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Pleasant like a pheasant - I trucked around the Cape campus Tuesday afternoon like a fair-weather Fred in search of atmospheric photo opportunities. Every field and sport was covered except swimming – no pool – because, “With all this water around...

Long Neck Elementary School is the first Indian District School District school to participate in a boys running program called Let Me Run, and they just conquered their first major

The 18th annual Sea Colony Turkey Trot 5K to benefit Special Olympics Delaware attracted a record number of racers and walkers Nov. 28, with 258 recording times. “I can’t explain it,” said Race Director Tim Bamforth. “Penned-up people breaking out...

Ryan Baker strolls past the Dairy Queen. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS Dave Frederick April 27, 2021 Rude is wrong - Fans are back in the stands and so are some boneheaded boys who sit in the student section, and insult and ridicule players from the other team. That is the moment when peer pressure should take over and friends give the person a heads-up that he is making everyone look bad. I’m not just being a “fuddy duddy buddy” sideline gramps guy with sound waves bouncing off my big...

Eagles had not lost a dual meet in over a decade Cape girls gather for a photo after victory over Smyrna. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTOS Dave Frederick April 19, 2021 The Cape at Smyrna track meet on brisk Friday afternoon was a made-for-TV afternoon special, a story about kids suited for the child in all of us.  “A picture was done by the Smyrna girls for us and it was great ... we arrived, and chairs were set up for our team and an empty chair was put out front with a framed picture and a...

A sophomore at Cape Henlopen High School in Lewes, Maggie was hailed as the "queen of jumps" by her track and field coach Tim Bamforth for her recent wins in long- and high-jump events.  She also participated in Engineering Pathway in hopes of pursuing that career path. She was a competitive cheerleading enthusiast with Shore Pride All Stars in Millsboro, and previously with CC Champs of Waldwick.  "Maggie was one of the nicest and sweetest girls I have ever met and had the honor to coach," ...

Tim Bamforth April 9, 2021 Cape Henlopen High School sophomore track & field jumper Maggie Browne died April 6 in a tragic accident. JAMIE LOUCKS PHOTO How do I write a column the day after losing a member of my track & field team? The answer is that you use the Nike motto and you “just do it” because words creating memories versus silence can help in the healing process for so many. I have been through this two or three times in my coaching career, and I always tell myself I do...

Police identify teenager who died in Lewes ATV crash Shannon Marvel McNaught and Emily Lytle, Delaware News Journal Headlines April 8, 2021 Replay Video UP NEXT Delaware State Police have identified the 16-year-old victim of a Lewes ATV crash as Margaret Browne of Rehoboth Beach. Browne died and four other teens were injured after a John Deere Gator crashed off Robinsonville and Fox Run roads just before 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 6. Police said the driver was traveling at a high ...

Sunday morning sports clinics outdraw church Coach Lindsey Underwood’s boys Christopher and Luke relax between clinic sessions. DAVE FREDERICK PHOTO Dave Frederick March 16, 2021 Underwoods in the hood - Coaches’ kids are socialized like therapy dogs. They grow up around lots of different types of people who are always talking to them, asking them questions and patting them on the head. When they become athletes on a team, they mostly play smart, having absorbed the efficient and...

Tia Jarvis wins the long jump in 15-0. I gotta be me! Lainey Shockro is exuberant in any event. Elizabeth Melson anchors the 4-by-800 relay. Gabriel Gumas of Caesar Rodney wins the 55-meter hurdles in 9.40. Montana Jones wins the 55 meters in 8.10. The Cape Henlopen Vikings hosted the Riders of Caesar Rodney in winter track & field action held outside at Legends Stadium in cold and windy conditions Feb. 16. The Vikings easily won both meets, with the boys’ score 88-20 and the girls’ score 9...