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June 24, 2026

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

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...

Jackets Pin Five Medals

By Brennan Waldorf The Northampton Yellow Jackets took to the road last week, traveling to Norfolk to wrestle in the Norfolk Academy Invitational. The tournament consisted of 16 teams ranging in size and talent. The returning Division II state champion, Poquoson High,...
Senior Jackets Prepare to Leave Nest

Senior Jackets Prepare to Leave Nest

By Brennan Waldorf Oct. 22 was senior night for the Northampton Yellow Jackets as they took on Surry County for the second time this year. They swept the Cougars in three straight sets (25-21, 25-13, 25-10) for a perfect series. They will retire three seniors this...
Jackets Swatted by Colonels

Jackets Swatted by Colonels

By Brennan Waldorf Jackets continued tough play as they traveled to Altavista to face the Colonels from the Altavista Combined School. In the midst of their season, the Jackets are still struggling to stop the run as the Colonels were able to rack up 389 rushing...
Nandua Volleyball Heats Up

Nandua Volleyball Heats Up

Story and Photo by Brennan Waldorf  After a road loss to Northampton and a home loss to Broadwater, the Warriors get back on track by sweeping all three district teams at home before traveling to Chincoteague Oct. 17. Nandua moves to 7-11 on the season and 6-2 in...