Delmarva Christian sophomore Jay Parrish, left, was named the 2024 ESIAC Player of the Year and is joined in the trophy presentation by fellow captains Kasey Bell, center, and David Sagers. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Royals junior Harri Schabach leaps over a slide tackle.
Delmarva Christian junior James Baxter boots the ball out of his defensive end.
Delmarva Christian captain Jay Parrish tries to control a bouncing ball.
Delmarva Christian sophomore Jay Parrish shoots a penalty kick.
Royals captain Jay Parrish races back to midfield with the Worcester Prep lead trimmed down to 2-1.
Delmarva Christian junior James Baxter gives the ball a ride downfield.
Delmarva Christian senior Kasey Bell passes to fellow captain Jay Parrish at the half circle.
Royals senior Christian Worley played hard until the final whistle.
Delmarva Christian Athletic Director Matt McGinnis congratulates Jay Parrish on earning the 2024 ESIAC Conference Player of the Year honor. Parrish ended his sophomore campaign with 55 points (24 goals, seven assists). Shown are (l-r) James Baxter, McGinnis, Kasey Bell, Parrish, Harri Schlabach and Mauricio Chavez.
The 2024 ESIAC All-Conference players in attendance are (l-r) James Baxter, Kasey Bell, Jay Parrish, Harri Schlabach, Mauricio Chavez, Nilan Gallo, Owen Holder, Colby Sieg, Dillon Scopp, Ben McGovern, Max Carpenter, Caleb Walston, Jake Campbell, Edward Martikyan and Danny Kirwan.
The Mallards gather together to lift their ESIAC trophy after defeating Delmarva Christian 5-1.
Delmarva Christian huddles for one last prayer and thoughts of encouragement. 
The Delmarva Christian Royals are the 2024 ESIAC Conference boys’ soccer runner-ups.
Pat Parrish is the Delmarva Christian goalie coach and was on the sidelines to witness his son Jay’s MVP season.
Delmarva Christian sophomore Jay Parrish, left, was named the 2024 ESIAC Player of the Year and is joined in the trophy presentation by fellow captains Kasey Bell, center, and David Sagers. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Royals junior Harri Schabach leaps over a slide tackle.
Delmarva Christian junior James Baxter boots the ball out of his defensive end.
Delmarva Christian captain Jay Parrish tries to control a bouncing ball.
Delmarva Christian sophomore Jay Parrish shoots a penalty kick.
Royals captain Jay Parrish races back to midfield with the Worcester Prep lead trimmed down to 2-1.
Delmarva Christian junior James Baxter gives the ball a ride downfield.
Delmarva Christian senior Kasey Bell passes to fellow captain Jay Parrish at the half circle.
Royals senior Christian Worley played hard until the final whistle.
Delmarva Christian Athletic Director Matt McGinnis congratulates Jay Parrish on earning the 2024 ESIAC Conference Player of the Year honor. Parrish ended his sophomore campaign with 55 points (24 goals, seven assists). Shown are (l-r) James Baxter, McGinnis, Kasey Bell, Parrish, Harri Schlabach and Mauricio Chavez.
The 2024 ESIAC All-Conference players in attendance are (l-r) James Baxter, Kasey Bell, Jay Parrish, Harri Schlabach, Mauricio Chavez, Nilan Gallo, Owen Holder, Colby Sieg, Dillon Scopp, Ben McGovern, Max Carpenter, Caleb Walston, Jake Campbell, Edward Martikyan and Danny Kirwan.
The Mallards gather together to lift their ESIAC trophy after defeating Delmarva Christian 5-1.
Delmarva Christian huddles for one last prayer and thoughts of encouragement.
The Delmarva Christian Royals are the 2024 ESIAC Conference boys’ soccer runner-ups.
Pat Parrish is the Delmarva Christian goalie coach and was on the sidelines to witness his son Jay’s MVP season.
Picking up the program’s first semifinal win and appearing in the ESIAC championship for the first time, the Delmarva Christian boys’ soccer team made considerable strides in the 2024 season.
Unfortunately, the Royals lost 5-1 in the title game to a talented, experienced Worcester Prep team.
“We created our chances, we fought, we played hard and we worked for it,” Royals coach Luke Shiderly said. “It’s something special when you get to see that.”
The Mallards struck first, 47 seconds into the first half, and doubled their lead with 12:30 to go in the opening 40 minutes. Royals keeper Isaiah McCluskey helped spark the Royals two minutes into the second half with a brilliant save.
Keeping the momentum on their side and the pressure up, Delmarva Christian captain Jay Parrish earned a penalty just four minutes later. The sophomore showed why he was named the 2024 ESIAC Player of the Year by converting from the spot to slice the Mallards’ lead in half.
“Jay finally got his number called for it on the on the PK, and we knew he was gonna put it in,” Shiderly said.
A boost in the Royals’ play and confidence was noticeable, but the veteran Worcester Prep team withstood the shooting barrage that followed. The Mallards scored three in a row to seal the game and claim the 2024 ESIAC boys’ soccer tournament title.
“Wednesday was our second playoff game in school history that we won – first semifinal game we've ever won,” Shiderly said. “This is the first finals game we've ever been a part of.”
Delmarva Christian finished its season 7-10, and according to players and coaches, the squad believes the foundation has been laid for many more firsts in the coming years.
Delmarva Christian sophomore Jay Parrish, left, was named the 2024 ESIAC Player of the Year and is joined in the trophy presentation by fellow captains Kasey Bell, center, and David Sagers. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Royals junior Harri Schabach leaps over a slide tackle.
Delmarva Christian junior James Baxter boots the ball out of his defensive end.
Delmarva Christian captain Jay Parrish tries to control a bouncing ball.
Delmarva Christian sophomore Jay Parrish shoots a penalty kick.
Royals captain Jay Parrish races back to midfield with the Worcester Prep lead trimmed down to 2-1.
Delmarva Christian junior James Baxter gives the ball a ride downfield.
Delmarva Christian senior Kasey Bell passes to fellow captain Jay Parrish at the half circle.
Royals senior Christian Worley played hard until the final whistle.
Delmarva Christian Athletic Director Matt McGinnis congratulates Jay Parrish on earning the 2024 ESIAC Conference Player of the Year honor. Parrish ended his sophomore campaign with 55 points (24 goals, seven assists). Shown are (l-r) James Baxter, McGinnis, Kasey Bell, Parrish, Harri Schlabach and Mauricio Chavez.
The 2024 ESIAC All-Conference players in attendance are (l-r) James Baxter, Kasey Bell, Jay Parrish, Harri Schlabach, Mauricio Chavez, Nilan Gallo, Owen Holder, Colby Sieg, Dillon Scopp, Ben McGovern, Max Carpenter, Caleb Walston, Jake Campbell, Edward Martikyan and Danny Kirwan.
The Mallards gather together to lift their ESIAC trophy after defeating Delmarva Christian 5-1.
Delmarva Christian huddles for one last prayer and thoughts of encouragement.
The Delmarva Christian Royals are the 2024 ESIAC Conference boys’ soccer runner-ups.
Pat Parrish is the Delmarva Christian goalie coach and was on the sidelines to witness his son Jay’s MVP season.Event Details :
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