Abessinio stadium was the scene for senior night on Veteran’s Day as six St. Elizabeth Vikings suited up for their final regular season game. The unbeaten Vikings (9-0) hosted the Caravel Buccaneers (8-1) in a highly-anticipated contest featuring two of the best running backs in Class 2A and 1A. Ky’shwn Drumgo of Caravel came into the night with 959 yards …
Smyrna seniors excel on their “Night”
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 mostly …
Big plays key for Appoquinimink’s win over Cape
Cape Henlopen won the statistical battle Thursday night but fell victim to turnovers and big plays by Appoquinimink early in a 55-27 loss in Middletown. The Vikings outgained the Jaguars 526 to 440 in total yards but committed some early mistakes and the Jags took full advantage. Cape recovered a fumble on the Jags initial drive of the game at …
King Knight has a homecoming to remember
Wayne Knight scored four touchdowns and was crowned homecoming king as Smyrna clinched the inaugural class AAA – district 2 title with a 34-13 win over Dover Friday night. The Eagles are 3-0 in district play (5-2 overall) with one district game remaining against Cape Henlopen November 12th. Smyrna unveiled its brand new inflatable Eagle during pregame before a capacity …
Fourth down stop keys Dover win
Photo courtesy of Dover Football Boosters In a game that appeared the team with the ball last would win, a key 4th down stop by Dover was the difference in a 41-25 Senators victory on homecoming night. Sussex Central trailed 28-25 with 7:41 left in the game, facing a 4th and 1 at their own 42 yard line. Zimir Gardner …
Smyrna rallies to defeat St. George’s tech
Smyrna celebreating after a comeback victory over St George’s A matchup of two Top-5 teams played out as advertised as Smyrna overcame a 21-8 halftime deficit to win 30-24 at St. George’s Saturday afternoon. The Eagles broke a 24-24 tie with an 18-yard touchdown pass from Cameron Edge to Devin Demoe with :50 left in the game to get the …
Dover wins 4th straight in rivalry game
Dover High school Football celebrating a touchdown against Caesar Rodney, photo courtesy of Dover Football Boosters The Dover Senators and Caesar Rodney Riders renewed their cross-town rivalry but not in the normal fashion. This was the 71st meeting in a series that is usually played as the final regular season game on a Friday night. With the new football classifications …
Smyrna uses big plays in shutout win
The Smyrna Eagles rebounded from a loss to Middletown in the Harvest Bowl last week with a second quarter explosion in a 40-0 win Thursday night against Caesar Rodney. The “big play” ability of the Eagles was on full display as they recorded scoring plays of 24, 50, 51 and 63 yards in their 8th consecutive victory over the …