Smyrna Eagles Football player Cole Moyer holds the Smyrna Flag before the game Photo by Ben Fulton

Smyrna solidifies hold on No. 1 ranking

Glenn FrazerHealth, Sports

The top ranked Smyrna Eagles had scored over 40 points in five of the last 6 games while the 6th ranked Appoquinimink defense had only allowed an average of 12 points this season, so something had to “give” last night in Middletown…right? Smyrna sent a message by scoring on the first play from scrimmage as quarterback Brian Wright executed a …

Middeltown Football team huddling before the game photo by Nick Halliday

Middletown makes statement with road win over Sussex Central

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Georgetown – Defending Class AAA state champion Middletown came into their game with second ranked Sussex Central hovering at the 500 mark on the season, but left Georgetown with a statement win as the Cavaliers pulled away from the Knights in the second half with a 42-16 road win. “First off Sussex Central is a great football team and a …

Smyrna Football running back Markell Hohlman rushes during the win over Salesianum photo by Donnell Henriquez

Smyrna dominates second half in a Homecoming to Remember

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The highly anticipated showdown between No. 1 Smyrna and No. 3 Salesianum did not disappoint. The opening half alone featured several “highlight” plays, keeping the large homecoming crowd on the edge of their seats. The home team Eagles’ defense provided the first highlight when senior linebacker Nasir Jenkins gathered a “tipped” pass in stride for a 30-yard “pick six”, barely …

Week 8: Field hockey, soccer, volleyball rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Division 2 Field Hockey Ranking School Record  Last Week’s Ranking 1) Delmar 13-0 1 2) Archmere 11-2 2 3)  Tatnall 13-1 3 4)  DMA 8-2-1 4 5) Friend’s 9-3 5 6) Newark Charter 8-2-1 6 7) Sussex Academy 8-3-1 7 8) Woodbridge 8-3 8 9) Saint Mark’s 8-4 9 10) Lake Forest 8-4 NR   Division 1 Field Hockey Rankings …

Smyrna Eagles offense setup to run a play in the win over Dover. photo by Donnell Henriquez

Smyrna dominates after tightly contested opening quarter

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

Alert to all of those who follow high school football, Smyrna is HOT!  The Eagles have been soaring since their devastating loss to Middletown in week two, and a huge reason has been because of the rapid development of senior QB Brian Wright.  The signal caller had perhaps his best game of the season on Saturday afternoon & he helped …

Caravel Buccaneers Football team entering the field photo by Nick Halliday

Buccaneer defense stifles Lake Forest

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Division II state championship game in 1989 was played at Dover High between Lake Forest and Caravel in an 18-14 Buccaneers win. Ironically, the two head coaches (Fred Johnson and John Reed) played against each other in that game, the 1st of four titles for Caravel. The two coaches reminisced about that game, that took place over 30 years …

Sussex Central quarterback TJ Morris fakes a handoff to PJ Henry photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Sussex Central spoils Cape’s homecoming

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Lewes – With an automatic berth to the state tournament on the line in a rivalry game a fast start for either team would be huge. Freshman Will Harmon gave Sussex Central that initial punch in the arm returning the opening kickoff 64 yards to the Cape Henlopen 25 yard line. Four plays later Andrew Long scored on a seven …

Middletowns Jonathan Drew won the boys race Tatnall Carlita Kaliher won the girls race photos courtesy of Glenn Frazer

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 …

Sussex Central football team running on tot he field photo by Ben Fulton

Golden Knights grind out homecoming win

Benny MitchellSports

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 …