New Kent Charles City Chronicle

News for New Kent County and Charles City County, Virginia | March 29, 2024

Three second half goals power Lady Trojans into regional soccer semifinals

By Robb Johnson | May 28, 2023 7:20 pm

New Kent’s Kiersten Otey (14) prepares to launch a shot downfield before Lakeland’s Jade Grant (5) could intercept the play.

Robb Johnson photo

A strong second half by the New Kent Lady Trojans was enough for them to defeat the visiting Lady Cavaliers of Lakeland 4-1 in Friday night’s Group 3A Region A quarterfinal soccer contest.

New Kent scored within the first five minutes of the contest, a lead that would hold up until the second half.

Lakeland began the second half of play with a goal of their own. But New Kent rallied behind goals with Bianca Yates punching in a score, followed by a penalty kick conversion by Morgan Schalasny. The Lady Trojans iced the contest with 27:46 remaining in the half, as Kaitlyn Drake’s blast to the back of the net provided enough room for the win.

New Kent advances to the regional semifinals as they are scheduled to travel to Lafayette on May 30.