DELAWARE HIGH SHOOL FOOTBALL: Middletown defeats William Penn 29-0

NEW CASTLE – Zach Blum was Middletown’s defensive coordinator before he was promoted.

So the new head coach always loves a shutout, and the top-ranked Cavaliers delivered the goose egg on Saturday with a 29-0 road victory over No. 4 William Penn at Bill Cole Stadium.

Here’s a recap of the early season Blue Hen Flight A game:

KEY PLAY: The Colonials were down 16-0 late in the first half, but driving to try to get back in it when Middletown’s Alexis Green intercepted a pass in the end zone. Then the Cavaliers covered 80 yards in just three plays, with Drew Fry’s 47-yard strike to Esaias Guthrie making it 22-0 with nine seconds left in the half.

“It was huge, getting a score before halftime,” Fry said. “We went in with the momentum, so it was pretty big for our team.”

Middletown running back KEDRICK WHITEHEAD (3) dives over the pile into the end zone in the first quarter of a week two DIAA game between Middletown and William Penn, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Bill Cole Stadium in New Castle, DE.

Middletown wide receiver LARRY GRIFFIN (10) catches a pass for a gain of 50 yards in the second quarter of a week two DIAA game between Middletown and William Penn, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Bill Cole Stadium in New Castle, DE.

OFFENSIVE GAME BALLS: Fry passed for 161 yards and three touchdowns for Middletown. Kedrick Whitehead rushed 15 times for 160 yards, including a spinning, 68-yard touchdown run for the game’s final score late in the third quarter. Isaiah Gaynor led William Penn with 10 carries for 52 yards.

Middletown quarterback DREW FRY (8) attempts to throws a pass in the second quarter of a week two DIAA game between Middletown and William Penn, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Bill Cole Stadium in New Castle, DE.

DEFENSIVE GAME BALLS: Green and Nick Johnston picked off passes for Middletown, and linemen Josh Freeman, Jon Smith and Ryan Fields were part of a front seven that held William Penn to 121 total yards – minus-2 in the first half.

Middletown defensive back ALEXIS GREEN (15) interception the pass in the end zone in the second quarter of a week two DIAA game between Middletown and William Penn, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Bill Cole Stadium in New Castle, DE.

 

THEY SAID IT: The head coach lauded his defense.

Middletown head coach ZACH BLUM celebrates a touchdown in the second quarter of a week two DIAA game between Middletown and William Penn, Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017 at Bill Cole Stadium in New Castle, DE.

“The players and the coaches on that side of the ball are doing a fantastic job, across the board,” Blum said. “They put in a ton of work. They get together on Wednesday nights and they watch film together, eat some brownies together and spend a lot of time together. It shows.”

Fry, who also flipped TD passes of 9 yards to Johnston and 42 yards to Larry Griffin, said the Cavaliers worked to set up his two long throws.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2016 – NOV 26 – No. 3 William Penn falls to No. 2 Smyrna 48-0

SMYRNA – When I look at the final score of the game. I have to sit back and just shake my head. The Eagles of Smyrna were a balance team whereas the colonials of William Penn was very unbalanced Saturday night .

Penn couldn’t run the ball nor pass the ball simply resembling a junior varsity team playing way out of their league, Shame, Shame, Shame.

Smyrna running back Leddie Brown (4) breaks a tackle during a DIAA semi finals football game between No. 2 Smyrna and No. 3 William Penn Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Charles V. Williams Stadium in Smyrna. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

Smyrna senior quarterback Nolan Henderson completed 8 of 15 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns. In the second quarter Henderson completed a pass over the middle to William Knight on a seam route. The junior running back escape the colonials defensive back enroute to an 89-yard score, putting Smyrna up 24-0 in the second quarter.

Smyrna running back William Knight (25) scores a 89-yard touchdown during a DIAA semi finals football game between No. 2 Smyrna and No. 3 William Penn Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016 at Charles V. Williams Stadium in Smyrna. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

The Eagles (11-0) advances to their second consecutive state championship game, against the top-seeded Middletown Cavilers (11-0) at 1 p.m. next Saturday at Delaware Stadium.

