Vikings quarterback Cole Andrews comes face to face with Darnell Stokes of Indian River photo courtesy of Mike Lang

Indians hold on after Vikings comeback

Jason Winchell Headlines, Sports

Indian River and St. Elizabeth played three close games over the past two seasons, and the Vikings won all three, including last year in a Class 1A quarterfinal. On Friday night at Abessinio Stadium, the teams were neck and neck once again, but this time, the Indians came out on top, taking a 20-14 decision. The Indians, ranked second in …

Dover football Nahseem Cosme attempts a pass photo by Ben Fulton

Dover spoils Appo’s home opener

Nick Halliday Headlines, Sports

The Dover Senators spoiled the Appoquinimink Jaguars football home opener with a decisive victory. Dover’s potent offense was able to put up 40 plus points again for their third consecutive game in a 45-7 victory over the Jaguars.    Senators have started their season by reeling off three straight wins scoring 41 points in a victory over West Philadelphia, 42 …

Middletown Football Matthew Priestley 6 caught two touchdown passes in the game vs Sussex Central photo by Nick Halliday

Middletown dominates in home opener

Nick Halliday Headlines, Sports

The Middletown Cavaliers were dominant in their home opener Friday night at Cavaliers Stadium. The Cavaliers hosted Sussex Central Friday night in front of home fans for the first time this season and came away with a big 41-7 victory.    From the opening kickoff Middletown took advantage of the Golden Knights mishaps. On the kickoff the ball took a …

Caravel Academy football team running out in the before the game against Hodgson photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Special teams play lifts Caravel over Hodgson

Nick Halliday Headlines, Sports

Caravel wins in their home opener in front of a large crowd over the Hodgson Silver Eagles. Since the two schools are so close in proximity the stands were packed with fans packing both sides of the stadium. The Buccaneers were able to edge the Silver Eagles by a score of 28-13 which was led by the special teams. The …

Delaware State Hornets Football photo courtesy of Delaware State Athletics

Delaware State football preseason outlook

Nick Halliday Headlines, Sports

Delaware State is set to kick off the 2023 season under new head coach Lee Hull. Hull was introduced as the new head coach in Dec of 2022. Hull was most recently the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at MEAC rival Howard University. He brings more than 25 years of coaching experience at the professional and NCAA Division I levels.  …

Caravel Buccaneers Football team entering the field photo by Nick Halliday

Football nights at Bob Peoples Stadium

Nick Halliday Headlines, Sports

  Caravel Academy’s Bob Peoples Stadium was one of the first premier stadiums in the state. The turf field, lights, large scoreboard and two large bleachers that match in size on both the home and away side of the stadium. Not to mention tons of room along the fence that surrounds the track where fans can take in the game …

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Rider Stadium: Where it began for this Delaware LIve reporter

Glenn Frazer Headlines, Sports

Our series of stories on high school football stadiums continues with Rider Stadium, home of Caesar Rodney’s football team. I must admit, this story is as much about my broadcasting career as it is about Caesar Rodney Rider Stadium. My dream job of providing “play-by-play” on the radio started in 1979 as I called the Rider’s games on a small …