The Cape Henlopen Vikings defeated the Smyrna Eagles, 18-5, in the 2026 DIAA boys lacrosse semifinals to advance to their fifth straight championship game.

Cape Henlopen sophomore Marshall Keys wins the face-off against Smyrna junior Grayson Judy.

Smyrna junior Darren DiGiacomo runs downfield at the start of Smyrna’s first semifinal game in program history.

Smyrna senior Michael Sebastian looks for a passing lane through the tough defense of the Vikings.

Sebastian goes behind the back in an attempt to score against the Vikings.

Cape Henlopen sophomore Channing Smith moves the ball into the offensive end.

Viking senior Ryan Morgan operates out of a double team from Smyrna defenders Maximus Justice (5) and Alec Elwood (32).

Cape Henlopen senior Brenner Short loads up for a shot. Short finished with three goals in the game.

Morgan takes a shot from the middle of the field. Morgan led the Vikings with five goals in the game.

Smyrna goalie Boe Evans falls to the ground in an attempt to make a save.

Smyrna junior Grayson Judy leaps in an attempt to score.

Cape junior Liam Crotty works against the Smyrna defender at the top of the offense.

Smyrna senior Reed Schultz makes a tremendous defensive play swatting away the ball before it reaches the goal.

Sebastian goes with the over the head shot in an attempt to score. Sebastian finished his Smyrna career with the most goals in program history.

The Viking goalie passes out after making a save as the game starts coming to a close. The Vikings scored 18 goals in the game.

Cape Henlopen celebrates moving on in the 2026 DIAA boys lacrosse state tournament. It’s the program’s fifth straight appearance in the state title game.
All photos courtesy of Dave Reeder.
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