Simpson’s three scores highlight New Kent’s 34 unanswered points in season opening win

New Kent High School’s football team is looking to build upon a playoff appearance last year. With a focus on being more balanced and not relying heavily on individual athletes in key moments. But for the Trojans, it doesn’t hurt to have someone like Braylon Simpson in the backfield. Simpson scored three times as New Kent scored 34 unanswered points as they downed the visiting Gloucester Dukes 37-6 in the Bay Rivers District opener. New Kent got on the scoreboard first with a 35-yard field goal from Will Dickerson. But the Dukes milked the clock for a majority of the…
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Lancaster scores early and often as Charles City falls in season opener

An Aug. 27 kickoff signified a new season for Charles City High School’s football team and a new head coach in Michael Logan. For the hosting Panthers who continue to find their footing after a few dismal years, the season opener against the visiting Lancaster Red Devils did not favor the home team. Lancaster raced out early against the Panthers, compiling 24 first quarter points en route to a 51-0 shutout of the home team. On the opening drive, the Red Devils fumbled the ball, resulting in Charles City receiving their best field position of the night on Lancaster’s 30-yard…
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New Kent Lady Trojans’ volleyball opens season with win under new regime

It’s been more than 30 years since New Kent High School Lady Trojans’ volleyball program has seen somebody at the head of the program not named Cynthia or Stuart Burnett. But what the former coaches left behind with talent and a mindset was something that was carried over positively by new Lady Trojans’ Head Coach Susie Phillips. New Kent swept the visiting Gloucester Lady Dukes 25-9, 25-14, 25-13 on Aug. 25 to kick off their Fall 2026 campaign with the win. After dominating the first set, New Kent found themselves in a tight battle in set two, leading by only…
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New Kent High School volleyball team wins academic award

New Kent High School’s 2025-26 volleyball team is the recipient of the American Volleyball Coaches Association Team Academic Award. The award is presented to teams that earn a cumulative grade-point average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher. This is the fifth time in six years that New Kent High School’s team has received the award. The team accumulated a combined GPA of 3.8983 to earn the award.

Babe Ruth 14U champions

Spiak recognized as VIAAA Athletic Administrator of the Year

Titletown Trojans: New Kent wins Class 3A State Baseball championship for second time in three years

In a private conversation earlier in the year with the Chronicle, New Kent Head Baseball Coach Trevor Ronan claimed that this year’s version of the Trojans would be the most talented team he has ever had. He wasn’t wrong, and June 13 solidified that statement. New Kent defeated the Turner Ashby Knights 8-3 to capture the Class 3A State Baseball Championship on June 13 at Abingdon High School. In the top of the first inning, New Kent pitcher Lane Boyette got out of early trouble after he set up an inning ending double play backed by his defense. In the…
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Jones notches 100 career strikeous

Undefeated ODGSL champions

Jones named Tidewater District Coach of the Year; three Lady Panthers make Region 1A second team

Several Charles City High School softball players have been named to Tidewater District and Region 1A teams for the season. Pitcher Logan Jones, second baseman Kennedi Adkins, and shortstop Aalaya King were all second team selections to both the Tidewater District and Region 1A. Catcher Eryn Brown received the nod to the Tidewater District second team as well. Charles City Lady Panthers Head Coach Lucas Jones was selected as the Tidewater District Coach of the Year alongside assistant coach Michael Logan.