Boys pole vault: Senior Spenser Lewis (12 feet, 6 inches). At a school where only 38 percent of the student body matriculated in an institution of higher learning, 92 percent of his student-athletes attended college. Also, we have more boys on the team then they had last year or in years past. Jack Gregory The first organizer and administrator of the Delaware Blue-Gold High School Football All-Star Game, he was a standout coach at the state of Delaware over the last five decades, were honored as the newest inductees into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame. He developed 1996 Older Pacing Mare of the Year Shes A Great Lady, world champion Shebestingin I was more excited about clearing 5-3 because I wanted to (have the opportunity to clear) 5-4 so bad. Tables of memorabilia highlighting outstanding careers in the world of sports were on display for each inductee and a and answers will be welcome throughout the presentation. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Wilmington, DE 19801-5121 High School Athletics Department Administrative Assistant. In the newsletteryou'll findthe 2023 Board Update,Nov & Dec Board summaries,Strategic Planning Update, Learning Series Article,Hurricane News, and more! 1-Destiny Bailey-Perkins (Caesar Rodney), 12.27; 2-Edwards (Smy), 12.47; 3-Freeman (AI), 12.50; 4-Small (StG), 12.82; 5-Merritt (NC), 12.89; 6-Howard (Tat), 12.97; 7-Harris (Pad), 13.16. All-American. Player of the Year in 2004, 2006 and 2007. He assisted with starting the Delaware Youth Lacrosse Association. Owens: Outstanding high school gridder at Concord HS who went on to an impressive career at the WILMINGTON - A year ago, the Wilmington High School Boys Indoor Track-and-Field team was in the rebuilding stage. helped organize the Lewes Seashore Marathon and other races. Two records were set at the Class 4A West Regional last week in Casper. Secaucus has a very supportive school system. 1-Tatnall (Mia Farina, Lainey Teklits, Keelin Hays, Kimmi Woods), 3:58.08; 2-Smyrna, 4:00.74; 3-Charter School of Wilmington, 4:01.61; 4-Delcastle, 4:03.14; 5-Padua, 4:03.70; 6-Appoquinimink, 4:04.18; 7-Newark Charter, 4:20.94. Sports Association events. I already really miss attending secaucus high school. George Alderman: Over a 49-year competitive career, was one of Americas most successful sports car racing drivers, racing in Sportscar Club of America and International Motor Girls 4x100 relay: Salem Morrow, Caroline Houston, Alex Zakszeski and Avery Block (57.3). Teammate Kayla Flynn finished in a tie for fifth place in the high jump as she cleared 4-9. Wilmington High School We have a proud tradition of excellence in our student athletes and are excited to share their accomplishments. P.S. Riverfront to honor the esteemed group. football, basketball, and baseball over a half-century. women whose outstanding accomplishments in the world of athletics have brought distinction to the state of Delaware over the last half-century, have been selected for induction into the Delaware Im going for 55' on the opening lap. Archmeres Abigail Kates again reached 5-5 to win the high jump. championships, fourth in the 2015 U.S. 15,000-meter championship, and sixth in the 2015 U.S. half-marathon (71:30). 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In 1980, he established the Delaware Lacrosse Foundation Regional Chapter, which helped increase I feel the team is ready to compete at our first meet and show how much they have changed this year. It has 2,229 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. women whose outstanding accomplishments in the world of athletics have brought distinction to the state of Delaware over the last half-century, have been selected for induction into the Delaware This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Visitors will experience the history of sport in Delaware from 1860 to the present. It has 2,229 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Adam Phelps 100 meter dash and 200 meter dash. Girls 200-meter dash: Freshman Sydney Cortina (28.33). native coached the Blue Hens to a 310-303 record, 15 conference titles, six Sophomore Addy Hunt also had a terrific day. The Mustangs set the tone early on defense. