School Records Set!

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Congratulations to our girls 4x200m relay team of Makayla Wilkins, Addison Barker, Audrey Howard and Ryleigh White who ran another school record and DE #1 time of 1:44.37 at the New Balance National Indoor Championships in Boston, MA last weekend! Senior Christian Jenerette also set a school record in the 800m run with a time of 1:55.42 which ranks as an All-Time DE #6 performance! Hurdlers Nate Coker and Kelven Oppong-Adjei also represented the Ducks with strong performances in the 60m hurdles. Congratulations to all!!
 

OHS Athletics Presentation

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OHS Athletics Presentation
 

It's Spring Season!

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All game tickets are up on our GoFan Page along with three digital season pass options. Single game tickets will be $7, the "Ducks Student Pass" is available to all students by using their student ID # as the access code for $60 (+$5 service fee), which grants them access to ALL home Duck games for ALL sports ALL year long.

SPRING SPORTS AND OFF-SEASON WORKOUTS INFORMATION

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Winter Sports Begin November 11

Any athlete wishing to try out for a sport at and/or participate in any off season workouts MUST be registered into Snap Manage AND have uploaded a current 2025-2026 DIAA Physical Form.

Registering in SNAP Manage is a two step process.

1. Create an account:  https://odessahs.8to18.com/accounts/login.  Returning OHS athletes who registered in SNAP for the 2024-2025 school year already have an account but must reregister their student.  All new OHS students will need to create an account.
   1. You will need to know your child’s school student ID # when registering.
   2. Fill in all required information.
      • Medical alerts:  Include all information a coach/athletic trainer may need to know.
   3. You can then upload your 2025-2026 DIAA Physical Form
      • One week after you register, please log back into your account to confirm that your physical has been reviewed and accepted. If your physical does not say approved that means it was not complete. Please contact your school athletic director.
2. Register for a specific sport in a specific season.
   1. Click begin registration.
   2. Click the sport for which you are registering.
   3. Click your child’s name.
   4. Go all the way to the last screen and hit the blue submit button.
   5. You should get a message that says thank you for registering AND a confirmation email. If you did not get a confirmation email, you did not complete the full registration.

To register for a 2nd or 3rd sport, go back into your account and click on begin registration, then click the 2nd sport and click through and save it.  Repeat for a 3rd sport. 

Helpful Parent Link:  Snap Manage HELP links for parents
How to Upload via SNAP for Parents

Message from the Athletic Supervisor

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Welcome to OdessaDucks.com!

I think you will find the information on this site helpful as a player, parent, student and especially as a member of our community.  Each sport gives you information that should be helpful to you - check throughout the season for rosters, scores, stats, team photos and other information.

Brant Perry, Athletic Supervisor
brant.perry@appo.k12.de.us
 

DIAA Indoor Track & Field State Championships

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Our track and field teams capped off a magnificent season at the State Indoor Championships. The girls finished 7th and the boys 9th overall, breaking 6 school records! In the sprints, Addison Barker placed 6th in the 400m dash in a personal best and DE #7 time of 59.85. Ryleigh White ran a season’s best in the 200m dash, finishing 8th and Audrey Howard ran for a personal best finishing 11th in the 55m dash. The hurdle group showed out with Nate Coker finishing 2nd in the preliminary round of the 55H then winning Bronze in finals with a personal best and DE #4 time of 7.73; Kelven Oppong-Adjei finished 8th in the 55H prelims and placed 5th in finals; last year’s State Champion Derick Belle returned from injury to run a season’s best and DE #12 time of 8sec flat, placing him 11th overall on the boys side. For the girls, Chynna Williams finished 6th in both the prelims and finals of the 55H; running personal bests in both, recording a school record time of 9.45 which places her DE #10. Christian Jenerette won Silver in the 800m run setting a school record and DE #3 time of 1:57.31 which qualifies him for the New Balance National Championships. For the field events Magenta Desaussure placed 5th in the Triple Jump with a 35-3.25 effort which broke her previous school record and places her DE #5; she also placed 7th in the Long Jump. Juziah Horne also placed 5th in the Triple Jump with a season’s best and DE#8 effort; he also placed 14th in the Long Jump. Jayden Phares placed 8th in the Shot Put tying Johnny Waylee’s school record of 45-3.75 a DE #10 performance this year. Lastly the relays provided much excitement; the girls 4x200m relay of Makayla Wilkins, Addison Barker, Audrey Howard and Ryleigh White set a school record and DE#1 performance of 1:45.24 securing the Gold and qualifying for the New Balance National Championships; the girls 4x400m relay of Addison Barker, Arianna Biddle, Karlyn Hendricks and Savannah Hamlin finished 5th with a new DE #5 performance; the girls 4x800m relay of Arianna Biddle, Molly Smith, Riley Holdren and Alicia Money set a school record of 10:43.55 ranking them DE #11 and the boys 4x200m relay quartet of Dennis Gainer, Nate Coker, Matt Robinson and Cody Wiseman placed 9th. The teams now shift gears to the outdoor season with a home dual meet vs. William Penn scheduled for March 24th.

