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Ostermann Headed to Northern Vermont University

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If you are a fan of Milford sports, you are probably familiar with the name Dale Ostermann. A two-sport athlete, who competes in both baseball and cross country. Ostermann brings a passion to athletic competition, as well as solid grades in the classroom. As a result, Ostermann will be pursuing all these interests as he heads to Northern Vermont University …

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Bucs looking to finish strong heading into baseball state tournament

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State tournament season is quickly approaching, with Friday, May 15 being the last day for regular season competition and Tuesday, May 18 marking the first round of the DIAA baseball state tourney. Following a tough 4-2 loss to Tower Hill High on Saturday, the Milford High baseball squad is looking to get back on track with just two games remaining …

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Tennis Celebrates Seniors

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Anyone who has been a parent of a high school student understands that four years can go by in the blink of an eye. When you couple the evolution from a child to that of a young adult you are left wondering where the time went. This past Wednesday, the Milford tennis team celebrated Senior Day, recognizing their academic and …

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Trio of 8th graders leading Bucs in first season as varsity program

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It certainly isn’t the first year that Lina Frederick has played lacrosse. It’s not the first year for Hannah Zimmerman or Bailey Masten, either. But it is the first time the trio of eighth graders have played the sport at the varsity level. In fact, it’s the first varsity season for the entire Milford High girls’ lacrosse program. You wouldn’t …

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Brannan Gets 100th Win

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Ten years ago, Nick Brannan took over as the head coach of Milford’s baseball team, from the start one thing was very clear about him. He had a quiet air of confidence about him, he also had the wisdom to know he couldn’t do it alone. In his very first year at the helm, Brannan led the Buccaneers to the …

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Milford senior Hamilton leading Bucs’ golf team

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When Ben Hamilton first showed up to golf practice this spring, it was his first time at Jonathan’s Landing. With The Rookery North golf course closing down, the Milford High golf team had to move its home course to the Magnolia area course. It hasn’t stopped the senior from putting up the top team score in almost all of the …

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Bucs snap 3-game skid with 22-1 conference win over Sussex Central

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Bryce Wells was happy to be back on the field after missing more than three weeks of action. The Milford High senior midfielder scored a hat trick in his first bit of action since suffering a shoulder injury March 29 as his Bucs defeated Sussex Central High 22-1 at Briggs Stadium Wednesday night. “It feels pretty good being back out …

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Wilkins wins 100th game as DE Tech softball coach

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  The 2021 Delaware Technical Community College softball season has been even more memorable than the team’s 14-2 record as of April 22. The team’s on-field success earned Head Coach Guy Wilkins his 100th career victory on April 10. “When you have good players around you, a lot of good things happen,” Wilkins said. “Since I’ve been here, I’ve had …

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Bucs soccer falls 8-1 to Riders, look ahead to busy week

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Lila Mergner put the ball in the back of the net unassisted in the 69th minute last Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately, the goal by the Milford High sophomore was the lone score for the Buccaneers’ soccer team that afternoon as Henlopen North foe Caesar Rodney High had already pulled ahead on their way to an 8-1 victory in Camden April 15. …