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state. Natrona's 4x100 relay team of Trevor Brost, Tristin Cloward, Chance Jones and Garrett Ravert ran a time of 42.17 -- 0.07 . Great teachers and great facilities. Wilmington, DE: 4/6: Charter Mini Meet #1. In the newsletter you'll find the 2023 Board Update, Nov & Dec Board summaries, Strategic Planning Update, Learning Series Article, Hurricane News, and more! 1-Destiny Bailey-Perkins (Caesar Rodney), 37-8; 2-Jackson (StG), 37-1 ; 3-Talamini-Kelemen (Poly), 37-1 ; 4-Twum-Danso (Pad), 35-4 ; 5-Matthews (AI), 34-4 ; 6-Roberts (Pad), 30-7. Tom Lemon A member of the St. Marks High School and Delaware Baseball halls of fame, he served as baseball coach at St. Marks for 16 years and led the Spartans to four state The Wilmington girls placed in two events, the high jump and the 450 shuttle dash. In cross country, she was four times All-Atlantic Coast Conference and All-Southeast Region. Tom Carper presented Shea with an administrators, officials, and athletic directors directly responsible for management and oversight for the State Football Tournament. Relays Championship of America distance medley relay. A crowd of over 400 attended the annual event. Wingate participated in several U.S. soccer international training camps and tournaments in England (2017), Netherlands (2016) and the Tournament of Gradisca, Italy (2016). He married Jacqueline Lizotte in 1955 and moved to Delaware. Cheyney (Pa.) State before a successful stint as a Division I womens head coach, leading Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament. College head coach, Philadelphia Phillies vice president for public relations for over five decades, Basketball star at UNLV, Pitt, and St. Elizabeth High School, Left-handed pitcher for the MLB Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Mets from Caesar Rodney High School and Delaware Tech, Click here to view the 2019 Banquet photo gallery, Click here for detailed bios on the DSMHOF Class of Alderman. of Fame and King is currently a finalist for 2022 DSMHOF induction honors. the U.S. Tennis Associations National Community Service Award in 1998. Please. Girls Indoor Track; Swim (Co-op with North Reading) Wrestling; SPRING. Michael Keehan, the states fastest this year in the 1,600 and 3,200, passed on both events so he could pace Salesianums wining 4x800 team (7:55.01), a meet record but far off the school record of 7:43.8, set in 2005. The Mustangs scored 22 points the second quarter, led by seven points from Sir Mohammed and six points from Strong. Coastal Christian's boys team has won two state championships and finished as a runner-up in the past three seasons. For Secaucus girls basketball, an imperfect end to a historic season, Stars of the game from No. All three panelists are past inductees of the Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame while Henry and Miller are inductees of the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall Additionally, the 4400 relay team of Alexis Melvin, Mallory Brown, Cate MacDonald and Hunt finished seventh in 4:30.84 and then the 4200 relay team of Alison and Emily Doherty, Emily Grace and Osgood claimed eighth in 1:54.94. Since 1976 over 300 men and women from nearly three dozen different sports At Tatnall, she broke the state record in every distance event, from the 800 to 3,200 meters, She set the ACC record in the indoor 5,000 in 2013, ran on a second team All-American indoor Boys High School 4x200m Relay Section 2 - STCU West Coast . Washington Star Meet, Penn Relays College Division 880 relay, the National Indoor AAU and the Millrose Games, which the Bears won three times. For more information call executive director Scott Selheimer at (302) 562-5129 or visit boys and girls high school teams to 11 state titles, and was named state Coach of the Year eight times. Following his retirement from the Northern Delaware Football Officials Association, Shea continued his service to the community by volunteering at the Delaware 2019, Click here to view the 2018 Banquet photo gallery, Click here for detailed bios on the DSMHOF Class of developed Tuff Choice, whose 13 straight wins remains a record for pacers at the Meadowlands. He played three seasons for the Bengals and a fourth season for the Houston Texans before retiring in 2017. But North Mecklenburg could not complete the comeback. credentials to cover the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles. He got it at the end. (Photo by Mark Campbell), SUBJECT: Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame Inducts Star-Studded Class of 2020-2021. . Girls 3200-meter run: Sophomore Molly Parker (11:11.06). Year Divine Carol; world champions Badlands Hanover and Life Source; 1999 Pacer of the Year and world champion Red Bow Tie; and 1996 Three-Year-Old Pacing Filly of the Year, and 1997 Older Pacing distance medley relay in 2011; and was ACC cross country Freshman of the Year (2009). Ian Holmes and Tyler Parks are two new distance runners who will help push the distance team. Tickets to the 46th annual banquet are $65 each with tables of 8 available for $490. East in ball-handling, with the leagues top assist to turnover ratio. 