DIAA State Girls Wrestling Championships

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The Delaware state girls wrestling season has officially come to a close for our Lady Ducks.  On Sunday, February 15, 2026 our Ducks stepped on the mat at Smyrna High-School for the Fifth Annual Delaware Girls State Wrestling Championships.  At the end of all of the wrestling, two of our very own stood on the podium.  Rory Whitehouse placed 3rd at the 152lb weight class and Savannah Timney placed 4th at the deepest weight in the state which included three previous state finalists.  

Officially recognized as the fastest growing sport in both high school and collegiately our state bolstered an impressive 180 female athletes who competed throughout the season.  With the current trajectory of girls wrestling in the state of Delaware, the sport is on track to become the newest varsity sport added.  Additionally, schools like Delaware State University (Division 1) have helped the NCAA to make women’s wrestling the newest varsity sport in all three of their divisions. 

Another Commitment!

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Congratulations to senior Xavier Phares on his commitment to Widener University. We are excited to follow his success at the next level, Go Ducks!

All-State Football Banquet

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Two Ducks were honored at this weekend’s DIFCA All-State Banquet!

Senior Cooper Curran received the Mini Max Award for his accomplishments quarterbacking the Ducks to the playoffs this season.

Senior Isaiah Melton received the Sportsmanship Award. In addition Isaiah accepted an offer from Sheppard University.

Congratulations to both for living the Duck core values and showing exemplary leadership on and off the field!

Penn Relays Winter Showcase

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Track and Field delivered some great performances at the Penn Relays Winter Showcase recording 9 personal records, 5 season’s bests and 2 school records in their tune-up meet for States. Makayla Wilkins led off, breaking the school record in the 60m dash with a DE #5 time of 8.01; teammates Ryleigh White DE #11, Natalie Benn DE #14, Karlyn Hendricks DE #15 and Aya Johnson DE #27 also set personal bests in the race. On the boy’s side, Dennis Gainer set a school record of 7.19 in the 60m dash placing him DE#13; Matt Robinson and Zyair Green also set personal best in the sprint event. Nate Coker set personal bests finishing 5th in both the prelims and finals of the 60m hurdles with a DE#1 performance of 7.73; Kelvin Oppong-Adjei placed 9th and Derick Belle finished 13th in his first race back from surgery with a DE #9 performance. On the girl’s side Chynna Williams ran a 60mH personal best as well. Audrey Howard ran a season’s best in the 200m dash placing her DE#8 and teammate Karlyn Hendricks set a personal best in the event as well. In the girls 400m dash three Ducks recorded DE top #10 times; Addison Barker#6, Ryleigh White’s season’s best ranked #8 and Magenta Desaussure’s personal best ranked #9. Logan Heisey set a personal best in the mile ranking him DE #5 and also ran a season’s best and DE #8 in the 800m. Alicia Money ran a season’s best in the 800m and Riley Holdren a personal best in the Mile on the girls side. In the 3000m long distance race, Victor Lagunes DE#10 as well as the DeCataldo brothers Nathan and Aedan along with Molly Smith all ran personal bests. The team now prepares for the Big Dance scheduled for February 21st at Penn's Ott Center, GO DUCKS!

