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DSSP sandcastle contest draws underwater creatures

Alligator by the Shelly Family: Matt Iler and Dennis, Justin, Josiah, & Kelly Shelly from Manheim, Pa., took away the top prize.
Deny Howeth
July 20, 2018
Judges get their orders from Laura Scharle. Shown are (l-r) Pat Cooper, Doug Long, Martisha Allen, Scharle and Scott Borino.
The Ferguson gang poses with their best castle. Shown are (l-r) Lila, Adam, Zoey and Evan.
Sponge Bob’s friends Bikini Bottoms peep out from the sand.
Judges walk the beach judging the sculptures.
A shark with a toothy grin keeps his eyes safe under a pair of shades.
The meanest and best creature takes top prize.
Alexandra and Dean Auerbach’s colorful creatures appear to swim under a rainbow.
Duuuuude! Crush makes an appearance at the inlet, and placed third in the open class.
Alexandra and Dean Auerbach talk to the judges while their sculpture is judged.
Alexandra and Dean Auerbach pose with their colorful critters.
Andy West gives his all with Delaware Sand Man sculpture.
A real castle with a real moat.
The Futbol Palace was created by Griffin Roeder. 2nd place in the 12 & under category.
Rosies Grotto by Mia Shutter was a stunner.
A castle snuggled among the umbrellas under the bridge.
Tessa High practices her sand building skills.
The ultimate hike was created by (l-r) Campbell Peters, Keller Peters, Lydia Ritsko Josie Miller, Jake Miller and John Ritsko.

Delaware Seashore State Park held the 38th annual Sandcastle contest at Indian River Beach. Underwater creatures, monsters and star men were on the lineup.  Just over 30 teams competed in the two divisions. The first-place winner in the Open class was: Alligator by the Shelly Family: Matt Iler and Dennis, Justin, Josiah & Kelly Shelly, from Manheim, Pa. In the 12 & under class: Ultimate Hike by the Swimming Sandbags: Keller Peters, Campbell Peters, John Ritsao, Lydia Ritsao, Jake Miller, and Josie Miller from Baltimore, Md.

Other winners in the Open class included Andy West’s castle Delaware Sandman which took second place; placing third was team Save the Turtles: Kye Cho, Kailyn Asbury, and Sarah Asbury with their castle called Finding Nemo. In the 12 & under class, second place went to Team Seashell King: Griffin Roeder, with castle Soccer Field aka Futbol Palace; and third place went to Team Mia Masters: Mia Shutter, with castle Rosie’s Grotto.

 

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