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

Balanced attack keys Sanford run

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

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

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

Quick Start Boosts Sals to DIAA quarters

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

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

Caravel girls steal their way into the 2nd round

By Chris Stevens, Editor The Delaware State Police should be on the lookout for a band of thieves wearing maroon and white uniforms. Led by chief thief Taylor Wilkins' 7 steals, the Caravel girls basketball team turned up the defensive pressure and cruised to a 53-36 win over 13th seeded St. Mark's in the first … Continue reading Caravel girls steal their way into the 2nd round

Conference Championship Weekend could preview state tournament

By Chris Stevens, Editor Before the boys and girls basketball state tournaments begin on Tuesday and Wednesday, eight teams have some unfinished business as far as conference championship dreams go. The Henlopen title games will take place Friday night at Dover High with the Blue Hen championship contests happening at St. Mark’s Saturday afternoon. Each … Continue reading Conference Championship Weekend could preview state tournament