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, 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. …