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June 25, 2026

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

Chincoteague Stuns Nandua with Composed Team Effort

Chincoteague Stuns Nandua with Composed Team Effort

By Matthew Yoder Chincoteague had been trending in this direction. Spirited practices, and consecutive close losses against Arcadia and Northampton ignited the team’s optimism, led to a win maybe only Ponies’ players and coaches could anticipate. Maybe, but by the...
Jackets, A Force to Bee Reckoned With

Jackets, A Force to Bee Reckoned With

By Brennan Waldorf The Northampton girls basketball team further cemented its standing atop the district with a commanding win over Chincoteague at home Jan. 28. The Lady Jackets have been outstanding in district play this year, going a perfect 6-0, beating their...
Jackets Work Hard, Play Harder, 77-62

Jackets Work Hard, Play Harder, 77-62

By Matthew Yoder Both Chincoteague and Northampton effectively heeded the audible demands of their coaches, but in the end the Yellow Jackets’ adjustments played right into their wheelhouse and drove a 77-62 win Tuesday night in the Pony Pen. Northampton opened the...
Chincoteague Stays Competitive in a Tough Game

Chincoteague Stays Competitive in a Tough Game

By Matthew Yoder What started out as a close game quickly stretched beyond approach as Chincoteague coach Jimmy Bloxom witnessed key contributors to his team exit the court in foul trouble. Colonial Beach rattled off 17 consecutive points in the second quarter in...
Chincoteague Ponies Gallop to Victory

Chincoteague Ponies Gallop to Victory

By Matthew Yoder Chincoteague fought off a one-man show from Holly Grove’s Zach Chaffins Monday night, returning to the win column in the Ponies’ first game of the new year. Chincoteague led throughout the tight contest, employing depth and balanced scoring to better...