Indian River running back Darnell Stokes 1 scored three touchdowns for the Indians in their 41 17 win over Polytech. Photo by DarJuan Potts

Stokes hat trick leads Indian River

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Woodside – Two by land and one by air is how Indian River’s Darnell Stokes found the endzone three times on Friday night leading his Indians to 41-17 Class A District 2 win over Polytech. Stokes gained 148 yards on 5 carries scoring two touchdowns and hauled in 2 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown. Both teams came into the …

Tatnall football RahShad LaMons attempts a run against Indian River photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Tatnall advances to Class 1A state championship

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The Tatnall Hornets will advance to the Delaware Scholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) Class 1A football state championship after defeating the Indian River Indians this afternoon.    Tatnall came into the game with a 10-1 record with their only loss was at the hands of Class 2A Wilmington Friends. They went undefeated in conference play this season. Indian River had an …

Vikings quarterback Cole Andrews comes face to face with Darnell Stokes of Indian River photo courtesy of Mike Lang

Indians hold on after Vikings comeback

Jason WinchellHeadlines, Sports

Indian River and St. Elizabeth played three close games over the past two seasons, and the Vikings won all three, including last year in a Class 1A quarterfinal. On Friday night at Abessinio Stadium, the teams were neck and neck once again, but this time, the Indians came out on top, taking a 20-14 decision. The Indians, ranked second in …

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After 25 years, Indian River returns to softball state final

Benny MitchellHeadlines, High Schools, Sports

Georgetown – Indian River head coach Sara Powell said their mantra all season has been to be 1% better each game. The past two games against Sussex Central and Delmarva Christian the Indians have been one run better, which was all they needed to reach the state championship game for the first time since 1998. The field at Delmarva Christian High …