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
Red Wolves jump out early, return to Final Four
By Chris Stevens, Editor Conrad scored the first 10 points of Monday night's DIAA girls basketball quarterfinal game and that was more than enough to hold serve throughout the game. Sisters Julie and Stefanie Kulesza each scored 17 points and Ny Whittlesey added 11 as the top-seeded Red Wolves cruised to a 59-24 win over … Continue reading Red Wolves jump out early, return to Final Four
DIAA Girls’ Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal Preview
By Chris Stevens, Editor Two rematches and a meeting of the state’s two best (and highest scoring) post players highlight the girls’ quarterfinal matchups. Whoever makes it to Wednesday night’s semifinals at the Bob Carpenter Center will have no doubt earned their trip. Here’s a preview of what to watch for if you decide to … Continue reading DIAA Girls’ Basketball Tournament Quarterfinal Preview
Kozicki’s 42 points lift Pandas to girls’ quarterfinals
By Chris Stevens, Editor Michelle Kozicki didn't make every shot she took Friday night, but she came very close. The senior forward scored a season-high 42 points as 6th-seeded Padua (14-6) upended No. 11 Polytech 67-45 at Salesianum Friday night, earning a spot in the quarterfinals against No. 3 Sanford on Monday at Tatnall School. … Continue reading Kozicki’s 42 points lift Pandas to girls’ quarterfinals
DIAA Girls’ Basketball Tournament Second Round Previews
By Chris Stevens, Editor A few match ups tonight could go either way, so here is our preview of the girls' second round, which starts tonight at 7 pm at most of the higher seeds' home gyms (Padua will play Polytech at Sallies) No. 1 Conrad (16-4, 7-0 Diamond State) vs. No. 17 Dover (13-8) … Continue reading DIAA Girls’ Basketball Tournament Second Round Previews
