Draper Media to launch Delmarva Sports Network Feb. 7

Draper Media, which owns and operates local television and radio stations on the Delmarva Peninsula including WBOC and WRDE, announced the launch of the area’s first and only local sports television station, Delmarva Sports Network.

“The Draper family has always been committed to serving our audience and advertising partners with top-quality content,” said Craig Jahelka, president of Draper Media. “With the addition of Delmarva Sports Network, we will offer a unique channel like nothing else on the peninsula. DSN will be the premier local station for sports.”

Jahelka has tapped Sussex County native Bill Vernon to lead the DSN team. “Growing up in Delmar, I wrestled and played football. I know how passionate people here on Delmarva are when it comes to sports,” said Vernon, DSN vice president and general manager. “We are giving viewers quality production unlike anything they would expect to see for local sports. Delmarva Sports Network will air games, highlights and sports news. We’ll cover boys’ and girls’ athletics from area high schools, colleges and minor league pro teams.”

DSN will be on the air 24/7. It will air a local sports program called “The Final Score” at 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, in addition to providing sports coverage in local newscasts on WBOC, WRDE and FOX21.

DSN will go in depth with sports specials, scoreboards, and live and taped games. Coverage will include instant replay, slow motion, play-by-play and color commentary. DSN will also air local programming such as “Outdoors Delmarva,” “Travels with Charlie,” Scorchy Tawes segments and Delmarva weather coverage.

To watch DSN free over-the-air, go to channel 16.2. On Xfinity, DSN will be at 1164 and 205; on Verizon Fios, 486; and Mediacom, 816.

To learn more, go to DelmarvaSportsNetwork.com.

Draper Media is locally owned and operated by Draper Holdings.