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 …

Smyrna field hockey

Smyrna Eagles stun Delmar 3-2, ending Wildcats’ 120-win game streak

Shannon TimmonsHeadlines, Sports

The Smyrna Eagles stunned the Delmar Wildcats 3-2 at home Tuesday in less than ideal weather conditions. A cloudy, cool day with a light mist continued throughout the game nsaw the end of Delmar’s impressive 120-game win streak. The last time the Wildcats lost was Oct. 22, 2016 to Cape Henlopen 1-0.  Smyrna remains undefeated this year. The Eagles and …

Delmar Field Hockey posing with the state championship trophy photo by Nick Halliday

Delmar field hockey dominates, Smyrna upsets Cape

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The Delmar Wildcats completely dominated the Division 2 DIAA Field Hockey state championship. They outshot Archmere Academy 50-1 and totaled 23 corners in the game en route to a 7-1 victory to capture their seventh straight state championship.   Macy Bradford led the Wildcats with 2 goals and 3 assists. Archmere’s goal was scored by Bella Dell’Oso which was the only …

Laurel Bulldogs Football running back Patrick Belle rushes the ball during a game photo by Ben Fulton

Undefeated Laurel takes home Lions Club Trophy

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

There’s a lot of football history in the small town of Laurel. Thursday night, the Bulldogs added to that history by finishing the regular season 10-0 with their 42-13 victory over rival Delmar. “I am really proud of these kids, they have committed themselves to this program for a long time and it makes me proud to be able to …

Delmar Football team celebrating after scoring a touchdown photo courtesy of Delmar Facebook

Johnson’s 2 scores help Delmar reclaim Kiwanis Trophy

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Greenwood – Delmar and Woodbridge met for the 64th time in the Kiwanis Trophy Game on Friday night in Greenwood. The Wildcats return the trophy back south to Delmar with a 41-14 Class AA District 3 win.   The trophy has been going back and forth for the past several years. Woodbridge was the last team to win back to …

Delmar

Delmar field hockey nets 100th consecutive victory

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Delmar – After the final horn blew on Thursday, September 15 the Delmar Wildcats had not just won another field hockey game, but they had just won their 100th consecutive game defeating Laurel 10-0. Laela Brown scored the first two goals of the game for Delmar to help lead the Wildcats with two goals along with Jordyn Hollamon. Maci Bradford, …