Cape Henlopen field hockey team celebrates being handed the championship trophy photo couresy of Nick Halliday

Cape Henlopen avenges Smyrna for state championship

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

This matchup had been much anticipated as these two teams are no strangers to each other or the DIAA tournament. The regular season matchup went to Smyrna 2-1 at Capeā€™s Champions Stadium, appropriately named as they have ten State Championships going into today.Ā  Smyrna and Cape have met in the finals the past two seasons, splitting titles (Cape in 2021, …

Delmar field hockey team celebrates being handed the championship trophy photo couresy of Nick Halliday

Delmar beats Newark Charter for 8th straight championship

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

Fans were treated to a great day of championship field hockey from Rullo Stadium on the campus of the University of Delaware. The weather was fantastic and fans packed the stadium as the Division 2 finals, No.1 Newark Charter vs. No. 2 Delmar faced off at noon and the Division 1 finals No. 1 Smyrna vs. No. 2 Cape Henlopen …

Delaware Blue Coats show off their G League championship rings photo courtesy of Delaware Blue Coats

Blue Coats fall in opener after receiving championship rings

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON- The 2022-2023 Delaware Blue Coats were awarded with their G-League Championship rings prior to their season opener against the Westchester Knicks on Friday night.Ā Ā    Charlie Brown, now a Westchester Knick, Pat McCaw, Aminu Mohammed, Derek Culver, & Jared Brownridge were all rewarded with their ringā€™s pre-game and a nice championship banner now sits along the wall behind their …

Salesianum football Brian Alleyne attempts a run against Saint Marks photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Salesianum dominates St. Mark’s in renewed rivalry

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

They started arriving on the St. Markā€™s campus early, fans eagerly awaiting the renewal of the Holy War, the football game between the Spartans and longtime rival Salesianum. The outcome wouldnā€™t change much as far as tournament seedings were concerned, but that is normally secondary in this series. The Sals scored early, building up a 26-0 halftime advantage on the …

Newark Charter field hockey celebrates after scoring a goal to advance to the DIAA Division II state championship photo courtesy of Newark Charter Instagram

Delmar, Newark Charter advance in state field hockey tourney

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

The Division 2 DIAA Tournament Semifinals did not disappoint after a great night of field hockey the night before in the Division 1 Semifinals where Smyrna and Cape Henlopen advanced to Saturdayā€™s Finals. Jodi Hollamon and her Delmar Wildcats will play for what could be their eighth championship and Newark Charter under head coach Stacey Spiker is in the finals …

Cape Henlopen field hockey celebrates after scoring a goal against Milford photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Smyrna and Cape Henlopen advanceĀ 

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

  The re-match is set as Smyrna and Cape Henlopen advance to the DIAA Tournament Finals.These two faced off in 2021 and 2022 in the finals with Cape winning in 2021 and Smyrna winning in 2022. In the regular season game, the advantage went to Smyrna 2-1. I want to extend congratulations to both Milford and Charter School of Wilmington …

Smyrna vs Caesar Rodney field hockey photo courtesy of Smyrna Field Hockey Facebook

The Corner Scoop – State Tournament Semifinals

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

Delaware Field Hockey is at a fever pitch after the first round in Division 2 Wednesday Nov. 1 and Quarterifnals on Saturday November 4, along with Quarterfinal play in Division 1 on Thursday Nov. 3. Championship field hockey is always exciting and will dial up the intensity as games move to the fast turf at Rullo Stadium at the University …

Dover vs Smyrna volleyball game photo courtesy of Ben Fulton 2

View from the Baseline: State Tournament quarterfinals

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Two-thirds of the field has been eliminated, and eight teams remain in the hunt for the state championship. The DIAA tournament resumes Thursday with four quarterfinal matches, which for the first time in memory in a non-covid year will be played at home sites.   No. 5 Padua at No. 4 Ursuline: The longtime rivals likely looked at the bracket …

Caravel Football Brock Rhodes gets the defense set photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Caravel defense shines to keep Buccaneers undefeatedĀ 

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

  Caravel improved to 9-0 on the 2023 season with a 16-8 victory over DMA on Friday night.Ā Ā    The Seahawks entered the game at 4-4 and in a must-win situation under first year head coach, Matt Carre.Ā  As noted on the broadcast, DMA has two losses on the season by less than 3 points and now fight for their …

Smyrna football Tim Yancey runs the ball against St Georges photo courtesy of Donnell Henriquez

Smyrna scores 48 points to beat St. George’s on Senior Night

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, High Schools, Sports

  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 …