Salesianum, Padua runners win Joe O’Neill Invitational titles

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

Bellevue State Park was the setting for a “picture-perfect” Autumn day as 416 varsity runners competed in the Joe O’Neill Cross Country Invitational. Salesianum and Padua took the team titles. The Sals (66) finished just 6 points ahead of 2nd place Middletown. Cape Henlopen took 3rd with 90 points. The Cavaliers’ Jonathan Drew won the boys race with a time …

Golden Knights grind out homecoming win

Benny MitchellHigh Schools, Sports

Georgetown – Sussex Central went to their “old fashion” Wing-T offense Friday night according to head coach John Wells grinding out 241 rushing yards as the Golden Knights ran the ball 45 times out 51 total plays in the game. “Our offense played well tonight, we were able to run the ball and keep Dover’s offense off the field. That …

DMA football coach Nick Lincoln suspended by DIAA

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Delaware Military Academy does not plan to appeal the 30-day suspension of head football coach Nick Lincoln, according to a letter sent to school football families on Oct. 13. The board of directors of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association voted earlier that day to sanction Lincoln and two others for their actions that led to an ineligible player being allowed …

Long’s four touchdowns paces Golden Knights in bounce back victory

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Milford – Sussex Central running back Andrew Long erupted for four touchdowns Thursday night with three of them coming on offense where he carried the ball just eight times for 106 yards. He also returned an interception for a touchdown for the Golden Knights.   Sussex Central rebounded from a loss to Smyrna last week beating Milford 49-6.   The …

Parker shines in victory for Dover

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

In a game that featured two of the top running backs in the state it was Dover’s sophomore standout wide receiver who stole the show. John Parker accounted for three of the four Dover Senators touchdowns to lead them to a 27-14 win over Appoquinimink.   Appoquinimink took an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a McConomy 25 …

Week 5: Field hockey, soccer, volleyball rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Division 2 Field Hockey Ranking School Record  Last Week’s Ranking 1) Delmar 8-0 1 2) Archmere 7-0 2 3)  Tatnall 7-0 3 4)  DMA 5-0 5 5) Lake Forest 4-1 6 6) Newark Charter 4-1-1 4 7) Sussex Academy 4-1-1 7 8) Woodbridge 4-2 9 9) Friend’s 4-2 10 10) Saint Mark’s 4-2 NR   Division 1 Field Hockey   …

Dover Dominates in 72nd Playing of the Civil War Game

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

Hurricane Ian was looming in Dover when Caesar Rodney visited Dover High School for a noon kickoff on Saturday.  The wind was gusting, and a slight drizzle was falling, but these two teams were ready to play the 72nd version of the Civil War battle.   This rivalry began back in 1935 but became an annual event in 1961.  There’s …

Johnson’s 2 scores help Delmar reclaim Kiwanis Trophy

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Greenwood – Delmar and Woodbridge met for the 64th time in the Kiwanis Trophy Game on Friday night in Greenwood. The Wildcats return the trophy back south to Delmar with a 41-14 Class AA District 3 win.   The trophy has been going back and forth for the past several years. Woodbridge was the last team to win back to …

Smyrna defense, ‘Ya-Ya’ Knight stellar in win 

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  The highly anticipated matchup in Class AAA – District 2 featured two of the best defenses in the state. With high winds and rain, a low scoring contest was expected. Those units dominated a scoreless 1st quarter at Charles V. Williams Stadium Friday night. The home team Eagles are ranked 2nd in the state with the Golden Knights ranked …