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Christina School District Seeks Applicants to Fill Board Vacancy After Troncoso Resignation

Staff WriterEducation, Government & Politics, Headlines, Schools

Seat will be appointed through a public application process, with a forum scheduled for Dec. 8 WILMINGTON, Del. — As the Christina School District is moving to fill a sudden vacancy on its seven-member school board following the resignation of District F, formerly held by Dr. Baqir, Representative Shannon Troncoso stepped down Dec. 4, citing transparency issues, discrimination, and what …

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Hagley Museum Launches FIRST Spark Lab Robotics Maker Space With Marian Mechanics

Staff WriterEducation, Culture, Headlines, High Schools, Schools

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 …

Congressional delegation announces $8M grant to E-CORE RII for STEM research and workforce development

Staff WriterBusiness, Education, News Briefs, Schools

U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Congresswoman Sarah McBride (all D-Del.) announced that Delaware will receive a federal investment of approximately $8 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) for STEM research capacity and workforce development. The award was granted to E-CORE RII: Strengthening Partnerships for Advancing Research Capacity in Delaware, a project led by the …

11 students advance to Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud finals

Staff WriterCulture, Education, News Briefs, Schools

Delaware’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals returns to the Smyrna Opera House on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm. Eleven student finalists from public, private, parochial, vo-tech, and charter schools will compete for the opportunity to represent Delaware and advance to the National Finals in Washington, DC, from May 5-7, 2025, where $50,000 in awards and school stipends will …

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DIAA Field Hockey semifinalists set for Monday matchups

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Schools

There were no surprises in Round 1 of the DAA Field Hockey championships, at least according to the people seeding the brackets. The semifinals will be played on Monday (Nov. 4) at Delaware State University’s Drass Field at either 4 p.m. or 6 p.m. No. 1 Cape Henlopen defeats  No. 8 St Georges 10-0. Macy Steinwedel led the attack for …

Lake Forests Josiah Torres brings down Red Lions Mehki Corbin near the goal line. Photo by DarJaun Pitts

Red Lion edges Lake Forest in overtime win

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Schools

Felton- Forty-eight minutes wasn’t enough time Friday night to decide the outcome between Red Lion Christian Academy and Lake Forest in their Class AA matchup. Raheem Spencer went around left for a five yard touchdown run on fourth and goal in overtime. Teigan Norris converted the kick giving the Lions a 27-20 lead. Lake Forest answered on their overtime possession …

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Mount Pleasant names baseball field Limmina Field

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Schools

  The Mount Pleasant Green Knights have named their baseball field Limmina Field after longtime baseball coaches Rosario (Soddy), Joseph, and Rob Limmina. Soddy is the father and Rob and Joe are his two sons. The trio has put many years into the Green Knights baseball program dating back to the 60’ when Soddy was head coach.    As a …

Saint Marks Sophia Baffone attempts a shot against Conrad photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Courtside View – Week 3 girls basketball top 10 rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Schools

The girls basketball season enters the final week before the Chrotmas holiday and the holiday tournaments start next week. I am looking forward to seeing how these teams fare before they get into their conference schedule in January.     Ursuline freshmen Jezelle Banks scored a career high 29 points in their 79-67 win over Bonita Vista High (CA) over the …

Saint Marks football team running out on the field photo by Nick Halliday

The Graveyard, Saint Mark’s Spartan Stadium

Nick AlessandriniHeadlines, Schools, Sports

This summer, the 302 Sports staff is proud to feature some high school football venues where we have been fortunate to broadcast and view games. Our series of stories continues with the home of the Saint Mark’s Spartans, “The Graveyard at Spartan Stadium.” The Saint Mark’s Football program has historically been one of the most consistent and successful in the …

Sussex Central softball celebrates after advacning to state championship photo by Nick Halliday

Sussex Central wins pitching dual, returns to state finals

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Schools

For five innings Madge Layfield and Savannah Laird looked “unhittable” in a scoreless softball semifinal. Then the third time through the lineup, the Golden Knights found success against the Appoquinimink “ace” as MaKenna Messina lofted a first-pitch fastball over the centerfield fence in the top of the 6th to break up Laird’s perfect game. Two outs later, Mya Jones and …

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Republican bill would stop UD, DSU, DelTech requiring vaccines

Betsy PriceGovernment & Politics, Headlines, Health, Schools

A bill filed by a Millsboro Republican would stop state agencies from requiring vaccines. File photo. A Republican representative has filed a bill that would prevent Delaware colleges and universities from insisting students be vaccinated to return to campus this fall. House Bill 209 filed by Rep. Rich Collins, R-Millboro, would forbid state or local governments including any entity receiving …