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St E’s boys basketball wins first ever Viking Invitational

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

St. Elizabeth’s basketball winning the Dick Rago Cup as the boys’ champion at the first Viking Invitational photo by Mike Lang WILMINGTON — St. Elizabeth’s basketball team kept its perfect record intact on Thursday, winning the Dick Rago Cup as the boys’ champion at the first Viking Invitational, but it certainly wasn’t easy. The Vikings needed a 1-0 run in …

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Neumann-Goretti too much for Salesianum

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Sultan Adewale Neumann Goretti (left) Dariyon Williams Salesianum (right) face off at The Grail Sports Complex ELSMERE – For a few of the players on the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team, Wednesday night’s game against Salesianum was a homecoming of sorts. Rob Wright III and Masud Stewart, a pair of First State residents, led the Saints to a 68-45 victory over …

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Vikings advance to first state championship since 2010

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Photo couretsy of Eric O’Neill St Elizabeth’s football WILMINGTON — Quasim Benson, bouncing back after injuring an ankle late in the regular season, scored four touchdowns as St. Elizabeth defeated Tatnall, 33-0, to advance to the DIAA 1A football state championship. The Vikings will be seeking their first title since 2010. Benson scored on runs of 8, 4, 12 and …

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Archmere advances with big win

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CLAYMONT — Archmere held Saint Mark’s to three first downs and caused four Spartans turnovers in a 41-0 victory on Saturday in the DIAA Class 2A quarterfinal at Coaches Field. The Auks improved to 11-0 and will meet Delaware Military in a rematch of a game played Nov. 12, a 27-7 Auks win. The Spartans struggled against the solid Auks …

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Sallies advances with win over reigning champs

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WILMINGTON — Five different players scored for Salesianum as the Sals, the third seed in the DIAA Class 3A football tournament, knocked Sussex Central from the bracket with a 34-12 win on Nov. 27 at Abessinio Stadium. The win sets up a meeting at Middletown next weekend. The Sals and Cavaliers did not play this season. The tone was set …

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Long time volleyball coach retiring after 37 years

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Dave Stover Wilmington Charter Volleyball When the 2022 Delaware high school volleyball season rolls around next summer, one familiar face isn’t sure how he’s going to feel. “I’m happy watching the Big 10 on TV. I’ll know how bad next August is, how bad I miss it, though,” said Dave Stover, who just wrapped up a 37-year career as one …

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Auks remain undefeated with big win over DMA

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON — A balanced offense and stellar defense spelled success for Archmere on Friday night at Delaware Military Academy, The Auks stunned the Seahawks, 27-7, at Fusco Memorial Stadium in a battle of undefeated Class 2A teams. The Auks took advantage of Seahawks turnovers, scoring once in each half after recovering DMA fumbles. Late in the first quarter, Cam Kilicoglu …