One Win Shy of Perfection
Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 11/13/2024
|Thom Houghton, DC Journalism instructor
Having completed the KSFL regular season with an unblemished 6-0 record, the Knights’ 8-man football team subsequently claimed the school’s first-ever playoff victory on November 2 with a convincing 42-22 win over Model Secondary School of the Deaf, setting the stage for a home championship tilt one week later against the league’s two-time defending champions, Maryland School for the Deaf. Unfortunately, despite a heroic fourth-quarter comeback spearheaded by senior quarterback Sam Dixon, DC fell just eight points short of forcing overtime, resulting in a 26-18 championship loss to the Orioles on Saturday, November 9. After quickly falling behind 12-0 in the first quarter on a pair of short MSD touchdown runs on back-to-back possessions, head coach Lloyd Hill’s squad gamely fought back in the second stanza, retaliating with a five-year touchdown run by Dixon–the 2023 KSFL Offensive Player of the Year–and effectively cutting the deficit to six before halftime. The t
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PIAA Required Forms
Boys Middle School A Basketball
Posted on 11/12/2024
If your child is interested in trying out for boys basketball, and you didn't express interest via SignUpGenius, please sign up as soon as possible. The 6th grade season will begin on December 3, and the 7/8th grade season will begin on January 6.PIAA Comprehensive Initial Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Forms are now due for middle school boys basketball. Sections 1-6 are required for all student-athletes and are valid for the entire school year. If your child is currently playing/played a fall sport they do not need to resubmit Sections 1-6. All student-athletes must have an approved physical on file before they will be permitted to practice or compete. PIAA physical forms should be uploaded to your Magnus Health Portal under “PIAA Physical Forms 24-25.” Access Magnus Health on the Resources page of your myDC (Blackbaud) account. Section 7 - Parent Recertification Form is now available to upload in Magnus Health. This page of the PIAA forms is re
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Masters of the Links
Boys/Girls Varsity Golf
Posted on 09/30/2024
|Beau Lyren
Under the second-year tutelage of coaches Mr. Jack Mangene, Mr. Alex McGee, and Mr. Zach Bruecks, the DC golf team possesses extremely high morale and is poised for another playoff push. Led by senior captains James Connolly and Porter Roberts, the squad has experienced considerable success due to a plethora of factors, including a strong team culture and excellent leadership. Currently, the golf team is in the midst of an uber-successful season, with a current record of 5-2, and is on pace to finish tied with Faith Christian Academy in the BAL. In the case this does happen, the two squads would go head-to-head in a shoot-off, sending forth their respective five best golfers, with the lowest collective score being victorious. This exciting news is no coincidence but can be traced back to the team culture that was established since day one. “The culture of the team is lively and supportive,” explained James. “As a team we are always looking out for one another but always ensur
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Ready to Make a Run
Girls Varsity Field Hockey
Posted on 09/30/2024
|Nathan Willcox
After establishing themselves as a strong team that finished with a competitive 7-5-1 record last season and falling just short of a district title, DC’s varsity girls field hockey team is not only optimistic about another postseason berth this season but is also anticipating the possibility of winning an elusive BAL title. Led by Coach Jackie Barr, the Knights have all the talent that they need for success. Previously, the Knights defeated enough of their BAL rivals during the 2023 season to capture a postseason berth. “Our games against Jenkintown and Plumstead were very big league wins for us,” explains Coach Barr. “Winning those games really helped us get into district playoffs.” The squad defeated these rivals 3-1, and 4-2, respectively. Moreover, these victories emerged from a maturing team as the Knights were led by current junior Alexa Cardone, who led the team in goals (22), assists (9), and points (53). In fact, Cadone is ranked 68th in the country and 17th in the s
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Confidently Persevering Together
Girls Varsity Soccer
Posted on 09/30/2024
|Harper Jameson
