Three Delaware schools have a lot to be thankful after winning football state championship games on Thanksgiving Weekend. DIVISION 3A No. 3 Middletown 30, No. 1 Salesianum 27 (OT) Five weeks ago, the defending 3A state champion Salesianum beat host Middletown by 31 points. On Friday night, after falling behind by 18 at halftime, Middletown flipped the script and capped …
The pairings for three DIAA Football championship games have been finalized. In Division 1A, top-seeded Indian River will play defending state champion and No. 2 Tatnall, which holds the state’s longest winning streak at 24. In the 2A final, top-seeded Caravel Academy will face No. 3 Howard. And in the 3A final, No. 1 Salesianum will play No. 3 Middletown …
On the eve of the kickoff of the DIAA Football state championships, here’s a look into each bracket and preview some key teams and matchups. DIAA Football Division 3A The Salesianum Sals have been the No. 1 seed all season, going undefeated versus in-state opponents. Their only loss came to out-of-state opponent Malvern Prep. The Sals face off against the …
“And then there were four…the 24-team field has been reduced to the final 4 as the DIAA softball tournament continues Tuesday”. The Henlopen Conference-South makes up half the field as both No. 4 seed Laurel and No. 6 seed Indian River scored late in their quarterfinal games to advance. The top seed, Caravel used 13 hits to score a …
Christina School District has partnered with Giant Food Stores to help combat food insecurity this summer. “Round up for Christina” is an initiative that encourages people to do just that when they check out at the register. If a customer’s grocery tab comes out to $56.40, for example, a prompt will appear on the pinpad asking if they want to …
A bill that would help address the state’s lingering concern over a teacher shortage was unanimously released by the Senate Education Committee Wednesday. House Bill 430, now headed to the Senate floor, would encourage schools to begin a Grow Your Own Educator Program, which supporters believe will improve recruitment, retention and diversity of teachers in the First State’s public schools. …
Brynn Crandell of Indian River won individual honors. After finishing second the previous two years to Ursuline, the St. Mark’s girls cross country team won their first championship since 2006 when they competed in Division One. The conditions Saturday at Brandywine Creek State Park for the Division 2 girls race were the worst of the day as wind-swept …
St Elizabeth’s defense swarms the Indian River Ball Carrier Two goal-line stands, along with a few drive-ending turnovers, helped St. Elizabeth preserve its lead over Indian River as the Vikings remained unbeaten after a 14-7 victory Thursday night at Abessinio Stadium. The Vikings staked themselves to a 14-0 lead at halftime with two second-quarter touchdowns. Their first score wrapped up …
