Salesianum football BJ Alleyne runs the ball against Smyrna photo courtesy of Donnell Henriquez

Salesianum advances to DIAA football semifinal

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON – B.J. Alleyne was not going to let something like the Smyrna defense stop him. The Salesianum senior running back, who had already scored four times against the Eagles in their DIAA Class 3A football quarterfinal, lined up in the shotgun on fourth and goal from the 2 with seven seconds showing on the clock. Alleyne took the snap …

Sussex Central football Will Harmon runs as multiple Appoquinimmink Jaguras try to tackle him. photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Harmon carries Central to semifinals

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  Sussex Central’s Sophomore running back Will Harmon led the Sussex Central Golden Knights in the first round of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) football playoffs. Harmon accounted for four touchdowns in a 28-7 victory over the Appoquinimink (Appo) Jaguars to advance to the semifinals.    Harmon scored the first three touchdowns of the game to give Central a …

Polytech football Isaac Balcerak runs as Dionysus Alston blocks for him. photo courtesy of Polytech Facebook

Polytech makes history with 1st DIAA football playoff win

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

(Woodside)   The Polytech Panthers continued their historic season with a 28-6 win in the DIAA Class 1A football tournament Friday night. The school has been fielding a varsity program since the early 1990’s as a member of the Henlopen Conference. This year they secured their first conference title with an all time record of 9-1. Following the game, Head …

Smyrna volleyball Elise Carter celebrates after a point during the state championship photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Smyrna wins first volleyball state championship

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

NEWARK — No doubt, Smyrna got contributions from all six positions on the floor during the DIAA championship match on Thursday night at the Bob Carpenter Center. But the big three — Anna Richardson, Elise Carter and Eliza Schneider — were just too much for Ursuline as the Eagles captured their first state title with a decisive 3-1 win. This …

Cape Henlopen field hockey celebrates after scoring a goal against Milford photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Smyrna and Cape Henlopen advance 

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

  The re-match is set as Smyrna and Cape Henlopen advance to the DIAA Tournament Finals.These two faced off in 2021 and 2022 in the finals with Cape winning in 2021 and Smyrna winning in 2022. In the regular season game, the advantage went to Smyrna 2-1. I want to extend congratulations to both Milford and Charter School of Wilmington …

Dover vs Smyrna volleyball game photo courtesy of Ben Fulton 2

View from the Baseline: State Tournament quarterfinals

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Two-thirds of the field has been eliminated, and eight teams remain in the hunt for the state championship. The DIAA tournament resumes Thursday with four quarterfinal matches, which for the first time in memory in a non-covid year will be played at home sites.   No. 5 Padua at No. 4 Ursuline: The longtime rivals likely looked at the bracket …

Archmere vs Tatnall Field Hockey game photo courtesy of Jason Winchell copy

The Corner Scoop – DIAA State Tournament preview 

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

We have reached the end of the 2023 regular season in field hockey. Saturday, October 28th,  Delmar was crowned the Henlopen Conference Champions as they defeated Smyrna 6-0 on their home field. A great win for the Delmar community who has suffered the loss of Carter Figgs, a 16 year old football player and wrestler. This game was a rematch …

Smyrna vs Saint Marks Volleyball photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

View from the Baseline: First round of playoffs

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Tournament fever is in the air. One of the most exciting championship events on the high school calendar is just a few days away. The volleyball postseason got going on Wednesday and Thursday, with four first-round matches each night. The second round took  place Friday and Saturday. Saint Mark’s is the top seed despite a loss in the regular-season finale …

David Baylor new DIAA Executive Director photo courtesy of David Baylor twitter

David Baylor named new DIAA executive director 

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Former DIAA Executive Director Tommy Neubauer was brought in as a contracted part time help at the Executive Director position during the search for the new full time director.  It was until a few weeks ago did they finally find a fulltime replacement for Polk   DavidBaylor was appointed DIAA’s new Executive Director on July 17th. Baylor was born and raised …