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June 25, 2026

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

Northampton Prepares for Varsity Basketball Season

Northampton Prepares for Varsity Basketball Season

By Adolphus Ames – For the past few weeks, coaches and players throughout the Eastern Shore have been preparing to return to the basketball court. The Northampton Yellow Jackets girls basketball team has been practicing for the past two weeks. “We have almost an...
Yellow Jackets Fall in Close Game Against West Point

Yellow Jackets Fall in Close Game Against West Point

By Adolphus Ames – The Northampton Yellow Jackets hosted a regional quarterfinals game Friday, Nov. 12. They faced a familiar foe, the West Point Pointers. The last time the two teams faced was on a Monday night in early October. The Yellow Jackets were victorious in...
Lady Firebirds Fall to Yellow Jackets

Lady Firebirds Fall to Yellow Jackets

By Adolphus Ames – The Northampton Yellow Jackets  faced the Arcadia Firebirds Thursday, Oct. 14. They won 3-0. The first set was a close contest. The Firebirds showed a lot of poise and responded to every Yellow Jacket point with a series of stellar serves and...
Yellow Jackets Battle Portsmouth Christian

Yellow Jackets Battle Portsmouth Christian

By Adolphus Ames – The Northampton Yellow Jackets faced a big challenge last Friday evening when they hosted an undefeated Portsmouth Christian team with several Division I prospects. They came up short 61-51.  In the first quarter, the Yellow Jackets trailed...