St Elizabeth Vikings Nicholas Mancini returns a punt in their win over Christiana. Photo by Nick Halliday

A Vikings win was certain — this time it was St E’s who beat Christiana 42-12

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

St. Elizabeth and Christiana played a football game with a little bit of everything, but when the dust settled, St. E’s had a 42-12 win that could prove critical to the team’s postseason chances. In this Vikings vs. Vikings showdown, the visitors — enjoying their best season in years — jumped out to a 6-0 lead when Jayvion Pollard brushed …

Sussex Central vs Cape Henlopen Vikings girls soccer. Photo courtesy of Dan Cook Cape Gazzette

On the Pitch: Week 7 girls soccer top 10

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The weather looks wet this week with some more rain in the forecast. There are a lot of good matches as the regular season ends on May 15th.   The No.1 team in Division 1 Middletown is 10-0 on the season after a 3-1 win over No. 2 Appoquinimink last week.  This season the Cavs have outscored their 65-2.  That …

Salesianum Sals versus Lawrenceville Big Red lacrosse. Photo by Nick Halliday

Quick Stick: Week 6 boys lacrosse top 10

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The boys’ lacrosse season is winding down as we have 3 full weeks left in the season and a loy more showdowns involving the top 5 teams in the ranking.   Last Friday all eyes were on the showdown at Abinsseno Stadium as No. 1 in Delaware and No. 10 (Inside Lax) Sallies and  No. 2 (Inside Lax) Lawrenceville (NJ) …

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On the Pitch: Week 6 girls soccer top 10

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The weather is picture perfect this week as girls soccer is heading down the home stretch as April ends and May starts mid week..  The regular season ends on May 15th.   The No.4 team in Division 2 is in the middle of a 6 match road trip with a;; of them coming against ranked teams.  They are currently 2-1 …

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On the Pitch: Week 4 girls soccer top 10

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The weather doesn’t look good again this week as the girls soccer resumes play for the final 4 week sprint to the state tournament..    The Division 1 No. 1 team Middletown is rolling along this season as they are off to a 5-0 start.  They have outscored their opponents 35-0 which is an average of 7-0 scores in their …

Ursuline vs DMA girls soccer photo courtesy of Mike Lang

On the Pitch: Week 3 girls soccer top 10

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The weather doesn’t look good again this week as the girls soccer resumes play for the final 4 week sprint to the state tournament..    This week we have a Division 2 semifinal rematch as No. Saint Marks travels to Friends on Tuesday.  These teams split the two matches last season as Friends won 3-0 at Saint Mark’s on May …