Delaware High School Sports: New Teams Join the Ranks

The latest week of Delaware high school sports rankings brings fresh faces into the spotlight. In boys basketball, Dover tops the list with a 15‑1 record, followed by Tatnall and Cape Henlopen. St. Georges moves into the top five after a strong finish, while Salesianum and Middletown secure spots in the upper tier. Howard and Smyrna round out the top ten, with A. I. du Pont hovering just below the cut. Girls basketball sees St. Elizabeth leading the pack, boasting a 13‑3 record. Sanford and Cape Henlopen hold steady in second and third place, respectively. Caravel climbs to fifth after a close win over Ursuline, whose standout player scored 27 points in that game. Smyrna and Padua occupy the middle ranks, while Howard and Archmere trail behind.In wrestling, Salesianum leads Division I with a 6‑2 record, while Caesar Rodney dominates with a 10‑1 tally. Smyrna sits third, and St. Georges follows closely behind. Division II crowns Delaware Military Academy at the top, with Laurel and Woodbridge also performing well. Swimming highlights include Salesianum in boys’ events and Ursuline dominating the girls’ side. A noteworthy achievement comes from Appoquinimink, where senior Grady Redding broke his brother’s conference meet record in the 200‑yard freestyle. These rankings reflect a dynamic season where teams continue to rise, fall, and sometimes surprise their rivals. Fans can expect more thrilling matchups as the season progresses.