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 …
Some weekend football results…and some chances to watch the games
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 …
Colonial, Red Clay biggest winners in state funding requests
The state Department of Education has made some school districts very happy by deeming their requests for state funding necessary to fulfill building projects. For fiscal year 2025, the Department of Education approved 50 certificate of necessity requests, 44 of which involved state funding. They were concentrated in six districts. Districts submit certificates of necessity each year to the department, …
13 Del. students win awards at national skills competition
Thirteen First state high schoolers were recognized among 16,000 participants in this year’s SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta. Students, including 41 Delawareans, participated in events involving construction trades, video broadcasting, graphic arts, automotive trades and leadership skills. Three students secured top 10 finishes in their specialty, and 11 students received SkillPoint awards, which represent achievement in demonstrating …