Archmere Auks cross country team competing in 50th Annual Manhattan cross country invitational photo courtesy of Archmere Athletics

Manhattan Invitational featured several Delaware runners

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The 50th Annual Manhattan cross country invitational was held over the weekend at Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx, New York. This is the largest single-day high school meet in the nation, with nearly 8,000 runners participating.  The state of Delaware was well represented as several teams raced in multiple, junior varsity, freshman and sophomore classifications. The best “team” finish …

Archmere Quarterback Chris Albero throwing a pass during their win over Saint Marks photo by Jason Winchell

Albero does it all in Archmere’s 28-14 win over St. Mark’s

Nick AlessandriniHeadlines, Sports

The Senior Quarterback from Archmere Chris Albero helped bring the Auks their first undefeated season and state championship in 2021 and after his and his team’s performance last night, will be looking to do the same here in 2022. It was a beautiful night for football Friday when No. 5 Archmere (2-2) traveled down the road to take on the …

Coach Bill DiNardo receives a plaque after winning his 300th career game photo courtesy of Mike Lang of the Dialogue

Sallies’ DiNardo reaches 300-win milestone

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  Salesianum School Football Coach Bill DiNardo reached the 300-win milestone when his team defeated St. Georges 16-14 in a Sept. 25 thriller that came down to a last minute field goal. He became the second coach in Delaware High School football history to do that, joining Coach Bob Tattersall Sr. from Wilmington Friends with 300 career wins. DiNardo has …

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Week 5: Field hockey, soccer, volleyball rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Division 2 Field Hockey Ranking School Record  Last Week’s Ranking 1) Delmar 8-0 1 2) Archmere 7-0 2 3)  Tatnall 7-0 3 4)  DMA 5-0 5 5) Lake Forest 4-1 6 6) Newark Charter 4-1-1 4 7) Sussex Academy 4-1-1 7 8) Woodbridge 4-2 9 9) Friend’s 4-2 10 10) Saint Mark’s 4-2 NR   Division 1 Field Hockey   …

Malik Pinkett running the football for Red Lion photo by Nick Halliday

Red Lion blanks Milford in 2A matchup

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The Red Lion football dominated in their Class 2A matchup against Milford. The Red Lions came away with a 39-0 victory over the Buccaneers.  After a Milford punt, Red Lion got the scoring started as Evan Biddinger hit Kyle Manley down the sideline for a 67 yard touchdown. Red Lion would go for the two point conversion and convert as …

Middletown football

Top-ranked Middletown beats Appo with big plays

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Appoquinimink Jaguars have never beaten their district rival Middletown (on the field) in football since the Jags started playing on the varsity level in 2009. That streak continued Friday night in a “hard-fought” game at Appoquinimink High School. The defending state champions scored on two long plays to secure a 14-0 win in front of a capacity crowd of …

Middletown quarterback Austin Troyer about to take a snap against Smyrna photo by Ben Fulton

Middletown wins thrilling Harvest Bowl

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

Middletown continued its dominance over Smyrna in regular-season games, winning the annual Harvest Bowl in a “thriller” in front of a packed house at Cavalier Stadium. In a contest dictated by the home team in the opening half, and the visiting Eagles in the second half, it came down to a 4th down and 13 pass play with :13 left …

Delmar

Delmar field hockey nets 100th consecutive victory

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Delmar – After the final horn blew on Thursday, September 15 the Delmar Wildcats had not just won another field hockey game, but they had just won their 100th consecutive game defeating Laurel 10-0. Laela Brown scored the first two goals of the game for Delmar to help lead the Wildcats with two goals along with Jordyn Hollamon. Maci Bradford, …