Brian (BJ) Alleyne, Jordan Miller, and RahShad LaMons are named players for the year in their respective divisions. They all have a couple things in common as they are all running backs and they all led their teams to a state championship. Alleyne from Salesianum was named 3A player of the year while Miller from Caravel was named 2A, …
Dover celebrates first win over Salesianum in 35 years
During the year 1988, MLB legend Cal Ripken Jr. played in his 1000th consecutive game, Microsoft sold its one-millionth mouse, and McDonald’s opened its ten-thousandth restaurant. That year the Dover Senators won the Division-1 state championship in overtime, 20-13 against Salesianum. Last night a large homecoming crowd celebrated Dover’s first win over the Sals since that title game thirty five …
On the Pitch: Week 2 top 10 rankings
The high school boys soccer saw a lot of great action last week and with some of the upsets we saw again last week there are some big changes in the rankings this week. Sallies beat Caravel on Saturday night in the battle of No. 1 teams 2-0. Lots of big games this week including some big conference games. This …
Salesianum’s Abessinio Stadium quickly earned stellar rep
The Delaware Live stadium tour continues to Wilmington and Abessinio Stadium, home of Salesianum School (and a few others). Abessinio is the newest venue on the list, but it has quickly earned a stellar reputation as a fun place to watch a game. Abessinio opened to great fanfare in 2020 on the site of the former Baynard Stadium. Salesianum lost …
Delaware Live’s top football games this fall
With the fall high school sports season around the corner we wanted to give you an early list of our top games. Below are my 15 football games that are a must watch this upcoming fall season. Football 3A Games to Watch: Smyrna @ Sallies on September 22nd: Sallies has a new coach that will lead to a more …
Delaware Live’s surprise teams from 2022-23 season
Wilmington Friends Girls Soccer: The Quakers girls soccer team was a very young team this season and they showed that the future would be bright in Division 2 girls soccer. They started the season with a 9-0-1 record with a tie against a good DMA team. They suffered their first loss against Archmere only to beat Saint Mark’s in their …
Colby Reeder invited to Saints Rookie Camp
Colby Reeder, brother of Troy Reeder who is a member of the Minnesoate Vikings could join his brother as an NFL football Player. Colby (16) would also be the third active Salesiaum alum in the NFL with his brother Troy (14) and Minnesota Viking teammate Brian O’Neill (14). Colby earned an invite to the New Orleans Saints rookie camp with a …
DiVincenzo turns down player option
Former Salesianum standout, Donte Divincenzo turned down his $4.7M player option with the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, which officially enters him into unrestricted Free Agency when it begins this Friday at 6pm. The “prove it” season with the Warriors should work out for Divincenzo. After an injury riddled 2021-2022 campaign, Donte played in 72 games last season for …
Former Salesianum athlete named top ACC freshman swimmer
Tommy Janton’s freshman season at the University of Notre Dame ended with a bang. The Salesianum School alum was named the Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman of the Year. Janton, who graduated from Sallies in 2022, set program records for the Fighting Irish in both the 100- and 200-yard backstroke. He also was part of Notre Dame’s 200-yard medley relay team …
DelDOT rethinking area around Augustine Cut-Off bridge
Plans are under way to make roadways around the Augustine Cut-Off bridge over the Brandywine safer and better for drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians. And slower for drivers. The Delaware Department of Transportation project extends from Brandywine Hundred down to Lovering Avenue in the northern edge of Wilmington. The most prominent change involves reconfiguring the triangular intersection of Lovering Avenue and N. …