Coastal Point sports news

07/19/2025

Shayla Hayes shined on the lacrosse and field hockey fields at Indian River High School, and now she'll go on to play lacrosse at Virginia Wesleyan University.

In the autumn, she frequently separated the field hockey ball from opponents.

07/18/2025

It’s not all work and no play for the lifeguards on the Delaware beaches. And the 44th Annual United States Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional competition was about more than fun for the local guardians of the surf.

It’s not all work and no play for the lifeguards on the Delaware beaches. And the 44th Annual United States Lifesaving Association’s Mid-Atlantic Regional competition was about more than fun

07/17/2025

The emotion and pride were evident in Indian River High School alum Tyler Bowen this week as he was selected in Major League Baseball's draft.

The emotion and pride were evident in Indian River High School alum Tyler Bowen this week.

07/16/2025

They’re catching memories, if nothing else.

07/15/2025

With a field of 136 golfers and the support of 49 sponsors, Delmarva Christian School held their annual Golf Classic on Friday, June 20, at Heritage Shores in Bridgeville.

07/14/2025

Guest columnist Jerry Hardiman takes a look at sportswriter Joe Posnanski’s 2023 book, "Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments," and some of the greatest moments of the game's history.

That’s the title of sportswriter Joe Posnanski’s 2023 book, subtitled “A History in 50 Moments.” It’s not a chronological history of the game, which goes back to the 1860s when

07/13/2025

The Olde Tymers Softball League wrapped up its Week 9 games last week involving athletes 60 or older. Games were played on Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 3, at the Church of God fields near the intersection of Routes 113 and 26 in Dagsboro.

The Olde Tymers Softball League wrapped up its Week 9 games last week involving athletes 60 or older. Games were played on Tuesday, July 1, through Thursday, July 3, at

07/13/2025

It's no secret that Executive Editor Darin McCann is a bit of a sports fan. But this week, he's looking at a legend in a different kind of sport: competitive eating.

Sports enthusiasts use the word GOAT far too often.

07/12/2025

IRHS girls' basketball phenom Mya Whittington ascended the heights in her sport last season, breaking the 1,000-career-point mark and leading the Indians into the playoffs.

Frustration was showing on her face.

07/12/2025

Mother Nature took center stage this week when the baseball and softball players for District 3 were supposed to be shining brightest, vying for a district championship and a berth in the state tournament.

Mother Nature took center stage this week when the baseball and softball players for District 3 were supposed to be shining brightest, vying for a district championship and a berth

07/11/2025

DNREC officials are warning beachgoers and swimmers of testing for beach restoration equipment at the Indian River Inlet that will take place from July 14 through Aug. 6.

DNREC officials announced on Friday, July 11, that workers will be testing important beach restoration equipment in Delaware Seashore State Park at the Indian River Inlet from July 14 through

07/11/2025

We're in Sea Colony this week for our summer lifeguard feature, talking with one of the lifeguards who came onto the squad as an older rookie.

On vigilant watch. On guard. On the stand. On their toes.