Dover football quarterback Nahseem Cosme runs the ball against Salesianum photo courtesy of Mike Lang

Dover celebrates first win over Salesianum in 35 years

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

During the year 1988, MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 1000th consecutive game, Microsoft sold its one-millionth mouse, and McDonald’s opened its ten-thousandth restaurant. That year the Dover Senators won the Division-1 state championship in overtime, 20-13 against Salesianum. Last night a large homecoming crowd celebrated Dover’s first win over the Sals since that title game thirty five …

Milford football Neysen Legros 2 celebrates as DenNare Horsey 4 punches it in for a touchdown photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Bucs ride senior DenNare Horsey to victory over Concord

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

Milford – Milford’s DenNare Horsey rushed for 161 yards on just 14 carries and scored a pair of touchdowns in the first half to lead the Buccaneers to a 35-0 over the visiting Concord Raiders. Milford scored on their first possession on a 9 play 67 yard drive capped off by a six yard touchdown run by Horsey. Neyson Legros added …

Atia Sabbagh battles inside the circle photo by Dave Frederick

Cape topples undefeated Milford

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

There is one less undefeated field hockey team tonight. The Milford Bucs lost their first game of the season at Cape’s Champions Stadium on a rainy, windy night. It was less than ideal field hockey conditions but Cape delivered on the slippery turf. The game was played and won in the midfield and Milford just couldn’t get in the groove. …

The Spartans Connor Gebhardt 4 Brian McDermott 12 and Gabe Arick 6 photo courtesy of Mike Lang

On the Pitch: Week 3 boys soccer top 10 rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

Last week saw a lot of great action and for Sallies it was quite a long week with lots of traveling.  The Sals jumped up to the 6th spot in the national rankings then defeated No.2 Wilmington Charter on Tuesday.  Then they flew to Vegas on Wednesday and played a 1:30pm  game west coast time on Thursday and a 10:30pm …

Padua vs Odessa field hockey game photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

The Corner Scoop: Week 3 Field Hockey top 10

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

Week three brings the matchup we have all been waiting for, the top teams in the Henlopen North and Henlopen South as the undefeated Delmar Wildcats visit the undefeated Smyrna Eagles on Tuesday Sept. 26. Both were State Champs in their respective divisions last season. I suspect these two will play for the Henlopen Conference Title at the end of …

Archmere vs Ursuline volleyball game photo courtesy of Mike Lang

View from the Baseline: Week 3 top 10 rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

The big news of the week comes from Delaware Military Academy, and it has nothing to do with the Seahawks’ play on the court. Unfortunately, an equipment malfunction has wreaked havoc with the team’s season. DMA athletic director Jeremy Jeanne did not respond to an email or text message seeking details, but the court cannot be used until the net …

Appoquinimink Jaguars football players Dillon Griffith 1 Noah Hoff 17 warming up before the game photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Appo wins a thriller over St. George’s  

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

  It was a great atmosphere Friday night in Middletown as a pair of 1-1 teams played in front of a large crowd under cloudy skies with double digit winds. Tropical storm Ophelia’s outer bands were closing in on the state, having an affect on the kicking game for both the Hawks and the Jags. The game was close  from …

Sussex Central football team poases with new uniforms for Delaware National Guard game photo courtesy of Sussex Central Athletics Facebook

Moore-Briddell powers Sussex Central in win over Delaware Military

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

Georgetown – It was Armed Forces Night at Sussex Central on Friday night. While the Delaware Army National Guard was on hand with a helicopter and an armored vehicle the Golden Knights found a new offensive weapon of their own in Kevon Moore-Briddell. The senior found himself in the backfield for the first time and responded rushing for 69 yards on …

Milford Field Hockey team posing after a win photo courtesy of Milford Athletics Twitter

Bucs Ground the Seahawks

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

Milford remains undefeated after yesterday’s matchup against Sussex Academy (SAAS).  These two teams have played the last three seasons, with the Seahawks coming out on top but this time, Milford turned the table. The Seahawks and Bucs made the game interesting trading goals all day long but Milford would hold out and come away with the win to remain undefeated …

DIAA Field Hockey D2 Championship Delmar vs Archmere photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

The Corner Scoop – Week 2 field hockey Top 10 rankings

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports & Fitness

  Week two of the field hockey season is here! Scheduling quirks happen and we will see that this week. There are teams going full out this week with three games that will test their stamina. While others only play once and will get time to rest their legs. The goalkeepers have been tested across the state and the offensive …