Storm Wreaks Havoc on Local Prep Slate

BERLIN- Last weekend’s near-record snowfall last forced the cancellation of several prep sports events across the area, causing local teams to scramble to find make-up dates to meet minimum requirements for post-season play in some cases.For example, the Decatur wrestling team was scheduled to face Reservoir last Saturday, but the trip across the Bay Bridge… Read more »

Where Are They Now? Joya Canfield

The following is the latest installment in an occasional series about the progress of standout local student-athletes who have gone on to succeed at the next level in their college careers.BERLIN- Nearing the end of her college career as a standout track athlete at High Point University, former Decatur student-athlete Joya Canfield, who set 13… Read more »

Half Marathon Kick-Off Event on Tap

WEST OCEAN CITY- The Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services (WYFCS) team and the Ocean City Half Marathon are teaming up for a kick-off event for the popular April race at the Greene Turtle in West Ocean City next Tuesday.Founded by Chris Klebe and Charlie McClure of OC Tri-Running, the annual half marathon and 5K… Read more »

Decatur Wrestlers Sweep Pair

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team rebounded from a tough first loss of the season last week by sweeping a pair of matches in a combined meet with Rising Sun and Queen Anne’s last Saturday.The Seahawks had been steamrolling opponents all season in regular matches and several tournaments including an impressive win in the Bob… Read more »

Mallards Prep for Grueling Stretch Run

BERLIN- After a long winter break, the Worcester Prep boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams get back in action in earnest, each with three games next week and five in a span of 10 days.The Worcester Prep boys last played on January 15 when they beat Gunston, 63-34. The Mallards’ record now stands at 7-5… Read more »

OC Basketball Action Continues

OCEAN CITY- The Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s winter boys’ basketball league continued this week with a full slate of games at Northside Park. The following is a quick look at some of this week’s league action:(bullet) Phillips Crab House 43- Outback 20: Justin Meekins scored 19 points and Matthew Lecompte added 14 as… Read more »

Seahawk Girls Cruise Past Eagles, 46-36

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team found its stride on Tuesday, building an early lead and withstanding a couple of runs by visiting Snow Hill to coast to the 46-36 win over their Worcester County rival. Decatur came into the game struggling, having lost six of their last seven contests after starting the season… Read more »

Snow Hill Outlasts Decatur, 56-52

SNOW HILL- Stephen Decatur’s men’s varsity basketball team lost a tough one this week, falling to county rival Snow Hill, 56-52, on Tuesday on the road to relinquish its share of the lead in the Bayside South.The two conference heavyweights squared off on Tuesday in Snow Hill with the Eagles hanging on late to defeat… Read more »

Super Bowl Scramble Slated

BERLIN- With the teams now set for big game, it’s not too early to make plans to participate in the annual Super Bowl Scramble at Eagle’s Landing in West Ocean City on February 7.The creative tournament has become a fixture on the winter sports schedule in recent year and this year should be no different…. Read more »

Berlin Dolphins Notch First Win

Berlin Dolphins Notch First Win

BERLIN- The Berlin Dolphins collected their first-ever win in the their first season in the New Castle County Winter Football League, beating the NCCFL Saints, 20-6.The Dolphins, an all-star team of 14-17 year olds, joined the New Castle Winter League this year for the first time and quickly notched their first win. Quarterback Colin Macomber… Read more »