Mallards Close Out First Half With Win

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BERLIN- Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity basketball team beat visiting Delmarva Christian, 51-47, on Monday to close out the first half of the season with a modest two-game win streak.

The Mallards’ season thus far has been defined by mini two-game streaks and the trend continued this week. Worcester opened the season with a pair of wins over Chincoteague and Holly Grove. The Mallards then dropped two in a row in the Delmarva Christian Tip-Off Classic to tough Delaware teams Laurel and Indian River.

After a win over Gunston, the Worcester boys dropped two in a row to Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) rival Salisbury School and got rolled by Bayside South power Wicomico. However, the Mallards responded again with a pair of wins including a 64-44 win over Salisbury Christian on the road last Friday and Monday’s narrow 51-47 win over Delmarva Christian at home. The Mallards are now off through the holidays and return to action on January 5 with a home game against Delmar.

About The Author: Shawn Soper

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Shawn Soper has been with The Dispatch since 2000. He began as a staff writer covering various local government beats and general stories. His current positions include managing editor and sports editor. Growing up in Baltimore before moving to Ocean City full time three decades ago, Soper graduated from Loch Raven High School in 1981 and from Towson University in 1985 with degrees in mass communications with a journalism concentration and history.