Share: 

Cape volleyball hosts five teams for scrimmage

Cape’s Tias Small slams a kill shot in the scrimmage with Smyrna. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
March 15, 2023

The Cape Henlopen boys’ volleyball squad held a six-team play day March 10. The Vikings competed with Delmarva Christian, Salesianum, Indian River, Smyrna and Sussex Academy in 35-minute game-situation scrimmages.

“I was really happy with how tonight went,” said Cape coach Tyler Coupe. “We brought about 15 guys [for] our five matches and we ran different lineups each time to see what boys could do what. We had moments where we looked like a strong, complete team and [other] times we were plagued by some unforced errors. The timing of it is great for us; we have another week before our first match, and [there’s] a lot to work on.”

The Vikings will open their regular season Monday, March 20, at home with Smyrna. Sussex Academy opens March 20 at Caesar Rodney. Indian River opens March 20 at MOT Charter. Delmarva Christian opens March 20 at Odessa High School.

 

Cape’s Niko Panyko makes a diving return in the scrimmage with Smyrna.
Cape senior Brady Lamb powers a spike in the Smyrna match.
Sussex Academy’s Liam Davis bumps a return while teammate Connor Walker looks on in the scrimmage with Delmarva Christian.
Sussex Academy’s Adam Bailey sets up a teammate.
Sussex Academy’s Scottie Schulze spikes a kill in the scrimmage with the Royals.
Cape’s Talan Stephens serves an ace against the Eagles.
Cape senior Odin Potemski roofs a block for a point in the match with Smyrna.
Cape’s Ryan Diller taps over a kill shot in the scrimmage with the Eagles.
Cape senior Charles Casas knocks one down through the Smyrna block attempt.
Delmarva Christian’s Sean Justice serves to Sallies.
Delmarva Christian’s Isaiah Walton bumps a service return.
Travis Lattanzi bumps a return for the Royals.
Isaiah Walton spikes a kill for the Royals.
Delmarva Christian’s Harrison Schlabach serves to Sallies.
Cape’s Bryce Patterson spikes a kill shot.
Sussex Academy’s Nic Schimmel slams a kill shot.

Most Popular

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. 

Most Popular