Sallies soccer hungry to return to the top

Salesianum coach Scott Mosier has turned Salesianum into the most dominant high school boys soccer program of the state over the last decade. But this year, Mosier's Sals are not the defending state champions for the first time in five years.

St. Mark's field hockey seeks history-making season

Delaware is on the threshold of a new high school field hockey season, but the goals remain unchanged for St. Mark’s.

The Spartans will again set out to beat field hockey factory Tower Hill School and to win a state championship. Both would be firsts for St. Mark’s.

Delaware’s dove, Canada goose and teal seasons to open in September

Delaware hunters will be able to start honing their wing shooting skills on Wednesday, Sept. 1 with the opening of the mourning dove and resident Canada goose seasons. On Saturday, Sept. 11, hunters can start adding teal to their bag.

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You can call them in to the sports desk at 302-239-0215, or email nicole.squittiere@communitypub.com by close of business Tuesday for publication in the following Sunday's Community News.

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Meet Nick Sembiante: personal trainer brings the gym to customers

Wilmington resident Nick Sembiante recently founded Crunchtime Fitness LLC and has brings his mobile fitness programs to clients throughout the Hockessin area. The Community News caught up with Sembiante to drill down on some of the fundamentals of getting in shape.

Buccaneers without a place to call home

The two-time champion Claymont Buccaneers remain on the losing end of securing their own football field in Claymont.

Wilmington artists turn to athletics to raise awareness, funds

The New Wilmington Arts Association (NWAA) has launched an initiative to promote healthy lifestyles for the artistic community while giving artists a new opportunity to put cash in their pockets.

Persistence pays off for Piedmont in Mid-Atlantic baseball championship

Piedmont Baseball rules the world of 11-year-olds in the Mid-Atlantic region. That is because Piedmont won the Cal Ripken Babe Ruth Tournament held in Voorhees, N.J. Aug. 6 to Aug. 9.

Delawarean to run into history in Athens

Bill Kanas is on the receiving end of a special opportunity to research his heritage and run in the ultimate marathon at the same time.

Meet Jim Baker: president of the Piedmont Baseball League

On any given Saturday during the summertime, Swift Park is buzzing with activity as teams from the Piedmont Baseball League, an affiliate of Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc., participate in the national pastime. The Community News caught up with Jim Baker, president of the league, to talk about its growth.

Pedaling into the past: series of bike trips focuses on Hockessin's history

A series of Sunday bike trips will take riders past some of Hockessin's most historic sites.

Celebrity softball: Helping to keep city youth above the fray

Duffy’s Hope Inc.  is scheduled to hold its eighth annual celebrity softball game Saturday, Aug. 7 at Frawley Stadium.

North Star Swim Club’s Mini Meets teach children sportsmanship

For the past 20 years, North Star Swim Club’s Shining Star Mini Meets has given younger swimmers their own meet and championship experience.

Newark's Binger hustles for Delaware at National Veterans Wheelchair Games

Larry Binger of Newark is literally Team Delaware when it comes to competing in the National Veterans Wheelchair Games held annually in major cities across the United States. The U.S. Navy veteran has been the lone representative of the Diamond State at the games for 19 years.

Skate park could soon be a reality

On Tuesday, New Castle County Council consented to the construction of an 18,500-square-foot skate park at Glasgow Park in Bear. The vote was contingent upon a final presentation on liability issues from the county’s risk management division before ground is broken. According to Parks Planner Jon Husband, that could be as soon as this fall.

Senior Olympics triathlon 2010 results

The Delaware Senior Olympics held its 2010 Bricks MultiSport Team Invitational Triathlon competition at Lake Como on July 17.

NFL player comes home to Concord High to teach children character

Wisdom can only be obtained if a person is willing to listen, Montell Owens told 300 local youths at his daylong football camp at Concord High School Monday, July 19. Owens, a Concord grad and a player for the Jacksonville Jaguars, held the first annual, daylong football camp at his alma mater with help from a few of his former teammates at the University of Maine and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware.

Annual bike ride to honor fallen Ironman

Less than one month away, the Third Annual Mike Clark Memorial Ride will host hundreds of cyclists in an event that’s not quite your typical Saturday morning ride.

State announces new hunting regulations

This fall, hunters will encounter a number of changes in regulations, including a new crossbow season, a statewide red fox season, use of pellet firearms for squirrel hunting and licensing changes.

State Champs! Naamans wins Big League baseball state championship

The Naamans All-Stars, the Delaware District II baseball team, won the Big League State Tournament with a 2-0 sweep of the Delaware District III in the best of three series last weekend in Georgetown.

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