Milford Buccanners football DenNare Horsey runs the ball with Charles Shorts out in front to block photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Milford rolls in victory over Sussex Tech

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Milford – The Milford Buccaneers hit the six win mark for the first time in six years bringing excitement to Briggs Stadium this fall. “This was a really nice win, this district we play in is tough from top to bottom and I am really proud of the way our kids played tonight,” Milford head coach Jed Bell said. Den’Nare Horsey …

Sussex Central running back Malik Bell paced his team with 92 yards on 21 carries photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

Ball control offense leads Sussex Central in win over Dover

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  (Dover, DE) The Sussex Central Golden Knights put on a clinic with their “ball control” wing-T offense in a 13-12 win at Dover Friday night. The result puts Central alone at the top of district 2 in class 3A (3-0 / 6-2), while the Senators suffered their first loss of the year (2-1 / 7-1). Sussex Central took the …

Rahshan LaMons attempts a run during their game against St Elizabeths

LaMons and Stamper lead Tatnall to victory

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Rahshan LaMons and Micah Stamper led the way for the No. 1 ranked 3A Tatnall Hornets in a commanding victory over St Elizabeths. LaMons and his fellow Hornets teammates spoiled the Vikings homecoming by winning by a margin that forced a running clock.    LaMons and Stamper accounted for all six touchdowns in a 41-6 route over the Vikings. Ironically …

Delmar vs Cape Henlopen field hockey game courtesy of Ben Fulton

The Corner Scoop – Week 7 field hockey top 10 rankings

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

It’s hard to believe we are entering the last week of regular season play already. What a season of field hockey it has been. Smyrna continues to dominate, remaining undefeated all season. Cape and Smyrna knocked off Delmar and D1 teams that have been a pleasant surprise are Milford and Odessa. I hope Odessa has enough strength of schedule to …

Dover vs Smyrna volleyball game photo courtesy of Ben Fulton

View from the Baseline: Week 7 volleyball top 10 rankings

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

We’ve reached the final week of the regular season. The next edition of the Baseline will include a look at the state tournament bracket, but a lot will happen between now and then. The focus this week will be, for many teams, fine-tuning as the state tournament approaches. For others, however, whether they play past this week depends on how …

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

Lewes – 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 Delmar 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, we’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 …