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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

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

2019-2020 Delaware all-conference boys and girls basketball teams

First State Hoops Report — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 18:00:52 +0000

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

First State Hoops Report — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 19:57:23 +0000

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

DIAA Boys and Girls Basketball Semifinal Previews

First State Hoops Report — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:33:11 +0000

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

Balanced attack keys Sanford run

First State Hoops Report — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 03:17:50 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor It is a testament to the depth of Sanford's roster that senior guard Corey Perkins didn't score until the second half of the third quarter of Saturday's DIAA boys' basketball state quarterfinal.. Perkins ended up with 16 points overall as the defending champion Warriors outlasted 8th-seeded Delmarva Christian 75-41 Saturday afternoon … Continue reading Balanced attack keys Sanford run

DIAA Boys’ Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal Preview

First State Hoops Report — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 13:53:24 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor The eight remaining teams are indeed elite, with a major underdog match-up happening in Middletown while two of the state's storied programs clash in the capital city. After tonight, there will be four teams getting the Bob Carpenter experience. Here's our preview of what to expect today. No. 1 Sanford (18-3) … Continue reading DIAA Boys’ Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal Preview

Quick Start Boosts Sals to DIAA quarters

First State Hoops Report — Fri, 06 Mar 2020 04:44:02 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor Holding a 19-10 lead after one quarter of play, 6th-seeded Salesianum (13-8) spread the offense around and picked up a 66-39 victory over No. 11 Middletown Thursday night, advancing to the quarterfinals of the DIAA boys' basketball tournament. Junior guard Justin Molen and senior guard Tommy Montooth combined for 12 of … Continue reading Quick Start Boosts Sals to DIAA quarters

DIAA Boys’ Basketball Tournament Second Round Previews

First State Hoops Report — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:00:18 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor Four lower seeds are crashing the second round party in the boys’ basketball tournament, but they’ve got some intimidating party hosts ahead of them. Eight teams have an extra day or two of rest and look to move on to the state quarterfinals, but it won’t be easy. Here’s our breakdown … Continue reading DIAA Boys’ Basketball Tournament Second Round Previews