St Elizabeth Vikings Nicholas Mancini returns a punt in their win over Christiana. Photo by Nick Halliday

A Vikings win was certain — this time it was St E’s who beat Christiana 42-12

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

St. Elizabeth and Christiana played a football game with a little bit of everything, but when the dust settled, St. E’s had a 42-12 win that could prove critical to the team’s postseason chances. In this Vikings vs. Vikings showdown, the visitors — enjoying their best season in years — jumped out to a 6-0 lead when Jayvion Pollard brushed …

Saint Marks girls flag football team poses with the championship trophy. Photo by Ben Fulton

Saint Mark’s wins flag football championship on last-second TD over Padua

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON — Saint Mark’s won the state’s first-ever girls flag football championship at Fusco Stadium Wednesday night, defeating the Padua Pandas 30-27 on a last-second touchdown. Spartans quarterback Maddie Faunaugh took the snap with 11 seconds left, dropped back, and threw a pass over the Pandas defense to hit Chloe Bedlow for a touchdown with 1.2 seconds left on the …

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Sals-CR Soccer: Esser leads Salesianum past undefeated Caesar Rodney 3-1 

Joe SinglesHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON — The state’s two top soccer teams — Caesar Rodney and Salesianum — met on the Sals’ home turf at Abessinio Stadium Tuesday evening. In the end, the Sals controlled the ball for the majority of the fairly competitive game en route to handing the Riders their first loss of the season by a 3-1 score. The Riders entered …

Saint Marks field hockey Claire Krause takes a shot during a game. Photo by Mike Lang

The Corner Scoop: Week 7 Field Hockey Top 10 rankings

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

It’s hard to believe we are in Week 7 of the field hockey season. The next two weeks will be interesting as teams finish up the regular season and look to make the tournament. The Division 1 tournament seeds eight teams, and Division 2 seeds 12, so these last few games can make the difference between making the tournament and …

Appoquinimink football Jahsiear Rogers runs past a Saint Mark defender. Photo by Ben Fulton

Appoquinimink moves to 6-0, dominating Saint Mark’s 49-0

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

“The end zone is my friend,” said Appoqunimink’s Jahsiear Rogers after his game on Friday night. That was the case for many of his fellow receivers as the Jaguars took control in the first half and beat Saint Mark’s 49-0 on a cool, crisp autumn evening in Middletown. The Jags scored on their second play from scrimmage when Quarterback Desai …

Smyrna vs Archmere field hockey. Photo by Ben Fulton

The Corner Scoop – Week 6 Field Hockey top 10 rankings

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

  It’s always refreshing to see coaches and teams play for causes that are bigger than themselves. Field Hockey does a great job of sponsoring fundraisers at their games for causes that are near and dear to our hearts. We have seen Morgan’s Message for Mental Health and now in October there will be PINK OUT games for Breast Cancer …

Howard Freshman Jameson Bryant looks for an open receiver in the win over Lake Forest. Photo by Ben Fulton

Freshman quarterback leads Howard to first victory

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Howard Wildcats secured their first win of the season on homecoming Thursday night at Abessinio stadium. Freshman quarterback Jameson Bryant passed for 150 yards and two touchdowns in the 18-12 win over visiting Lake Forest. Howard also gained 136 rushing yards paced by Amir Maddrey’s 82 yards on 14 carries. Lake took an early 6-0 lead as Darius Miller …

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Week 3 Premier PT Player of the Week, Conrad’s Atallian

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The Week 3 Fall Sports Premier Physical Therapy player of the Week is Conrad Red Wolves volleyball player Reagan Atallian. We have teamed with Premier (PT) Physical Therapy as they became our official sponsor to showcase a player of the week for the 2024-25 sports season. Please reachout to Premier for any of your physical therapy needs and support them …

Appoquinimink football Desai Drummond threw 5 touchdown passes and ran for another in their win over Dover. Photo by Ben Futon

Desai Drummond Leads Appo in win over Dover 

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

In the 1990’s “boy bands” were all the rage, including Justin Timberlake and his group called NSYNC. Friday night at Dover Stadium, the visiting Appoquinimink Jaguar passing attack was definitely in sync. Junior quarterback Desai Drummond completed 11 of 13 passes for 248 yards and 4 touchdowns in the first half alone as the Jags cruised to a 45-21 win …

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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Nominees for Week 1 Premier PT Player of the Week

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Nominees for Week 1 Premier PT Player of the Week Nominees for Week 1 Premier PT Player of the Week Nominees for Week 1 Premier PT Player of the Week Katie Greenplate Caravel 19 kills, 4 blocks, 4 digs and one ace in 5 set win over Dover Josh Roy Caravel 313 yards and 3 Touchdowns Derian Cunningham Middletown 288 …

Salesianum football Aiden Lego breaks a big run in their win over Smyrna. Photo by Donnell Henriquz

Dominant second half propels Salesianum to shutout win

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  The top-ranked Salesianum Sals defeated Smyrna 29-0 Friday night behind a dominant display on both sides of the ball. Head coach Gene Delle Donne and Defensive coordinator (Paul Worrilow) received an excellent effort from the “D” as the Sals kept the Eagles from scoring for the first time in Mike Judy’s tenure as head coach. The last time Smyrna …