Blue Hen Conference Swim Championships Highlights

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Our girls swim team made waves at the Blue Hen Conference Swim Championships, turning in outstanding performances and rewriting the record books along the way!
 Emily Barnett delivered a phenomenal championship meet, earning:

• 2nd place in the 200 IM with a time of 2:21, setting a new school record
• 2nd place in the 500 freestyle with a strong 5:36 finish

Record-Breaking Relay Performances
The relay team of Elle McDearmon, Brenna Vendrick, Ainsley Seda, and Emily Barnett put together two historic swims:

• Girls 200 Freestyle Relay – Broke the school record with a time of 1:59.60 and qualified for the State Championships
• Girls 400 Freestyle Relay – Set another school record with a time of 4:32.32

Congratulations to our swimmers and coaches on their championship performance. Your hard work, teamwork, and dedication truly shined on the conference stage!

Player Spotlight, by College Delaware Sports Blitz

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The Odessa High School basketball team has been on a roll this year, boasting a 9-2 record and winning nine straight games. Junior guard Tori Richardson has been critical to the team’s success this season and has been making a name for herself in the state and out. Richardson is the leading scorer on the team through 11 games, averaging 26.5 points per game. As of January 16th, the junior guard is ranked #74 nationally in points per game and is the leader in the state of Delaware in scoring.

The Ducks guard has had no problem finding the bucket so far this season, recording double digits in all 11 games. She has scored 20 or more points in four games this season, including four 30-point performances. Richardson was finding the basket with ease in the December 12th game versus Glasgow, where she scored a season-high 40 points. The junior in the number three jersey made two shots from the three-point line and drained all ten shots from the free throw line in the game. After four 30-point-plus performances and the 40-point blast, Richardson was named Delaware Basketball Explosion’s player of the month.

Given her scoring prowess, it’s no surprise Richardson is the leader in the state of Delaware in field goals made with 53 as of January 16th. But scoring is not the only skill the Odessa guard has in her arsenal, as she leads the team in steals with 3.5 per game. Richardson also knows how to get her teammates involved in the game, as she leads the team in assists with 1.5 per game.

The Ducks look to continue their strong play in their next ten games, and with Richardson surging, there is no way to think that they can’t continue to build up more wins.

Blue Gold All-Star Selections

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Congratulations to Isaiah Melton and Zakie Williams on being the first players selected to play in the Blue / Gold All-Star Football game in program History!

On your marks...(School Records) Set...Go!!

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Track & Field continues to roll at the Refuel with Chocolate Milk Officials Hall of Fame Invitational with 17 personal best performances including 7 school records!

Top #10 performers include:
Arianna Biddle - 1st 300m Varsity Bronze Division, DE #4
Imanol Diaz Silva - 1st 300m Varsity Bronze Division
Ryleigh White - 3rd 55m Varsity Gold Division, DE #4; 300m School Record, DE #2
Savannah Hamlin - 3rd 55m Varsity Bronze Division
Addison Barker, Audrey Howard, Ryleigh White, Makayla Wilkins - 3rd 4x200m, DE #1
Victor Lagunes, Christian Jenerette, Logan Heisey, Nathan DeCataldo - 3rd 4x800m, DE #2
Magenta Desaussure - 4th Long Jump Varsity Gold Division
Juziah Horne - 4th Triple Jump Varsity Gold Division
Arianna Biddle, Destiny Deboda, Riley Holdren, Alexis Robinson - 4th 4x800m
Cristian Jenerette - 5th 600m Varsity Gold, DE #1
Cody Wiseman - 5th 300m Varsity Bronze, DE #1
Bryce Gadson - 6th 55m Varsity Bronze Division
Makayla Wilkins - 7th 55m Varsity Gold Division, DE #5
Nate Coker - 7th 55m Hurdles Varsity Gold Division, DE #3

