The final few weeks of the regular season for spring sports kicks off with temperatures approaching 90 degrees, giving the games a distinct late-season feel. Whether teams are playing with dreams of state titles or for the high school experience, it promises to be a beautiful week to take in some scholastic sports action.
Among the games to watch: a rematch of the girls’ Division II state soccer championship from last season. Archmere and Saint Mark’s renew acquaintances. Both teams are contenders again in 2024. In track, teams get into postseason mode with the state championships just a few weeks away.
Don’t forget to confirm dates and times before making the trip. Schedules are always subject to change.
Softball
Monday, April 29
Odyssey Charter (6-4) at Archmere (6-6), 3:45 p.m.
Saint Mark’s (10-1) vs. Padua (4-4), 3:45 p.m. at Midway Softball Complex
Christiana (8-4) vs. Ursuline (3-6), 4 p.m. at Midway Softball Complex
Tuesday, April 30
Delaware Military (6-4) at Archmere, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
St. Elizabeth (0-6) vs. First State Military (3-6), 3:30 p.m. at Smyrna-Clayton Little Lass Complex
Ursuline vs. Padua, 3:45 p.m. at Midway Softball Complex
Thursday, May 2
Saint Mark’s at Wilmington Charter (6-5), 3:30 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Padua vs. St. Elizabeth, 3:45 p.m. at Canby Park
Ursuline at Archmere, 4:15 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Saint Mark’s at St. Georges (5-5), noon
Lacrosse
Monday, April 29
Archmere (6-3) vs. Padua (1-9), 3:30 p.m. at Chase Fieldhouse
Ursuline (5-5) at Saint Mark’s (6-4), 4 p.m.
North Caroline at Ss. Peter and Paul (10-1), 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
Archmere at Delaware Military (4-6), 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Padua at Ursuline, 3:45 p.m.
Saint Mark’s at Ss. Peter and Paul, 4 p.m. The Sabres play their lone opponent from outside Maryland when the Spartans travel to Easton. Ss. Peter and Paul lost their season opener but has been on a roll since with a roster that includes just two seniors. Saint Mark’s goalie Mackenzie Fanning will provide a stiff test for Ss. Peter and Paul’s balanced scoring attack.
Thursday, May 2
Westtown (Pa.) at Archmere, 4:30 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Newark Charter (5-5) at Ursuline, 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Ss. Peter and Paul at Easton, 2 p.m.
Archmere at Wilmington Friends (7-3), 2 p.m.
Soccer
Monday, April 29
Wilmington Christian (4-6) at Ursuline (5-3-1), 3 p.m.
Indian River (5-2-1) vs. Padua (4-5), 3:30 p.m. at Hockessin Soccer Club
Early College (3-6-1) vs. St. Elizabeth (2-7), 3:30 p.m. at Banning Park
Tuesday, April 30
Archmere (8-1) at Saint Mark’s (7-1), 4 p.m. The Spartans continue their run of game against the best teams in Division II when the Auks stop for a visit. Counting the Auks, the last three Spartans opponents enter this week with a combined record of 25-2. Archmere’s lone loss this season came at the hands of undefeated Middletown, while Saint Mark’s fell to unbeaten Caravel in overtime last week.
Wednesday, May 1
St. Elizabeth at MOT Charter (3-6), 3:45 p.m.
Padua at Caravel (9-0), 6:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 2
Delaware Military (5-4-1) at Archmere, 3:45 p.m.
Newark Charter (5-3) at Saint Mark’s, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Ursuline at Odyssey Charter (1-4-1), 4 p.m.
Saturday, May 4
Tower Hill (2-6-1) at Saint Mark’s, 1 p.m.
Tennis
Monday, April 29
Padua (5-4) at Brandywine (8-2), 3:30 p.m.
Ursuline (4-3) vs. Saint Mark’s (2-5), 3:30 p.m. at Banning Park
Archmere (11-0) at Smyrna (6-2), 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 30
Wilmington Friends (4-3) at Archmere, 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 1
Padua at Wilmington Charter, 3:30 p.m.
Appoquinimink (6-3) vs. Saint Mark’s, 3:30 p.m. at Banning Park
Worcester Prep at Ss. Peter and Paul (7-0), 4 p.m.
Friday, May 3
Ss. Peter and Paul at ESIAC tournament, 10 a.m. at Worcester Prep, Berlin, Md.
Ursuline at Wilmington Friends, 3:30 p.m.
Track
Tuesday, April 30
Ursuline and Padua, time TBA at Abessinio Stadium
Thursday, May 2
Archmere and St. Elizabeth at Diamond State Athletic Conference championship, 3:30 p.m. at Newark Charter
Friday, May 3
Padua at Hoka Henderson Invitational, time TBA at West Chester Henderson (Pa.) High School
Padua at Trials of Miles, Icahn Stadium, New York
