Salesianum, Tatnall boys repeat champs in DIAA cross country

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

On an unseasonably warm day at KIllens Pond State Park, Tatnall and Salesianum defended their team championships but the Sals had a much closer race then the Hornets. Cape Henlopen’s Ryan Baker led the boys division one race until the final quarter mile when he was passed by both Jonathan Drew (Middletown) and Matt Miller (Sallies). Drew won the race …

Smyrna wins District 2 title, moves onto state tournament

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Smyrna – The Smyrna Eagles honored 22 seniors on Friday night prior to their season finale hosting District 2 foe Cape Henlopen. The Eagles came into Friday night’s game the winner of seven straight having outscored their opponents 246-80 and only trailed once during that stretch. But the Eagles found themselves facing an early deficit just four plays into the …

Buzzer-beating goal puts Sussex Central in D1 soccer semis

Joe SinglesSports

The match-up between the No. 2 seed Delcastle Cougars and the No. 7 seed Sussex Central Golden Knights did not disappoint Thursday evening in the first of two division 1 boys’ soccer quarter final games. Just 7 minutes after the 6:30pm kick-off, The Golden Knights jumped out to an early 1-0 lead, as Javier Escobar-Perez sent a left-footed shot from …

Undefeated Laurel takes home Lions Club Trophy

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

There’s a lot of football history in the small town of Laurel. Thursday night, the Bulldogs added to that history by finishing the regular season 10-0 with their 42-13 victory over rival Delmar. “I am really proud of these kids, they have committed themselves to this program for a long time and it makes me proud to be able to …

Milford falls to Caravel

Terry RogersHeadlines, Milford Headline Story, Sports

By DAVE McCALLUM Milford was clicking on all cylinders a week ago blasting Sussex Tech 46-35 in its Homecoming game, and Buccaneer head coach Shawn Strickland knew a similar effort would be required on Friday against unbeaten powerhouse Caravel Academy Friday night at Briggs Stadium. The homestanding Buccaneers were no match for their counterparts as they dropped a 42-0 decision …

Smyrna solidifies hold on No. 1 ranking

Glenn FrazerHealth, Sports

The top ranked Smyrna Eagles had scored over 40 points in five of the last 6 games while the 6th ranked Appoquinimink defense had only allowed an average of 12 points this season, so something had to “give” last night in Middletown…right? Smyrna sent a message by scoring on the first play from scrimmage as quarterback Brian Wright executed a …

Middletown makes statement with road win over Sussex Central

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Georgetown – Defending Class AAA state champion Middletown came into their game with second ranked Sussex Central hovering at the 500 mark on the season, but left Georgetown with a statement win as the Cavaliers pulled away from the Knights in the second half with a 42-16 road win. “First off Sussex Central is a great football team and a …

Smyrna dominates second half in a Homecoming to Remember

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The highly anticipated showdown between No. 1 Smyrna and No. 3 Salesianum did not disappoint. The opening half alone featured several “highlight” plays, keeping the large homecoming crowd on the edge of their seats. The home team Eagles’ defense provided the first highlight when senior linebacker Nasir Jenkins gathered a “tipped” pass in stride for a 30-yard “pick six”, barely …