Spreading Holiday Cheer, One PR at a Time

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On the heels of setting 24 personal records last week, the Track & Field team recorded 20 personal bests at the U.S. Marine Corps Holiday Classic in NYC this past weekend. Four athletes also ran season bests and the team totaled nineteen top 10 finishes. Shining brightest are the following top 6 finishers earning medals: Christian Jenerette broke the 2 minute barrier winning the boys Varsity Gold 800m run; Dennis Gainer (SB) finished 2nd in the boys Varsity Silver 200m dash; Sydney Nitowski (PR) finished 3rd in the Varsity Bronze 200m dash and 6th in the Varsity Silver 55m dash; the quartet of Destiny Deboda, Riley Holdren, Alicia Money and Savannah Hamlin took bronze in the Varsity Gold 4x800m relay; Audrey Howard and Aya Johnson both placed 4th in the Frosh. 55m dash and Soph. 55m hurdles respectively; Cody Wiseman (PR) finished 5th in the boys 400m Varsity Bronze 400m dash; the boys Frosh-Soph Distance Medley Relay of Ron Bright, Amir Seabrooks, Yandy Burgos and Timmy Widdoes also placed 5th; Makayla Wilkins (PR) finished 6th in the girls Varsity Silver 200m dash and improved on her school record with a 7.43 performance in the 55m dash and Chynna Williams broke the school record in the 55m hurdles running 9.76. The team now sets their sights on the Refuel with Chocolate Milk Officials Hall of Fame Invitational back in New York, NY. GO DUCKS!

When the work Works!!

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Our Track & Field teams had another astonishing meet at the JAMBAR Coaches Hall of Fame Invite at the NYC Armory. The teams recorded 31 top #10 finishes, 24 personal bests and 6 season bests; bringing home plenty of hardware!

Freshman Audrey Howard won the Large Schools Frosh/Soph division in the 200m dash in a season’s best time that ranked 14th fastest on the day and also placed 4th in the 55m dash. Christian Jenerette won the 400m Large Varsity Silver in a personal best time that ranked 8th fastest overall. Aedan DeCataldo won the Large Varsity Silver Division and set a personal record. Kelven Oppong-Adjei finished 2nd in both the prelim and finals of the 55m hurdles, 3rd in the triple jump and 14th in the long jump of the Large Varsity divisions. Juziah Horne leaped to 2nd place in the triple jump with a season’s best and 6th in the long jump of the Large Varsity division. Matt Robinson finished 2nd in the Large Varsity Silver division 55m dash setting a personal best time ranked 24th overall. Magenta Desaussaure set a personal best placing her 4th in the Large Varsity division of the long jump and finished 7th in the triple jump. Nate Coker placed 4th in the in the 55m hurdles setting a personal record in the final after qualifying in 8th place out of the prelims and 9th in the Long Jump of the Large Varsity division, as well as setting a personal best in the 200m dash. Jayden Phares finished 4th in the shot put Large Frosh/Soph division with a season’s best performance. The Girls 4x400m relay team of Ryleigh White, Arianna Biddle, Savannah Hamlin, Alaina Mullins and the Boys 4x800m relay team of Logan Heisey, Nate Decataldo, Victor Lagunes and Christian Jenerette finished 4th in the Large Varsity division. Makayla Wilkins finished 5th in the 200m dash, 6th in the prelim of the 55m dash breaking the school record running 7.49 and then finished 7th in the finals. Zyair Green placed 5th in the 55m dash Large Frosh/Soph division and 9th in the 200m dash in a personal best. Aubrey Seasar finished 5th in the 200m dash Large Varsity Bronze division recording a personal best. Freshman Arianna Biddle rounded out the top 5 performance placing 5th in the 400m dash of the Large Frosh/Soph division. Seven other top #10 performance for recorded by Natalie Benn 7th in the 200m dash, (PB), Logan Heisey 7th in the mile (PB), Ryleigh White 8th in the 200m dash (SB) breaking the school record with a 26.15 performance, Aya Johnson 9th in the 55m dash (PB) and recording two additional personal records in the 55m hurdles and the 200m dash, Emery Silfies 9th in the 1500m and Dennis Gainer 10th in the 200m dash (SB).

