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DFRC announces rosters for 69th Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game

Claudia EstradaSports, Events, Headlines

The Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with intellectual disABILITIES (DFRC) announced the high school seniors selected to play in the 69th DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game, scheduled for Friday, June 20, 2025, at the University of Delaware football stadium. This year’s game will feature 80 student-athletes from across the state, chosen not only for their athletic ability but for their leadership …

The DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game will take place on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the University of Delaware football stadium. (Photo provided by DFRC)

New DFRC Director renews focus on mission ahead of 69th Blue-Gold Game

Staff WriterSports, Events, Headlines

WILMINGTON— As the DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star Football Game approaches, newly appointed DFRC Executive Director Marie A. Vacca reintroduces the heart and mission behind one of the state’s longest-running and most meaningful traditions. Vacca, who took the helm of the Delaware Foundation Reaching Citizens with Intellectual disABILITIES (DFRC) earlier this year, brings a renewed focus on community connection and celebrating the …

Governor Meyer's office on Tuesday celebrated the ceremonial tickets to the 69th Blue-Gold All*Star Football Game, joined by the DFRC's All*Star Buddies, Participants, and their families. ( All*Star buddies JD Michael Aldas, JJ Justice, and Miss Teen Delaware Kayla Kosmalsk, Alaine Grunow (far right), Hand-in-Hand coordinator, and Marie Vacca, Executive Director.) Photo courtesy of Marie Vacca.  

Governor Meyer kicks off DFRC Blue-Gold tradition with first game day ticket purchase

Claudia EstradaCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Headlines, Sports

DOVER- Governor Matt Meyer continued the First State tradition on Tuesday afternoon, purchasing the inaugural ticket for the 69th annual DFRC Blue-Gold All★Star Football Game, with DFRC All-Star Buddies, high school Participants, and their families in attendance. Since its inception, the ticket purchase by Delaware’s sitting Governor has served as a symbolic launch to the DFRC Blue-Gold season.  Governor Meyer …

Vandrick Hamlin catches a pass in the 68th Blue Gold foorball game. Photo by Ben Fulton

Blue team breaks records in 68th DFRC All Star game

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  The  68th DFRC Blue-Gold All Star Football Game took place Friday night at the University at the University of Delaware. The Game showcases Hand-in-Hand Buddies children and young adults with intellectual disabilities and Delaware’s finest high school student leaders who participate as football players, cheerleaders, band members, and school ambassadors.    Forty-eight schools across the state will be represented …

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Town Square LIVE Weekly Review – June 23, 2022

Sonja FreyTown Square Live

Click on the image below to view the PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: COMMUNITY Mt. Cuba redesigns entrance to enhance garden experience Festival fun: Ice cream, Midsommar compete for attention Saturday Kenny, Wright named Monday Club 2022 men of the year BUSINESS Fujifilm exec: 2 plants may not be enough Bill to lower realty transfer tax sails through House …

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Blue wins DFRC All Star Football Game

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  Behind Salesianum’s Connor Campbell, the Blue snapped the Gold’s 4-game win streak with a 26-13 win Saturday night at Delaware Stadium. The win gives the Blue a 33-30-3 lead in the series that dates back to 1956. Campbell, passed for two touchdowns and more than 200 yards and was voted the game’s Outstanding Player. The Gold’s Lucas Ruppert of …

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Gold controls game in 21-13 win over Blue in 65th DFRC All-Star game

Betsy PriceSports

It was a beautiful night for football at Delaware Stadium Friday for the return of the DFRC Blue-Gold All-Star game after an absence due to the pandemic in 2020. 80 seniors from across the state would get together for one final game in Delaware and it would live up to the hype. A 4th down 17-yard touchdown pass from Gold …