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July 5, 2026

The voice of Accomack and Northampton counties on Virginia’s Eastern Shore

Ponies Come Up Short Against Warriors

Ponies Come Up Short Against Warriors

By Whitney Metz –  The Nandua Warriors hosted the Chincoteague Ponies last Thursday for the final matchup of the regular season.  Chincoteague’s offense was lively in the first quarter led by senior Landon King, nailing shots from all over the court. King recorded 14...
Local Wrestlers Place in Regional Tournaments

Local Wrestlers Place in Regional Tournaments

By Whitney Metz –  Nandua and Arcadia traveled to Poquoson High School for the 2A East Regional tournament last weekend.  As a team, Nandua was able to qualify seven of its wrestlers while taking third in the region. In the 145 weight class, Colin Ford placed first...
Yellow Jackets Defeat Granby

Yellow Jackets Defeat Granby

By Adolphus Ames –  The Northampton Yellow Jackets varsity boys basketball team hosted Granby High School Monday, Feb. 7. The Yellow Jackets won 61-49.  The first 10 minutes of the game was a close contest. A 3-pointer by Quayshawn Washington and a series of layups by...
Warriors Defeat Firebirds in Back-to-Back Games

Warriors Defeat Firebirds in Back-to-Back Games

By Adolphus Ames –  The Nandua Warriors varsity girls basketball team hosted one of its district rivals, the Arcadia Firebirds, Tuesday, Feb. 8. The Warriors defeated the Firebirds 44-34.  The Warriors jumped out to an early 8-3 lead. Immediately, the Firebirds fought...
Ponies Clinch District Title

Ponies Clinch District Title

By Whitney Metz –  The Chincoteague Ponies squared off against the Northampton Yellow Jackets Tuesday, Feb. 8, in “The Pony Pen.” Chincoteague came into the game looking for another win to add to its undefeated district season.  The Ponies started out hot on both...