Wilmington University sotbll team puncheds their ticket to DII NCAA tournament. Photo courtesy of Wilmington Athetics

Wildcats punch ticket to D2 Softball World Series finals

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

  The Wilmington University Wildcats continue their winning ways improving to 45-14 and moving to the double elimination Finals (Bracket 1) of the NCAA Division 2 Tournament. This is the third year in a row the team has made it to the Supers and the second time in three years they have made it to the Tournament Finals.    Their …

Kayln Yoder formerly of Delmarva Christian now a pitcher at Liberty University. Photo courtesy of Liberty University Athletics

Delaware players impact college softball as NCAA tournament begins

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

As the NCAA tournaments begin we are taking a look at some former Delaware softball standouts that are having an impact at the college level. There are some local players playing some significant roles on their teams. The Liberty University Flames roster includes Kalyn Yoder (Delmarva Christian) and Rachel Craine (Red Lion). The Flames are 36-23 on the season and …

Delaware Blue Hens basketall Jare Davis leads the Blue Hens in scoring this season photo courtesy of Blue Hens Athletics

Delaware looks to stay hot after first Big East win in program history

Nick AlessandriniHeadlines, Sports

It was a great night for the 302 last Tuesday when the Delaware Blue Hens notched their first Big East Conference win in program history with an 87-80 win over Xavier in the Queen City. Jalun Trent, one of many new faces in the blue and gold this season, was named CAA Player of the Week Monday morning. Trent paced …

Delaware State Hornets basketball Martaz Robinson leads the team in scoring this season photo courtesy of Delaware State athletics

Delaware State Basketball off to the best start in the last 20 seasons

Nick AlessandriniHeadlines, Sports

In the Summer of 2021, Stan Waterman was hired to be the head coach at Delaware State. He left a successful tenure at Sanford High School, where he won 6 basketball state championships. Del State had gone 3-16 the season before his arrival and after a few years, the Hornets are now turning things around in Dover. After the Hornet’s …

Marshawn Lloyd practicing in spring football at USC photo courtesy of USC Athletics

Delaware native Lloyd transfers to USC

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

South Carolina running back MarShawn Lloyd entered the transfer portal Dec. 12 leading the Gamecocks in rushing last season. Lloyd announced his commitment back in early January that he will be joining the USC Trojans.  MarShawn rushed for 573 yards and nine touchdowns on 111 carries for the Gamecocks as a true sophomore. Lloyd, who emerged as a receiving threat …

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Marshall Awtry named CACC baseball player of the year

Nick HallidaySports

  Goldey-Beacom junior catcher Marshall Awtry (Hockessin, DE), who has been one of the area’s most dominant baseball players both from an offensive and defensive standpoint, was named the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Player of the Year as part of five yearly awards for the team. In addition to Awtry also getting first team all-league, junior shortstop Mason Maxwell (Newfield, NJ) was picked first …

Delaware wins CAA title as local star shines

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Delaware Mens Basketball Team celebrating after winning the CAA tournament photo courtesy of Delaware Mens Basketball Twitter The University of Delaware Blue Hens men’s basketball team clinched the CAA title last night with a win over UNC-Wilmington 59-55. The Blue Hens were led by Jy’are Davis who scored 18 points and Andrew Car who had 17 points to go with …