Sussex Central football advances

Benny MitchellSports

Georgetown – Win and advance is the approach Sussex Central is taking during the playoffs. The Golden Knights entered the 2021 D.I.A.A Class AAA state tournament as the number six seed, but a chance to defend their state title. Sussex Central took their first step Friday night beating Caesar Rodney 35-0 in the Class AAA opening round. “We did a lot …

Central holds off Cape in 53rd consecutive game

Benny MitchellHeadlines, Sports

Cape Henlopen and Sussex Central share a border along eastern Sussex County which makes for natural rivals. Friday night October 22nd the two played for the 53rd consecutive game at Sussex Central High School. This year’s game was a tale of two halves as the Golden Knights jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead, but the Vikings controlled the second half scoring …

Fourth down stop keys Dover win

GlennFrazerHeadlines, Sports

Photo courtesy of Dover Football Boosters In a game that appeared the team with the ball last would win, a key 4th down stop by Dover was the difference in a 41-25 Senators victory on homecoming night. Sussex Central trailed 28-25 with 7:41 left in the game, facing a 4th and 1 at their own 42 yard line. Zimir Gardner …