A look at some of The News Journal's best sports photos from the 2023-2024 school year

Saint Mark's Logan Klein is tackled just shy of the goal line in the fourth quarter of Appoquinimink's 40-15 win at Saint Mark's, Friday, Oct. 13. 2023.

Blue's Ed Emmens of Delaware Military Academy (26), Cole Fenice of Archmere (43) and Makeevis Rogers of Newark celebrate after Rogers scored on an interception return in the third quarter of Blue's 32-2 win during the DFRC Blue-Gold All Star Game at Delaware Stadium, Friday, June 21, 2024.

Appoquinimink's Omari Cofield tracks down Saint Mark's Logan Klein in the third quarter of the Jaguars' 40-15 win at Saint Mark's, Friday, Oct. 13. 2023.

Delmar's Ashton Baine (9) can't stop Lake Forest's Darius Miller from scoring on a touchdown reception in the third quarter of Delmar's 30-27 win at Lake Forest High School, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

St. Andrew's Spencer Fairbanks returns a kick in the second quarter of St. Andrew's 34-13 win against First State Military at home, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

Lake Forest's Ayden Young (right) gets through the Delmar line for a gain in the second quarter of Delmar's 30-27 win at Lake Forest High School, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

Red Lion's Tristan Grenardo tackles Lake Forest's Jaymeire Snell in the second half of the Lions' 28-6 win at Red Lion Christian Academy, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

Brandywine's Crisdon Wright leads cheers after the Bulldogs' 14-7 overtime win against Seaford at Brandywine, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

Red Lion's Giovanni Ramirez (10) keeps on his feet against Lake Forest's Shawn Ferrell before reversing field on a play ultimately negated by penalty in the first half of the Lions' 28-6 win at Red Lion Christian Academy, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

Salesianum receiver Lukas Ryan avoids Cape Henlopen's Camryn Joyner in the second quarter of the DIAA Class 3A state championship at Delaware Stadium, FridaCy, Dec. 1, 2023.

Salesianum head coach Gene Delle Donne is hit with an ice water dunking in the final moments of Salesianum's 45-17 win against Cape Henlopen in the DIAA Class 3A championship at Delaware Stadium, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Salesianum's R.J. Johnson (90) swoops in on Cape Henlopen quarterback Jameson Tingle in the fourth quarter of Salesianum's 45-17 win in the DIAA Class 3A championship at Delaware Stadium, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.

Salesianum's Mitchell Cummings (33) and Jasyn Truitt defend a pass to Middletown's Matthew Priestley in the fourth quarter of Salesianum's 24-14 win in a DIAA Class 3A state tournament semifinal at Abessinio Stadium, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.

Saint Mark's Keigan Barnes (left) meets Middletown's Justin McGill in the third quarter of the Cavs' 35-10 win at Cavalier Stadium, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

Saint Mark's Caleb King tries to catch up to Middletown's Amare Glover in the fourth quarter of the Cavs' 35-10 win at Cavalier Stadium, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023.

St. Elizabeth's Terrence Williams (left) hits Tatnall's RJ Moore in the second quarter of Tatnall's 41-6 win, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at Abessinio Stadium.

Brandywine's Nicholas Webb enjoys the Bulldogs win after the final stop in Brandywine's 14-7 overtime win against Seaford at Brandywine, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

Concord's Ryan Brooks carries in the fourth quarter of the Seahawks' 45-6 win at Fusco Memorial Stadium at Delaware Military Academy, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.

Delmar's Connor Nichols gives chase as Lake Forest's Ne' Von Pierce carries in the second quarter of Delmar's 30-27 win at Lake Forest High School, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.

Howard senior quarterback RJ Matthews is chased by Caravel senior lineman Priest Jones in the Buccaneers’ 36-0 win over the Wildcats, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in a Class 2A DIAA football semifinal at Bob Peoples Stadium.

Caravel senior running back Craig Miller finds a running lane in the Buccaneers’ 36-0 win over the Wildcats, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023 in a Class 2A DIAA football semifinal at Bob Peoples Stadium.

Caravel senior running back Jordan Miller finds a hole in the defense in the Buccaneers’ 31-6 win over Red Lion Christian, Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 at Bob Peoples Stadium.

Red Lion Christian freshman running back Mekhi Corbin stiff arms St. Mark’s defensive back Logan Klein on his way to a nice gain during the Spartans’ 29-0 win over the Lions, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

St. Mark’s Jacob Ebaugh wraps up Red Lion Christian running back Giovanni Ramirez during the Spartans’ 29-0 win over the Lions, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023.

Caravel defensive back Josiah Crawford returns an interception for a touchdown during the Buccaneers’ 56-34 win over the Wildcats at Bob Peoples Stadium, Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.

