Catholic high school sports teams from the Diocese of Wilmington get back to it on Thursday after several days off surrounding New Year’s Day. This will likely be the longest break from competition for nearly all of them until the end of their seasons in February or March.
The week is scheduled to conclude with a highly anticipated boys basketball matchup, but before that, turn your attention to the pool. Undefeateds Salesianum and Caesar Rodney meet on Thursday, and Ursuline and Newark Charter go at it in a meeting of 2-0 squads on Saturday.
There is a possibility of winter weather hitting this weekend. As usual, it’s not a bad idea to confirm dates and times before making the trip. In addition, schedules are always subject to change.
Girls
Basketball
Thursday, Jan. 4
Archmere (2-4) at Newark Charter (2-3), 3:45 p.m.
Salisbury Christian at Ss. Peter and Paul, 4:30 p.m.
First State Military (0-7) at St. Elizabeth (5-1), 6 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 5
Tower Hill (1-4) at Saint Mark’s (6-1), 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6
Tatnall (0-6) at Padua (5-2), 12:30 p.m.
Sunday. Jan. 7
Ursuline (7-1) at Archbishop Carroll (D.C.), 9 a.m. in the Blue Star High School Invitational Showcase
Track
Saturday, Jan. 6
Archmere, St. Elizabeth and Ursuline at Hispanic Games, 8:30 a.m. at New Balance Track and Field at Armory, New York
Padua at Kevin Dare High School Invitational, time TBA at Penn State University, State College, Pa.
Boys
Basketball
Thursday, Jan. 4
Newark Charter (2-5) at Archmere (1-2), 6:15 p.m.
First State Military (1-4) at St. Elizabeth (5-0), 7:15 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6
Archmere at Tatnall (2-4), 12:30 p.m.
Laurel (2-4) at Saint Mark’s (8-1), 2 p.m.
Salesianum (3-4) at Malvern Prep (Pa.), 7 p.m.
Sunday. Jan. 7
Salesianum at St. Elizabeth, 2:30 p.m. The defending champion Sals have had their share of tough games already this season, and this meeting at the St. E Center just adds to that list. This is the only game of the season between the rivals, pitting Salesianum’s experience against the aggressiveness of the Vikings.
Wrestling
Friday, Jan. 5-Saturday, Jan. 6
Archmere, Salesianum and St. Elizabeth at Delcastle Invitational, 4 p.m.
Track
Saturday, Jan. 6
Archmere, Salesianum and St. Elizabeth at Hispanic Games, 8:30 a.m. at New Balance Track and Field at Armory, New York
Swimming (co-ed except where noted)
Thursday, Jan. 4
Salesianum (4-1)/Padua (1-2) vs. Caesar Rodney (4-0-1 boys, 4-1 girls), 2:30 p.m. at Boys and Girls Club of Milford
Conrad (1-1 boys, 1-1 girls) vs. Saint Mark’s (2-0 boys, 3-0 girls), 3 p.m. at Western YMCA
Tower Hill (0-3 boys, 2-1 girls) vs. Archmere (1-2 boys, 3-0 girls), 3:30 p.m. at Walnut Street YMCA
Friday, Jan. 5
Saint Mark’s at St. Andrew’s (3-0 boys, 0-3 girls), 4 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 6
Salesianum/Ursuline (2-0) vs. Newark Charter (1-1 boys, 2-0 girls), 4 p.m. at McKean High School