Season Opener

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Track & Field opened their season at the Franklin & Marshall Invitational with a dominating performance. For the boys Kelven Oppong-Adjei won the 60m Hurdles qualifying for New Balance Nationals and finished 3rd in the Triple Jump provisionally qualifying for Nike Nationals. Nate Coker finished 2nd in the Hurdles provisionally qualifying for New Balance Nationals and 8th in the Long Jump. Juziah Horne/Triple Jump provisionally qualified for Nike Nationals, Victor Lagunes/1600m Run, Christian Jenerette/800m Run and the 4x400m Relay of Kelven Oppong-Adjei, Imanol Diaz-Silva, Londen Daniels and Keith Jenerette all placed 4th. The 4x800m Relay quartet of Nathan Decataldo, Logan Heisey, Londen Daniels and Cristian Jenerette won the meet. Matthew Robinson/60m Hurdles, Nathan Decataldo/3k and Logan Heisey/800m also recorded top 10 finishes. On the girls side Freshman Audrey Howard finished 4th in the 200m and 6th in the 60m Dashes qualifying for Nike Nationals in her very first highschool race; her 8.09 performance also broke the school record! Magenta Dessaures placed 5th in both the Long and Triple Jumps provisionally qualifying for Nike Nationals, her triple jump of 33'10" improved on her own school record; Ryleigh White placed 5th in 200m and 6th in 400m Dashes; and the 4x200m relay of Natalie Benn, Taylor Chambers, Makayla Wilkins and Audrey Howard finished 3rd. Raylynn Vaughn/3k, Aya Johnson/60m Hurdles, the  4x400m Relay of Ryleigh White, Karlyn Hendricks, Alaina Mullins and Alexis Robinson as well as the girls 4x800m Relay squad of Molly Smith, Alaina Mullins, Destiny Deboda and Alexis Robinson also recorded top 10 finishes. Raylynn's 12:33.44 run improved on her own school record and Aya's 10.53 hurdle efforts broke the school record as well.

Next the team will travel to the New York Armory to compete at the JAMBAR Coaches Hall of Fame Invitational this coming Saturday, Go Ducks! 

Lady Ducks Capture Third Place at DMA Invitational

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Lady Ducks Soar to Victory

After suffering a narrow two-point loss on Friday night, the Lady Ducks bounced back in commanding fashion on Saturday afternoon, defeating Del Castle Vo-Tech with a decisive 29-point victory at the DMA Invitational. The win secured third place for the team in the tournament.

The final score read Lady Ducks 60 – Del Castle 31, marking the team’s first entry into the win column this season.

Top Performers:

• Tori Richardson led the offensive charge, scoring an impressive 31 points. Her standout performance earned her recognition as the All-Tournament MVP honors.

• Co-captain Lailah White added 12 points and 5 rebounds, demonstrating leadership and consistency on the court.

The Lady Ducks’ resilience and teamwork were on full display as they overcame adversity to deliver a statement win. Coaches and fans alike praised the squad for their determination and grit, noting the victory as a turning point for the season.

All-State!

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Congratulations to Molly Smith for making the All-State Cross-Country team as a freshman. Molly finished 13th at the DIAA State Championships, leading the Ducks all year long recording multiple personal best as well as school records!

DIAA State Championships

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Congratulations to our Boys & Girls Cross Country Teams!

What an incredible showing at the DIAA State Cross Country Championships!

• The Boys Team finished 4th overall — the highest team finish in program history!
  Nathan Decataldo led the way, finishing 13th, marking the *highest individual finish ever by an Odessa athlete.
  

• The Girls Team also made history, finishing 6th overall, their best team finish yet!
  Freshman Molly Smith led the team with a 13th-place finish, setting another program record for highest individual finish.
  

We are so proud of our student-athletes and coaches for their hard work, determination, and record-breaking performances this season, Go Ducks!

Newcastle County Cross-Country Championships

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Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams on a spectacular showing at the Newcastle County Cross-Country Championships. The boys finish 6th out of 34 schools while the girls finish 12th out of 31 schools.

Christian Jenerette and Victor Lagunes both made the All-County team. They are the first athletes in school history to receive this honor.

