Author Archives: Shawn Soper

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.

Mallards Bow Out Of MILL Tourney

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BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team fell to Calverton, 20-10, this week in the Maryland Independent Lacrosse League (MILL) semifinals, but there is still another carrot out there for the Mallards.The Mallards had won four straight in dominating fashion heading into post-season play in both the MILL and the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic… Read more »

Worcester Faces Sabres In Championship

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BERLIN – Worcester Prep’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team fell to old rival Cape Henlopen in the regular season finale on Monday, but still have a date with even older rival Saints Peter and Paul in the Eastern Shore Independent Athletic Conference (ESIAC) championship game on Friday.The Mallards had won four straight before Monday’s 6-5 loss… Read more »

Seahawks Fall In Bayside Title Game In Double OT

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BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity lacrosse team lost a heartbreaker this week, falling to Queen Anne’s, 9-8, in double overtime in the Bayside Conference championship game at Wicomico County Stadium on Monday.Something had to give with Decatur and Queen Anne’s facing each other again in the Bayside Conference championship game. The Seahawks had won… Read more »

Seahawks Solid In Bayside Meet

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BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s varsity track teams acquitted themselves well at the Bayside Conference meet at Bennett last week with a handful of first-place finishes and high placings in many events.On the girls’ side, Claire Billings finished first in the 800, while Dori Krasner was second and Katherine Marshall was fourth. Adrianna Serpe finished third… Read more »

Seahawks No-Hit In Bayside Conference Championship

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SALISBURY – Stephen Decatur’s varsity baseball team lost a tough one this week, falling to Saint Michael’s, 6-0, and collecting no hits in the Bayside Conference championship game on Tuesday.By virtue of its 11-7 regular season record, Decatur won the Bayside South championship and earned a date in the conference championship with Bayside North winner… Read more »

Decatur Boys Complete Stunning Comeback

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BERLIN – Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity lacrosse team closed out an up-and-down season on a high note last weekend, beating rival Parkside, 11-8 after trailing the Rams by five goals late in the game.The Seahawks appeared to be headed to a loss in the regular season finale last Friday and trailed the Rams, 8-3, with… Read more »

Refurbishing Option Likely Out For Boardwalk Trams

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OCEAN CITY — Resort officials are still exploring the best option for replacing the trams used on the Boardwalk and at Winterfest, for example, but it appears refurbishing isn’t an option.For the last several months, the Transportation Committee has been exploring alternatives for repairing or replacing the city’s fleet of trams, which are nearing the… Read more »