Laurel junior Asante Lofland (3) takes down Brandywine sophomore Kahseer Williams (2) during the "Battle for the Bone" football game at Brandywine High School in Wilmington, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Laurel won 44-19.

DIAA Class 1A football champions Tatnall celebrate their 26-7 title win against Charter of Wilmington at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.

Caesar Rodney freshman Al'Kwaughn Murphy-Simms (2) picks up yards against Newark Charter freshman Alexander Burrows (9) during the Unified Flag Football championship on a rainy evening at Delaware Stadium in Newark, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Newark Charter won 26-13.

Tatnall sophomore Jayden Minor (3) brings it to the end zone, as team members react, against Indian River during the DIAA Class 1A football semifinal game at Tatnall in Greenville, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Tatnall won 28-7.

Tatnall junior RJ Moore (8) picks up yards against Indian River during the DIAA Class 1A football semifinal game at Tatnall in Greenville, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Tatnall won 28-7.

Sussex Central sophomore William Harmon (7) runs the ball as Appoquinimink sophomore Zachary Landry (12) grabs hold of him for a takedown attempt during the DIAA Class 3A football playoffs at Sussex Central in Georgetown, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Sussex Central won 28-7.

Appoquinimink sophomore Blake Caccamo (9) winds up for the pass against Sussex Central during the DIAA Class 3A football playoffs at Sussex Central in Georgetown, Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Sussex Central won 28-7.

Salesianum senior Brian Alleyne (2) runs the ball against Hodgson sophomore Nybree Davis (0) during the football game at St. Georges High football stadium in Middletown, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Salesianum won 38-19.

St. Georges senior Camron Montgomery (6) looks to runs the ball, with senior Kyle Jones (57) covering, past Smyrna sophomore Mason Spears (28), during the football game at Smyrna High, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. Smyrna won 48-35.

Dickinson senior Kief Devlin (6) runs with the ball to evade the sack attempt by Christiana senior Cody Persaud (12) during the football game at Christiana High, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Christiana won 32-26.

Conrad senior Joseph Wardell (22) goes for the takedown against Polytech junior Noah Walker (7) during the football game at the Conrad Schools of Science in Wilmington, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. Polytech won 30-24.

William Penn sophomore Je'Quazz Vicks-Reams (7) hangs on to the ball as Salesianum senior John Cotrotsios (31) grabs his jersey for the takedown during the football game against at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Friday, Oct. 13, 2023. Salesianum won 49-0.

Newark High senior Makeevis Rogers (2) runs the ball as Howard Vo-Tech sophomore Amir Maddrey (8) bears down during the football game at Abessinio Stadium in Wilmington, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. Howard won 8-3.

Middletown celebrates its 1-0 DIAA Division I state championship girls soccer win over the Jaguars at Cape Henlopen High School on June 1, 2024.

Appoquinimink’s Yasmine Wright (left) possesses the ball as Middletown’s Flannery Grimm pursues during the Cavaliers’ 1-0 DIAA Division I state championship girls soccer win over the Jaguars at Cape Henlopen High School on June 1, 2024.

Salesinaum's Cody Popp goes for a kill attempt in the Sals' sweep to the DIAA state title, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Smyrna High School.

Salesianum's Cody Popp tries to hit past Charter School of Wilmington's Christopher Zhuang in the Sals' sweep to the DIAA state title, Thursday, May 23, 2024 at Smyrna High School.

Charter of Wilmington's William Snyder goes for a kill in the second set of Charter School of Wilmington's 3-0 win against Cape Henlopen in the DIAA state tournament semifinals, Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

Delaware Military's Collin Schluck (left) and Wesley Ferro move for the ball against Brandywine in the opening round of the DIAA state high school tournament at Delaware Military Academy, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Tatnall's Tessa Colasante defends Cape Henlopen's Claire Lopez in the DIAA girls lacrosse state championship game May 23, 2024.

Female athletes, participate in division one race at the DIAA Cross Country Championships Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023; at Brandywine Creek State Park in Wilmington, DE.

Female athletes, participate in division one race at the DIAA Cross Country Championships Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023; at Brandywine Creek State Park in Wilmington, DE.

Robert Lohkamp of Wilmington Friends reads a putt during the final round of the DIAA Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover.

Sawyer Brockstedt of Tower Hill selects a club for her next shot during the final round of the DIAA Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover.

Middletown's Matthew Kolbjornsen tries to put a little body english on a tee shot during the final round of the DIAA Golf Tournament on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Maple Dale Country Club in Dover.

Lake Forest senior Maya Jester (20) looks to pass the ball against Tower Hill during the first round of the DIAA Division II Field Hockey tournament at the Tower Hill Richardson Field in Wilmington, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Lake Forest won 3-1.

Cape defenders looking for a chance to steal the ball after Charlotte Wilkinson of Tatnall tripped in Thursday's championship match.

