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
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
2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 5
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. 3
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
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
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
2019-2020 Delaware all-conference boys and girls basketball teams
Compiled by Chris Stevens, Editor NOTE: This story will be updated once we receive more all conference teams. Missing as of publication time – Henlopen North boys, Henlopen South boys, Flight A boys and girls, Flight B girls, Independent Conference boys and girls, Catholic Conference boys and girls. E-mail us at [email protected] Henlopen North Girls … Continue reading 2019-2020 Delaware all-conference boys and girls basketball teams
Sanford’s Kubek, Dover’s Allen lead girls and boys all-state teams
By Chris Stevens, Editor Sanford center Allie Kubek and Dover guard Elijah Allen were named Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters Association girls and boys basketball players of the year and lead the All-State teams, as selected by DSBA Friday. Kubek, a 6-foot-1 senior, averaged 20.1 points per game to lead Sanford to a 20-2 record and … Continue reading Sanford’s Kubek, Dover’s Allen lead girls and boys all-state teams
Throwback Thursday – 1973 Girls Basketball State Tournament
After quickly agreeing to hold a girls’ state basketball tournament during the fall of 1972, the very first Delaware high school girls’ basketball champion was crowned the following March, starting off with eight teams in the tournament and ending with one winner. The first round took place on February 26 with four games at … Continue reading Throwback Thursday – 1973 Girls Basketball State Tournament
DIAA Boys and Girls Basketball Semifinal Previews
By Chris Stevens, Editor Blame it on "The 'Rona." Instead of the traditional Bob Carpenter Center semifinals and finals, all eight games will be spread out across the state in four different locations, so if you have to travel, suggestion is you hit the road early - especially if you're heading to Conrad or St. … Continue reading DIAA Boys and Girls Basketball Semifinal Previews