After last year's optimistic 8-8-2 record, the girls soccer team is hopeful to exceed last year’s mark and march through the PIAA districts en route to a potential state playoff berth. This season, they are piloted by eleven seniors, three of whom are strong captains: Julia Evans, Ella Irias, and Kate Latchford. The players' experience on this year's team speaks well of their chances, especially under the guidance of fourth-year coach, Mr. Rob Irias.Not only has the team grown in skill, but they have also developed a true love for the game. “We have grown in joy this year,” declares senior Julia Evans. “I’ve seen an increase in genuine excitement and enjoyment on the field and during practice. We are simply happy to be playing together and that is such a great thing.” This jubilation has been fostered by the Lord as the girls are working to forget about the scoreboard and reminding themselves that they are playing for the glory of God. A struggle that the team has faced in the pas
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Looking to Repeat
Boys Varsity Soccer
Posted on 09/30/2024
|Jonathan Clipston
The boys varsity soccer team anticipates another great season after last year's PIAA 1A State Championship win over Charleroi High School. As senior wing Judah Cooper says, “With our success from last season, I hope we do even better this season.” Indeed, the prospects for this year’s team are promising. “Even though we lost some critical players this season I think we still have the ability to be great,” insists sophomore Matteo DeBellis. Some of the key graduates from last year’s championship squad are Cortez Cardone, Griffin Schmitt, and Jake Matthews. Nevertheless, many seniors have stepped up early in the 2024 season to fill the gaps, including Matthew Levis, Judah Cooper, Ben Norbury, and Cam Vavala. Another key player who has emerged is sophomore Carter Dill, who is replacing graduate Jake Matthews as a goalie. These key seniors hope to carry the team to another state championship. This season the team is led once again by long-time head coach Rob Atkins and veter
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Gaining Momentum
Boys/Girls Varsity Cross Country
Posted on 09/30/2024
|Hugh Nicholson
Last year, the boys cross country team barely missed qualifying for the state championship, losing by a single point to Bristol High School. This close brush with the state championship should give the team a surge of motivation to shoot for state qualification this year. On top of this, many of the runners are encouraged by the team’s performance thus far. Senior Sam D’Antonio, three-year captain of the boys team, exclaims, “We’ve all been running exceptionally well. It’s been the best start to the season we’ve had for us seniors since freshman year.” In addition, the first BAL meet strongly affirmed the team’s high expectations as the Knights placed first in both the boys and girls divisions.While the team’s success is one feature that stands out thus far, also unique is the variety of grade levels represented on the boys team. Last year, juniors and freshmen dominated the squad. This year, however, the team’s composition includes four seniors, a junior, four sophomores, and two fres
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Net Gains: A New Season Unfolds
Girls Varsity Tennis
Posted on 09/30/2024
|Asher Pitofsky
As the girls tennis team at Delaware County Christian School enters the final three weeks of their season, the players and coaches reflect on their progress in achieving their goals. With a current league record of 2-2 and a mainly new lineup, the team is working to overcome challenges but remains focused on maintaining growth, developing teamwork, and building a strong foundation. Last year, the team faced significant difficulties, including lineup changes against strong opponents such as Jenkintown. According to junior Sonya Curyto, one of the team captains, "Last year, the most difficult thing we dealt with was switching the lineup as a result of injuries." This year’s season has its own challenges as the team faces a rebuilding process. "This year's hardest part is that we lost a lot of seniors last year, and so the majority of our team is new to tennis," Sonya explained.Even with these obstacles, the team is making improvements toward creating a positive and suppo
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Knights on a Mission
Boys Varsity Football
Posted on 08/27/2024
|Thom Houghton, DC Journalism Advisor
One year removed from a stellar 5-2 regular-season record and a fourth-place finish in the wildly competitive Keystone State Football League, the DC Knights’ varsity football team looks to field yet another strong entry in 2024 as Head Coach Lloyd Hill’s seasoned squad takes aim at capturing their first 8-man title in school history.Under the tutelage of Hill and long-time Assistant Coach Chip Ridewood, the Knights will once again hang their hopes on senior quarterback sensation Sam Dixon, the KSFL 2023 Offensive Player of the Year. With Dixon at the trigger, the Knights produced massive offensive numbers last year, largely the result of the two-year starter hurling 14 scoring strikes to a bevy of capable targets while galloping through opposing defenses to the tune of twelve hundred-plus yards and an incredible 20 rushing touchdowns. “We had a phenomenal season last year,” remarked Coach Hill.Despite the departure of the graduating tight-end tandem of Tommy Goneau and Jackson Lewis, t
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