Milford Buccanners football DenNare Horsey runs the ball with Charles Shorts out in front to block photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Milford rolls in victory over Sussex Tech

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Milford – The Milford Buccaneers hit the six win mark for the first time in six years bringing excitement to Briggs Stadium this fall. “This was a really nice win, this district we play in is tough from top to bottom and I am really proud of the way our kids played tonight,” Milford head coach Jed Bell said. Den’Nare Horsey …

Sussex Central running back Malik Bell paced his team with 92 yards on 21 carries photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Ball control offense leads Sussex Central in win over Dover

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  (Dover, DE) The Sussex Central Golden Knights put on a clinic with their “ball control” wing-T offense in a 13-12 win at Dover Friday night. The result puts Central alone at the top of district 2 in class 3A (3-0 / 6-2), while the Senators suffered their first loss of the year (2-1 / 7-1). Sussex Central took the …

Dover football John Parker runs the ball against Smyrna photo courtesy of Donnell Henriquez

Dover edges Smyrna for first time in 5 years

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Before last night’s game the Dover Senators had not been able to beat the Smyrna Eagles since 2018 and for the first time in head coach Chipp Knapps Career. In 2018 Dover defeated Smyrna 46-38 in front of a homecoming crowd at Dover. In that game they were powered by Jordan McGee (Temple) and Javon Peace (Central Connecticut State) who …

Cape Henlopen football Maurki James scores his fourth touchdown of the game on an 85 yard run photo courtesy of Dave Frederick

King James powers Cape Henlopen over Caesar Rodney

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Lewes – The rain moved out of the area allowing the Cape Henlopen homecoming parade to march into the stadium in front of a large raucous home crowd, it was a night fit for a king for the Vikings. Maurki James filled that role as he rushed for 216 yards scoring four touchdowns and was crowned homecoming king at halftime helping …

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Woodbridge downs Milford 52-30 in Class AA matchup

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

GREENWOOD – The Woodbridge community honored former assistant coach Preston Grace with a halftime tribute. Grace died January. Fans would say that the Blue Raiders honored him in both halves of the game by defeating the Milford Buccaneers 52-30 in a Class AA District 3 victory. Traci Johnson scored four touchdowns and rushed for 255 yards on 32 carries to …

Woodbridge football Traci Johnson punches in the extra point after KamRen Johnson touchdown photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Kam’Ren Johnson helps Woodbridge scoop up district victory

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Greenwood – A humid and hazy early October night set the stage for an upset victory for the Woodbridge Blue Raiders on Homecoming. Two first quarter defensive scores gave the Blue Raiders an early lead and a 24-8 victory over the number two ranked Laurel Bulldogs in a Class AA District 3 game. On the first play of the game the …

Middletown football offensice line blocks for their quarterback against Smyrna photo courtesy of Donnell Henriquez

Middletown defense instrumental in Harvest Bowl win

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  Middletown continued its dominance over Smyrna in the regular season at  Charles V. Williams  Stadium Friday night but it wasn’t easy. The underdog Eagles had the ball with a chance to win, but Middletown’s Jacobi Rodgers intercepted a pass in the end zone on the final play of the game to preserve the Cavaliers 14-12 win. Both defenses played …

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

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 …

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

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 …

Vikings quarterback Cole Andrews comes face to face with Darnell Stokes of Indian River photo courtesy of Mike Lang

Indians hold on after Vikings comeback

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Indian River and St. Elizabeth played three close games over the past two seasons, and the Vikings won all three, including last year in a Class 1A quarterfinal. On Friday night at Abessinio Stadium, the teams were neck and neck once again, but this time, the Indians came out on top, taking a 20-14 decision. The Indians, ranked second in …