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
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
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
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
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
24th-seeded Hornets knock off Cougars
By Chris Stevens, Editor Five fourth-quarter points by forward Isaiah Sales boosted Tatnall to the upset. Photo by Gee Johnson for Strictly GP Shots With just one senior and tons of underclassmen, the Tatnall boys' basketball team stepped into the state tournament with no prior tournament experience. Tuesday night, they played like they'd been there … Continue reading 24th-seeded Hornets knock off Cougars
Jaguar boys, Hawk girls take their turn in the winners’ circle
By Chris Stevens, Editor The Blue Hen Conference championship games Saturday afternoon were an unusual and new set of match-ups – each of the four teams participating either had never been there or hadn’t been there in a long time. Two competitive games at St. Mark’s High School gave us two new conference champions. Boys’ … Continue reading Jaguar boys, Hawk girls take their turn in the winners’ circle
Conrad girls, Sanford boys top tournament brackets
By Chris Stevens, Editor The DIAA released the brackets for the boys and girls' basketball tournaments Friday afternoon, with Conrad topping the girls' seedings and defending champion Sanford leading the way in the boys' tournament. The top 8 teams based on point index receive first round byes and will wait out the winners of eight … Continue reading Conrad girls, Sanford boys top tournament brackets
24 and More – Boys’ Tournament Outlook Vol. 4
By Chris Stevens, Editor One word to describe Week 10 on the boys' side of things? Anarchy. Quite a few of the state's top teams had setbacks this week while others got themselves back into the tournament picture with some big wins, so let's take a look at what teams are playing for heading into … Continue reading 24 and More – Boys’ Tournament Outlook Vol. 4