Cape players rush out onto the field to celebrate with teammates after they defeated Tatnall for the state lacrosse title Thursday night.

Cape Henlopen celebrates with the State Championship trophy after they defeated Tatnall Thursday night.

Donovan Dixon glides over a hurdle en route to a win in his prelim heat of the boys Division II 110 hurdles Friday, May 17, 2024 at Dover High. Dixon won Saturday's final in 14.96.

Anchor runners for Tower Hill and Seaford receive the batons in the first of two heats of the boys Division II 4x800 at the 2024 DIAA track and field championships Friday, May 17, 2024.

The start of the boys Division I 4x800 Friday, May, 17, 2024 at Dover High.

The Tatnall 4x800 of (from left) Malana Neal, Krissa Woods, Katie Payne and Abby Downin pose for a photo after winning the Division II 4x800 Friday, May 17, 2024 at Dover High.

St. Georges' girls 100-meter hurdles runners finishing first and second in the girls Division II preliminary round Friday.

Salesianum's Chase Cellucci (42) and his teammates celebrate with the state championship trophy.

Salesianum's Mitchell Cummings (15) in action during the DIAA boys lacrosse championship between No. 2 Cape Henlopen and No. 1 Salesianum Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Fusco Memorial Stadium.

Caravel Academy pitcher Kasey Xenidis (17) hoist the state championship trophy after defeating #2 Sussex Central Friday, May. 31, 2024; at UD Softball Stadium on the campus at The University Of Delaware in Newark, DE.

Caravel Academy pitcher Kasey Xenidis (17) pitching in the top of the seventh inning, during a DIAA STATE TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP GAME between #2 Sussex Central and #1 Caravel Academy Friday, May. 31, 2024; at UD Softball Stadium on the campus at The University Of Delaware in Newark, DE.

Padua's Taya Maynerich competes in an event during a Salesianum, Padua and Charter School of Wilmington swim meet on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at McKean High School in Milltown.

Charter School of Wilmington's Zachary Ruoff competes in an event during a Salesianum, Padua and Charter School of Wilmington swim meet on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at McKean High School in Milltown.

Padua's Logan Bagley competes in an event during a Salesianum, Padua and Charter School of Wilmington swim meet on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at McKean High School in Milltown.

Charter School of Wilmington's Brady Shelton competes in an event during a Salesianum, Padua and Charter School of Wilmington swim meet on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at McKean High School in Milltown.

Charter School of Wilmington's Georgia Colborn competes in an event during a Salesianum, Padua and Charter School of Wilmington swim meet on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at McKean High School in Milltown.

Padua's Kailani Enos dives into the pool during a Salesianum, Padua and Charter School of Wilmington swim meet on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at McKean High School in Milltown.

Charter School of Wilmington's Natalie Guzzo competes in an event during a Salesianum, Padua and Charter School of Wilmington swim meet on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at McKean High School in Milltown.

Howard senior Jamal Johnson (10) and sophomore Nicholas Baysah (11) jump for a rebound as William Penn senior Jah-Ri Coles (23) attempts to keep possession of the ball during the second-round game in the DIAA Boys Basketball Tournament at the William Penn gym in New Castle, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Howard won 54-45.

Cape Henlopen freshman Ally Diehl (2) moves the ball against Saint Mark's sophomore Giana DiFebbo (11) during the first-round game in the DIAA Girls Basketball Tournament at Saint Mark's gym in Milltown, Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Saint Mark's won 53.49.

Delaware Sharks McKenna Wilson battles for a loose ball during their game in the Shooting Stars field hockey tournament at the Delaware Turf Sports Complex in Frederica April 6, 2024.

Charter School of Wilmington's Johannes Chow hits a return in a loss at third singles during the DIAA state high school tennis tournament finals at St. Andrew's School, Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Charter School of Wilmington's Navin Armstrong wins his match for the title at second singles during the DIAA state high school tennis tournament finals at St. Andrew's School, Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Tower Hill's Anna Schiltz (left) and Ellen Kirifides celebrate after finally ending a three-set win at first doubles during the DIAA state high school tennis tournament finals at St. Andrew's School, Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Tower Hill's Ellen Kirifides (left) and Anna Schiltz celebrate after finally ending a three-set win at first doubles during the DIAA state high school tennis tournament finals at St. Andrew's School, Thursday, May 23, 2024.

Wilmington Friends' Aubrey Nisbet hits a backhand on her way to winning the title at first singles during the DIAA state tennis championships at St. Andrew's School, Thursday May 25, 2023.

Sussex Tech's Dustin Elliott celebrates as he wins the state title at 144 pounds by a 5-2 decision over Nicolas Walker of Cape Henlopen during the DIAA individual wrestling championships, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Cape Henlopen High School.

