Rep. Mike Smith, R-Pike Creek, took part in the run. (Jarek Rutz/Delaware LIVE News)

Saint Mark’s honors Veterans Day with 20k challenge

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Veterans, students, community members — and even Miss Global USA —  jogged 20 kilometers around the Saint Mark’s High School gymnasium Friday to honor Veterans Day. Danielle Alura, Miss Global USA 2023, kicked off the marathon with a performance of “Amazing Grace.” “I’m here because, number one, I’m American,” Alura said. “I have plenty of family members who have served …

St. Mark’s is hoping to raise $4.2 million for their $8 million investment plans.

eSports, virtual reality among St. Mark’s ‘Renewing’ goals

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

St. Mark’s is launching a campaign to raise $8 million to invest in athletics, innovation, technology, the arts and the school’s endowment.  “Not a single cent of tuition money will go towards the project,” said Tom Fertal, president of St. Mark’s. “The majority is going to come just from our donors, who could be alumni, parents, or friends of the …

Maddie Schepers Saint Marks photo courtesy of Saint Marks copy

Saint Mark’s Scheppers Girls Soccer Player of the Year

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

(Wilmington, DE) Saint Mark’s High School is pleased to announce that Maddie Schepers ’22 was recently named the Gatorade Delaware Girls Soccer Player of the Year.  The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated both on and off the field, distinguishes Schepers as Delaware’s best high school girls …

Long time volleyball coach retiring after 37 years

Jason WinchellSports

Dave Stover Wilmington Charter Volleyball When the 2022 Delaware high school volleyball season rolls around next summer, one familiar face isn’t sure how he’s going to feel. “I’m happy watching the Big 10 on TV. I’ll know how bad next August is, how bad I miss it, though,” said Dave Stover, who just wrapped up a 37-year career as one …

St Mark’s proves too much for Newark

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Saint Mark’s football scored early & often against Newark Friday night at  the Graveyard. After receiving the opening kickoff  the Spartans went right to work and never looked back in a 34-6 win.   With less than a minute off the clock the Spartans were Facing a second down and eight when quarterback Chase Patalano hit wide receiver Jack Burns …

Baseball all-state teams announced; Appo’s Carrier is player of the year

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

Lorenzo Carrier Appoquinimink Baseball Player of the Year   Pitchers 1st Zach Hart 12 St. Georges   Chris Colmery 12 St. Marks 2nd Grant Allen 11 Sussex Tech   Luke Gabrysh 12 Concord HM Evan Bouldin 11 Appoquinimink   Kevin Williams 12 DMA   Braedon Scherer 12 Conrad   Jack Burns 11 St. Marks   Marty Coyne 10 Tower Hill …

Girls soccer All-State teams announced; Caravel’s St. Leger is player of year

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports

  Caitlin St. Leger Caravel Academy Girls Soccer Player of the Year photo courtesy of Caravel Academy Soccer   Girls Soccer Division I First Team All State  Olivia Stephen Appoquinimink 12 Alani Lawrence Appoquinimink 12 Gabrielle Davis Caesar Rodney 11 Jada McCullough Caesar Rodney 12 Ryan Mundy Charter Wilm. 11 Corinne Arnold Charter Wilm. 12 Gabby Riley Middletown 9 Tyla …

Caravel wins back-to-back DII state soccer championships

Nick HallidayHeadlines, Sports, Town Square Live

Caravel Academy Girls DII Soccer State Champions photo courtesy of DIAA Caravel Academy was able to secure a 3-2 victory after a late surge from St Marks in the division II girls soccer state championship.   Neither team was able to score in the first quarter, but Caravel would make up for that as they scored two goals in the …