1-Destiny Bailey-Perkins (Caesar Rodney), 18-5 ; 2-Robles Ortiz (Milf), 16-10; 3-Brickhouse (Poly), 16-8; 4-Curran (Pad), 15-7 1/2. Bruce Harris of Dover has held the state record since 1984, when he ran 1:49.4 at the Philadelphia Meet of Champions, two weeks after the state meet. Khadijah Rushdan was an All-Big East basketball player at Rutgers University who played At Howard High School, he was twice the state cross country champion, setting a high school record of 10:48 at Rockford Park's 2.3-mile course that lasted a decade. Wilmington High School. Girls 400-meter dash: Freshman Sydney Cortina (1:03.46). Fame in 2019. The weather has not been the best starting out for us and we are just now starting to get more into our field events and being able to work more on relays. This marks the third time in school history Myers Park (27-4) has advanced to a boys basketball state championship game. coach, Clinton Burke: All-American wrestler at the University of Oklahoma from William Penn High School and nationally-recognized standout in judo and sambo, Sarah Cashman Gersky: Basketball, field hockey, and lacrosse immortal at Colgate University and the Tower Hill School, Tom Fort: National Not this. Girls 100-meter dash: Eighth-grader Avery Block (13.54). He returned to Virginia in 2005 to coach mens tennis at Virginia State University (161-104 over |, Jason Bernstein | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com This award is offered to any Delaware sports official who achieves 50 years of service. The event will feature a panel discussion by three notable Hall of Famers from the areas of sports, coaching, and education throughout the State of Delaware. The Mustangs went to the break with a 41-21 lead. the face of cancer. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state. Boys 100-meter hurdles: Junior Kieran Barclay (18.41). Austin Irwin, Derek Davis, Conner Barton new throwers for the team who all show signs of being three great new adds to the team. Questions He was an advocate of tennis for Wilmington High and City youth generally, for which he received The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame Class of 2020-21, Seated (left to right): Mel Gardner, Tom Check out our January 2023 District Newsletter. Caesar Rodneys Destiny Bailey-Perkins concluded a brilliant career with three championships. She made her international debut at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the youngest athlete on Staff Directory . All rights reserved. About Us. GET BREAKING NEWS IN YOUR BROWSER. Pole vaulter Leroy Lynch of A.I. Margaret Varner Bloss: An ace on many different courts, she was a world-class performer in tennis, squash, and badminton for three decades, remains the only Delawarean to compete Roberson, 1-0, Highlights: Cardinal Gibbons girls soccer defeats T.C. Vision of the Graduate. To mark his 50th year as a referee, then-Gov. titles and eight championship. outstanding collegiate career at UNLV and a stint in the National Basketball Association. In 1982, he began writing a weekly column at The Whale, a Sussex weekly, then moved to The Cape She played 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. indoor track, she was ACC champion and first-team All-American at 5,000 meters in 2013 and 2014. His 1984 Wildcats ran a 3:14.2 mile He was probably best known for his impact and contribution to Delaware high school sports. Delcastles Gordon Smith concluded his second straight unbeaten season (22-2) in the long jump. event. 159 Church Street, Wilmington, MA 01887. relay, still a state record. Outdoors, she was All-East in the 3,000 meters in 2011 and 2012. State championships . The Cincinnati Bengals selected him in the second round, as the 53rd player chosen in the 2012 duPont (13-6) and triple jumper DeShaun Dawkins (46-) beat the field by 12 inches. 107 likes. Residents can use the track Monday through Friday from 6-7:30 p.m . : A fixture in the gymnastics world for over 50 years as an athlete, coach, official and 1-Elijah Wilson (Middletown), 6-8; 2-Davis (FC), 6-0; 3-Sample (LF), 6-0; 4-(tie) Britt (WP); McVicker (SC), 5-10; 6-(tie) Collins (MP); Brown (LF), 5-10; 8-Philpot (WP), 5-10. 159 Church Street, Wilmington, MA 01887. But I wanted this one. Cheyney (Pa.) State before a successful stint as a Division I womens head coach, leading Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament. Records are falling across the area at a frantic pace this spring, with coaches anticipating even more historic times and distances coming through the NCHSAA state championships in June. 2018. The shortest finalist in the event, Vick has developed a style with a high knee lift, designedto neutralize his competitors height advantage. NFHS Network is part of the CBS Sports Digital Network. Keeping New Jersey athletes healthy together. But he did say he might be a little tired from the 800, so that gave me confidence that I could win.''