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2024 Wilmington Grand Prix rolls into Delaware
USA Cycling makes its annual stop in Wilmington, May 17th-19th. The 16th Wilmington Grand Prix was named by USA Today as one of 2023's best road cycling events in the U.S. The thrills begin Friday with the Monkey Hill Time Trial, a bumpy but thrilling 3.2-mile race - part of which includes the cobblestones of Brandywine Park.
Wilmington University Softball sweeps its way back to the Womens College World Series
A quick start left no doubt as Wilmington University Softball defeated Adelphi 12-0 to sweep its Super Regional and advance to the NCAA Division 2 Women's College World Series for a second straight year. The game was delayed by four hours due to rain, but serving as the visiting team,...
VIDEO | Rocke's home run helps Caravel softball hold off CR
Caravel Softball's Zayda Rocke launched a 2-run homer to help the Bucs hold off playoff-chasing Caesar Rodney 5-4 in their final scheduled home game of the season. The Riders entered at 8-8, desperate to stay in the playoff chase, and they struck first in the 2nd inning when Montana Fox's single to left scored Kaitlyn Krass, who had doubled, for the 1-0 lead.
Delaware Park begins live racing season Wednesday
The 87th season of live racing at Delaware Park gets under way with an eight-race card Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. The Stanton racetrack will hold races on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays through October 12, with nine Friday cards, and a major change to Delaware Handicap weekend. Delaware Park's top two...
SPORTS BUZZ: Tidbits from local sports teams as spring seasons wind down
While there is no “major” story this week that might jump out to a wide array of readers, there are several newsworthy high school sports items to share. Saint Mark’s boys track and field team captured first place at the New Castle County track and field championships last Saturday. The Spartans accumulated 109 points, edging Salesianum (100 points) for the win. Brian Yeager’s come-from-behind sprint to the finish in the anchor position of the 4x400 relay sealed the Spartans’ victory. ...
Top seed Washington eliminated early in softball playoffs
CHESTERTOWN — Playing at home as the top seed in the Centennial Conference softball tournament did not prove to be the advantage that fans of Washington College had hoped. The Shore ladies (20-19-1) went 0-2 in the double-elimination tournament, exiting Friday after being shut out by the defending conference champions from Swarthmore, 3-0, in a losers bracket game.
Girls' inaugural flag football championship hosted by Philadelphia Catholic League held in Delco
SPRINGFIELD, Pa. - The calendar says May, but there is football happening at a local school. And, it’s not just any old match-up. Two local teams competed in the first ever Girls Flag Football Championship for the Philadelphia Catholic League. The event Thursday evening drew a crowd to Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield.
Wilmington University moves 1 win away from repeat trip to Women's College World Series
Wilmington University is one victory away from the Division 2 Women's College World Series after a 3-0 victory over Adelphi in Game 1 of their best-of-3 super regional Tuesday in New Castle. Haley Downin opened the scoring for the Wildcats with a leadoff homer in the 5th inning, but the...
State championship-winning N.J. girls basketball coach looks to revive another program
One of South Jersey’s most successful girls basketball coaches has found a new home. Anthony Corrado, who spent 21 years as the head coach of Rancocas Valley before resigning in March, is the new coach at West Deptford. Corrado replaces Mark Petito, who is now the new coach at...
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