Goldey Beacom Mens Basketball David Robinson attempts a layup in their win over Wilmington. Photo by Nick Halliday scaled e1733680203291

Goldey-Beacom holds off WilmU 87-85 after losing a big early lead

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON — Crosstown rivals faced off for the first time this season as the home-standing Goldey-Beacom Lightning held off a second-half comeback to beat Wilmington Wilmington by an 87-85 score. Goldey took a 51-35 lead into halftime after dominating the first half. They built on that lead early in the second half, going up by 24. But WilmU didn’t lie …

Dec 7 DE Roundup Kiandra Parks WENH

Delaware Roundup: News briefs from the week of Dec. 2

Peter OsborneEducation, Delaware Nonprofits, Featured, Government, Health, podcast, Sports

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items toĀ [email protected]. If possible, please forward submissions via email or in a Word document. LEADING OFF Kiandra Parks was celebrated as the 1,000th graduate of the West End Neighborhood House Launcher Entrepreneurship Program …

Ursuline girls basketball

Ursuline girls baskeball beats St. E 49-34 in Top 5 matchup

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON — Top-ranked Ursuline Girls Basketball got its season off to a great start with a win over host and fourth-ranked St. Elizabeth by a 49-34 score. These two teams know each other very well. Some even used to be teammates, including Skylar Boldin, who transferred to St. E from Ursuline after the Raiders won it all, receiving her state …

All-Class football team -- Malik Bell

Coaches association names All-Class football teams, top players

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association released their selections for the 2024 All-Class football teams as voted on by the coaches. Sussex Central fullback Malik Bell was named to the Class 3A first team and picked as the offensive player of the year. The senior amassed more than 2,000 yards rushing for the Golden Knights. Robbie ā€œR-Jā€ Johnson was selected …

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Middletown, Caravel, Indian River win football state championship games

Peter OsborneHeadlines, Sports

Three Delaware schools have a lot to be thankful after winning football state championship games on Thanksgiving Weekend. DIVISION 3A No. 3 Middletown 30, No. 1 Salesianum 27 (OT) Five weeks ago, the defending 3A state champion Salesianum beat host Middletown by 31 points. On Friday night, after falling behind by 18 at halftime, Middletown flipped the script and capped …

Delaware Roundup -- Penny -- EasterSeals

Delaware Roundup: Quick Reads (11/22)

Peter OsborneGovernment & Politics, Business, Delaware Nonprofits, Education, Entertainment, Health, Sports

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to [email protected]. If possible, please forward submissions within the email or in a Word document. LEADING OFF: DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA …

DIAA Football Round 2 Sallies

DIAA Football: State championship game pairings set for next Saturday

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The pairings for three DIAA Football championship games have been finalized. In Division 1A,Ā  top-seeded Indian River will play defending state champion and No. 2 Tatnall, which holds the state’s longest winning streak at 24. In the 2A final, top-seeded Caravel Academy will face No. 3 Howard. And in the 3A final, No. 1 Salesianum will play No. 3 Middletown …

DIAA Soccer -- Sussex celebration

DIAA Boys Soccer: Downstate sweep as Cape Henlopen, Sussex Academy win titles

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

DIAA BOYS SOCCER FINALS Division 1: No. 1 Caesar Rodney defeated No. 2 Salesianum 3-1 Caesar Rodney scored two goals in the second half to pull away for a 3-1 victory over Salesianum in the D1 DIAA soccer finals. Trevor Sulliivan scored the first goal in the second half, which proved to be the game-winner. However, Joe Honroe added a …

DIAA Football

DIAA Football Preview and First Round Results

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

On the eve of the kickoff of the DIAA Football state championships, here’s a look into each bracket and preview some key teams and matchups. DIAA Football Division 3A The Salesianum Sals have been the No. 1 seed all season, going undefeated versus in-state opponents. Their only loss came to out-of-state opponent Malvern Prep. The Sals face off against the …

Delaware Roundup - Bally's Dover

Delaware Roundup: 38 (Really) Quick Reads (11/15)

Peter OsborneBusiness, Culture, Delaware Nonprofits, Education, Government, Government & Politics, Health, Retail and Restaurants, Sports

The Delaware Roundup is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items toĀ [email protected]. If possible, please forward submissions within the email or in a Word document. BUSINESS Cover & Rossiter, one of Wilmingtonā€™s oldest full-service accounting firms will merge with and be rebranded by the Bonadio Group, which will help Upstate New Yorkā€™s largest professional services firm …