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.

Decatur Track Teams Solid In Final Meet

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity outdoor track teams turned in strong performances last week in the last regular season meet of the year with Bennett and Parkside.The Decatur boys finished third with 27 points and the Decatur girls finished second with 54 points. On the boys’ side, in the 100, Jaden Holland finished fourth. Tristan Dutton… Read more »

Big Thresher Highlights Mako Mania

OCEAN CITY- Back in action after a one-year hiatus, the 24th Mako Mania tournament last weekend out of Bahia Marina was a memorable one.After 23 years, the popular Mako Mania tournament was left at the docks last year during the pandemic, but returned last weekend for the 24th time and it did not disappoint. The… Read more »

Critical Call For Blood Donors

BERLIN — The Blood Bank of Delmarva this week announced a critical shortage with just a three-day overall supply and just over a one-day supply of type O blood.The Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is reaching out to citizens all across the peninsula to step and donate in order to restore the much-needed supply. The… Read more »

Decatur Boys Top Bennett In Finale

BERLIN- Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team closed out the regular season with a narrow 9-8 win over Bennett last Thursday.With a win over the Clippers, the Seahawks finished the regular season with a 4-2 record. The Decatur boys earned the number-three seed in the state 2A-East Section II region when the brackets were released this… Read more »

Seahawks Complete Perfect Regular Season

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team beat Bennett, 10-3, in the regular season finale to complete a perfect, albeit shortened 2021 campaign.The Seahawks ran the table this spring, going 6-0 in the regular season. With the 10-3 win last Thursday, the Decatur girls completed a season sweep of the Clippers. The Seahawks earned the… Read more »

Worcester Awards Spring Post-Season Awards

Worcester Awards Spring Post-Season Awards

Worcester Prep last week doled out its spring post-season awards for boys’ and girls’ varsity lacrosse and boys’ and girls’ varsity tennis. Pictured first row, from left: Natasha Richter, varsity tennis, most improved; Caitlin Williams, varsity lacrosse, Coach’s Award; Claire Windrow, varsity lacrosse, Most Improved; Myranda Beebe, varsity lacrosse, Most Valuable Player; Sumira Seghal, varsity… Read more »

8 Years For Boardwalk Brawler

SNOW HILL — Another suspect arrested in connection with a pair of serious incidents on the Boardwalk last June was sentenced this week to 10 years, all but eight years of which were suspended.In March, Cortez Murray, 24, of Cambridge, Md. pleaded guilty to second-degree assault for his role in the stabbing and beatdown incidents… Read more »

Decatur Softball Earns 1st-Round Bye

BERLIN- Decatur’s softball team earned a number-two seed in the state 3A-South Section II regional when the seedings were announced this week.The Seahawks started the season with eight straight wins before falling to Mardela, 6-2, on May 26. Decatur avenged that loss with a 10-0 win over the Warriors in the very next game in… Read more »

Seahawks Seeded First In 3A-East Region

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team earned the top seed in the state 3A-East Section II region when the brackets were released this week.The Seahawks went 9-1 on the season, their only loss coming to Parkside. Decatur started the season with five straight wins and closed out the regular season with four straight. Decatur is… Read more »