Molly Smith continues to lead the girls, also making the All-County team and setting a new school record for the 5K distance. Her time of 19:38 makes her the third fastest freshman in the entire state. The ducks conclude their season on Saturday at the DIAA State Championship. Go Ducks!

Boosters

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HISTORY MADE! BLUE HEN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!

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Congratulations to the Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country teams on making program history! Both Duck squads captured the Blue Hen Conference Championships this past Friday marking the first conference titles in team history!

The Boys Team dominated the field, led by Logan Heisey, who finished 2nd overall. Odessa placed an incredible eight runners in the top 14 out of 172 finishers, Victor Lagunes (5th), Christian Jenerette (6th), Nathan DeCataldo (7th), Aedan DeCataldo (9th), Enaan Zahid (11th), Yandel Burgos (13th), Jack Rogowskij (14th); the top seven were named to the All-Conference Team. The Boys Team has been on a remarkable run this year, with strong showings across major invitationals; placing 6th at the Unionville 2-Mile Bash, winning the Middletown and Carlisle Invitationals, taking 2nd at the Paul Short Run, winning our inaugural Ugly Duckling Invitational, and finishing 2nd at the Joe O’Neil Invitational.

On the Girls side, standout Freshman Molly Smith continued her stellar season with a 3rd place finish, while teammates Ariana Biddle (6th), Destiny Deboda (8th), and Riley Holdren (13th) also earned All-Conference honors.

The success didn’t stop there, both the Boys and Girls JV Teams also finished 1st overall! The boys swept the top eight places, and the girls claimed 1st through 3rd to secure the team titles.

These victories come on the heels of both varsity teams going undefeated in conference regular-season competition (7–0), earning the program’s first-ever Flight A season titles.

Next up, both teams head back to Bellevue State Park for the New Castle County Championships this Saturday, November 1st.

Let’s get out there and cheer on our Ducks as they continue their record-setting season!

GO DUCKS!

BLUE HEN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!

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Congratulations to the Girls Field Hockey Team on capturing the first Blue Hen Conference Championship in program history! Under the leadership of Coach Laura Persofsky, the Ducks finished the regular season with an impressive 11–4 overall record, going 7–0 in conference play and remaining undefeated in District competition.

The team was led by captains Senior Olivia Orndorff and Junior Caroline Perry, who paced the offense all season. Olivia led the Ducks with 17 goals, while Caroline added 8 goals and 3 assists. Juniors Naomi Falletta and Hennessy Bailey sparked the attack as well, each tallying 6 assists on the year. In goal, Senior Tyrina Money anchored the defense with 39 saves during the campaign.

As the #4 seed in the upcoming DIAA State Tournament, Odessa will host #5 Caesar Rodney in a first-round matchup this Thursday, October 10th, at The Pond.

We couldn’t be prouder of this incredible group of athletes and their hard work this season. Let’s pack the stands and show our Duck pride! 

GO DUCKS! 

Inaugural Ugly Duckling Invitational

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Congratulations to the boys’ and girls’ cross-country team on another successful weekend. The boys team finished first place out of 11 schools winning the inaugural Ugly Duckling Invitational. The team was led by Logan Heisey who continues to lead the program, setting a new school record for the 5K distance placing 3rd of 89 runners. Other athletes receiving medals for finishing in the top 15 were Christian Jenerette finishing in 5th place, Nathan Decaltado finishing in 8th place, Victor Lagunas finishing in 9th place and Aiden DeCataldo finishing in 12th place.

On the girls side, Molly Smith continues to lead the program finishing second overall out of 78 athletes. The team finished 3rd out of 11 schools. Other athletes receiving medals for finishing in the top 15 were Destiny Deboda 10th place and Raylynn Vaughn finishing in 13th place.

The JV teams dominated the race finishing 1st of 6 schools. Medals were given to the following athletes for finishing in the top 15.

Yandel Burgos 2nd

Pallon Moquin 3rd

Kaden Koch 4th

Londen Daniels 5th

Jack Handlin 8th

Cody Wiseman 9th

Amir Seabrooks 11th

James Small 12th

Ferdinand Agyapong 13th

And Timmy Widdoes 14th

For the Girls

Sophia Ferenadez 2nd

Jaime Cook 3rd

Jazarah Mcghee 11th

Alexis Robinson 15th

Girls Soccer Earns Academic Recognition!

