Redding Consortium Recommends Landmark Merger of Wilmington’s Four Northern School Districts A few dozen interested parents and citizens joined the members of Delaware’s Redding Consortium as they met to render a decision on the redistricting proposal that they would further analyze before sending it to the state Board of Education. After a three-hour meeting marked by cautious debate and a …
Hagley Museum Launches FIRST Spark Lab Robotics Maker Space With Marian Mechanics
New hands-on STEM hub in Hagley’s historic Power Plant invites students in grades 1–12 to design robots, explore innovation, and connect Delaware’s industrial past with today’s young inventors. WILMINGTON, Del. — Hagley Museum and Library is deepening its role as a hub for hands-on innovation with the launch of a new FIRST Spark Lab-style maker space and partnership with local …
Families Invited to Explore Top Private Schools During Fall Open Houses
Independence, Padua, Ursuline, Tatnall Open Houses This Weekend… Friends, St. Mark’s, and Archmere next several weeks. WILMINGTON, Del. — For Delaware parents weighing private school options, fall open houses offer one of the best ways to find the right educational fit for their children. Beyond test scores and websites, these in-person visits give families a genuine feel for a school’s …
Golden Knights ring the (Malik) Bell three times in 55-30 win over Dover
GEORGETOWN — What started as a heavyweight slugfest with both teams trading huge blows turned into a one-sided ground attack as Sussex Central scored five times in the first half, leading to a 55-30 Class AAA District 2 victory over Dover led by Malik Bell’s three touchdowns. Sussex Central amassed 483 yards of total offense, with 371 of them on …
No. 7 Polytech rallies past Smyrna
The Polytech Panthers fell behind 2-0 after three innings in Monday’s Henlopen Conference game at Smyrna. They responded with an immediate rally in the top of the fourth, scoring 6 runs including a 3-run homer by Julia MacConnell. After the win, I asked Julia what her approach was on the “at-bat” as she was down in the count on-and-two. She …
Vest gets win over No. 1 Cape
No. 5 Sussex Tech hosted No. 1 Cape Henlopen in a Henlopen North matchup of two top ten teams in the state. Tech’s Jeremy Vest outdueled Cape’s Brad Mark’s to get his fourth win of the season. Both aces were undefeated heading into this top ten matchup and both went the distance in this game. Vest was able …
Courtside View – Week 5 boys basketball top 10 rankings
Last week saw a couple days of games canceled due to heavy winds and rain. This week has potential for some snow so make sure to check the schedule before you head to the gym. The Smyrna Eagles defeated Caesar Rodney last week in a matchup of much improved Henlopen North teams. The Eagles improved to 4-0 at home …
Sussex Academy wins first soccer state championship
DOVER – It was a day to remember at Dover High School on the afternoon of Nov. 18, as Sussex Academy made a little bit of history. The Seahawks outlasted Saint Mark’s, 5-4, in penalty kicks for the DIAA Division II boys championship. It was the first team championship in school history. No. 1 Sussex Academy trailed No. 6 Saint …
Smyrna scores 48 points to beat St. George’s on Senior Night
The Smyrna Eagles out scored St. George’s 48-35 in a “wild” football game Friday night at Charles V. Williams Stadium. The two teams combined for five touchdowns, four turnovers, and 33 points all in the opening quarter. Smyrna honored 24 players on Senior Night, many of whom figured prominently in the outcome. Smyrna scored the first touchdown just :17 …
Dover edges Smyrna for first time in 5 years
Before last night’s game the Dover Senators had not been able to beat the Smyrna Eagles since 2018 and for the first time in head coach Chipp Knapps Career. In 2018 Dover defeated Smyrna 46-38 in front of a homecoming crowd at Dover. In that game they were powered by Jordan McGee (Temple) and Javon Peace (Central Connecticut State) who …
View from the baseline: Preseason volleyball rankings
It’s only half a week, but the 2023 high school volleyball season gets going with a bang on Wednesday night, with defending champion Tower Hill traveling to Broom Street to meet Padua, a match that will be streamed live on Delaware Live sports. But that’s just one of 11 matches on the schedule for the season’s first day. Other notable …
After 25 years, Indian River returns to softball state final
Georgetown – Indian River head coach Sara Powell said their mantra all season has been to be 1% better each game. The past two games against Sussex Central and Delmarva Christian the Indians have been one run better, which was all they needed to reach the state championship game for the first time since 1998. The field at Delmarva Christian High …













