After snagging early advantage, New Kent Lady Trojans fall to unbeaten Grafton

New Kent’s Lady Trojans got a good look at one of the top teams in the Bay Rivers District on Dec. 16 when the visiting Grafton Lady Clippers entered with an undefeated record. That’s the way the guests exited the facility as well. Grafton overcame a sluggish start before routing New Kent 56-32 to remain unblemished on the year. Early on, the Lady Trojans’ defense stifled the opponents, keeping them scoreless. Meanwhile, Katelyn Norman’s three early points followed by teammate Jaiden McCoy’s score on a roll to the basket off a McKenna Mueller assist provided the hosts a 6-0 lead…
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York sets tempo, leads from start to finish against New Kent in hoops action

It’s been 10 days since New Kent’s boys’ basketball team took the floor for a contest. But when they suited up for their Dec. 15 matchup against Bay Rivers District foe York, it was a different story than their previous outcome. The visiting York Falcons jumped out to an early lead and never relinquished it as they toppled the hosting New Kent Trojans 74-55. York jumped out front the opening tip, quickly orchestrating seven straight points for the early lead. From there, the Falcons began to capitalize off their physical stature. An Amari Gorham drive added two points before Milyan…
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Wrestling with the best in Ohio

Trojan grapplers take down Lafayette, York in home tri-meet

New Kent High School’s wrestling program accumulated wins Tuesday afternoon over Bay Rivers District foes York and Lafayette in the home tri-meet. New Kent outscored York 62-18 and Lafayette 53-12 to breeze to the win. “It was a great team effort,” said first-year Head Coach John Goodbody. “We have a lot of younger guys in the lineup which was kind of fun. This gave an opportunity for them to get into the lineup and kind of battle a little bit.” The Trojan coach elected to rest a few wrestlers who had grappled the previous weekend at the Walsh Jesuit High…
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Baker reigns in 100th win

New Kent’s Foster, Hyndshaw earn second team all-state honors in volleyball

Two New Kent High School Lady Trojans have been named to the Group 3A All-State second team in girls’ volleyball. New Kent Senior Clara Foster and New Kent Junior Aubrey Hyndshaw were recognized by the Virginia High School League as selections in a Monday afternoon press release.

All-American in cross-country

Hathaway captures two gold, two silver at CNU Winter Frolic track meet

New Kent’s Julia Hathaway emerged as a double-event winner at the Christopher Newport University Winter Frolic Indoor Track & Field meet held Dec. 10-11 in Newport News. Hathaway claimed titles in the girls’ triple jump with a leap of 34’6½ and captured the girls’ 300-meter dash with a time of 42.56. She also finished as a runner-up in the girls’ long jump (15’8”) and the 55-meter dash (7.47). Along with Hathaway, Lady Trojan teammates Ara Buchman and Makenzie Loveland finished in second and third place, respectively, in the girls’ triple jump with marks of 31’4¼” and 29’7¾.” Amy Rudolph earned…
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New Kent High wrestling captures Trojan Duals with sweep of opponents

New Kent High School’s Trojan Wrestling squad swept five opponents on their way to winning their annual Trojan Duals Saturday afternoon. New Kent defeated Atlee (62-18), Hanover (71-6), Varina (72-12) and Orange (66-16) to set up a finals matchup against Landstown. The Trojans continued their success by defeating Landstown 48-33. Undefeated wrestlers in the competition were Daniel Colgin at 113 pounds, Kyle Gibson at 120 pounds, Matthew Eberly at 126 pounds, Trace Ragland at 132 pounds, Patrick Jordon at 138 pounds, Evan Holloway at 145 pounds, Dom Baker at 170 pounds, and both Cole Townsend and Nathaniel Fly at 182…
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Powerful, experienced New Kent Trojans overwhelm smaller Charles City Panthers on basketball court

The rivalry between Charles City’s Panthers and New Kent’s Trojans have been evenly matched over the last few years, with teams splitting the last four games against each other. But a Saturday night matchup where a much more experienced, bigger, and talented New Kent team entered Charles City’s gym for their annual contest, the difference in the level of playing ability was evident. New Kent’s Trojans opened the game with 28 consecutive points en route to a 111-11 drubbing of the Charles City Panthers. From the tip, the experience, speed, and size displayed by the Trojans was evident as a…
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