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Cougar grad Laws returns home to guide boys’ basketball team

First State Hoops Report — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:35:58 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor Chris Laws, shown here coaching H.B. duPont Middle School, will take over as head coach of Delcastle's boys' basketball team, where he remains the school's all-time leader in assists and steals (photo courtesy of Chris Laws) From the halls of Delcastle Technical High School to the campus of Temple University, Chris … Continue reading Cougar grad Laws returns home to guide boys’ basketball team

Condensed Seasons were DIAA’s only hope

First State Hoops Report — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:15:29 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor COVID-19 has changed our lives and the world in ways we hadn’t imagined almost five months ago, so it was only natural that sports were going to be affected by the pandemic as well. Thursday morning, DIAA voted 15-0 to postpone fall sports until mid-March and start the sporting calendar with … Continue reading Condensed Seasons were DIAA’s only hope

Colonials hire legendary Lumpkin to lead boys hoops

First State Hoops Report — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 21:52:59 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor Full circle is the phrase Gary Lumpkin used Wednesday afternoon to describe the feelings of being named head coach of the William Penn boys’ basketball team – a team which he starred on for four varsity seasons in the mid-‘90s. “I told my wife and my family it’s all coming full … Continue reading Colonials hire legendary Lumpkin to lead boys hoops

Throwback Thursday – 1967 Boys’ Basketball State Tournament

First State Hoops Report — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 11:24:28 +0000

In a previous Throwback Thursday post, we highlighted the process that gave us the boys’ basketball state tournament in 1966, but who was the first boys’ state tournament winning team during the winter of 1967? Eight teams began the first DSSAA ever (now DIAA) state tournament on Monday March 13th at four neutral sites – … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – 1967 Boys’ Basketball State Tournament

Christina referendum is literally life or death for education and sports

First State Hoops Report — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:10:57 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor One week from today, the fate of hundreds of student-athletes will likely be decided as the Christina School District will attempt to pass a referendum that will provide close to 10 million dollars designed to provide an infusion of funding and resources to the 20-plus school buildings and programs within the … Continue reading Christina referendum is literally life or death for education and sports

2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 5

First State Hoops Report — Tue, 12 May 2020 11:40:47 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor Our weekly College Corner update has some big news and updates. If we are missing anyone in these recaps, e-mail us at [email protected] Dover graduate Allen to enter NBA draft After a successful season at Division II Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, Dover High graduate Jordan Allen will enter the … Continue reading 2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 5

2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 4

First State Hoops Report — Wed, 06 May 2020 12:16:43 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor We've got some updates on Delaware kids doing big things at the college level, so here's our latest update. If there's someone we should feature in the College Corner, shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] Malik Curry (St. Elizabeth), Old Dominion University Former St. E standout Malik Curry made an immediate … Continue reading 2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 4

2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 3

First State Hoops Report — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 19:04:14 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor We still have some ground to cover as far as former Delaware high school players contributing at a college level, so if we are missing anyone, feel free to reach out with their information at [email protected] Olivia Tucker (Sanford), St. Bonaventure University/Sacred Heart University 2019 First Team All-State guard Olivia Tucker … Continue reading 2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 3

Delaware High School Basketball College Commitments

First State Hoops Report — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:01:45 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor It’s Commitment Season and several Delaware athletes have began announcing their college destinations, so this post will serve as an ongoing update of where the Classes of 2020 and beyond will be heading. Got some info for us or want to let us know we’re missing anyone? E-mail us at [email protected] … Continue reading Delaware High School Basketball College Commitments

2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 2

First State Hoops Report — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:58:14 +0000

Compiled by Chris Stevens, Editor Here is our second installment of recaps of Delaware high school athletes playing college basketball. If we're missing anyone, let us know! Shoot us an e-mail at [email protected] Myles Cale, Seton Hall University (Appoquinimink High School) Former Appo all-stater Myles Cale completed his junior season as a key member of … Continue reading 2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 2