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Tower Hill holds Sussex Tech scoreless

Benny MitchellSports

Wilmington – Saturday night was game where the two teams were so even the game could turn on a single miscue. Tower Hill put up a first quarter touchdown that held the entire game as the Hillers defeated Sussex Tech 14-0 in a D.I.A.A. Class AA state tournament game. After Sussex Tech was forced to punt on the opening possession …

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Sussex Central football advances

Benny MitchellSports

Georgetown – Win and advance is the approach Sussex Central is taking during the playoffs. The Golden Knights entered the 2021 D.I.A.A Class AAA state tournament as the number six seed, but a chance to defend their state title. Sussex Central took their first step Friday night beating Caesar Rodney 35-0 in the Class AAA opening round. “We did a lot …

Smyrna wins inaugural class AAA D2 championship

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Lewes – The Smyrna Eagles traveled to Cape Henlopen High School last night in the regular season finale to finish the Class AAA District 2 unbeaten and leave no doubt they were the best team in the district. When the game was over they had achieved both, Smyrna was officially crowned District 2 champions in their 54-8 victory over the Cape …

Seaford cancer survivor Cole Willey inspired to represent No. 4

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Troy Haynes Jr. , left and Cole Willey Seaford – At the start of the 2021 football season Seaford Blue Jay wide receiver and defensive back Cole Willey changed his jersey number to the number 4 to honor the memory of his friend the late Troy Haynes Jr. Haynes wore the same number as an All-State quarterback at Woodbridge High School …

Big night from Drumgo leads Caravel past Milford in a battle of Buccaneers

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

Photo courtesy of Caravel football It was the first true cold game of the season at Bob People’s Stadium Friday night, on the campus of Caravel Academy.  A battle of Buccaneers was scheduled to take place as Milford (3-4) traveled up to Caravel (7-1), looking to keep their slim playoff chances alive.  However, on this night Caravel would prevail behind …

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Smyrna seniors excel on their “Night”

GlennFrazerSports

  The sunset was nearly “Eagle Red” just before kickoff on Senior Night at Charles V. Williams Stadium Friday night. That was an omen of what was about to happen as 17 seniors (9 starters) went out in style in their final regular season home game before a bundled-up crowd in a 48-7 win over Appoquinimink. The game was played …

a group of people playing football on a field

Smyrna seniors excel on their “Night”

GlennFrazerSports

  The sunset was nearly “Eagle Red” just before kickoff on Senior Night at Charles V. Williams Stadium Friday night. That was an omen of what was about to happen as 17 seniors (9 starters) went out in style in their final regular season home game before a bundled-up crowd in a 48-7 win over Appoquinimink. The game was played …