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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

24th-seeded Hornets knock off Cougars

First State Hoops Report — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 05:50:28 +0000

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