Tye Bellarin of Red Lion Christian Academy (left) grimaces in pain before a stoppage in his match against at 113 pounds against Dominic Lucian of Salesianum during the DIAA individual wrestling championships, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Cape Henlopen High School. Bellarin won by scoring in the final moments of the match.

Gabe Cannon of Sussex Central reacts after going to overtime to beat Saint Mark's Luke Spoor for the state title at 175 pounds during the DIAA individual wrestling championships, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Cape Henlopen High School.

Case Dempsey of Lake Forest looks to the scoreboard as he moves closer to earning the Delaware state title at 150 pounds by a 13-1 major decision over Charles Hackett of Appoquinimink during the DIAA individual wrestling championships, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Cape Henlopen High School.

Gabe Cannon of Sussex Central reacts after going to overtime to beat Saint Mark's Luke Spoor for the state title at 175 pounds during the DIAA individual wrestling championships, Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Cape Henlopen High School.

A.I. du Pont's Ny'Aijah Jackson (left) and Caravel's Cherish Bryant fight for the ball in the second half of the Bucs' 66-27 win in a DIAA state tournament semifinal at the Bob Carpenter Center, Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Blue's Jayden Lawrence of Mount Pleasant (left) defends against Gold's Denim Perkins of Dover High School in front of St. Elizabeth's Aiden Tobiason of the Blue squad (rear) in the Blue-Gold All Star high school senior game at Smyrna High School, Saturday, March 16, 2024. The game benefits the Delaware Safety Council and the Delaware Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (DIBCA) scholarship fund.

Blue's Lauren McDonald of Saint Mark's (left) and Gold's Mila Milstead of Dover fight for a rebound in the Blue-Gold All Star high school senior game at Smyrna High School, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Blue won the game, which benefits the Delaware Safety Council and the Delaware Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (DIBCA) scholarship fund, by a 105-78 score.

Blue's Kareem Thomas of Salesianum dunks in the Blue-Gold All Star high school senior game at Smyrna High School, Saturday, March 16, 2024. The game benefits the Delaware Safety Council and the Delaware Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (DIBCA) scholarship fund.

Gold's Isaiah Alston of Caesar Rodney slams in front of Blue's Julius "JT" Wright of St. Elizabeth in the Blue-Gold All Star high school senior game at Smyrna High School, Saturday, March 16, 2024. The game benefits the Delaware Safety Council and the Delaware Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association (DIBCA) scholarship fund.

Ursuline's Jezelle "GG" Banks reacts after assisting on a basket in the second half of the Raiders' 49-48 win against Caravel in the DIAA championship at the Bob Carpenter Center, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Dover's Denim Perkins (right) embraces teammate Noah Allen after the Senators' 56-53 win in the DIAA championship at the Bob Carpenter Center, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

The Senators enjoy their title after Dover's 56-53 win in the DIAA championship at the Bob Carpenter Center, Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Salesianum's Jude Swift (left) is greeted by teammates including Landon Johnston (10) and Michael Dell'Oso after his three-RBI home run in the fifth inning of Salesianum's 7-3 win of the DIAA championship game against Caesar Rodney, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Frawley Stadium.

Salesianum head coach Ted Godfrey holds the title trophy after his team's 7-3 win against Caesar Rodney in the DIAA championship game, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Frawley Stadium.

Salesianum gathers around the championship trophy after Salesianum's 7-3 win against Caesar Rodney in the DIAA state tournament championship game, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Frawley Stadium.

Salesianum celebrates after beating Caesar Rodney in the DIAA state tournament championship game, 7-3, Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Frawley Stadium.

Delaware Military's Reece Dodd blasts a kill against Brandywine in the opening round of the DIAA state high school tournament at Delaware Military Academy, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

Tatnall goalkeeper Devon Chipman saves a shot by Lindsay D'Ambrogi of Cape Henlopen in the 2024 DIAA girls lacrosse championship game May 23, 2024.

Middletown’s Cara Cimo heads the ball during the Cavaliers’ 1-0 DIAA Division I state championship girls soccer win over Appoquinimink at Cape Henlopen High School on June 1, 2024.

Middletown’s Gabby Riley and Appoquinimink’s Jenna Czerwinski vie for the ball during the Cavaliers’ 1-0 DIAA Division I state championship girls soccer win over Appoquinimink at Cape Henlopen High School on June 1, 2024.

Middletown’s Victoria Andes (left), Cara Cimo and Gabby Riley run to celebrate after receiving the trophy in the Cavaliers’ 1-0 DIAA Division I state championship girls soccer win over the Jaguars at Cape Henlopen High School on June 1, 2024.

Caravel’s Taylor Fitzgerald lifts up teammate Reese Mushinski in celebration after the Buccaneers’ 3-1 Division II state championship win at Cape Henlopen on June 1, 2024.