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We are proud to announce that our Girls Soccer team has been honored with the United Soccer Coaches Team Academic Award for their outstanding academic performance during the past year. This award recognizes teams whose student-athletes have demonstrated excellence not only on the field but also in the classroom.

Our team achieve a collective grade point average of 3.80 across the academic year—an accomplishment that speaks volumes about the team’s dedication, discipline, and commitment to academic success.

This achievement is a testament to the student-athletes' hard work, as well as the support of their coaches, teachers, and families. Balancing rigorous academic schedules with the demands of high-level athletic competition is no small feat, and our Girls Soccer team continues to set a high standard both athletically and academically.

Please join us in congratulating the team on this well-deserved recognition!

All-State Girls Soccer Selection

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Please join us in congratulating Caroline Perry and Samantha Mitchell for being named to the DIAA All-State Girls Soccer team!

(Left) Caroline Perry #5 - 18 goals  - 4 assists - 

Caroline was one of the best attacking players in this conference and the state. She had 18 goals in 14 games. The majority of her goals have come from playing as an attacking midfielder. She’s been a part of 1/3 of our goals this season and we’re a team that has had 21 out of 22 varsity players score a goal and 19 different people have at least one assist.
 

(Right) Samantha Mitchell #6- 4 goals - 1 assist -

Sammi is a player that is critical for us on both sides of the field. When we struggled to find a true forward for our team she stepped in and scored 3 goals against Delcastle, who at the time had only given up one goal. She also scored a goal against Milford and had the goal against Middletown in our playoff game. After that she moved back to her natural position of center back where she is able to win a lot of 1v1 battles against our toughest opponents.

We're exciting to see both players return to DUcks squad next season!

Inaugural Blue Hen Conference Tennis Champs

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The Odessa Ducks delivered a strong showing at the Blue Hen Conference Tennis Championships, with standout performances. Girls Team – A Powerhouse Performance Odessa’s girls’ tennis team dominated the tournament, earning top spots across multiple categories: 1st Singles – 2nd Place: Sarah Szeto displayed excellent form and grit to earn silver in a competitive field. 2nd Singles – Champion: Rachel Szeto claimed the title with poise and precision, leading the way for the Ducks. 3rd Singles – Champion: Tiana Lewis brought home gold, showing determination in every match. 1st Doubles – Champions: The duo of Alfroukh and Free proved unbeatable, taking the top spot with commanding play. 2nd Doubles – 2nd Place: Patel and Beckley rounded out a stellar team effort with a strong runner-up finish. This outstanding performance confirms Odessa as a rising force in girls' tennis across the conference.

New Castle County Track & Field Championships

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The Track and Field teams had an outstanding weekend at the New Castle County Track and Field Championships. Both teams finished 5th out of 29 schools. The boys were led by Derick Belle winning three gold medals in the 110m hurdles, 300m hurdles and as a member of the 4x400m relay with Ethan Barnett, Keith Jenerette and Christian Jenerette. The girls were led by Magenta Desaussure's top finishes in the triple jump and as a member of the 4x200m relay along with Ryleigh White, Morgan Wallace and Shakira Robertson. Ryleigh White was also a two time All-County performer, finishing 2nd in the 200 meters. Here is a list of school records and the full list of all county performers:

ALL COUNTY 

MAGENTA DESAUSSURE TJ,4X200m

MORGAN WALLACE 4X200m

SHAKIRA ROBERTSON 4X100m AND 4X200m

CHYANNE METELUS 4X100m

MAKAYLA WILKINS 4X100m

NATALIE BENN 4X100m

RYLEIGH WHITE 4X200m, 200m

DERICK BELLE 110MH, 300MH 4X400m

KEITH JENERETTE 4X400m

ETHAN BARNETT 4X400m

CHRISTIAN JENERETTE 4X400m

JUZIAH HORNE TJ

SCHOOL RECORDS

Derick Belle 300m Hurdles

Gabe Obasieme Shot Put

4x800m relay with a team of Christian Jenerette, Ethan Barnett, Logan Heisey and Keith Jenerette

