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Cape unified football powers past Blue Raiders 50–26

The Cape unified football team moves to 1-1 with a 50-26 victory over Woodbridge. DAN COOK PHOTOS
Dan Cook
October 6, 2025

The Cape unified football team used its speed and tough defense to sink the Blue Raiders of Woodbridge 50-26 on the turf at Legends Stadium Oct. 3. The win moves the Vikings to 1-1 on the season, while Woodbridge falls to 0-1.

After an early safety, Cape’s Zane Richardson opened the offensive scoring with a 25-yard catch and run, giving the home team an 8-0 lead.

“It was an awesome game,” said Richardson. “I love seeing everyone have fun, score touchdowns and play their best. I don’t know what else to say – it was great and incredible. I’m just happy we won and that everyone got to play in such a great game.”

Austin Hastings added the next score on a 15-yard touchdown run. Richardson hauled in the PAT to extend the lead to 18-0 after a second safety.

“I feel great,” said Hastings. “My leg was sore before the game, but you have to play through it. I’m mostly a defensive guy, but I can make plays on offense too.”

Woodbridge responded with a touchdown and two-point conversion, but the Vikings quickly answered. Hayden Lenz intercepted a pass to set up a 30-yard touchdown run by Harian Jones to make it 24-8 Cape.

Hastings struck again with a 15-yard touchdown reception from Allaire Burton, and Bobby Harman-Strike added the two-point conversion, stretching the lead to 32-8 with 4:15 left in the first half.

The Blue Raiders showed some fight, scoring on a 30-yard run to close the gap to 32-14, but Xavier Zimmer powered up the middle for a 10-yard touchdown to give Cape a 38-14 halftime advantage.

In the second half, Julian Puente found the end zone on a 10-yard run to make it 44-14. Richardson then came up big again, soaring for an interception, though the Vikings couldn’t capitalize on the turnover. Woodbridge cut the deficit with a 25-yard touchdown run, making it 44-20 with 6:15 remaining.

Harley Jones sealed the win with a 25-yard catch and run for Cape’s final touchdown. The Blue Raiders added a late 40-yard scoring pass with three minutes left, but the Vikings held strong for the 50-26 victory.

“It’s a big win for us,” said Cape coach Drew Messick. “It was a great team effort – everyone got to play and contribute. Both teams showed great sportsmanship, and that’s what this game is all about.”

The Vikings travel to Dover Wednesday, Oct. 8, for a Henlopen Conference matchup with the Senators.

 

Woodbridge and Cape get together for a picture after a hard-fought Henlopen Conference game.
Cape’s Bobby Harman-Strike runs for a successful two-point conversion.
Cape junior Austin Hastings avoids the flag pull and scores a touchdown for the Vikings.
Cape senior Ronald LeRoy runs up the sideline for a long gain.
Cape’s Luke Archer runs up the sideline for a long gain.
Cape senior Zane Richardson pulls in a Woodbridge pass for an interception.
Cape senior quarterback Allaire Burton throws a pass to teammate Zach Valles.
Cape sophomore Luke Archer runs for a first down.
Cape’s Julian Puente runs around the end for a first down.
Cape QB Bobby Harman-Strike heaves the ball downfield to a receiver.
Cape’s Grant Conway gets major air for a catch.
Cape quarterback Patrick Healy scrambles to find an open receiver.
Cape sophomore X Zimmer outruns the defense for a touchdown.
Cape’s Luke Archer runs off the block by Mason Trench for a long gain.
Cape quarterback Mason Furman looks downfield for a teammate.
Cape junior Jaxon Benton makes a play on a long bomb.
Cape senior quarterback Grant Conway looks for an open receiver.
Zane Richardson runs for a touchdown.
Cape’s Mya DiSabatino and Allaire Burton go in for the flag pull of Woodbridge running back Emmanuel Delgado.

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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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