Area Sports News
The intense action produced 10 winners.
The Dukes tied Kecoughtan, 1-1, on Friday and dominated Hampton 11-1 on Tuesday.
The Lady Dukes lead the district with a 12-1 record.
Mathews High School jayvee soccer player Jalen Thomas tries to get around an Essex player during Monday night’s game.
The Mathews High School varsity softball team picked up a pair of shutout victories this week.
The Devils beat the homestanding Dukes, 4-2.
The night culminated with a second-place finish for the girls.
They improve the squad’s overall record to 6-3; 3-1 in the Tidewater District.
The GHS duo of Chris Smith and Jacob Cheatham won the men’s double in 3:04.1.
The rowing team netted much improved results over its first regatta just two weeks before.
The girls posted two more Peninsula District tennis sweeps in recent play to stay perfect with one regular season match remaining.
The Blue Devils won in five innings in a game shortened by the slaughter rule.








