The 2021 Delaware High School Volleyball season came to a close last week with St Marks crowned for the second consecutive year. The tournament also closed the chapter on the coaching career of Susan Heiss at Ursuline Academy in Wilmington. Heiss guided Ursuline to 11 championships and 23 semi final appearances, both state records. She announced her retirement from her …
Padua wins 9th straight cross country title
Padua DIAA State Cross Country Champions for 9th straight D1 girls team title, photo courtesy of Padua Padua continued its dominance at the DIAA State Cross Country Championships Saturday at wind-swept Brandywine Creek State Park. The Pandas placed five runners in the top ten to win their 9th straight D1 girls team title with a score of 27, forty nine …
St. Marks wins 1st D2 cross country title
Brynn Crandell of Indian River won individual honors. After finishing second the previous two years to Ursuline, the St. Mark’s girls cross country team won their first championship since 2006 when they competed in Division One. The conditions Saturday at Brandywine Creek State Park for the Division 2 girls race were the worst of the day as wind-swept …
Caravel spoils “Senior Night” for St. Elizabeth
Abessinio stadium was the scene for senior night on Veteran’s Day as six St. Elizabeth Vikings suited up for their final regular season game. The unbeaten Vikings (9-0) hosted the Caravel Buccaneers (8-1) in a highly-anticipated contest featuring two of the best running backs in Class 2A and 1A. Ky’shwn Drumgo of Caravel came into the night with 959 yards …
Big plays key for Appoquinimink’s win over Cape
Cape Henlopen won the statistical battle Thursday night but fell victim to turnovers and big plays by Appoquinimink early in a 55-27 loss in Middletown. The Vikings outgained the Jaguars 526 to 440 in total yards but committed some early mistakes and the Jags took full advantage. Cape recovered a fumble on the Jags initial drive of the game at …
Middletown Defense “Shines” in Harvest Bowl
Middletown football defense celebrates after a big play A much-anticipated battle of the top two ranked teams in the state lived up to it’s billing for three quarters Friday night. The 4th and deciding quarter belonged to the visiting Cavaliers in a 28-14 Harvest Bowl win at Smyrna. Both teams have talented offenses and highly recruited quarterbacks but the defenses …
Dominating 1st Half Effort Lifts St. Georges
Caesar Rodney vs St Georges Football The St. George’s Hawks scored on 6 of 7 first half possessions Saturday to take a 42-0 lead after 2 quarters against Caesar Rodney that led to a 45-14 victory at the Hawks nest. The Riders turnover woes continued as they committed four in the 1st half. Last week CR turned the ball over …
Dominating 1st Half Effort Lifts St. Georges
Caesar Rodney vs St Georges Football The St. George’s Hawks scored on 6 of 7 first half possessions Saturday to take a 42-0 lead after 2 quarters against Caesar Rodney that led to a 45-14 victory at the Hawks nest. The Riders turnover woes continued as they committed four in the 1st half. Last week CR turned the ball over …
Dover impressive In home opener
Hodgson vs Dover Football The Dover Senators bounced back from a season opening overtime loss at Arundel last week by dominating Hodgson in the first half en route to a 19-6 win at home last night. The Senators scored on each of their first three possessions on a 19-yard field goal by Brandon Yoder and two athletic touchdown receptions …
Cape Brothers play for Virginia in College World Series
Zack and Jake Gelof brothers from Cape Henlopen playing for Virginia Cavaliers in College Baseball World Series. Photo courtesy of Virginiasports.com The University of Virginia baseball team has had its share of brothers play together thru the year, but never advancing to the college world series. That’s what the Gelof brothers, from Rehoboth Beach, have achieved as they prepare …