Eastern Shore Post

June 3, 2026

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

Yellow Jackets Varsity Tennis Team Picks Up a Home Win

Yellow Jackets Varsity Tennis Team Picks Up a Home Win

By Adolphus Ames — The Northampton Yellow Jackets girls varsity tennis team hosted Northumberland High School Friday, April 29. The Yellow Jackets won 5-1. Ava Purvis, Laiba Chattha, and Bianca Garza all won their singles matches 8-0. In doubles action, Purvis and...
Firebirds Take Down Yellow Jackets

Firebirds Take Down Yellow Jackets

By Whitney Metz — Northampton’s softball team took on the Lady Firebirds on April 28 in Oak Hall. Northampton stole the early lead in the top of the first inning, scoring three runs. Arcadia quickly responded in the bottom of the inning putting up 13. The Lady Yellow...
Yellow Jackets Fall to Firebirds

Yellow Jackets Fall to Firebirds

By Whitney Metz — The Northampton Yellow Jackets baseball team traveled to Arcadia for its first meeting with the Firebirds this season on April 28. The Firebirds took its first district win, defeating Northampton with a final score of 14-2. Nathan Barnes was on fire...
Ponies Softball Team  Shuts Out Yellow Jackets

Ponies Softball Team Shuts Out Yellow Jackets

By Whitney Metz — The Chincoteague Ponies were hosted by Northampton softball on Tuesday, May 3. Chincoteague came ready to play as the Ponies started the first inning with four runs. Chincoteague continued to score in all five innings of the game, while shutting out...
Ponies Baseball Team Picks Up A Win

Ponies Baseball Team Picks Up A Win

By Adolphus Ames — The Northampton Yellow Jackets varsity baseball team hosted the Chincoteague Ponies Tuesday, May 3. The Ponies won 21-4.  The Yellow Jackets built a 3-1 lead in the first inning and the Ponies evened up the score at three runs apiece by the top of...