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Delaware has gotten these 15 verbal commitments from football recruits
TV, kickoff times set for 2026 Delaware football schedule
Blue Hens with numerous national TV appearances in second Conference USA season
The all-important recruiting game is sped up now that Delaware is a Football Bowl Subdivision outfit as it heads into its second season in Conference USA.
With the start of preseason practice still a month away, Blue Hens coaches have been busy watching future prospects show their skills during on-campus camps as they attempt to build future rosters.
At least 15 Class of 2027 high school recruits have already verbally committed to accepting Delaware’s scholarship offer as of June 30, according to social media reports.
Recruits are not officially part of the UD program until December’s signing period.
That list includes four players from Delaware high schools – Cape Henlopen quarterback Jameson Tingle, Middletown linebacker Mekhi Corbin and offensive linemen Mario Castillo from Red Lion and Game Medico of Salesianum.
Delaware Class of 2027 commits
Douglass Callihan, 6-0, 215, LB, Gilmer/Ellijay, Georgia
Charles Carpenter-Simms, 6-2, 200, DB, Dexter Southfield/Brookline, Massachusetts
Mario Castillo, 6-6, 290, OL, Red Lion Christian Academy/Bear, Delaware
Mekhi Corbin, 6-1, 210, LB, Middletown/Middletown, Delaware
Austin Farrell, 6-3, 265, DL, Iona Prep, New York City
Kodi Gbanite, 6-3, 250, DT, Livingston/Livingston, New Jersey
Cooper Hodson, 6-3, 310, OL, Providence Day School/Charlotte, North Carolina
Chase Hyacinth, 6-4, 220, DE, Eagle Academy, New York City
Gabe Medico, 6-5, 260, OL, Salesianum/Wilmington, Delaware
Darius Smith, 6-1, 170, DB, Millbrook/Raleigh, North Carolina
Ronny Taylor, 5-11, 180, DB, Jenkins/Savannah, Georgia
Jameson Tingle, 6-2, 185, QB, Cape Henlopen/Lewes, Delaware
Aaron Truedell, 5-9, 170, RB, Lakeland Christian/Lakeland, Florida
Charles Williams, 5-10, 170, WR, Bamberg-Ehrhardt/Bamberg, South Carolina
Anthony Willis, 6-2, 180, WR, Bergen Catholic/Oradell, New Jersey
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A woman was shot at a home on Bean Oller Road in Delaware County and authorities are investigating the incident as a possible homicide.
Officers were dispatched just after midnight on reports of shots fired by a resident on Bean Oller Road.
The caller said his wife had been shot.
First responders found a 55-year-old woman suffering from an apparent gunshot wound and rushed the victim to a local hospital.
The woman died from her injuries hours later.
The Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation was called to assist Delaware County Sheriff’s Office detectives with the investigation.
The victim’s identity has not been released.
The investigation remains ongoing.
A top Delaware high school football head coach has been punished for making comments regarding transfers and a transfer portal within the state.
According to a report by the Delaware News Journal, Salesianum High School head football coach Gene Delle Donne will not be on the field for a September 3 contest with Springside Chestnut Hill Academy out of Pennsylvania.
Podcast Comments Resulted In One-Game Suspension For Salesianum Head Football Coach
During an appearance on “Coach Schuman Sports and Entertainment’s Prospect Podcast,” Delle Donne discussed potential transfers and whether a transfer portal exists in Delaware high school football.
David Baylor, executive director of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association, handed down the suspension of Delle Donne during the board’s monthly meeting.
“During the podcast, coach Delle Donne made statements suggesting the transfer portal existed in Delaware for high school football,” Baylor said. “He also made comments about the level of competition in and out of the state of Delaware regarding Salesianum football.
“Finally, he made comments related to the number of potential transfers that his sport may receive during the upcoming season.”
The Sallies Are Eight-Time Delaware High School Football State Champions
Salesianum has won eight Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association state football championships. Last year, they fell to Middletown in pursuit of the ninth title in school history, 28-14 in the Class 3A championship game, finishing the season 9-4 overall.
The Sallies fell behind by three scores early, battling back before being denied by Middletown, who claimed its second consecutive state championship.
The Salesianum roster includes Rutgers commit Jamar Taylor, the No. 2 overall prospect in delaware high school football, according to 247Sports. Taylor is the No. 61 wide receiver in his class, picking the Scarlet Knights over offers from schools such as Georgia, Michigan, Duke, Boston College, Michigan State, Nebraska and Wake Forest.
Gene Delle Donne Is An Alum Of Salesianum, Played Quarterback For Sallies
Delle Donne is an alum of Salesianum, going on to attend Middle Tennessee State University as a tight end for the football team. He had seven receptions for 51 yards as a senior.
With the Sallies, he was a four-year letterwinner and played quarterback, being ranked as one of the top signal-callers in the country. Delle Donne was the 2004 Delaware Gatorade Player of the Year and also played basketball, helping Salesianum to a state runner-up finish.
Title Game Rematch For Sallies Awaits Late In Season
Following the opener with Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, the Sallies will host Haverford School before a bye. They host La Salle College to close out September and play Sussex Central, Smyrna, Hodgson Vo-Tech and Appoquinimink before a rematch with Middletown on the road on October 30.
Dates with Caravel Academy and William Penn conclude the regular season for Salesianum.
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Dover, Del.– Applications are now being accepted for the Business on Main Street Accelerator, a joint initiative between the Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) and Launcher. The 8-week program includes 6 virtual sessions and 2 in-person sessions in Dover, giving entrepreneurs the tools, strategies, and support to accelerate their business growth.
“The feedback that I’ve gotten on the program which began June 9, 2025, is incredibly positive,” said Anastasia Jackson, Coordinator for Delaware on Main Street. “Participants are telling me that the financial reviews and personalized coaching are invaluable to them as business owners.”
The program has graduated 37 small business owners since it began last year.
The Business on Main Street Accelerator program covers creating a comprehensive business plan, doing a deep dive into the business’s financial health, developing a compelling pitch deck, modern marketing strategies, and individualized coaching.
Apply for the Accelerator are being accepted through August 31, 2026, at https://bit.ly/4wY0Hx8.
If you have questions about the program, contact Anastasia.Jackson@delaware.gov or Launcher@westendnh.org.
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Media Contact
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Division of Small Business
O: (302) 672-6840; C: (302) 554-0060
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