Cape golf team keeps winning
May 1, 2026
The Cape Henlopen High golf team continued its winning ways with an April 23 win against Indian River at Bear Trap Dunes, 150-162.
The Vikings’ score was their lowest this season, matching last May’s win against Polytech in the Henlopen North playoff match.
Kingston Davis and Ryan McNett tied IR’s Ellie Walls for medalist honors with even-par 36s. Jack Tunnell came next for Cape with a 38. Chad Hughey and Ethan James tied for the fourth score with 40s.
Lower Cape May Regional on the left, Cape Henlopen on the right, all holding Chick-Fil-A boxes
The Vikings next played Lower Cape May Regional High School April 27 in the third edition of the Twin Capes Classic.
As before, the Cape May-Lewes Ferry helpfully fronted the cost of crossing Delaware Bay. In addition, the Rehoboth Chick-Fil-A contributed box meals for the post-round gathering.
The Cape squad posted another 150, outscoring the Tigers by 24 strokes. McNett and Tunnell earned co-medalist with 37s on the RBCC front nine. Gabby Hamstead and Davis both posted 38s for a rare all-four-golfers-under-40 score set.
While grinning broadly, Tunnell said, “I just played the most boring round of my life. Two birdies, one bogey. Hit almost every fairway, almost every green. Putting from inside 8 feet was crucial today.”
Lower Cape May head coach Anthony D’Aleo said, “The day was beautiful. Great course. Our top two guys [Alex Sekela and Cole Bada] played like we thought they would, 39 and 40. The rest of the team had a humbling experience.”
Cape head coach Bill Geppert said, “I’m just impressed with the consistency of our team. We’ve had two 150s in a row. Last week we had three [golfers] in the 30s, now we had four.”
Jack Tunnell (l) and Ryan McNett (r)
The Vikings defeated Lake Forest April 28 at Jonathon’s Landing in Magnolia 160-179.
Tunnell earned medalist again with an even-par 36. Davis’s 40, McNett’s 41, and Hughey’s 43 made up the rest of the Viking scoreline.
The Cape squad traveled to Heritage Shores April 29 to play Sussex Tech and came away with another victory, this time by 158-180.
Hamstead and McNett tied for medalist honors with a pair of 39s on the back nine.
Hughey and Tunnell tied for third and fourth with 40s.
Zachary Douglass also posted a 40 for best score among the Ravens.
Seahawks bounce back
The Sussex Academy Seahawks golf team recovered from a string of recent losses with a 162-164 victory over Caesar Rodney April 23.
CR’s Nathaniel Clark won medalist with his 38. However, Nicholas DeEmedio’s 39 and three 41s from Jordan Green, Ryan Kline, and Bodhin Williams earned the SAS team triumph.
Seahawk head coach Keith Kendzierski said, “I think we can reach the goals we have set as a team. We definitely feel like we’re trending in the right direction.”
The Seahawks celebrated Senior Day April 27 by beating Dover and Polytech on the front nine at Kings Creek CC, 164-198 and 164-182 respectively. Green earned medalist with his 38, with DeEmedio posting a 39. Jack Dale’s 41 and Gino Magliano’s 46 finished the SAS scoring for the match.
AJGA tourney a success
Weston Kim (l) and Kayleigh Chung (r)
Over 70 young golfers from more than 18 states and 3 countries competed on the Rehoboth Beach Country Club course April 23-26 in the American Junior Golf Association’s Junior All-Star tournament.
The 54-hole event included boys and girls ages 12-15. According to the scoreboard, my own observation, and that of the folks I met, the quality of play was stellar.
Kayleigh Chung of Richmond Hill, ON won the girls’ category with a 2-over par total. Weston Kim of Oakton, VA won the boys’ category by the same score after a one-hole playoff with Alex Mack of Stamford, CN.
Lucas Skonieczski of Rehoboth Beach tied for 12th place among the boys and Sam Metz of Rehoboth tied for 33rd.
AJGA Northeast Regional Director Adam Brueggman said, “It’s not every tournament, or every club, where players and their families feel so welcomed, and the support from the community was evident through the tremendous hospitality and volunteer efforts throughout the week.”
Net proceeds are expected to be donated to the Veteran Golfers Association.
“It was truly a first-class experience from start to finish,” said RBCC Director of Golf Pat Mastrian.
Delmarva Christian High School improves despite loss
Delmarva Christian High School traveled April 28 to Patriot’s Glen near Elkton, MD, home course for Caravel Academy of Bear, DE. The Royals lost 162-176 but posted their lowest stroke total for the season.
Michael Sheehan of Caravel earned medalist honors with his 36. DCA’s Elvis Millway posted a 40 for his best score. Avery McCoy shot 44 for the second spot. Donavan Balback and Cole Parker tied with 46s to finish the team total.
Royals head coach Ray Davis said, “The kids are really starting to lock in and get ready to finish our last 3 matches strong and see where we fall in the state rankings.”
Local club competition results
The Mulligan’s Pointe Ladies played a Crier’s Game April 28.
Karen Feuchtenberger won the first division, with Wendy Michaelson in second and M. L. York in third.
Kathy Hudak won the second division, with Penni Hope in second and Kathy Ragolia in third.