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Milton 8-10 all-stars claim District 3 championship

Big fifth leads to 11-1 victory, spoiling impressive Lewes run to title tilt
Milton 8-10 baseball all-stars defeated Lewes July 11 at Nanticoke Little League to become the District 3 champions, punching their ticket to the state tournament. Shown in back are (l-r) Bob DeLacy, Jordan Reynolds and Drew Libby. In front are Henry Hill, Wyatt Dean, Krew Johnson, Jase DeLacy, Jaxon Kulp, Bryce DeLacy, Jacob Reynolds, Hudson Libby, Roman Schlezes, Brock Davis and Michael Sockriter. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
July 14, 2025

It looks like the Cape baseball program will have plenty of players to choose from for the foreseeable future.

No matter what, a Cape Region team was going to be named District 3 8-10 baseball champion, as the title game July 11 featured an undefeated Milton team against a red-hot Lewes club. In this rendition of a divided house, Milton claimed fame 11-1.

“We worked hard, and we got this one,” said Jackson Kulp.

Krew Johnson took the ball for Milton, fanning nine batters over 4.2 innings of work, conceding just one run on one hit.

“My catcher and I have good chemistry,” Johnson said.

Lewes struck first in the bottom of the first inning when Deacon Jones crossed the plate during Shane Reynolds’ at-bat, putting the underdogs up 1-0. Milton responded immediately when Jace DeLacy tied things up 1-1 in the bottom of the first. With two runners in scoring position, Brock Davis smoked a ball into a gap in center field to score Wyatt Dean and give Milton a 3-1 edge. Davis scored himself when Bryce DeLacy walked.

Both teams settled down following the early exchange, as quality pitching and fundamental defense from both teams held things in check.

“We make them practice, but they're the ones that put in the work and want to be part of it, and they do a heck of a job,” said manager Bob DeLacy about the defense. “Super proud of Lewes too. They battled, but Milton came out on top tonight.”

Leading 4-1 to start the fifth, Milton must have smelled blood in the water because the offense burst like a volcano following the first out. Hill and Bryce DeLacy came around to score when Kulp collected a two-strike hit. Kulp scored on a fielder’s choice to make it 7-1 before a throwing error allowed Jacob Reynolds to reach, and Dean and Johnson to score. After Reynolds crossed, Hudson Libby followed two batters later, giving Milton the 11-1 lead they would need for an early close to the game.

To their credit, Lewes rallied with two outs in the bottom of the fifth to load the bases, but Jase DeLacy recorded the final out via strikeout to kick-start the celebrations.

“I wish I could name just one player; it was everybody, it was a whole team effort. The whole team hit [and] we didn't make many errors in the field, and everybody contributed,” Bob DeLacy said. “I'm super proud of this team and glad of what they did. Excited to get them to the states.”

Milton will square off against the winner of the Monday, July 21 game between the District 1 and District 2 winners at Nanticoke Little League. Milton’s game is set for 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 22.

 

The 2025 District 3 championship was going to go to a Cape team no matter what, and post-game, Milton celebrated their title while Lewes took solace in their impressive four-game win streak.
Lewes dropped the first game of the tournament, but bounced back to win four in a row to reach the District 3 title game. Shown are (l-r) Patrick Jackson, Jeff Eanes, Scott Reynolds, Owen Jackson, Maxwell Bradshaw, Quinn Burkhardt, Jack Eanes, Austin Coulter, Conor Cleary, Renzo Lake, Shane Reynolds, Bentley Jackson, Joey Petito and Deacon Jones.
Prior to the all-Cape final, the teams lined up for the national anthem.
Quinn Burkhardt started on the mound for Lewes.
Krew Johnson was on the hill for Milton, striking out nine batters over 4.2 innings while surrendering one run on one hit.
Jaxon Kulp fires one over to first.
Deacon Jones opens up the scoring in the bottom of the first during Shane Reynold’s at-bat.
Wyatt Dean puts the ball in play and landed on second when all was said and done.
Jase Delacy evened things up in the top of the second inning.
Hudson Libby smokes a ball down the third-base line, but it was caught by Renzo Lake.
Jacob Reynolds claps after he and Wyatt Dean score on Brock Davis’ double, giving Milton a 3-1 lead.
A humble Brock Davis gives a smile and nod to his coach and teammates.
Roman Schlezes goes up top for a single.
Brock Davis stomps on home after Bryce DeLacy walked to earn an RBI.
Jase DeLacy darts one off to first for the second out of the second inning.
Joey Petito and Conor Cleary discuss strategy.
Connor Cleary tosses a potential double-play starter over to Joey Petito.
Joey Petito lost the ball, but picked it up just in time for an out.
Conor Cleary’s reaction shows it was all part of the plan.
Joey Petito singled with two outs and advanced to second on a throw in the third inning.
This play didn’t count because the ball was foul, but Jacob Reynolds gave his all to try and get a hustling Shane Reynolds out at first.
Shane Reynolds takes over on the mound.
Jacob Reynolds has to dive back after stealing second and nearly advancing when the ball squirted loose.
Joey Petito squeezes the ball after Shane Reynolds made a tremendous catch.
Joey Petito was shocked when Jacob Reynolds was initially ruled safe on the force play, but after an umpire meeting, the right call was made.
Shane Reynolds shows proof of his quick-reflex catch to open the fifth inning.
Jaxon Kulp shortens his swing to single in Henry Hill and Bryce DeLacy.
Bryce DeLacy is the first to touch home on Jaxon Kulp’s two-RBI single.
Henry Hill has to navigate traffic at the plate to score.
Conor Cleary says something to Jaxon Kulp after the latter drove in two that produced a smirk.
Renzo Lake adjusts to make a catch as Jaxon Kulp steals third.
Jacob Reynolds slaps this ball between the lines, allowing two runs to score.
Renzo Lake takes over on the mound in the fifth inning.
Jacob Reynolds slides safely into home.
Hudson Libby races home as the ball hits the backstop to give Milton the 11-1 advantage.
Joey Petito smacks a single to bring hope to Lewes with two outs.
Bob DeLacy joins Jase DeLacy, Bryce DeLacy and Henry Hill to celebrate the title.
Milton 8-10 baseball all-stars will head back to Nanticoke Tuesday, July 22, as the District 3 champions for a 7 p.m. game against the winner of the District 1 and District 2 first-round match-up played the day before.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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