Caravel Academy football lifts the state championship trophy after defeating Howard . Photo by Nick Halliday

Caravel, Saint Mark’s switch classes in 2025-26 football realignment

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

By Nick Halliday The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) board of directors has approved a significant football realignment for the 2025-26 season, just one day after the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association (DIFCA) proposed changes that impact all three classifications in the state. The most significant changes are back-to-back state champion Caravel Academy moving up to 3A, Saint Mark’s dropping …

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Coaches association names All-Class football teams, top players

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association released their selections for the 2024 All-Class football teams as voted on by the coaches. Sussex Central fullback Malik Bell was named to the Class 3A first team and picked as the offensive player of the year. The senior amassed more than 2,000 yards rushing for the Golden Knights. Robbie “R-J” Johnson was selected …

Brandywine football Chase Beauparlant attempts a pass in their win over Polytech. Photo by Nick Halliday

Some weekend football results…and some chances to watch the games

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Brandywine 38, Polytech 35 Brandywine outlasted Polyetch in 1A football battle. In a back-and-forth game that saw 73 total points, Brandywine scored the game-winning touchdown with 2:21 left in the game. Chase Beauparlant found Kahseer Williams for a 70-yard touchdown to seal the victory for the Bulldogs. After a slow first half, both teams combined for six touchdowns. Big play …

Salesianum quarterback Brady McBride threw 3 touchdown passes in the win over William Penn. Photo by Nick Halliday

Salesianum-William Penn: Sals jump out early, cruise to 30-13 win

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

NEW CASTLE — Top-ranked Salesianum jumped out to a big early lead Saturday against the William Penn Colonials and cruised home to a 30-13 victory over the home team.  The Sals led 16-0 after the first quarter and took a 23-0 lead into halftime. Salesianum Quarterback Brady McBride found Noah Mix for two touchdowns in the first quarter — both …

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 …

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 …

Sussex Central Malik Bell 5 looks for running room in the Golden Knights 37 33 victory over Middletown. Photo by DarJuan Pitts

Golden Knights walk off in epic win over Middletown

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

  Georgetown – In baseball it’s called a walk-off, in basketball a buzzer beater, but in football it’s called an epic finish. Number four ranked Sussex Central, trailing by four with 12 seconds left, quarterback Bradley Chavez found JuJuan Sturgis in the endzone for a touchdown and a 37-33 victory over number two ranked Middletown. Chavez was 6 for 15 passing …