Dover football John Parker runs the ball against Smyrna photo courtesy of Donnell Henriquez

Dover edges Smyrna for first time in 5 years

Nick HallidayHigh Schools, Headlines, Sports

Before last night’s game the Dover Senators had not been able to beat the Smyrna Eagles since 2018 and for the first time in head coach Chipp Knapps Career. In 2018 Dover defeated Smyrna 46-38 in front of a homecoming crowd at Dover. In that game they were powered by Jordan McGee (Temple) and Javon Peace (Central Connecticut State) who …

Cape Henlopen football Maurki James scores his fourth touchdown of the game on an 85 yard run photo courtesy of Dave Frederick

King James powers Cape Henlopen over Caesar Rodney

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

LewesĀ – The rain moved out of the area allowing the Cape Henlopen homecoming parade to march into the stadium in front of a large raucous home crowd, it was a night fit for a king for the Vikings. Maurki James filled that role as he rushed for 216 yards scoring four touchdowns and was crowned homecoming king at halftime helping …

Louise Rishko looks to make a pass against Delmar Photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Cape beat DelmarĀ in 1st regular season game since 2016

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

In a packed Champions stadium, two teams, both of whom are truly champions, took the field at 6 p.m. for the D1 vs D2 Game of the Week. These two teams have a friendly rivalry. They are always well coached, fundamentally sound, quick and built as tough as hockey players come. Both programs have set the bar for excellence in …

Caesar Rodney vs Polytech volleyball photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

View from the Baseline: Week 6 volleyball top 10 rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

This week on the Baseline, weā€™re going to take a look at the various conference races and see where they stand. Remember, the conference champions get an automatic bid to the state tournament as long as they are in the top half of teams according to point index. So, theoretically, a team could finish with a record of 12-3 and …

Sara Clothier attempts a shot photo courtesy of quakerssports.com

The Corner Scoop – Week 6 field hockey top 10 rankings

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

This week is exciting for high school field hockey as they take to the fast astroturf at Rullo Stadium at the University of Delaware for the Turf Bowl. I donā€™t expect the top teams in either division to change much in the next two weeks of regular season play. But there are teams that still have six or seven games …

Smyrna Eagles Kahmaj Kearney runs after a catch photo courtesy of Donnell Henriquez

Smyrna outscores Caesar Rodney in 54-20 win

Glenn FrazerHigh Schools, Sports

The Smyrna Eagles used a potent passing attack to secure their opening District 2 game of the season in a 54-20 victory at Caesar Rodney Saturday. Senior Jacob Tiberi and freshman Drew Marks combined for 347 yards and 2 touchdowns while Kahmaj Kearney rushed for 3 scores and 3 two-point conversions. The Eagles raced out to a 16-0 lead on …

Kevon Moore Briddell runs the ball during a game photo courtesy of Sussex Central HS Athletics 1

Moore-Briddell powers Sussex Central past Cape

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Georgetown – The start of Class AAA District 2 began on Friday night as Sussex County rivals the Cape Henlopen Vikings and the Sussex Central Golden Knights kicked it off in Georgetown. Kevon Moore-Briddell carried the load for Sussex Central rushing for 235 yards on 21 carries scoring a pair of touchdowns. It wasnā€™t in the game plan for Moore-Briddell …

Rashaan RJ Matthews attempts a pass against Newark photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Howard’s late touchdown beats intense Newark 8-3

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  Howard came into this game riding a three game winning streak in which they were averaging 49 points per game. However the Newark Yellow Jackets defense was able to keep a potent Howard Wildcats offense scoreless for forty five minutes of the possible forty eight minutes before allowing the game winning touchdown. After a scoreless first quarter, Newark was …

Woodbridge Traci Johnson follows his blockers for a touchdown photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Woodbridge downs Milford 52-30 in Class AA matchup

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

GREENWOOD – The Woodbridge community honored former assistant coach Preston Grace with a halftime tribute. Grace died January. Fans would say that the Blue Raiders honored him in both halves of the game by defeating the Milford Buccaneers 52-30 in a Class AA District 3 victory. Traci Johnson scored four touchdowns and rushed for 255 yards on 32 carries to …

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In the bunker: How tournaments would look if they started now

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

The fall sports tournaments are right around the corner. As fellow Delaware Live sportswriter and I are adding up point indexes in football, soccer and volleyball, here’s what we think the football seedings would be if the state tournament starts today and a peek at soccer and volleyball. Eight teams will start the Class 3A tournament and a look at …