Delaware
OHSAA boys basketball: Delaware Hayes upends Olentangy Orange to earn first state berth
Trailing Olentangy Orange 39-35, Delaware Hayes boys basketball coach Adam Vincenzo made a defensive adjustment at halftime in hopes of changing his team’s fortunes in the Division I regional final Saturday at Ohio Dominican.
The strategy paid off, with the move from man-to-man defense to a 2-3 zone helping to propel the Pacers to a 74-56 win and their first regional title.
“It was a game of runs,” Vincenzo said. “The first quarter we were feeling each other out. We ended it with a run. They were elite in the second quarter. (At halftime), we said it was time to go to our zone and see if we could change the pace. That was a big difference for us. We kept them out of the paint and made them shoot jump shots. It was good stuff. Our guys bought in.”
The Pacers (27-1) will play Cleveland St. Ignatius (24-3) in a state semifinal at 5:15 p.m. Saturday at University of Dayton Arena. The winner plays Centerville (17-8) or Toledo Whitmer (25-2) for the title at 8:30 p.m. next Sunday.
After Orange’s Devin Brown was whistled for his third foul early in the second half, Delaware began to take control, taking the lead for good at 41-39 on Jake Lowman’s two free throws.
Delaware led by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter.
“They went to a matchup 2-3 (zone),” Orange coach Anthony Calo said. “I thought we got solid shots. Sometimes you hit them and sometimes you don’t. I’m not upset with our guys at all. We just got a little cold. It’s hard to hear out there because the crowd is so loud, so a lot of adjustments are tough. They got hot as a pistol, and they were on fire.”
The Pacers again received balanced scoring, led by Jesse Burris’ 17 points. Landon Vanderwarker added 16, Jeremiah Russell had 14 and Lowman scored 12. The 6-foot-7 Vanderwarker also had 12 rebounds.
“It felt like a closer game,” Burris said. “They’re a good team, so you know they’re not going to go away. We just had to keep powering on, keep going.”
Brown scored 21 points to lead the Pioneers (26-2), followed by Dylan Joy with 11 and Levi Davis and Keegan Knupp with 10 apiece.
The first half was a seesaw battle with the teams trading the lead several times. Delaware led 22-17 after one quarter before Brown helped Orange rally for its four-point lead at halftime.
“We’re a confident bunch,” Vincenzo said. “We don’t get too high, and we don’t get too low. We were steady and we knew we were going to be all right. … We have a bunch of guys who are fearless. We’re not scared of the moment. We’re not scared of anything. Go make plays, and we have a bunch of guys who did.”
The win avenged a 54-39 loss to Orange in a district final a season ago.
“We knew what it felt like to not succeed on this type of stage,” Burris said. “We knew we had to take care of business on every possession.”
fdirenna@dispatch.com
Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:19PM
ASTON, Pa. (WPVI) — Summer camps are in full swing, and on Wednesday the Action Cam was in Aston, where kids are getting some hands-on learning at Delaware County Technical School.
Middle school students are exploring career pathways as they build, cook, design and create in state-of-the-art classrooms.
They are doing everything from carpentry to cosmetology.
By the end of camp, the kids will create STEAM-based projects that they can take home.
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Across the State Trained AmeriCorps VISTA members will be on-site at 21 Delaware Libraries providing walk-in assistance for digital literacy
DOVER, Del. — The Delaware Libraries today announced the launch of a 10-week summer program aiming to support Delawareans on digital literacy.
The AmeriCorps Digital Literacy Specialists assist the public with computer and technology questions, including completing online applications, navigating websites, and building basic digital skills. As patrons become more comfortable, specialists can introduce them to the many free computer training programs and learning resources available through Delaware Libraries including in-person classes. This project is an initiative of the Division’s Social Innovation Team.
“Libraries are proud to expand their digital literacy specialist supports this summer with a presence in 21 Delaware Libraries,” said Dr. Annie Norman, State Librarian of Delaware. “The digital landscape is ever evolving, and the Delaware Libraries stands at the ready to help Delawareans navigate AI, software skills, social media concepts, and more.”
There is no appointment needed for a meeting or to ask a question to a Specialist.
The Specialists are trained to support many concepts, including:
- Essential Software Skills
- Personalized Assistance
- Workplace Technology
- AI – Understanding & Help
- Basic Computer Skills & Classes
- Social Media Help
- Navigate Internet, Avoid Scams
- Using Tech in Daily Life, Device Help
- Learning Express, Northstar Certification
- And Much More!
Visit DelawareLibraries.org/Digital to view a full schedule of Specialists. For more services visit DelawareLibraries.org/GetConnected!
Delaware Libraries offer specialty library cards for every age group, including a My First Delaware Library Card for birth to age 5, a Super Library Card for children ages 6–12; a Teen Delaware Library Card for ages 13-17 and Delaware Library cards for everyone.
Sign up for a Delaware Library Card today! It’s Easy! It’s Free! It’s Online!
Instructions in Spanish are also available. (En el sitio web de las bibliotecas de Delaware se pueden encontrar instrucciones en español para obtener una tarjeta de biblioteca gratuita de Delaware)
Programming celebrating the Delaware Libraries’ 125th anniversary will continue throughout the year.
Delaware
Talk & Film Bring Delaware’s Revolutionary Story to Life at Archives’ First Saturday Program – State of Delaware News
On Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Delaware Public Archives will host a special First Saturday Program featuring a presentation and a screening of a new documentary exploring Delaware’s pivotal role in America’s founding.
The event will begin with a shortened presentation of Independence or the Bayonet, examining the critical days leading up to July 1776 through the perspectives of Caesar Rodney, George Read, and Thomas McKean.
Following the presentation, attendees will watch Caesar Rodney’s Ride: The Story of Delawareans and the Declaration of Independence, a new one-hour documentary presented by the Delaware Heritage Commission. The film explores Caesar Rodney’s legendary overnight ride to Philadelphia and the important role Delawareans played in the fight for American independence.
This special program is part of the Delaware Public Archives’ ongoing Delaware 250 educational programming commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and highlighting Delaware’s unique contributions to the nation’s founding.
The program is free and open to the public.
For more information about the Delaware Public Archives or to learn more about upcoming events and programs, visit archives.delaware.gov.
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