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.

New Kent Falcons fly high again

Whitehead headlines postseason accolades for Charles City athletes

Several members of Charles City High School’s Fall sports teams were recognized with all-district accolades in the Tidewater District. In football, Senior Mitchell Whitehead was selected as a First Team member at the position of defensive back. He also received the nod as a Second Team member at the position of wide receiver. Two more Panther football team members were recognized on the all-district squad. Senior Randy Brown Jr. was selected as a defensive line specialist to the all-district second team, and classmate Rickie Wooten Jr. received the nod as an offensive line specialist on the second team. In girls’…
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Whelan named to Class 3A State First Team in Competition Cheerleading

New Kent High School Senior Riley Whelan has been named to the Class 3A State Competition Cheerleading First Team. Whelan was recognized as part of a Nov. 17 press release sent out from the Virginia High School League. Whelan helped lead New Kent’s Lady Trojans to a Group 3A Region A Championship for the first time in school history, and a sixth-place finish in the Group 3A State Championship competition. Two other New Kent cheerleaders earned all-state accolades. Senior Dana Douglas and Junior BriNiya Glenn were recognized as members of the Group 3A State Competition Cheerleading Second Team.

New Kent’s Lamprecht finishes as runner-up at Group 3A state cross-country championships

New Kent High School’s Isaac Lamprecht captured the silver medal in the Group 3A State cross-country championships held at Green Hill Park Saturday afternoon. Lamprecht orchestrated a time of 15:42.83 to finished as runner-up in the event. As a team, New Kent earned an 11th place finish at the championship competition. Other scorers were William Ashley (35th- 17:21.41), Luke Holloway (91st- 19:05.26), Ryan Wright (93rd- 19:11.26), and Brandon Crooms (95th- 19:23.34). Other participants for the Trojans were Logan Rooks (97th- 19:37.24) and Luis Macia Fernandez DeBabadilla (99th- 20:13.40.) The Trojans scored 248 points in the meet. Abingdon High School emerged…
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