Published February 05, 2010
BERLIN- The Beach Lacrosse Club, a volunteer organization that has been around for 17 years and has introduced thousands of young players to the game, is now accepting applications for its spring program.
Beach Lacrosse is seeking boys and girls for several teams at various age and skill levels including under-9, under-11, under-13, and under-15. There is also a 'scoopers' program where children as young as six years old can begin to learn the basics of lacrosse. The club belongs to the Eastern...
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Published February 05, 2010
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's varsity wrestling team stayed on a roll last week, thrashing Kent Island, 62-6, after winning 13 of 14 matches.
The Seahawks prepped for this week's big conference showdown against Parkside by taking care of Kent Island in short order. Matt Meekins won his match be decision at 103 pounds, Seth Goggin won by technical fall at 125, Corbin Lohnas won by technical fall at 130, and Devin Bataille won a major decision at 135.
Johnny Soghomonian kept the Seahawks going with a...
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Published February 05, 2010
BERLIN- Stephen Decatur's boys' and girls' varsity indoor track teams swept the Bayside Championships last week for the second straight year, taking first in both meets and collecting several strong finishes in individual competitions along the way.
The Decatur boy's team came in first in total team points with 107, topping second-place North Caroline (63) and Parkside (59). On the girls' side, the Seahawks also claimed the Bayside Championship with 106 points, followed by North Caroline (85.5)...
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Published February 05, 2010
BERLIN- The Berlin Dolphins youth football team played the New Castle Vikings to a 6-6 tie last Saturday before the massive snowstorm that struck the region deteriorated conditions to the point the game had to be postponed before its conclusion.
The Dolphins hit the road last Saturday for a New Castle County Football League (NCCFL) game against the Vikings in Bear, Del., despite the snow and wind that had started in the area. On Berlin's first play from scrimmage, quarterback Colin Macomber hit...
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Published February 05, 2010
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 was cancelled because of the storm. On Wednesday, the Seahawks were set to face Parkside, but Wicomico County schools were closed while...
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Published February 05, 2010
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 high school records for the Seahawks, is a steady contributor for her NCAA Division I team.
Canfield, an All-State athlete in cross-country and track at...
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