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Sleeping Bird Doughnuts opens on Concord Pike

Pam GeorgeCulture, Headlines

Donuts are having a day in Delaware. Last week, Sleeping Bird Doughnuts opened at 4001 Concord Pike behind Lucky’s Coffee Shop in Brandywine Hundred. The newcomer is an offshoot of Sleeping Bird Coffee on Miller Road in Wilmington. The doughnut shop joins a bevy of businesses specializing in sweet indulgences. On nearby Marsh Road, the intriguing combo of Hill Donut Co. & Pancake House and 322 BBQ specializes …

Lewes Little League Finn Gannon had 3 hits in the victory over Naamans. Photo by Nick Halliday

Lewes opens tournament with big win over Naamans

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  In the opening game of the Majors Division LIttle League state championship Lewes LIttle League came away victorious with a big win over Naamans. Lewes defeated Naamans by mercy rule in four innings.    Lewes scored one run in the second inning, four in the third and five in the fourth for a walk off 10-0 victory. Lewes scored …

Naamans Little League Majors pose with the D2 banner after winning the championship. Photo by Mike Lang

Naamans advances to Majors division state championship

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  BRANDYWINE HUNDRED — Brady Bell slammed a two-out home run in the top of the first inning, staking Naamans Little League to a lead it would never relinquish in a 7-2 win over Canal Little League on Thursday at Naamans. With the win, Naamans captured the District II Major Little League championship and advanced to the state tournament next …

Canal Little League Anthony Ignudo threw a complete game allowing 8 hits 2 earned runs and struck out 4 batters in the win over Naamans. Photo by Nick Halliday

Canal forces the If game against Naamans in District 2 Majors Championship

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Canal was able to force the If game against Naamans in District 2 Majors Championship Wednesday night at Naamans Little League field. Canal previously lost to Naamans 6-4, but made it way through the losers bracket to face Naamans in the championship. Canal, having previously lost to Naamans, was facing elimination in the game since the tournament is double elimination.   …

Canal Little League Anthony Ignudo 4 slaps hands with Hunter Pettit 13 in their win over Newark National. photo by Nick Halliday

Canal and Naamans advance to winners bracket

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  In the opening round of the District 2 Little League Majors division Canal and Naamans both advanced to the winners bracket. Both teams had commanding wins to open the tournament.    Canal Little League faced off with Newark National Little League in Game 1 of the double header. Newark National took an early 4-3 lead in the top of …

Naamans Little League District 2 Majors Champions. Photo courtesy of Nammans Little League Facebook

Naamans advances to State Championship

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Naamans advances to Majors Division (12U) state championship for the first time in 14 years.  Nammans defeated Mid/Cap All Stars 2-1 at Newark Nationals Clark Field. The two teams were familiar with each other and played in the opening round with Naamans coming out on top in another 2-1 win. This game was very similar to the first game as …