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Cape flag football falls to DMA, but shows promise

Vikings back on the field Oct. 15 at Saint Mark’s
The Cape girls’ flag football team gets a team photo after their loss to Delaware Military Academy. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 9, 2025

The Cape girls’ flag football team moved to 1-4 in its inaugural season with a 33-13 loss to undefeated Delaware Military Academy Oct. 10 in Wilmington. 

Cape’s touchdowns were scored by Makenzie Kupa (50 yards) and Laura Lima (80 yards) off passes from quarterback Jerny Haines. 

“I thought the game went very well,” said Cape coach Amanda Evans. “Especially going against a team like DMA who has had an undefeated season thus far. The girls were a little intimidated at first, but got out there and played their hearts out. Being that it’s our first year, we like to use each game as a guide and build from there. We’ve come a very long way from day one and it shows. Kudos to all of the girls, but a special kudos to Makenzie Kupa and Laura Lima for getting us on the board.”

Cape wide receiver Madison Mark was quick to praise the DMA squad.

"It was a lot of fun playing DMA,” she said. “They are a really good team with good sportsmanship. Even though we didn’t win, we still gave it our all and had a lot of fun while doing it, and we never gave up, which speaks a lot to our team spirit." 

Senior Dilyla Rohls had four sacks from her rushing position. 

“Overall, I think the game went pretty well,” said Rohls. “Going into it, we knew DMA was an undefeated team, so we knew we had to put in 100% right at the start. So far our season is going great. Although we only have one win, we continue to try our best at practices and focus on new plays. Kudos to my teammate Jerny Haines. She carries a huge responsibility being the quarterback on a new team, and she is very encouraging to her teammates.”

Cape travels to Saint Mark’s Wednesday, Oct. 15, to play William Penn. 

 

Cape quarterback Jerny Haines throws to Madison Mark for a first down.
Cape running back Laura Lima runs outside for a long gain.
DMA receiver Aira Moaney catches a pass from Octavia Prado and runs for a touchdown.
Cape punter Lotus Mills booms a 30-yard kick.
Cape’s Lillian Holodick snags a Jerny Haines pass and runs for a long gain away from DMA’s Aira Moaney.
DMA’s Jarianna Rodriguez goes for the flag on Cape’s Laura Lima.
Quarterback Jerny Haines runs through the DMA defense before Zamiya George gets her flag.
Cape’s Mackenzie Kupa snags a Jerny Haines pass and sprints away from the defense for a 60-yard touchdown.
Cape’s Jada White gets the pull on DMA’s Aira Moaney.
Cape senior rusher Dilyla Rohls makes her fourth sack of the game.
The Cape defense, led by Kaylyn Clews, awaits the dive play by DMA.
Laura Lima runs for a Cape first down.
Lillian Holodick runs away from DMA’s Jarianna Rodriguez.
Cape senior rusher Dilyla Rohls gets a pull on DMA’s Aira Moaney.
Cape’s Kallea Eleazor dives forward for extra yardage.

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Dan has worked for the Cape Gazette for more than 30 years as a photographer and reporter, covering high school sports and happenings around eastern Sussex County. He won a photography award from the National Newspaper Association, and numerous awards from the Maryland, Delaware, D.C. Press Association. A Delaware native, Dan graduated from Cape in 1972 and returned as a teacher and coach in the 1980s. He retired from the classroom in 2016. He was inducted into Cape High’s Legends Stadium in 2016. In his spare time, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife, two sons, grandchildren and dogs. 

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