Delaware Blue Coats Ricky Council dunks the ball against Long Islanad Nets photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Blue Coats’ 4th quarter run lifts them over nets

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON- The Blue Coats entered their game with the Long Island Nets on the seasonal see-saw at 3-3.  Despite the cold weather finally hitting the Wilmington area this week, the Blue Coats brought the heat with a 14-0 run to start the 4th quarter in route to a 119-104 victory on Wednesday night.   After a back and forth first …

Delaware Blue Coats Ricky Council attempts a dunk against College Park Photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Big nights from Lundy & Silva prove to be too much for the Blue Coats

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

Wilmington- The Blue Coats returned to Delaware after a three-game road-trip, on Wednesday night to take on the College Park Skyhawks.  The Skyhawks, an affiliate of the Atlanta Hawks, entered with a 3-1 record, while the Coats tipped off with a 2-2 record.   The Skyhawks are led by 2-way player & 46th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, …

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Blue Coats fall in opener after receiving championship rings

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

WILMINGTON- The 2022-2023 Delaware Blue Coats were awarded with their G-League Championship rings prior to their season opener against the Westchester Knicks on Friday night.     Charlie Brown, now a Westchester Knick, Pat McCaw, Aminu Mohammed, Derek Culver, & Jared Brownridge were all rewarded with their ring’s pre-game and a nice championship banner now sits along the wall behind their …

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76ers visit Wilmington for annual Blue/White Scrimmage

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  WILMINGTON- The Philadelphia 76ers held their annual Blue/White scrimmage at the Chase Fieldhouse on the Wilmington Riverfront taturday in front of a great crowd.   The entire roster of stars was on display in some way, shape, or form for fans to see up close and personal.  The doors opened at 11:15am for the noon start and the crowd …

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DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – April 16, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

Click on the image below to view as a PDF This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Headlines Will Carney let marijuana bills become law without signing? Caesar Rodney teaching elementary students gun safety Delaware’s last Korean War Veterans chapter to dissolve 5 school districts drop virtual option for board meetings Culture ‘Man of La Mancha’s’ Don Quixote: Stuck in the middle …

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Mt. Pleasant let it go with ‘Frozen’ musical

Jarek RutzCulture, Headlines

Chris Turner knew immense pressure would come with being one of only 51 high schools in the country allowed to perform Disney’s “Frozen” on stage. The Mount Pleasant High School drama director hoped that pressure will create diamonds, and a memorable show for folks in the Brandywine School District community and beyond.   “We knew we were the only school doing …

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Symphony’s new season will include ‘Cold Mountain,’ ‘Harry Potter’

Betsy PriceCulture, Headlines

  The Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming season will celebrate the 20th anniversary of maestro David Amado, include a world premiere, feature a concert of movie music — and return to Sussex County performances. “The DSO and I have planned a gorgeous, wide-ranging season — from Beethoven to Harry Potter, and most things in between,” said Amado in a press release. …

Delaware Blue Coats’ Paul Reed racks up G League post-season honors

Betsy PriceHeadlines, Sports

      The Delaware Blue Coats’ Paul Reed is going to need a bigger wheelbarrow for all the awards he’s raking in. First, he was named the G League’s Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year Monday. On Tuesday, the league announced he was named to the 2021 All-NBA G League First Team, All-Rookie Team and All-Defensive Team. …