The first week of the spring sports season has passed, but many of the teams did not get on to the field last week. That changes starting March 25, with three days of heavy activity, followed by a light schedule as Easter approaches.
Defending lacrosse state champion Salesianum continues its ambitious schedule, with games this week against two nationally ranked opponents. The Sals themselves check in at No. 24 in one national ranking. Saint Mark’s baseball has two games under its belt thus far, and the other Catholic schools will see their first pitches this week.
Pack an extra layer or two if you’re heading out to watch any of these contests, except volleyball, which is played in climate-controlled comfort. Don’t forget to confirm dates and times before making the trip. Schedules are always subject to change.
Baseball
Monday, March 25
St. Elizabeth (0-0) at Saint Mark’s (2-0), 3 p.m.
Jemicy at Ss. Peter and Paul, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26
Archmere (0-0) at MOT Charter (0-1), 3:30 p.m.
St. Vincent Pallotti at Ss. Peter and Paul, 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
Delaware Military (0-0) at St. Elizabeth, 3:45 p.m. at Canby Park
Saint Mark’s vs. Newark Charter (1-0), 4 p.m. at Leroy Hill Park
Salesianum (0-0) at Caravel (1-0), 7 p.m. The Sals, who were rained out on March 23, open the season under the lights against perennial contender Caravel. Battery mates Jack Rossi and Jude Swift are among the anchors for the Sals, while the Bucs have some strong arms in Timmy Tyler and Truman Auwerda.
Lacrosse
Monday, March 25
Indian River (1-1) at Saint Mark’s (2-0), 4 p.m.
James M. Bennett at Ss. Peter and Paul (1-2), 4 p.m.
Tatnall (0-0) at Salesianum (2-0), 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26
Archmere (1-0) at Episcopal Academy (Pa.), 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
St. Mary’s (Md.) at Salesianum, 7:30 p.m. The Sals are ranked No. 24 in the country by USA Lacrosse magazine, and they’ll be the underdogs against St. Mary’s, which checks in at 21. Salesianum’s roster includes standouts such as Noah Driggs, Rowyn Nurry and Cameron Taylor.
Saturday, March 30
Salesianum at Chaminade (N.Y.), 1 p.m. The Sals travel to Long Island, N.Y., to meet the Flyers, who open the season ranked seventh in the country by USA Lacrosse. The Sals will also play Malvern Prep (Pa.) (No. 8), Lawrenceville (N.J.) (No. 1), and Radnor (Pa.), which also received top-25 consideration, along with Delaware powers Cape Henlopen and Archmere.
Volleyball
Monday, March 25
Archmere (2-0) at Odessa (1-2), 4 p.m.
Delcastle (1-1) at Saint Mark’s (2-0), 5:30 p.m.
Brandywine (2-0) at Salesianum (1-0), 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
Aspira (1-2) at Archmere, 4 p.m.
Salesianum at Saint Mark’s, 5:30 p.m.
Tennis
Monday, March 25
Indian Creek at Ss. Peter and Paul (2-0), time TBA
Sussex Academy (0-1) at Archmere (1-0), 4 p.m.
Tuesday, March 26
Ss. Peter and Paul at St. John’s Catholic Prep, time TBA
Salesianum (1-1) at St. Andrew’s (1-0), 4 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
Archmere at Newark Charter (2-1), 3:30 p.m. at Barksdale Courts
Salesianum at Concord (0-1), 3:30 p.m.
Gunston at Ss. Peter and Paul, 4 p.m.
Track
Monday, March 25
St. Elizabeth at A.I. DuPont Invitational, 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
Archmere and Salesianum at Rustin Invitational, 2 p.m. at Rustin High School, West Chester, Pa.
Saint Mark’s at Tatnall, 3:30 p.m.
