THE SKINNY

Height/Weight: 6-foot-0, 170 pounds
Hometown/High School: Middletown, DE (Appoquinimink)
Ranking: ★★★ (89 rating according to On3, the only service to rank him)
Notable Offers: Indiana and James Madison

HIGHLIGHTS

THE TALE

Heading into his junior season, Rogers recruitment was just getting started this summer as he earned offers as he was attending different camps. His Penn State offer came back in June when reportedly ran in the low 4.3s in front of James Franklin and company, according to Tyler Calvaruso of Lions247.

Apparently, there wasn’t much more for Rogers to see to be sold on the Nittany Lions. He made his way back to Happy Valley for this year’s Lasch Bash and made the call for Penn State earlier this afternoon. With his commitment, he becomes the third prospect in Penn State’s 2026 recruiting lass, joining high four-star prospects RB Messiah Mickens and QB Troy Huhn.

OUTLOOK

As is always the case with these “Outlook” sections for guys who haven’t even started their junior years yet, it’s such a crapshoot. But let’s keep it simple with Rogers: 4.3 speed is 4.3 speed. It certainly pops on film, even if it’s against some lesser Delaware competition. He’s of course going to need to put on some weight and get stronger, but James Franklin has long been a believer in checking the boxes when it comes to testing numbers. If they got the opportunity to work him out and verify the level of athlete he is, that’s a pretty good sign at how much they like him.

A 35-year-old man was fatally shot in Wilmington on Friday night, according to police. 

The shooting occurred at about 7:36 p.m. in the 500 block of S. Van Buren St., where police located the victim. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition and later died from his injuries, police said.  

This marks the 98th shooting in Delaware this year and the 49th in Wilmington, according to Delaware Online/The News Journal’s database. Out of the 59 victims of gun violence in the city, nine have died. Statewide, 29 of 122 shooting victims have died this year.

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The shooting is still being investigated. More information will be released when possible.  

Police urge anyone with information about the shooting to contact Detective Brandon Mosley at (302) 576-6346. Tips can also be shared with Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333 or delawarecrimestoppers.org. 

Got a tip or a story idea? Contact Krys’tal Griffin at kgriffin@delawareonline.com. 

It’s one of the world’s oldest desserts.

Since an 1984 proclamation by President Ronald Reagan, the country takes time out to celebrate the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day.

Today, there are over 1,000 flavors of the creamy, cold concoction, but which flavor is tops? It depends on the state.

Holiday Calendar carried out a study to find out the Top 5 favorite ice cream flavors in each state. They analyzed shopping data from over 12 million Americans and surveyed 4,500 people from 15 states to support their results.

Vanilla is the most popular flavor nationwide, but in Delaware, chocolate takes the top spot.

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What are Delaware’s favorite ice cream flavors?

Here are the top 5 flavors preferred in Delaware:

1. Chocolate 
2. Vanilla
3. Rocky road
4. Mint chocolate chip
5. Mango

A look at their map shows the First State is among 12 others that love to indulge in chocolate ice cream.

America’s favorite ice cream flavors in 2024

According to the International Dairy Foods Association, these are the top 5 flavors in 2024:

1. Vanilla
2. Chocolate
3. Strawberry
4. Butter Pecan
5. Cookie Dough

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These flavors highlight the varied tastes of ice cream lovers everywhere, each offering a unique experience that delights the taste buds.

Whether enjoying a cone at the beach, a bowl at home or a sundae with friends, these flavors continue to bring joy and comfort to people of all ages.

You can contact Anitra Johnson at ajohnson@delawareonline.com.