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Sussex Academy celebrates Under Construction Homecoming

Decked out in fluorescent construction gear, Sussex Academy’s student section was building momentum and energy for the boys’ soccer team during the lads 2-0 victory over Sussex Central in the Under Construction Homecoming game Oct. 17. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
Aaron R. Mushrush
October 27, 2025

Sussex Academy kick-started its Under Construction Homecoming festivities Oct. 16, when the field hockey team defeated Indian River 7-2. The volleyball team kept the momentum rolling with a program-record 11th win, a 3-0 victory over Tatnall School Oct. 17, before the boys’ soccer team won the Battle of Georgetown 2-0 over Sussex Central. 

Parking was at a premium, given the proximity of their opponent and the expectations of the boys’ soccer game, and the same could be said for the seats. Sussex Academy packed the student section to the point of spilling out along the fences. 

Seniors Rocco Buonopane and Katya Geyer were crowned Homecoming king and queen.

Not to be overlooked, the girls’ and boys’ cross country teams clinched the Henlopen South by upending Lake Forest in their dual-meet finale Oct. 8.

 
The senior court nominees include (l-r) Rocco Buonopane, Katya Geyer, Aiden Zook, Abby Whitcomb, Emma Feagans and Alec Dukes. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
The junior court nominees comprise (l-r) Khloe Allen, Selena Jacobs, Jordan Green and Jovan Jean-Louis. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
The sophomore court nominees include (l-r) Mason Shade, Logan Stiles, Cooper Hagy, Abi Cenou and Cali Painter. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
The freshman court nominees comprise (l-r) Rangel Gomez, Liam Probert, Isac Miranda, Audrey Snyder and Grier Lawson. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
Just a couple of lax bros hangin’ out with the diamond dudes. Shown are (l-r) Cooper Hagy, Ben Tollett, Mason Glover and Tyler Jarrell. The laxers are on the outside. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
Brightening the world with their smiles, and vests, are (l-r) Karina Lopez, Jenna Davis, Victoria Evans, Kallie Hope and Sarah Lester-Stranik. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
The boys (l-r) Derek Sachs, Armaan Chadha, Cole Bunting and Jack Meszaros approve of the lads’ work on the pitch. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
The supporters celebrate a goal. Shown are (l-r) Ryan Dostal, Zach Brittingham, Cole Wanalista, Ben Moody, Cooper Hagy, Tyler Jarrell, Mason Glover and Rico Nock. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
Seating was at a premium for the Battle of Georgetown but bright colors were everywhere. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTO
Sussex Academy senior Priya Haldar sings the national anthem to start the boys’ soccer Homecoming game. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Sussex Academy seniors (l-r) Debora Williams, Jesse Jean-Louis and Princessa Lopez Diaz arrive at the Homecoming dance Oct. 18. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Sussex Academy students traded in their neon garb for gowns and bowties for the Midnight in Manhattan-themed dance Oct. 18. Freshmen (l-r) Avery Isaac, Reagan Klahr, Avery O’Connor and Grier Lawson attend their first Homecoming dance at the school. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Sporting neon to fit the construction-themed outfits at the Oct. 17 Homecoming game are Sussex Academy students (l-r) Brooklyn Montgomery, Juliana Citron, Marley Campanese and Ella Sprucebank. Throughout spirit week, students wore different costumes each day and decorated hallways based on various themes. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Hyped after a pep rally with games and activities, Sussex Academy students (l-r) Tate Sickler, Tyce Depinase and Christian Wright came prepared for Homecoming game festivities. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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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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