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Lewes 8-10 All-Stars defeat Nanticoke, Woodbridge

The Lewes 8-10 all-stars head into the third round of the District 3 tournament. Shown in back are (l-r) coach Scott Reynolds, manager Patrick Jackson, coach Kerry Cleary and coach Jeff Eanes. In middle are Bentley Jackson, Owen Jackson, Renzo Lake, Maxwell Bradshaw and Jack Eanes. In front are Austin Coulter, Deacon Jones, Joey Petito, Shane Reynolds, Conor Cleary and Quinn Burkhardt-McGoff. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
July 7, 2025

After falling to Millsboro in the opening round of the District 3 tournament, the Lewes 8-10 baseball all-stars downed Nanticoke 13-6 and Woodbridge 13-2 in Milton. The squad moves on to face a tough Georgetown squad Tuesday, July 8.

Lewes outhit Nanticoke 10-5 in the July 3 contest. Bentley Jackson and Austin Coulter delivered from the plate, knocking in two runs each. Shane Reynolds, Owen Jackson, Jack Eanes and Maxwell Bradshaw each plated a run. 

Deacon Jones, Reynolds, Jackson and Coulter all had two hits in the game. Jackson and Coulter plated two runs each. Reynolds, Owen Jackson, Jack Eanes and Maxwell Bradshaw each delivered an RBI. 

Jones picked up the win on the mound, striking out four batters over four innings. Joey Petito and Eanes pitched in relief to preserve the victory. 

Lewes continued its run July 5, hanging a 13-2 loss on Woodbridge by outhitting them 7-3. Conor Cleary, Eanes and Renzo Lake combined to strike out nine batters.

Reynolds went 3-for-3 with a triple and three RBIs in the game. Eanes went 2-for-2 with a double, plating two RBIs. Jones, Petito, Owen Jackson and Bradshaw each knocked in a run.  

“Our team played outstanding defense against Millsboro who batted well with 12 hits,” said Lewes manager Patrick Jackson. “Renzo [Lake] hit an in-the-park home run, scoring three runs, and brought us back within reach. We just couldn’t get the win. Our boys have really come together and are playing well moving on through the tournament.  Shane Reynolds has led the way with hits and Bentley Jackson has been a wall behind home plate.  We are very proud of this team, both on and off the field.”

Editor’s note: Inclement weather pushed the tournament back one day. The story has been updated to reflect the date of Lewes’ next game. 

Lewes starting pitcher Deacon Jones delivers to the plate in the win over Nanticoke.
Lewes first baseman Jack Eanes squeezes an out on the bag.
Shane Reynolds slams a hit in the 13-6 victory over Nanticoke.
Lewes’ Owen Jackson avoids some Nanticoke chin music.
Shane Reynolds slides safely into home.
Lewes first baseman Jack Eanes jacks a hit.
Lewes left fielder Austin Coulter snags a fly ball.
Renzo Lake puts the tag on at third.
Nanticoke’s Max Lathbury puts the tag on a sliding Lewes base runner.
Shortstop Joey Petito makes the first half of a Lewes double play attempt.
Nanticoke’s James Brown feels good about this swing.
Shane Reynolds takes one for the Lewes team.
Quinn Burkhardt-McGoff knocks the ball into the outfield.
Lewes second baseman Conor Cleary throws to second to get an out.
Nanticoke’s Max Lathbury makes a play at shortstop.
Shane Reynolds slides safely into home.
Shane Reynolds snags a hot grounder.
Second baseman Conor Cleary turns the first half of a Lewes double play attempt.
Owen Jackson is hit by a pitch.
Lewes pitcher Jack Eanes pitches in relief.
Joey Petito gets some work out of the bullpen.

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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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