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Caravel Academy football lifts the state championship trophy after defeating Howard . Photo by Nick Halliday

Caravel, Saint Mark’s switch classes in 2025-26 football realignment

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

By Nick Halliday The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) board of directors has approved a significant football realignment for the 2025-26 season, just one day after the Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association (DIFCA) proposed changes that impact all three classifications in the state. The most significant changes are back-to-back state champion Caravel Academy moving up to 3A, Saint Mark’s dropping …

Smyrna vs Milford Wrestling match. Photo by Ben Fulton

Wrestling Roundup from Dec. 11, 2024

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Here’s a roundup of Delaware dual wrestling matches from Wednesday, Dec. 12. Caesar Rodney 54 – St. Mark’s 15 The Caesar Rodney Riders used five pins and scored bonus points in seven matches in their season-opening win over St. Mark’s 54-15. Ben Donato (106), Sean Dixon (138), Trevor Copes (144), Kenneth King (157), and Tristan Cooper (285) all had pins …

All-Class football team -- Malik Bell

All-Class football teams announced

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Delaware Interscholastic Football Coaches Association released their selections for the 2024 All-Class football teams as voted on by the coaches. Sussex Central fullback Malik Bell was named to the Class 3A first team and picked as the offensive player of the year. The senior amassed more than 2,000 yards rushing for the Golden Knights. Robbie “R-J” Johnson was selected …

DIAA Soccer -- Sussex celebration

DIAA Boys Soccer: Downstate sweep as Cape Henlopen, Sussex Academy win titles

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

DIAA BOYS SOCCER FINALS Division 1: No. 1 Caesar Rodney defeated No. 2 Salesianum 3-1 Caesar Rodney scored two goals in the second half to pull away for a 3-1 victory over Salesianum in the D1 DIAA soccer finals. Trevor Sulliivan scored the first goal in the second half, which proved to be the game-winner. However, Joe Honroe added a …

DIAA Volleyball -- Tower Hill champs

DIAA Volleyball: Tower Hill beats Saint Mark’s in three straight to win championship

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

FINALS No. 3 Tower Hill beat No. 5 Saint Mark’s 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-23) in the DIAA Volleyball championship match on Thursday night at the Bob Carpenter Center on the campus of the University of Delaware. It was the fourth straight year the two teams met in the state tournament. Tower Hill, the youngest team in this year’s semifinals, beat …

Cape Henlopen vs Smyrna field hockey. Both teams have advanced to the D 1 state championship. Photo by Ben Fulton

Top-seeded Cape Henlopen beats Smyrna 2-1 for D1 DIAA Field Hockey championship

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

FINALS Top-seeded Cape Henlopen beat No. 2 Smyrna in the Division 1 DIAA Field Hockey championship game. Emily Wells and Teagan Baker each scored for the Vikings, while Addison Beamer scored the lone goal for Smyrna. Congratulations to the champions! SEMIFINALS No. 1 Cape Henlopen defeated No. 4 Wilmington Charter 2-1. Atia Sabbah and Emily Wells scored one goal apiece …

Delmar Wildcats field hockey Laela Brown scored two goals as they advance to the semifinals. Photo courtesy of Laela Brown Hudl

No. 2 seed Delmar beats Friends 4-3 to win 9th straight Div. II DIAA Field Hockey title

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

FINALS No. 2 Delmar defeated No. 4 Wilmington Friends 4-3 in a high-scoring game on Saturday to win the state championship for the ninth straight year. Laela Brown scored the game-winning goal with just minutes left. Jordyn Hollamon scored three goals for Delmar. Ella Fontanazza led the Quakers with two goals. Congratulations to the champs on a terrific season! SEMIFINALS …

Brandywine football Chase Beauparlant attempts a pass in their win over Polytech. Photo by Nick Halliday

Some weekend football results…and some chances to watch the games

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Brandywine 38, Polytech 35 Brandywine outlasted Polyetch in 1A football battle. In a back-and-forth game that saw 73 total points, Brandywine scored the game-winning touchdown with 2:21 left in the game. Chase Beauparlant found Kahseer Williams for a 70-yard touchdown to seal the victory for the Bulldogs. After a slow first half, both teams combined for six touchdowns. Big play …