Johnathon Drew of Middletown won the New Castle County Boys cross country race photo by Middletown athletics Instagram page

Delaware’s cross country runners prepare for states

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

It was “unseasonable” Autumn weather for the New Castle County and Henlopen cross country meets over the weekend. The New Castle County meet was held at Winterthur while the Henlopen race took place at Killens Pond, the site for the upcoming state championship meet on Saturday the 12th. Ā won the boy’s race at Winterthur in a time of 16:09.44, followed …

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Benson leads Vikings over Force

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The game featured two undefeated 1A teams as the No. 2 St Elizabeth Vikings hosted the No. 3 Charter School of Wilmington Force. Both teams came into this game with identical records at 7-0. The Vikings remain undefeated with a big win on their homecoming night.Ā    Senior Quasim Benson led the Vikings to a 48-10 victory over the Force. …

Smyrna Football running back Markell Hohlman rushes during the win over Salesianum photo by Donnell Henriquez

Smyrna dominates second half in a Homecoming to Remember

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The highly anticipated showdown between No. 1 Smyrna and No. 3 Salesianum did not disappoint. The opening half alone featured several “highlight” plays, keeping the large homecoming crowd on the edge of their seats. The home team Eagles’ defense provided the first highlight when senior linebacker Nasir Jenkins gathered a “tipped” pass in stride for a 30-yard “pick six”, barely …

Ethan Walther DMA led three of his teammates to the finish line photo courtesy of Glenn Frazer copy

DMA boys and Charter of Wilmington girls win DSAC-XC Titles

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

Ethan Walther (DMA) led three of his teammates to the finish line, photo courtesy of Glenn FrazerBellevue State Park was the setting for the Diamond State Athletic Conference (DSAC) cross country championship. Ethan Walther (DMA) led three of his teammates to the finish line as the SeaHawks won the boys title with 23 points. Walther won convincingly with a time …

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Week 8: Field hockey, soccer, volleyball rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Division 2 Field Hockey Ranking School RecordĀ  Last Weekā€™s Ranking 1) Delmar 13-0 1 2) Archmere 11-2 2 3)Ā  Tatnall 13-1 3 4)Ā  DMA 8-2-1 4 5) Friendā€™s 9-3 5 6) Newark Charter 8-2-1 6 7) Sussex Academy 8-3-1 7 8) Woodbridge 8-3 8 9) Saint Markā€™s 8-4 9 10) Lake Forest 8-4 NR   Division 1 Field Hockey Rankings …

Wilmington Friends quarterback Rob Tattersall throws a pass photo courtesy of Wilmington Friends

No.1 Quakers send message in Battle of the UndefeatedĀ 

Nick AlessandriniHeadlines, Sports

It was an early kickoff on friday when the No.1 Wilmington Friends Quakers traveled down the road to Abessinio Stadium to take on fellow undefeated No.2 Howard with a 5:00 kickoff. A matchup that would determine who would be the #1 team heading into Week 7. Senior Quuarterback Robby Tattersall and the Quakers lived up to the #1 ranking they …

Caravel Buccaneers Football team entering the field photo by Nick Halliday

Buccaneer defense stifles Lake Forest

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Division II state championship game in 1989 was played at Dover High between Lake Forest and Caravel in an 18-14 Buccaneers win. Ironically, the two head coaches (Fred Johnson and John Reed) played against each other in that game, the 1st of four titles for Caravel. The two coaches reminisced about that game, that took place over 30 years …

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Week 7: Field hockey, soccer, volleyball rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Division 2 Field Hockey Ranking School RecordĀ  Last Weekā€™s Ranking 1) Delmar 11-0 1 2) Archmere 10-1 2 3)Ā  Tatnall 11-0 3 4)Ā  DMA 7-2-1 4 5) Friendā€™s 8-2 9 6) Newark Charter 7-2-1 6 7) Sussex Academy 6-3-1 7 8) Woodbridge 7-2 8 9) Saint Markā€™s 7-3 10 10) Odessa 7-4 NR   Division 1 Field Hockey Rankings School …