Padua basketball Lilly DiMarco led Padua in scoring but also had to Defend Sara Benson from Dover. Photo by Nick Halliday

DiMarco leads Padua to commanding 47-31 win over Dover 

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

DOVER — Junior Liliana DiMarco led the Padua Pandas to a 47-31 road win over the Dover Senators Saturday night. DiMarco led the Pandas’ commanding victory with 18 points. When asked what led to her success, DiMarco said, “I was just feeling it, and I wanted to get my points up, so I did.” DiMarco didn’t have it easy in …

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 …

Dover boys basketball team poses after winning the DIAA boys basketball state championship photo courtesy of Dover High Facebook

Dover stays the course to win state championship

Joe SinglesHeadlines, Sports

Coming of the heels of their upset victory over St. Elizabeth’s in the semi-finals, Salesianum looked to be the more comfortable team early. Good team defense by the No. 6 seed forced Dover High School out of their offense as the basket appeared to have the proverbial lid on it for the Senators. The No. 2 seed from Kent County …

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Courtside View – Week 5 boys basketball top 10 rankings

Jason WinchellHigh Schools, Sports

Last week saw a couple days of games canceled due to heavy winds and rain.  This week has potential for some snow  so make sure to check the schedule before you head to the gym.   The Smyrna Eagles defeated Caesar Rodney last week in a matchup of much improved Henlopen North teams.  The Eagles improved to 4-0 at home …

Abessinio stadium lit up at night photo courtesy of Crawford Architecs

Salesianum’s Abessinio Stadium quickly earned stellar rep

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The Delaware Live stadium tour continues to Wilmington and Abessinio Stadium, home of Salesianum School (and a few others). Abessinio is the newest venue on the list, but it has quickly earned a stellar reputation as a fun place to watch a game. Abessinio opened to great fanfare in 2020 on the site of the former Baynard Stadium. Salesianum lost …

Delaware North softball Kimorah Neal from Red Lion hit the ball during a game photo by Mike Lang

Delaware North out of Carpenter Cup

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

PHILADELPHIA — Delaware North, went 1-2 in the 18th annual Phillies Softball Carpenter Cup, which began June 19 at the Phillies MLB Urban Youth Academy fields at FDR Park. The North played all three games on Monday. They started at noon with a loss to Tri Cape (N.J.), defeated Chester County (Pa.), 3-0, then finished up with a tough 6-5 defeat …