Wilmington Friends Girls Soccer: The Quakers girls soccer team was a very young team this season and they showed that the future would be bright in Division 2 girls soccer. They started the season with a 9-0-1 record with a tie against a good DMA team. They suffered their first loss against Archmere only to beat Saint Mark’s in their …
Where you can have a blast at fireworks across Delaware
Most Delaware places known for Fourth of July fireworks and other Independence Day activities have announced their plans. Organizers consistently ask for people to arrive early and leave late, and the Delaware Department of Transportation warns that many events close roads, too. In other words, traffic could be bad. Dusk is about 9:05 p.m. on the Tuesday, the Fourth, but …
9/11 in Delaware: 7 ways to honor those we lost
America’s schoolchildren weren’t alive for the horrors of Sept. 11, 2001, now dubbed Patriot Day by many. The First State will honor the nearly 3,000 people killed and the thousands of first responders who risked their lives to protect civilians that in a variety of programs. “It’s important because there’s a whole generation that did not experience what many of …
‘Be bold, be authentic, be kind’ says new Smyrna superintendent
After spending more than three decades in a district of nearly 40,000 students, Dr. Susan Brown is moving on to her next professional endeavor as the new superintendent of Smyrna School District. “I did not get here alone,” Brown said. “I’ve had many people who had confidence in my abilities to both lead and treat other people exceptionally.” The entirety …
Your guide to Delaware fireworks, and so Fourth
Most Delaware places known for Fourth of July fireworks and other Independence Day activities have announced their plans. Organizers consistently ask for people to arrive early and leave late, and the Delaware Department of Transportation warns that many events close roads, too. Dusk is about 9:05 p.m. on the Fourth, but fireworks could start as late as 9:30. Here’s …
Smyrna’s Laney to make WNBA All-Star debut July 14
Betnijah Laney New York Liberty WNBA All Star from Smyrna Delaware The 2021 WNBA All-Star game will once again star a Delaware high school hoops legend, and no, it is not Elena Delle Donne. Betnijah Laney has been a rising star in the WNBA over the past two seasons & will represent Team WNBA in Las Vegas on July …
Padua wins 3rd straight girls D1 soccer championship
Padua Academy Girls D1 Soccer State Champions photo courtesy of DIAA Padua was able to win their third straight consecutive girls division one soccer state championship with a 2-1 victory over Smyrna. The Pandas struck first with just over 5 minutes off the clock in the first quarter. Brieanna Hallo would corral a pass from Sydni Wright about 20 …
4 quick takeaways on Tuesday’s school board votes
The most prominent newcomer after Tuesday’s elections is Kim Stock, the 2021 Delaware Teacher of the Year.
Super Saturday softball action features top 10 teams
A gusty finish to the Month of April turned into sun-splashed softball diamonds around the state as seven of the top 10 teams were in action Saturday. Top ranked Sussex Central blanked Newark Charter 11-0 behind the pitching of freshman sensation Madge Layfield to improve to 13-1 on the season. Layfield recorded 12 strikeouts in five innings of work, allowed …
Salesianum vs. Smyrna boys lacrosse photos
Sallies dominated the game against Smyrna.