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Polytech’s Noah Walker: Premier PT Player of the Week

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

The Premier PT Player of the Week is Polytech’s Noah Walker, who rushed 20 times for 228 yards and three touchdowns (3, 20, 39) in a win over Seaford Pleasant. Walker, a senior, has helped lead the Panthers to a 7-1 record and a chance to head into postseason play.  Nominees for this week’s award were Evan Budinger (Red Lion), …

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 …

Polytech sofball Julia MacConnel hit a three run homerun in their win over Smyrna. Photo by Ben Fulton

No. 7 Polytech rallies past Smyrna 

Glenn FrazerHigh Schools, Headlines, Sports

The Polytech Panthers fell behind 2-0 after three innings in Monday’s Henlopen Conference game at Smyrna. They responded with an immediate rally in the top of the fourth, scoring 6 runs including a 3-run homer by Julia MacConnell.  After the win, I asked Julia what her approach was on the “at-bat” as she was down in the count on-and-two. She …

Polytech basketball Dorrell Little makes a floater over some Cape Henlopen defenders during their win photo by Nick Halliday

Big plays highlight Polytech rally over Cape

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

Woodside, DE-There was plenty to cheer for at Thursday night’s boys basketball game as No. 3 Polytech hosted Cape Henlopen. In the end, the home team Panthers prevailed 77-72 with pressure defense and clutch performances in the final quarter, most notably by Kyle Gamber and Brett Shelton-Hoskins. The visiting Vikings shook off a slow start and came to life in …

Polytech basketball Junior Dorrell Little dunks during their game against Dover photo by Brandon Bossert from 47 WMDT

Polytech remains unbeaten Henlopen Conference

Glenn FrazerHeadlines, Sports

The Polytech Panthers took a two game lead in the Henlopen North with a hard fought 55-52 win at Dover High Tuesday. Coach John Pierce told 302 Sports that he talked to his players at halftime regarding the pressure of the hostile environment. “It was a little sketchy in the beginning, but they finally worked their way through it”. Pierce …

Odessa defeats Polytech at Homecoming

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

In only their second year as a school the Odessa Ducks are playing their first varsity football schedule. Just as we have seen with other new schools like St George’s Tech they wont have seniors until their fourth year in existence so their team consists of all Sophomores and Freshmans since the school has been only open for two years. …