Delmar Wildcats field hockey Laela Brown scored two goals as they advance to the semifinals. Photo courtesy of Laela Brown Hudl

No. 2 seed Delmar beats Friends 4-3 to win 9th straight Div. II DIAA Field Hockey title

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

FINALS No. 2 Delmar defeated No. 4 Wilmington Friends 4-3 in a high-scoring game on Saturday to win the state championship for the ninth straight year. Laela Brown scored the game-winning goal with just minutes left. Jordyn Hollamon scored three goals for Delmar. Ella Fontanazza led the Quakers with two goals. Congratulations to the champs on a terrific season! SEMIFINALS …

Delmar Wildcats field hockey team lifts the Henlopen championship trophy after defeating Cape Henlopen. Photo courtesy of Delmar Field Hockey Facebook

Delmar Field Hockey beats Cape for Henlopen Conference championship,

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

On a beautiful sunny morning with temperatures in the mid-60s on the Champions Stadium Field, the matchup between Delmar and Cape Henlopen was a familiar one. These two teams compete in two different divisions for the State Title these days but for the Conference Championship every year.  Delmar hosted Cape about ten days ago for a regular-season matchup, one in …

Saint Marks vs Padua field hockey. Photo by Ben Fulton

The Corner Scoop – Week 5 Field Hockey top 10 rankings

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

  Division 1 Field Hockey   No. 1  Cape Henlopen (8-0) The Vikings keep winning. They beat a tough IR team and had a close 2-0 win over Milford. Macy Steinwedel (10) and Mairead Rishko (8) lead in goals scored, Norah Block has 4 assists and Isabella Mekulski has 13 saves in goal. The ball patterns, passing and connections between …

Padua vs Odessa Field Hockey. Photo by Ben Fulton

The Corner Scoop: Week 4 Field Hockey top 10 rankings 

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

As the season enters week 4, there has been some movement in both divisions in the top 10. Milford, Newark Charter, and Indian River are making their mark this season. Cape, Delmar, Newark Charter, Middletown, and Odessa remain undefeated to date. The big matchups are yet to come. Newark Charter/Caravel @ Newark Charter Oct. 1, Middletown/ Odessa @ Middletown Oct. …

Delmar field hockey team celebrates being handed the championship trophy photo couresy of Nick Halliday

Delmar beats Newark Charter for 8th straight championship

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

Fans were treated to a great day of championship field hockey from Rullo Stadium on the campus of the University of Delaware. The weather was fantastic and fans packed the stadium as the Division 2 finals, No.1 Newark Charter vs. No. 2 Delmar faced off at noon and the Division 1 finals No. 1 Smyrna vs. No. 2 Cape Henlopen …

Newark Charter field hockey celebrates after scoring a goal to advance to the DIAA Division II state championship photo courtesy of Newark Charter Instagram

Delmar, Newark Charter advance in state field hockey tourney

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

The Division 2 DIAA Tournament Semifinals did not disappoint after a great night of field hockey the night before in the Division 1 Semifinals where Smyrna and Cape Henlopen advanced to Saturday’s Finals. Jodi Hollamon and her Delmar Wildcats will play for what could be their eighth championship and Newark Charter under head coach Stacey Spiker is in the finals …

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 …