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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

2019-20 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

2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 1

First State Hoops Report — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:58:28 +0000

By Chris Stevens, Editor Aside from our local high school athletes shining in a shortened season, quite a few Delaware High School graduates had successful seasons on the college hardwood. Here's our first in a brief weekly series of recaps of Delaware's finest at the next level. If there's anyone we are missing, e-mail us … Continue reading 2019-20 College Corner Recap Vol. 1

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

Throwback Thursday – 1973 Girls Basketball State Tournament

First State Hoops Report — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 19:13:38 +0000

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