Appoquinimink Desai Drummond score 18 points to lead Appo in their win over Odessa. Photo by Nick Halliday

Appo upsets Odessa in two point-thriller at home

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

MIDDLETOWN — The No. 9 Appoquinimink Jaguars ended a two-game losing streak with a two-point upset win over Odessa at home. The Jaguars held off a comeback from the fourth-ranked team in the state for a 57-55 victory.  Coming off back-to-back losses to Middletown and Howard, the Jags were desperate for a win and got it in front of a …

Howard Wildcats Amir Maddrey waits for a hole to open against Odessa. Photo by Nick Halliday

No. 7 Howard goes Ducks hunting, bags 49-0 win over Odessa for 4th straight win

Patrick GaryantesHeadlines, Sports

ODESSA- Amir Maddrey was all over the field on Friday night at The Pond, scoring two touchdowns and making multiple big plays on the defensive side of the football to lead #7 Howard to a 38-0 victory over Odessa.  After the game, Maddrey said Howard’s game plan was to focus on the ground game and depended on a strong performance …

Middletown Basketball Akendre Matthews attempts a layup against Odessa photo courtesy of Nick Halliday

Middletown breaks open a close game for decisive win

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

  (Middletown)    The third ranked Middletown Cavaliers  outscored Odessa 23-5 in the final quarter to get the intra-district win Tuesday night 63-39 in boys basketball. The Ducks were down by just 6 points as Henry Nyasagare buried a corner “three” late in the third quarter to make the score 40-34 heading to the final 8:00. Middletown turned up the …

St Georges Emory Womack scored a game high points against Odessa photo courtesy of Nick Halliday 1

St George’s wins a thriller at Odessa

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

In what can only be described as a playoff atmosphere, the St. George’s Hawks snapped Odessa’s 10-game win streak Tuesday night in boys hoops action. The night began with students from Old State Elementary singing the National Anthem. Then Blair Thomas of the Hawks converted two free throws as Odessa dunked the ball during warmups, drawing a technical foul. The …

Odessa High's marching band was formally invited Thursday to perform in London's 2025 New Year's Day parade. (From left: Bob Bone, Duncan Sandys, Ruby Wall, Emma Sipes).

Just ducky! Odessa band to perform in ’25 London parade

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Ducks of Odessa High School will be flocking their way across the pond for New Year’s Day 2025. The Appoquinimink school’s marching band on Thursday was formally invited to perform in the London’s New Year’s Day Parade in 14 months.  “Since the start of our program three years ago, we have been working tirelessly to become the best versions …

DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – August 6, 2023

Sonja FreyDelaware Live, Weekly Review

This Week’s Review Includes: ‘Ready to go’ says Learning Collab’s 1st exec. director Faithful Friends: 50% more pets saved in 4 years with new HQ Del Art Museum: new residency bridges past and present Wilm U to add esports certificate to list of offerings Odessa Ducks stadium the newest in the state Click on the image below to view the …