Hope leaving own footsteps at William Penn

As you already know, I searched the internet regularly to discover how my images are being used and distributed across the web, recently came across a story featuring my name so happen I had photos to go along with the article. The story was uploaded at 3 p.m. EST on November 23, 2016, and written by reporter Brad Myers  of The News Journal.

Charlie Hope Jr. isn’t trying to follow in his father’s footsteps.

Because of his dad, Charlie Hope Sr., was 6-foot-3, 308 pounds during his football career. Those would be some awfully big footsteps.

“He’ll never fill my shoes, but he’s doing a great job of filling his own,” Charlie Sr. said with a chuckle.

William Penn Linebacker CHARLES HOPE (55) attempts to get up from the field after intercepting the ball during a week one DIAA game between William Penn and St. Georges, Friday, Sept. 09, 2016 at CARAVEL Academy in Bear, DE. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

Charlie Jr. is forging his own path, a trail of hard hits that scatter opposing running backs. The William Penn senior made 100 tackles during the regular season and kept up his stellar play last week as the Colonials defeated Sussex Central 38-21 in the opening round of the DIAA Division I playoffs.

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William Penn tackle Charles Hope (55) walks onto the field for a senior day event at halftime of a Week 9 DIAA football game between William Penn and Charter School of Wilmington Saturday, Nov. 05, 2016, at William Penn Stadium in New Castle. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL 2016 – NOV 05 – William Penn defeats Charter School of Wilmington 51-7

NEW CASTLE – William Penn dominates early and often as Joe Greenwood 60 yard touchdown run in the first quarter helping the colonials defeat Charter School of Wilmington 51-7 at William Penn.

William Penn running back Joe Greenwood (6) breaks free enroute to the end zone for a 60 yard touchdown during a Week 9 DIAA football game between William Penn and Charter School of Wilmington Saturday, Nov. 05, 2016, at William Penn Stadium in New Castle. Saquan Stimpson

 

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The Gentlemen’s Club 2013 – DEC 16 Keynote speaker, Nick Callazzo

We thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share some of your life experience’s with our young men of the gentlemen’s club at Williams Penn high school in New Castle, Delaware.

High School Graduation 2013 – June 6 – William Penn Graduates 397

William Penn High School student Kanez M. Dale receives his diploma during commencements exercises Thursday, June 6. 2013, at The Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware.

William Penn High School student Kanez M. Dale receives his diploma during commencements exercises Thursday, June 6. 2013, at The Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware.

The Gentlemen’s Club (Out Reach Program)

I’m a mentor who takes time to go into William Penn high school in New Castle Delaware and give my time to the young man who need it. I had mentors and I still have mentors. So I believe giving back is very important. The purpose of the program is to provide young men an opportunity to develop critical skills and abilities that promote personal achievement by creating a bridge that unites wisdom (intelligence gained through experience) with youth.

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William Penn Senior Terrell Lawrence

This is my Favorite image from Saturday Feb. 11, 2012

02/11/12 Newark DE: William Penn Senior Terrell Lawrence competing in the Boys Shot Put at the state indoor track and field championships at The University of Delaware Field House in Newark Delaware Saturday Feb. 11, 2012 at in Newark Delaware. Photo By Saquan Stimpson

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HIGH SCHOOL Cross Country 2011 – NOV 5 – New Castle County High school Cross Country Championships #photo

11/05/11 Wilmington DE: Tatnell Senior Sam Parsons running the Winterthur Estate curse during the New Castle County high school cross country Championship Sat, Nov. 05, 2011 at Winterthur Estate in Wilmington Delaware. Special to The News Journal/SAQUAN STIMPSON

11/05/11 Wilmington DE: Charter School of Wilmington Senior Julie Macedo (Left) and Tatnell Senior Haley Pierce (Right) running side by side during The New Castle County high school cross country Championship Sat, Nov. 05, 2011 at Winterthur Estate in Wilmington Delaware. Special to The News Journal/SAQUAN STIMPSON

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