News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | March 10, 2026
Sports
After capturing opening set, New Kent Lady Trojans drop next three to Grafton
New Kent Lady Trojans’ volleyball team has faced fierce competition from their 4A Bay Rivers district opposition. An Oct. 19 meeting was another hiccup in a battle against the visiting Grafton Lady Clippers. Unforced errors by the hosts and a lack in serving handed New Kent a 25-19, 22-25, 21-25, 21-25 defeat in the contest. New Kent started things off on a high note. With the score tied as seven apiece, the Lady Trojans executed a 6-2 run. Grafton battled back to take a one-point lead (17-16) after a Chloe Phillips kill, but the hosts kept their composure, utilizing three…
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New Kent shuts out Northumberland to cap off successful Senior Night field hockey win
Senior Night is always special for any high school athlete as it recognizes their achievements with a program. And while New Kent High School’s Lady Trojans field hockey squad has had a tough time this season, Monday night provided an additional reason to celebrate. New Kent held the visiting Northumberland Lady Indians scoreless en route to a 4-0 victory to cap off a successful Senior Night victory. After a scoreless first quarter, New Kent was able to find the back of the net in the next frame. A converted penalty corner by Isabella Vafiadis notched the first point on the…
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Despite New Kent returning scores, York delivers knockout blow in 36-21 gridiron victory
“That one play does not define you.” That was the message New Kent Head Football Coach John McCauley sent his team after a squib kick resulted in an onside recovery for the visiting York Falcons. However, that play did spark York to take a seven-point halftime advantage and turn it into a 36-21 victory in Friday night’s Bay Rivers District contest. The game started off quickly with a York score as Zacchaeus Maxfield scamped 55 yards down the sideline for the first touchdown of the game, providing the visitors an early 6-0 lead. New Kent responded on the next drive….
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Beloved New Kent High School wrestling coach Faus stepping down to focus on family
Family first. Even as that saying has echoed in many lives, there are times in life where things can be simply explained. Such is the case in a decision made by New Kent High School Head Wrestling Coach Mike Faus. Faus announced on social media that he will be stepping down as head coach of the Trojans’ wrestling team after 20 years at the helm. Faus decision was made as he will focus on taking care of his father, who recently had bypass surgery. Faus’ decision just echoed what many knew about the young man from Lancaster, Pennsylvania; it’s not…
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Warhill brings an end to New Kent’s home dominance, sweeps Lady Trojans in straight sets
While New Kent’s Lady Trojans volleyball team have been the head of Class 3 while representing the Bay Rivers District, their rival the Warhill Lady Lions have been at the top of Class 4 while also maintaining their rightful position in the Bay Rivers District. And while New Kent swept Warhill in the earlier meeting, it was the Lady Lions who ended New Kent’s unblemished record at home. The Lady Trojans fell 21-25, 20-25, 21-25 in competitive straight sets in the Oct. 5 matchup up teams at the top of the Bay Rivers District. The loss also ends New Kent’s…
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Continuing to dominate, Lady Trojans eases by Bruton in straight sets
A Sept. 30 matchup against the Bruton Lady Panthers had one message that New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ volleyball team wanted to send: Do not let up. The message was delivered loud and clear as the hosting Lady Trojans cruised in straight sets 25-6, 25-7, 25-11 in the Bay Rivers District affair. New Kent opened the first set with ease, overpowering the visitors with their serves. In the second set after a slow start, Lady Trojan Julia Hathaway delivered a kill to spark a 21-4 run that was highlighted by six aces. The third set followed suit as New Kent jumped…
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New Kent remains unbeaten at home; Smithfield falls to Lady Trojans in straight sets
New Kent High School’s gymnasium continues to be a tough place to play for opposing volleyball foes. Tuesday night’s matchup for the Lady Trojans continued that trend. New Kent cruised 25-10, 25-8, 25-13 over the visiting Smithfield Lady Packers, keeping their record at home unblemished for the current season. The Lady Trojans got off to a fast start, as Clara Foster served five consecutive aces to jump out to an early lead. Smithfield was able to work their way back to within four points (13-9), before a kill by New Kent’s Julia Hathaway sparked a 12-1 run to close out…
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Fast start catapults Poquoson to football win over New Kent
After a humbling experience knocked New Kent’s Trojans from the ranks of the unbeaten, a home contest Saturday night against the visiting Poquoson Islanders provided an opportunity for the hosts to bounce back with a win. Unfortunately for the Trojans, a commanding start by the visitors proved too much for the hosts to overcome. Poquoson jumped out to a three-touchdown lead and never looked back as they toppled New Kent 27-15 in the Bay Rivers District affair. Poquoson would strike twice in a five-minute span to end the opening quarter of play. Brayden Hayes 30-yard scamper into the end zone…
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Warhill shuts out New Kent, knocks Trojans from ranks of unbeaten
A Sept. 16 road trip to take on the Warhill Lions provided New Kent High School’s football team an opportunity to improve on their undefeated record. Unfortunately for the visitors, what started out as a competitive game turned into a runaway by the Lions. Warhill’s combination of an offensive attack and defensive prowess kept the Trojans from finding the scoreboard, leading to a 36-0 shutout in the Bay Rivers District contest. After both teams went scoreless in the opening quarter, Warhill finally was able to put points on the board as the result of a safety on a blocked punt….
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York becomes next victim as Lady Trojans continue to rack up wins in volleyball
New Kent’s Lady Trojans volleyball team have been focused on getting better since their loss in last year’s state championship game to Rustburg. And so far this season, being locked in continues to add numbers to their win column. New Kent topped the visiting York Lady Falcons in 25-13, 25-17, 25-12 in straight sets to notch another victory in the Sept. 14 Bay Rivers District contest. After the hosts jumped out 6-2, York methodically battled back to cut the deficit to two (7-5) before the Lady Trojans began ramping up the pressure. Senior Julia Hathaway’s leadership saw her spikes and…
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