloucester Dukes provided another tough message that had to be sent to the hosts. Mental lapses in concentration along with defensive mistakes resulted in the visiting Dukes upending New Kent 4-2 on May 18, spoiling the home team’s Senior Night celebration. Gloucester struck early in the contest, taking a quick lead before New Kent’s…
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Charles City Lady Panthers fail to secure win in season finale against Mathews

Sometimes the biggest victories are those that go beyond the scoreboard. For Charles City High School’s Lady Panthers’ softball team, finishing the season after a six-year absence is a moral one. But not even moral victories could help Charles City as they fell 19-3 to the visiting Mathews Lady Blue Devils in the season finale. The game was more of a teaching moment for the young team. Charles City surrendered eight runs in the top of the first inning. Charles City did show a bright spot in the second inning. After a pitching change by the Lady Blue Devils, the…
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Panthers’ season ends with loss to powerhouse Mathews

After a positive start, Charles City High School’s baseball team fell into a slump once district play began. That slump concluded on May 18 in a home contest against the Mathews Blue Devils. Jumping out with 11 runs in the opening inning, the visiting Blue Devils cruised over the Panthers 20-1, bringing the home team’s season to an end. Not even a nice size crowd could elevate the Panthers’ defensive output. Mathews pushed across player after player to build up the double-digit lead before the hosts could have their first at-bat. But a bright spot did occur when the Panthers…
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