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Charles City fails to muster points as Middlesex spoils homecoming contest

Charles City’s Panthers have been looking for solutions to turn around their football program over the past several years. And while the effort continues to remain there, the team continues to struggle putting points on the scoreboard. The visiting Middlesex Chargers had no problem disposing of the Panthers 63-0, dampening Friday night homecoming festivities for Charles City. Charles City squandered an early opportunity as a bobble of the ball resulted in the Panthers being forced to punt. Middlesex wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, as quarterback Davonte Griffin called his own number, toting the ball 50 yards for a…
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Grafton wears down Lady Trojans, posts 7-0 shutout victory

New Kent’s Lady Trojans continue to have an up-and-down season in field hockey. Unfortunately in the Oct. 13 contest against the visiting Grafton Lady Clippers, New Kent fell into a valley of struggles once again. Grafton cruised to a 7-0 victory over the Lady Trojans in the Bay Rivers District contest. New Kent’s defense held serve until the end of the first quarter as they surrendered two quick goals before the end of the frame. In the second quarter, New Kent’s Annabella Weaver was a denied a goal. Grafton cleared the ball, sending it to the other side of the…
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New Kent Lady Trojans sweep podium in home cross-country meet; boys’ team also wins competition

New Kent’s Lady Trojans swept the first three spots of their home meet, while the boys’ team captured five top ten spots as both teams captured the top spot in the Oct. 14 home cross-country meet. In the girls’ competition, the trio of Olivia Hudson, Lizzie Carmean, and Andi Dallaire swept the medal stand. Hudson ran a time of 22:33, Carmean clocked a time of 22:59, and Dallaire came across the finish line in 23:32. Rounding out the scoring for the Lady Trojans was Mackenzie Fischer, who finished fifth with a time of 23:48, and Nicole Dallaire who posted a…
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New Kent High School’s golf team places fifth as VHSL state championships

New Kent High School’s golf team shot a combined 317 at the VHSL Class 3A State Championships, finishing fifth overall. Rylan Opett’s score of 77 (+5) tied him for 13th overall in the event. Teammates Bryce Hochman and Jace Daniel both shot 79 (+7), finishing in a tie for 19th place. Braxton Rudd shot an 82 (+10) to place in a tie for 35th, Anderson Seely’s 84 (+12) positioned him in a tie for 41st, and Connor Crary’s 89 (+17) earned him a 52nd place finish. Western Albermarle emerged as the state champions, carding a score of 303.

New Kent sends Smithfield packing with sweep in volleyball match

New Kent’s Lady Trojans’ volleyball team continue to excel, once against laying claim to another win. The Lady Trojans defeated the visiting Smithfield Lady Packers 25-11, 25-16, 25-18 in Monday night’s Bay Rivers District contest. In the first set, New Kent maintained a modest lead (17-9) when Smithfield’s Kaelynn Heilbrun spike appeared to shift momentum. The only problem was that the momentum favored the homestanding of Lady Trojans, who countered her score with an 8-1 run to close out the opening frame. In the second set, New Kent’s defense ramped up, forcing Smithfield into several errors and offensive miscues. Meanwhile,…
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