Former New Kent High School standout named PAC-12 ‘Diver of the Week’

Lexi Mills, a 2019 graduate of New Kent High School, was announced as the PAC-12 (Pacific 12) conference diver of the week on Feb. 3. Mills swept the competition in the one-meter and three-meter springboard event against Brigham Young University with scores of 281.85 and 297.75, respectively. This is her second victory on the year in the three-meter diving event and her first in the one-meter diving event.

Goochland capitalizes on Charles City miscues to snap Panthers’ three-game winning streak

Coming down the stretch of the regular season, Charles City’s Panthers looked to add another win to the column and stringing three consecutive victories together. But a lack of mental toughness and inefficiency at the free throw line led to a downfall. Goochland’s Bulldogs edged out Charles City 61-59 in the Feb. 3 matchup that dropped the hosts to 6-5 on the season. Early on, Charles City controlled the pace of the game, orchestrating a 7-0 run led by sophomore guard Tayvion Harris. The visiting Bulldogs battled back into the contest before Charles City settled with a 13-9 lead at…
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Role players take spotlight as Charles City topples Rappahannock 66-52

With many teams’ strategy aimed at stopping Charles City all-state guard Kameron Johnson, Panthers Head Coach Terrell Brooks knows that it will take a contribution from role players to keep them competitive in every game leading up to postseason play. He received a glimpse of those contributions Saturday afternoon. Sparked by the defensive energy of senior Keondre Barnes and a double-double from freshman Taylor Bey, Charles City overcame a seven-point deficit to upend the visiting Rappahannock Raiders 66-52 to increase their winning streak to three games. The Raiders used their strategy of slowing the game down on the offensive end…
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New Kent wrestling remains unbeaten in Bay Rivers District

After a rare setback loss at Skyline High School this past weekend, New Kent’s Wrestling Trojans rebounded with wins over Poquoson and Smithfield to remain undefeated in Bay Rivers District action. The highlight of the contest was Nick Vafiadis pinning two opponents to reach the 100-win milestone in his career. New Kent improves to 16-1 overall. New Kent 47, Poquoson 28 106: Ruehl (P) over Crooms (NK) (Pinfall 2:28), 113: Winthrop (P) over Colgin (NK) (Pinfall 4:00), 120: Smith (P) over Gibson (NK) (Maj. Decl 15-5), 126: Eberly (NK) over Blake (P) (Pinfall 0:14), 132: Ragland (NK) via forfeit, 138:…
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Charles City wins second straight game by downing Northumberland 66-58

Charles City High School’s boys’ varsity basketball season has been one of several enigmas and uncertainties. From cancellations to rescheduling, teams that the Panthers thought they were going to play at first usually have switched at a moments notice. But for now, the mentality of “play who is on your schedule” has resulted in the Panthers climbing back over the .500 mark. Led by a quickening pace and game-high 30 points from senior guard Kameron Johnson, Charles City emerged victorious over the visiting Northumberland Indians 66-58 in a Jan. 28 matchup of Region A teams. Northumberland showed their hand early…
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Celebrating win #100

Grafton doubles up New Kent in second quarter, cruises to 55-29 victory

New Kent Lady Trojans learned a valuable lesson when the undefeated Grafton Lady Clippers visited Tuesday night; take advantage of opportunities when you have them. After trailing by only three in the early going, Grafton doubled the scoring output of New Kent in the second quarter and cruised to a 55-29 victory in the Tuesday night Bay Rivers District contest. Early on, New Kent was able to hang tough with Grafton, thanks to the passing of McKenna Mueller. Mueller found teammates Aubrey Hyndshaw, Jakeira Thomas, and Hannah Drewer on fastbreaks to keep the team within three points (10-7) after the…
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Last second Poquoson score lifts Lady Islanders over New Kent 34-33

New Kent Lady Trojan’s hoped that a home game Saturday night against the visiting Poquoson Lady Islands would provide the right recipe for a win. Unfortunately for the hosts, the Lady Islanders were the cooks who spoiled the broth. A coast-to-coast lay-up by Poquoson’s Logan Pickford with nine seconds left proved to be the difference maker as the Lady Islanders edged New Kent’s Lady Trojans 34-33 in the Bay Rivers District affair. Poquoson started out quickly with an 8-2 run after Logan Pickford and Skyler Brown each converted a three-pointer. New Kent was able to slow down and counter the…
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New Kent breezes past York in dual wrestling action

New Kent High School’s wrestling team continued their triumphant ways with a victory over Bay Rivers District rival York in dual action Tuesday night. New Kent improves to 12-0 overall and 3-0 in the district. New Kent 59, York 12 106: Crooms (NK) via forfeit, 113: Colgin (NK) via forfeit, 120: Gibson (NK) over Tornatore (Y) (Fall 1:29), 126: Ragland (NK) over Seale (Y) (Dec. 7-0), 132: White (Y) via forfeit, 138: Holloway (NK) over Waddell (Y) (Tech. Fall 16-0), 145: Double Forfeit, 152: Jordan (NK) over Smith (Y) (Fall 0:32), 160: Vafiadis (NK) over Reid (Y) (Fall 2:10), 170:…
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New Kent Lady Trojans bounce back with blowout win over Bruton

After watching his team not play up to their standards in the previous contests, New Kent Lady Trojans head basketball coach Neko Burson emphasized his team needed to play better defense and make hustle plays. They responded to his call. New Kent’s Lady Trojans overpowered Bay Rivers District rival Bruton 67-25 in Saturday night’s contest, upping the team’s record to 3-2. The hosts set the pace early on, forcing the visiting Lady Panthers to turn the ball over on several occasions. Meanwhile, New Kent used a 9-2 run to take an 18-6 lead late in the opening frame. In the…
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