This is the time of the spring when some teams are already in the postseason, while others have reached the final week of the regular season. Spring happens to be the busiest season for high school sports in Delaware, so there is a lot to monitor.
The girls’ lacrosse tournament has been addressed elsewhere, so the focus here is on the end of the regular season. Saint Mark’s soccer continues to challenge itself against top competition, and a pair of unbeatens close out the tennis schedule.
Don’t forget to confirm dates and times before making the trip. Schedules are always subject to change.
Softball
Monday, May 13
MOT Charter (6-7) vs. St. Elizabeth (0-9), 3:30 p.m. at Canby Park
Ursuline (3-12) vs. St. Elizabeth, 5 p.m. at Canby Park
Tuesday, May 14
Glasgow (1-12) vs. St. Elizabeth, 3:45 p.m. at Canby Park
Cape Henlopen (12-3) vs. Padua (6-8), 4 p.m. at Midway Softball Complex
Lake Forest (14-2) at Saint Mark’s (14-2), 4 p.m. The Spartans are guaranteed a win this afternoon. The question is, which ones? Both of these teams can hit, and the pitching has been on point as well.
Wednesday, May 15
Ursuline at Concord (11-4), 3:30 p.m.
William Penn (8-7) vs. St. Elizabeth, 3:45 p.m. at Canby Park
Saint Mark’s at St. Georges (7-8), 4 p.m.
Padua at Archmere (8-9), 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 16
Ursuline at Mount Pleasant (4-11), 3:30 p.m.
Milford (8-8) vs. Padua, 3:45 p.m. at Midway Softball Complex
Friday, May 17
St. Georges vs. Padua, 3:45 p.m. at Midway Softball Complex
Soccer
Monday, May 13
Polytech (10-1-2) at Saint Mark’s (11-2), 3:30 p.m. Saint Mark’s continues to test itself against the top teams in both divisions. This afternoon, it’s the Panthers, who have quietly put together a season that will earn them a postseason berth.
Wilmington Friends (7-6) at Archmere (11-2), 3:45 p.m.
St. Elizabeth (4-9) at Tatnall (4-9), 4 p.m.
Newark Charter (7-6) at Ursuline (8-4-1), 4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, May 14
St. Andrew’s (11-2-1) at Ursuline, 4 p.m.
Caesar Rodney (10-3-1) vs. Padua (6-7), 7 p.m. at Abessinio Stadium
Wednesday, May 15
Red Lion (7-5-1) vs. St. Elizabeth, 3:30 p.m. at Banning Park
Sanford (9-4) at Archmere, 4:30 p.m. The Auks wrap up the regular season at home against the Warriors.
Saint Mark’s at Smyrna (6-5-2), 6 p.m.
Tennis
Monday, May 13
Tatnall (3-8) vs. Saint Mark’s (3-8), 3:30 p.m. at Banning Park
Tuesday, May 14
Sanford (3-11) vs. Padua (7-6), 3:30 p.m. at Delcastle Recreation Center
St. Andrew’s (9-4) vs. Ursuline (7-4), 3:30 p.m. at Rodney Street Courts
Tower Hill (10-0) at Archmere (14-0), 3:45 p.m. One of these teams will enter the state tournament with an unblemished record.
Lacrosse
Tuesday, May 14
No. 9 Smyrna at No. 8 Archmere, 4 p.m. First round of the DIAA state tournament. Tickets must be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/app/school/DIAA.
Saturday, May 18
Smyrna-Archmere winner at No. 1 Cape Henlopen, noon.
Winner of No. 12 Odessa-No. 5 Sussex Academy at No. 4 Ursuline, noon.
Track
Monday, May 13
Padua, Saint Mark’s and Ursuline at Charter Mini-Meet No. 2, 4 p.m. at Wilmington Charter
Friday, May 17
DIAA championships, 3 p.m., Dover High School. Tickets must be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/school/DIAA.
Saturday, May 18
DIAA championships, 9:30 a.m., Dover High School. Tickets must be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/school/DIAA.
