GEORGETOWN — What started as a heavyweight slugfest with both teams trading huge blows turned into a one-sided ground attack as Sussex Central scored five times in the first half, leading to a 55-30 Class AAA District 2 victory over Dover led by Malik Bell’s three touchdowns. Sussex Central amassed 483 yards of total offense, with 371 of them on …
Cape stays undefeated with win over Milford
This was an exciting matchup for 2 of Henlopen North’s best field hockey teams. Cape came in undefeated at 7-0 and Milford at 5-1, but undefeated against Delaware opponents. Every team just gets a little more hyped to play the Vikings because of the winning hockey traditions at Cape. Corners and penalty strokes were the calls of the day. …
Quick Stick: Preseason boys lacrosse rankings
The best part about the warm weather is the fact that the boys lacrosse season is about to kick off. Will this be the year that we don’t have a Cape Henliopen vs Sallies championship game to end the season. Those two are the early favorites but with both playing some national powers could the tournament see them on the …
Courtside View – Week 5 boys basketball top 10 rankings
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 …
Sussex Academy wins first soccer state championship
DOVER – It was a day to remember at Dover High School on the afternoon of Nov. 18, as Sussex Academy made a little bit of history. The Seahawks outlasted Saint Mark’s, 5-4, in penalty kicks for the DIAA Division II boys championship. It was the first team championship in school history. No. 1 Sussex Academy trailed No. 6 Saint …
Smyrna scores 48 points to beat St. George’s on Senior Night
The Smyrna Eagles out scored St. George’s 48-35 in a “wild” football game Friday night at Charles V. Williams Stadium. The two teams combined for five touchdowns, four turnovers, and 33 points all in the opening quarter. Smyrna honored 24 players on Senior Night, many of whom figured prominently in the outcome. Smyrna scored the first touchdown just :17 …
Limehouse scores three touchdowns to lead Laurel
Laurel – The Laurel Bulldogs came into Friday night’s District 3 game looking to both keep their postseason hopes alive and defend their house with Xavier Limehouse. Limehouse rushed for a career high 255 yards on 24 carries scoring 3 touchdowns as he led the Bulldogs to a 34-20 Class AA District 3 win over Lake Forest. “When the playoffs are …
Dover edges Smyrna for first time in 5 years
Before last night’s game the Dover Senators had not been able to beat the Smyrna Eagles since 2018 and for the first time in head coach Chipp Knapps Career. In 2018 Dover defeated Smyrna 46-38 in front of a homecoming crowd at Dover. In that game they were powered by Jordan McGee (Temple) and Javon Peace (Central Connecticut State) who …
Smyrna outscores Caesar Rodney in 54-20 win
The Smyrna Eagles used a potent passing attack to secure their opening District 2 game of the season in a 54-20 victory at Caesar Rodney Saturday. Senior Jacob Tiberi and freshman Drew Marks combined for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns while Kahmaj Kearney rushed for 3 scores and 3 two-point conversions. The Eagles raced out to a 16-0 lead on …
Bulldogs hold off late surge by the Riders
Laurel – The Laurel Bulldogs got out to a 14-0 lead late in the first half and it looked like they would coast into halftime, but The Caesar Rodney Riders would not stay down as the two teams slugged it out like a heavyweight fight in the second half. Laurel by land and Caesar Rodney by air was the battle plan …