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Cape unified football defeats Newark Charter 40-14

Vikings’ Senior Night set for Nov. 3
The Cape and Newark Charter squads get together for a group picture after the Vikings’ victory. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 29, 2025

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A little rain didn’t hinder the scoring prowess of the Cape unified flag football team, as it posted a 40-14 score on a tough Newark Charter squad Oct. 28 at Legends Stadium. The Vikings move to 5-2 on the season. 

Cape senior Zane Richardson continued to be a scoring machine, racking up four touchdowns and a two-point conversion for the Vikings. He also threw a touchdown pass to Grant Conway.

Jaxson Holgerson threw a touchdown pass to Jaxon Benton. The duo teamed up again for a two-point conversion. 

Austin Hastings was credited with two long receptions and runs for the Vikings. 

“It was our biggest win in Cape’s unified flag football program history,” said coach Drew Messick. “Newark Charter won the states in 2023 and knocked us out of the playoffs the last couple of years. Hopefully the team realizes that we can compete with anyone.”

The Vikings host Middletown Monday, Nov. 3, for Senior Night. 

 

Cape senior Zane Richardson turns on the afterburners and sprints 35 yards for a touchdown.
Cape’s Jaxon Benton goes for the flag of Newark Charter’s Madison Myers.
Lining up in the I formation are (l-r) Austin Hastings, Grant Conway, Mason Trench, Zane Richardson and Jaxon Benton.
Cape’s Zane Richardson goes for the flag of Newark Charter’s Madison Myers.
Jaxon Benton pulls in Jaxson Holgerson’s pass and runs for a touchdown.
Cape’s Austin Hastings runs for a first down.
Sophomore Xavier Zimmer runs for a long gain for the Vikings.
Cape’s Julian Puente causes a fumble.
Despite the downpour, Xavier Zimmer awaits the call to go into the action.
Newark Charter’s Ryan DeRienzo makes a defensive play on a Cape pass.
Zane Richardson snags a pass for a touchdown.
Patriots wide receiver Luke Heseltine grabs a pass for a Newark Charter touchdown.
Luke Archer is soaked but not discouraged as his Vikings are up 40-14.

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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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