The majority of state sports championships this season were won by private schools.

GA mulls separate public, private school sports titles

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

On the heels of the state championships for many high school sports, the Delaware legislature is considering distinct title games for public and private schools.  Senate Bill 328, sponsored by Sen. Eric Buckson, R-Dover, directs the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association to separate all public and private school team championship sanctioned events. “The bill in and of itself is somewhat offensive …

A proposed bill would alter DIAA's process for accepting and reviewing waivers for potential student-athlete transfers. (Photo by Nick Halliday)

New bill lays out rules to high school transfer portal

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

The emergence of the transfer portal has drastically changed the landscape of college sports in the past few years, notably making it difficult for coaches to recruit and maintain players. Now, the same idea of athletes transferring schools has made its way into the high school level, and a new bill by the Delaware General Assembly aims to smooth the …

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DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – August 6, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: ‘Ready to go’ says Learning Collab’s 1st exec. director Faithful Friends: 50% more pets saved in 4 years with new HQ Del Art Museum: new residency bridges past and present Wilm U to add esports certificate to list of offerings Odessa Ducks stadium the newest in the state Click on the image below to view the …

David Baylor new DIAA Executive Director photo courtesy of David Baylor twitter

David Baylor named new DIAA executive director 

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

David Baylor, a former state trooper, was appointed DIAA’s new executive director July 17. Born and raised in Wilmington, he graduated from St. Mark’s High school before he entered the U.S. Navy. After leaving he military he spent 23 years with the Delaware State Police.  Baylor said the job intrigued him. ”I worked up and down the state in a …