Lady Panthers score 90 points, place third in Tidewater District Championships

Charles City’s Lady Panthers amassed 90 points en route to finishing third at the Tidewater District Track & Field Championships held on May 22 on their home track. Derequa Johnson and Jaida Braxton shined in multiple events for Charles City. Braxton took home gold in the girls’ 100-meter dash (13.04) and silver in the 200-meter dash (27.28). Johnson was a double winner, finishing first in the girls’ 100-meter hurdles (15.98) and girls’ triple jump (35’6”), while also earning silver in the 100-meter dash (13.08) and bronze in the 200-meter dash (27.54). Braxton was joined by Jewel Otey, Madison Bradby, and…
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New Kent girls’ tennis closes out season with win

New Kent’s Lady Trojans closed out their regular season win with a May 16 victory over Poquoson. New Kent 7, Poquoson 2 Singles: Wyatt (P) def. Vincent (NK) 6-1, 6-4; Lee (P) def. Carpenter (NK) 6-3, 6-4; Lawton (NK) def. Sims (P) 6-0, 6-0; Proffitt (NK) def. Smith (P) 6-3, 1-0 (Smith retired due to injury); Pettit-Pokora (NK) def. Esposito (P) 6-0, 6-0; Bennett (NK) via forfeit. Doubles: New Kent wins all three via forfeit.

Charles City can’t shake errors, Middlesex coasts to 16-2 victory

Charles City High School’s baseball team can’t seem to shake their mistakes. Mental errors combined with the ability to close an inning played into their downfall as they fell 16-2 to Middlesex Monday afternoon. Middlesex took advantage on the base paths with aggressive running as they turned basic hits into advances around the diamond. Couple with errors, Middlesex orchestrated a 3-0 lead before Charles City was able to get off the field in the first inning. Unfortunately for the hosts, Middlesex retired the Panther batters in order in the bottom of the frame, allowing them to return to the plate….
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Trojans’ struggles continues, drops tenth consecutive game on pitch

The 2025 season has been a struggle for New Kent High School’s boys’ soccer team. And each contest comes another challenge for the youthful Trojans. The Trojans fell 6-1 to the visiting Lafayette Rams during May 16 home contest, sending the team to their tenth consecutive setback. While the hosts started off strong on the defensive presence, Lafayette eventually broke through with a goal with 23:50 remaining in the first half to take a 1-0 lead. Four minutes later, they scored goal number two, with a third point coming roughly a minute later. By the halftime break, Lafayette held a…
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Behind pitching and defense, New Kent emerges with 3-1 victory over Packers

Behind nine strikeouts by hurler Robert Gentry and a strong defensive performance, the Trojans of New Kent were able to fend off a pesky Smithfield Packers team 3-1 in Friday afternoon’s Bay Rivers District contest. Smithfield had ample opportunities starting in the top of the second. But with runners in scoring position, New Kent forced the visitors into a double play to end the inning. In the bottom of the frame, the Trojans got onto the scoreboard first. A walk was followed by singles from Tyler Warren and Brody Cash. Grayson Hobson stepped up to the play and connected with…
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Lady Trojans compiles 10-0 shutout to win eighth consecutive game

New Kent’s Lady Trojans continued their strong season, dismantling the visiting Smithfield Lady Packers 10-0 in last Friday’s home contest. Every Lady Trojan contributed at the plate as each batter recorded a hit. Meanwhile, New Kent pitcher Abbie Kegley kept Smithfield batters off balance with her pitching. New Kent began their offensive explosion in the second inning as Brooklyn Wiles singled and was subsequently driven home by Kenley Rowe. New Kent held a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the fifth when they added five more runs, courtesy of Hannah Tober and Mariah Leonard. With the 10-0 lead, the game…
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Lady Trojans battle Warhill to 1-1 tie on pitch

New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ soccer season continues to be a ride that is powered by nearly a dozen seniors. Their experiences have led to the team being more competitive, including during a May 8 home contest. New Kent settled with a 1-1 tie with the visiting Warhill Lady Lions in the Bay Rivers District match that saw each team battle through regulation and two overtime periods. Both teams displayed superior defense and physical prowess. It wouldn’t be until the 21:33 mark in the first half when Warhill notched the first score of the contest. But New Kent settled down at…
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Lady Lions take home Bay Rivers District title

New Kent triumphs over Warhill in girls’ tennis to cap off Senior Night

New Kent Lady Trojans’ defeated the visiting Warhill Lady Lions during May 8 Senior Night festivities to close out their home slate. New Kent 7, Warhill 2 Singles: H. Hennigan (W) def. Vincent (NK) 6-4, 6-2; Carpenter (NK) def. D. Hennigan (W) 7-6 (7-4), 2-6, 10-2; Lawton (NK) def. Short (W) 6-3, 5-7, 10-8; Petran (NK) def. Lowery (W) 6-3, 6-3; Proffitt (NK) def. Jicka (W) 6-0, 6-1; Pettit-Pokora (NK) def. Green (W) 6-2, 6-2. Doubles: Vincent/Carpenter (NK) def. H. Hennigan/D. Hennigan (W) 8-4; Short/Lowery (W) def. Pettit-Pokora/Lawton (NK) 8-1; Bennett/Hetzel (NK) def. Jicka/Green (W) 8-1.

Lady Trojans’ tennis returns to win column by defeating Smithfield

New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ tennis team returned to the win column with a victory over Smithfield during May 6 competition. New Kent 5, Smithfield 4 Singles: Hill (S) def. Vincent (NK) 6-3, 6-1; Melvin (S) def. Carpenter (NK) 7-5, 6-3; Lawton (NK) def. Graupmann (S) 7-5, 6-4; Petran (NK) def. Wahl (S) 6-2, 6-3; Proffitt (NK) def. Brown (S) 6-0, 6-0; Pettit-Pokora (NK) def. Patel (S) 6-3, 6-3. Doubles: Hill/Melvin (S) def. Vincent/Petran (NK) 8-6; Graupmann/Albers (S) def. Carpenter/Proffitt (NK) 8-5; Lawton/Hetzel (NK) def. Fuentes/Wahl (S) 9-8 (9-7).