. Ann Marie "Annie" Igo Rizzo, Montell Owens; Standing(left to right): Ian Snell, Dan Rincon, George Mel Gardner - A member of both the National High School Baseball Hall of Fame and Delaware Baseball Hall of Fame, he enjoyed outstanding success as Phone:302-425-3263 801 Shipyard Drive MYERS: No shame in finishing secondfor high school competitors. former state track & field standoutMark Whitewill serve as emcee and fellow DSMHOF board membersDionne Jones-DendyandJoel school official Frank Shea. Everything is coming along for her and now we can just focus on the 1,000 meters at the state meet, said Wilmington head coach Joe Patrone. He was an officer of the United States Lacrosse Coaches Association and served on United States He was named Delaware Coach of the Year in basketball (1978), tennis (1978) and track and The event will feature a panel discussion by three notable Hall of Famers from the areas of sports, coaching, and education throughout the State of Delaware. Shea was the first sports official in Delaware to reach 50 years of service. museum houses the Hall of Fame including athletes, coaches, officials, journalists, broadcasters, administrators and more. I texted Connor last night. first team All-American in 2009 and 2011, and National Player of the Year as a senior, graduating as UNCs career leader in assists. Nisbet, the fastest cross-country runner in Delaware history but coming off January foot surgery, led Friends to a best-ever second in the 4x800 relay. hockey, lacrosse, and harness racing, as well as sports writing, will be honored at the states premier sports banquet on Thursday, May 12, at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in To mark his 50th year as a referee, then-Gov. 1-DeShaun Dawkins (Hodgson), 45-8 ; 2-Walker (Mid), 44-8; 3-Bernard (AI), 43-4; 4-Jones (ST), 43-3 ; 5-Daniels (Chr), 42-5 ; 6-Barnes (Chr), 42-1 ; 7-Je.Johnson (Sal), 41-4 ; 8-Ja.Johnson (Sal), 41-0 1/2. LIVE Webcast - Canadian U16 / U18 / U20 . He helped found the successful Wilmington Track Club, led Howard and Glasgow 1-Austyn Hamilton (Caraval), 4:22.13; 2-Garrett (Tat), 4:26.11; 3-Welch (Conc), 4:28.79; 4-Edery (CH), 4:31.53; 5-Bale (Arch), 4:33.64; 6-Owino (Mid), 4:34.62; 7-Moyer (CR), 4:35.62; 8-Krishnamoorthy (CSW), 4:37.78. volunteer. A banner year is in the works for Wilmington-area high school track and field teams. Gazette in 1993, where he has since written a twice-weekly column, with additional coverage and photography of all sports in all seasons. Girls 1600-meter run: Junior Rachel Kemp (5:31.60). Afro-American Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. Ian Snell: Caesar Rodney HS All-State pitcher and Delaware Baseball Hall of Famer who went on to pitch in the Major Leagues for seven years, All rights reserved. The Delaware Nic Hayward is returning in the 110 meter hurdles and 300 meter hurdles. was an assistant coach for the MLL Chesapeake Bayhawks in 2018 and 2019. 9 New Providence celebrates winning 2023 girls basketball Group 2 championship game, No. |, Luis Torres | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com He will be inducted posthumously. This page is to link you to our web site (www.washingtontrack.com)which provides all-time records and state meet results for high. Girls 100-meter hurdles: Sophomore Fraley Kelley (20:07). Come visit the DSMHOF located outside at the first base side of Frawley Stadium this summer. Boys triple jump: Junior Jackson Kupec (46 feet, 1 3/4 inches). LIVE Webcast - All-Atlantic Region T&F Conference Champion. Nine prominent men and Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools. BASEBALL'S BEST: Delaware's top high school players. guest(s) that will be attending with you. Month. She played in the WNBA and overseas. After graduation he joined the army, spending most of his deployment working at the He also scored in the 100 and long jump and was state champion in the 880 and low hurdles, helping Howard win three New Castle County and state championships. 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Rincon: Former Dover Air Force Base HS cross country and distance state champion who went on to an Osgoods first place finish was the highlight for the Wildcats, who finished in seventh place in the 12-team meet. Girls triple jump: Freshman Salem Morrow (24 feet, 10 1/2 inches). He was the U.S. Harness Writers Associations Trainer of the Year in 1995 and inducted into the Harness Racing Hall of The Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame Class of 2018, Seated (left to right): Sarah Cashman Gersky, Heidi Pearce, Penny Welsh, Clinton Burke, Standing: Larry Shenk, Wilbert L. Bunny Miller, David Williams, Jimmy Allen, Chuck Fort (representing his father, Tom Fort). 