Delmarva Christian, Sussex Academy field hockey have day of play

Royals, Seahawks and other Delmarva teams battle it out at DE Turf

Sussex Academy sophomore Emma Orlen carries toward the Delaware Military Academy goal during a scrimmage held as part of the play day at DE Turf Aug. 22. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS

Delmarva Christian sophomore Olivia Balback drives the ball inside the stadium.

Royals junior Braelyn Hellens fires a blast past the Delcastle goalie.

Delmarva Christian sophomore Olivia Balback works through the midfield.

Royals sophomore Olivia Balback heads inside.

Sussex Academy junior Maeve Lawson begins to lift the ball.

Seahawks senior Baily Mears works deep in Broadneck territory.

Sussex Academy senior Baily Mears drives the ball inside.

Seahawks senior Liz Layton winds up for a shot.

Sussex Academy junior Logan Stiles will be looked to for leadership as a returning face on defense.

Aaron R. Mushrush

August 26, 2026

Sussex Academy sophomore Emma Orlen carries toward the Delaware Military Academy goal during a scrimmage held as part of the play day at DE Turf Aug. 22. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS

Delmarva Christian sophomore Olivia Balback drives the ball inside the stadium.

Royals junior Braelyn Hellens fires a blast past the Delcastle goalie.

Delmarva Christian sophomore Olivia Balback works through the midfield.

Royals sophomore Olivia Balback heads inside.

Sussex Academy junior Maeve Lawson begins to lift the ball.

Seahawks senior Baily Mears works deep in Broadneck territory.

Sussex Academy senior Baily Mears drives the ball inside.

Seahawks senior Liz Layton winds up for a shot.

Sussex Academy junior Logan Stiles will be looked to for leadership as a returning face on defense.

The weather couldn’t make up its mind Aug. 22, giving the Sussex Academy and Delmarva Christian field hockey teams a chance to examine where they stand after a week of practice.

DE Turf hosted the Seahawks and Royals, along with other local teams such as Milford, Sussex Central and Sussex Tech. Teams were not only given the chance to see where they stand against different styles but also experience what they look like in the various elements of nature.

Sussex Academy sophomore Emma Orlen carries toward the Delaware Military Academy goal during a scrimmage held as part of the play day at DE Turf Aug. 22. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS

Delmarva Christian sophomore Olivia Balback drives the ball inside the stadium.

Royals junior Braelyn Hellens fires a blast past the Delcastle goalie.

Delmarva Christian sophomore Olivia Balback works through the midfield.

Royals sophomore Olivia Balback heads inside.

Sussex Academy junior Maeve Lawson begins to lift the ball.

Seahawks senior Baily Mears works deep in Broadneck territory.

Sussex Academy senior Baily Mears drives the ball inside.

Seahawks senior Liz Layton winds up for a shot.

Sussex Academy junior Logan Stiles will be looked to for leadership as a returning face on defense.