http://www.sussexcountian.com/section/SPORTS sussexcountian.com delivers up-to-the-minute news and information on the latest top stories, weather, entertainment, politics and more. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 6:11:28 +0000 http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130618/SPORTS/130619798/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:54:27 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130618/SPORTS/130619798/1020/SPORTS After a tremendous freshmen campaign, Sussex Tech’s Michelle Laz enjoyed another stellar season on the pitch in 2013, capping off her sophomore season helping the Ravens reach the State Semifinals for the first time in program history.
The Sussex Countian sat down with Michelle to discuss the team’s success, how her game has improved, and what she and the Ravens hope to accomplish down the road.
Laz [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130617/CCH/130619827/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:06:48 Staff Reports http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130617/CCH/130619827/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130611/SPORTS/130619944/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:28:39 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130611/SPORTS/130619944/1020/SPORTS Come next Fall, there will be a new football team in town, the Eastern Shore Bucs. The newly formed team will begin play next school year in the Mid-Atlantic Christian Conference.
The team has been created as an option for high school aged students who have the desire to play football, but are homeschooled, or attend a public or private school that does not offer a football program.
"We’re a high school [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130611/SPORTS/130619962/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 11 Jun 2013 5:31:21 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130611/SPORTS/130619962/1020/SPORTS The 2013 Carpenter Cup Classic baseball tournament will begin its 28th year on Monday, June 17 at Ashburn Field in FDR Park in Philadelphia, PA. Earlier this week, the rosters for the Delaware South team were announced featuring several local high school baseball standouts.
 
The Carpenter Cup Classic is a 16-team tournament featuring more than 400 high school students from the tri-state area. Named after [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130611/SPORTS/130619963/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 11 Jun 2013 4:47:02 http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130611/SPORTS/130619963/1020/SPORTS By winning the recent US Youth Soccer Delaware State Championships, the Henlopen Sharks soccer team from Milton, Del., has qualified to compete in the US Youth Soccer Region I (East) Championships, presented by the National Guard.
The team will be among the more than 256 top US Youth Soccer Boys and Girls teams from the 15 US Youth Soccer http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130606/CCH/130609866/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130605/CCH/130609901/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Wed, 5 Jun 2013 11:56:19 Staff Reports http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130605/CCH/130609901/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130602/SPORTS/130609987/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Sun, 2 Jun 2013 23:52:18 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130602/SPORTS/130609987/1020/SPORTS Tony Stewart notched his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series win of 2013 in Sunday's FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks at the Monster Mile at Dover International Speedway.
Stewart has struggled this season but capitalized on a break and perhaps a little luck to tally his third career victory at the Monster Mile.
Nearly halfway through Sunday's race Jimmie Johnson, driving the no. 48 car, had taken command of the [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130602/NEWS/130609986/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Sun, 2 Jun 2013 21:29:40 By Brian Smith http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130602/NEWS/130609986/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130601/SPORTS/130609995/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Sun, 2 Jun 2013 8:46:44 Staff report http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130601/SPORTS/130609995/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539944/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Sat, 1 Jun 2013 17:51:07 By Brian Smith http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130531/NEWS/130539944/1020/SPORTS However, due to some occasional rotten luck, those led laps haven't always led to wins. That wasn't a problem for Busch on this occasion as he drove to victory in [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130531/CCH/130539948/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Fri, 31 May 2013 17:06:35 Staff Reports http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130531/CCH/130539948/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539981/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Thu, 30 May 2013 14:45:19 Staff Report http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130530/NEWS/130539981/1020/SPORTS http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130527/SPORTS/130529799/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 27 May 2013 22:19:30 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130527/SPORTS/130529799/1020/SPORTS The All-State Baseball team selections were announced; below are some locals who excelled at their position all season long.
1st Team
DH – Eduardo Ruiz, Senior – Indian River
 
2nd Team
Catcher – Ryan Muchmore, Senior – Sussex Tech
Shortstop [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130525/SPORTS/130529821/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Sat, 25 May 2013 23:01:35 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130525/SPORTS/130529821/1020/SPORTS The Sussex Tech Girls Soccer team is going somewhere they’ve never been; the State Semifinals
The Ravens defeated Caravel 1-0 on Saturday afternoon to move onto the DIAA State Semifinals on Wednesday.
The game remained scoreless through the first half with the Ravens supplying the majority of the pressure but still unable to find the back of the net.
With just 27:13 left [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529958/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Tue, 21 May 2013 3:23:21 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130521/SPORTS/130529958/1020/SPORTS The Sussex Tech girls lacrosse squad had yet another successful season this year finishing with a record of 12-3 earning the #7 seed in the DIAA State Tournament. Unfortunately, the Ravens drew a matchup with state powerhouse Tower Hill, seeded #2 in the state, in the first round of the tournament.
While the Ravens put forth a valiant effort, they were unable to come up with enough offense to keep up with Tower Hill, falling 20-8 to end their [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519929/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 23:47:10 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519929/1020/SPORTS The Sussex Tech Ravens weren’t able to match their 9-6 mark from last season finishing the 2013 campaign at 6-9. However, their strength of schedule and wins against Maryland schools Salisbury School and North Caroline and a victory over Indian River were good enough to earn them a berth in the state tournament.
Along with their big victories mentioned above, the Ravens also played some of the toughest competition within the state and [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519930/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 23:45:18 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519930/1020/SPORTS On Friday afternoon, the Finals for the Henlopen Conference Track & Field Championships were held at Dover High School. While the Caesar Rodney Riders took the boys championship and the Smyrna Eagles took the Lady’s crown there were still some impressive performances from local athletes.
The Sussex Tech Lady Ravens finished fourth overall behind Cape Henlopen, Caesar Rodney and Smyrna. Brianna Hall finished first in the 110m Hurdles and [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519932/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Mon, 13 May 2013 23:42:29 Mike Santa Barbara http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130513/SPORTS/130519932/1020/SPORTS Baseball
Sussex Tech fell to Lake Forest 6-5 on Thursday, May 9. Ryan Muchmore and Scott Smart led the way for the Ravens on offense combining to go 4-for-8 with a double and a homerun in the loss. The Ravens bounced back on Monday, May 13 with a 2-1 win over St. Mark's. Sussex Tech returns to the diamond on Wednesday when they host Red Lion CA.
Sussex Central defeated Indian River 9-3 on Friday, May 10. Robbie [...]]]> http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509780/1020/SPORTS?rssfeed=true Wed, 8 May 2013 17:43:04 Staff Report http://www.sussexcountian.com/article/20130508/NEWS/130509780/1020/SPORTS