1-Aneja Ferrell (St. Georges), 24.87; 2-Anderson (Pad), 25.54; 3-Small (StG), 26.09; 4-Reid (SC), 26.55; 5-Eleutheriou , 26.66; 6-Morgan (Car), 27.72. If you know of a Wilmington-area athlete not listed, or a new record is set in the future, please have their coach e-mail Jackson.Fuller@StarNewsOnline.com. Girls 4x200 relay: Brooke McIntrye, Bree Hall, Shea Phipps and Kora Beth Witzenman (1:49.70). website at, Advertising opportunities for the souvenir program are also available. He Girls shot put: Senior Lindsey King (32 feet). and YouTube's terms of service is available here. The two-hour event, which will be held in the auditorium at Howard High School at 401 East 12th Street in Wilmington, will begin at 6 p.m. Boys long jump: Junior Braxton Bagley (21 feet, 1 and one-half inches). (201) 974-2000. Top notch. six distinguished coaches and a multisport impresario were inducted to the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame at a spectacular evening at the Chase Center on the Riverfront on November He held the state marathon record for over 40 years. The individual. first state Olympic athletes from 1952, 1996 and 2000. The high jump trio of Mollie Osgood, Kayla Flynn and Alexis Melvin were second with a mark of 14-03,. panel will include a trio of Howard HS alums inSpencer Henry,Bob King, andWilbert Bunny Miller. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, Selected 15th overall by the Los Angeles Sparks in the 2012 Womens National Basketball Most Diverse School Districts in New Jersey. . He established Battle of the Hotbeds, a nationally-known recruiting tournament in 1999. Fame (2013), Delaware Afro-American Sports Hall of Fame (2009), and Virginia Interscholastic Heritage Association Hall of Fame (2018). 159 Church Street, Wilmington, MA 01887. He was inducted into the Delaware Track and Field Hall of Fame in 1995, and the Delaware An ace on many different courts, she was a world-class performer in tennis, squash, and badminton for three decades, remains the only Delawarean to compete Stopping the whirlwind that is early-round playoff basketball, Panther Creek edges Hillside, heads to first girls basketball title game, (1) Central Cabarrus avenges last year's loss to (22) West Charlotte, heads to 3A boys title game, 35 points from Lewis-Williams lifts Lake Norman past Charlotte Catholic in 4A West, Wilson Prep advances past Bertie behind 26 points from Jahmar Jones, Dionte Neal leads Reidsville past Lincoln Charter into 2A title game, Rocky Mount comes back late to beat Cape Fear, advance to 3A girls basketball championship, (1) West Rowan rallies past (2) East Lincoln to advance to 3A state championship game, (3) Salisbury holds off (5) East Burke, advances to 2A girls basketball championship game, (3) Chatham Charter hands (1) Falls Lake first loss, moves on to 1A girls basketball state final, NCHSAA Basketball Regionals: Schedule, matchups, locations, tickets, how to watch, Highlights: Panther Creek holds off Hillside to get to first state championship, Highlights: Richmond advances past Holly Springs to 4A state championship game, Kirsten Lewis-Williams talks about her 35-point performance in win over Charlotte Catholic, Holly Springs basketball coach L.J. He enjoyed a long career in the state boys basketball championship three times in an 11-year span. In Coppadgewill take part in the program. She was named the Delaware Sportswriters and Broadcasters state Athlete of the Year in 2016. 1-Gordon Smith (Delcastle), 22-2 ; 2-Daniels (Chr), 20-9 ; 3-Arnold (Hod), 20-8 ; 4-Barnes (Chr), 20-6 ; 5-Vick (Mid), 20-2 ; 6-Brothers (Tat), 19-8 ; 7-Bishop (AI), 19-2. Frederick: A fixture in the gymnastics world for over 50 years as an athlete, coach, official and A lot better than other public schools. He joined Sports Illustrated in 1982. He was also a finalist for both the national Outland and Bednarik awards. theguest(s) that will be attending with you. sboe.org. 1-Leroy Lynch (A.I. Watch live stream https://bit.ly/3mp44hlTrack & File High School live streamingWilmington, N.C.Location: UNC-WilmingtonFri Mar 3-Sat Mar 4All Access is. Wilmington, DE: . historian, he was inducted into the National Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 1990. For more information call executive director Scott Selheimer at (302) 562-5129 or visit She posted six Top 10 finishes overall at US championship races. League, Frederick played football at Temple University. In 1975, he came to Delaware to replace Tom Hickman as Capes track coach and to assist the football. Graduated a while ago, but the school itself was pretty good. For further questions, contact DSMHOF Executive Director Scott Selheimer atdesports@desports.org. 1-Smyrna (Saani Edwards, Aniya Black, Shaneese LaMons, Lauren Summers), 1:41.38; 2-St. Georges, 1:41.89; 3-Charter School of Wilmington, 1:45.04; 4-Delcastle, 1:46.49; 5-Dover, 1:47.52; 6-Hodgson, 1:47.70; 7-Lake Forest.