Juziah Horne Long Jump

Ameerah Hill 300m hurdles

Chynna Williams 100m hurdles

Delaware Sports Athlete of the Week

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Congratulations to OHS senior Hannah Coker for being named Delaware Sports Athlete of the week (5/10/25) for breaking the all-time scoring record for the Ducks! Hannah beat the Odessa Girls Soccer scoring record on Monday, May 5 against ASPIRA High School, her goal came in the first few minutes of the game and was the second goal of the game. So far this season she has 4 goals on the year, bringing her career total to 43. The record was held by Emma Funk (2024) with 41 goals.

Celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day

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A Special Event for Delaware’s Female Athletes

The Office of Women’s Advancement & Advocacy hosted a special celebration for National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Friday, February 7, 2025, at the University of Delaware. This event honored the incredible progress of girls and women in sports and highlighted the benefits that athletic participation brings to their lives.

Female athletes from every high school across the state were invited to join in this inspiring day. The event featured a panel discussion with collegiate athletes, coaches, and leaders in women’s sports, who shared their expertise on the topic, “Taking the Next Step as a Student Athlete.” After the panel, attendees enjoy light refreshments and receive two complimentary tickets to the UD Women’s Basketball game, which follows the celebration.

High schools were asked to nominate one outstanding female athlete to represent their school and OHS selected senior Gabriella Pudimott (Softball and Track & Field) to represent the Ducks. We celebrate Gabby as one of Delaware’s most talented female athletes and her contribution to the future of women in sports!

Signing Day Celebration: Hannah O'Grady

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Today marks a huge milestone in the journey of our amazing senior, Hannah O'Grady! After years of hard work, dedication, and countless hours on and off the field, Hannah has officially signed her letter of intent to play lacrosse at Susquehanna University next year!

We couldn’t be more proud of Hannah’s achievements, both as a two sport athlete and as a leader. Her passion, perseverance, and sportsmanship have set a remarkable example for all of us.

Hannah, we are so excited to watch you continue to shine at the next level. Best of luck in your college career — the future is yours!

#SigningDay #LacrosseCommitment #NextChapter #ProudMoment #HannahOGrady #FutureStar

National Girls & Women in Sports Day

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Celebrating OHS Athletes: Sophia Ridgeway and Hannah O'Grady Recognized at Legislative Hall for National Girls & Women in Sports Day

On January 29, 2025, two outstanding OHS student-athletes, Sophia Ridgeway and Hannah O'Grady, were honored at Delaware’s Legislative Hall in Dover for their dedication to sports and their exemplary leadership. The event celebrated National Girls & Women in Sports Day, a nationwide initiative highlighting the achievements of female athletes and promoting gender equality in sports.

Sophia  and Hannah were recognized for their athletic accomplishments and contributions to the sports community as field hockey and lacrosse standouts at Odessa. After the Delaware House passed a resolution in honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day, the young athletes were invited to the assembly to receive individual recognition in front of lawmakers.

The day began with a meet-and-greet where Sophia and Hannah had the chance to engage with legislators and share their inspiring stories. It’s an incredible honor to be recognized alongside so many incredible women in sports. This event is such a wonderful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much more we can achieve.Being able to stand in front of these leaders and show what women in sports can accomplish is an amazing experience. We hope their story encourages other girls to pursue their passions, no matter what they are.

State Representative Melanie Ross Levin praised the achievements of female athletes like Ridgeway and O'Grady, emphasizing how sports provide young women with essential life skills, confidence, and a sense of community. Sophia and Hannah represent the future of women’s sports in Delaware. We are so proud to have athletes like them leading the way and showing the next generation what is possible and it serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting girls and women in sports. As we celebrate their achievements, we also look forward to the continued growth and success of women athletes, both locally and nationally.

Sophia and Hannah’s recognition is a testament to the hard work, determination, and talent that continues to shape the future of women’s sports in Delaware. Congratulations to both of them for being shining examples of leadership, dedication, and athletic excellence!

Inaugural Girls Wrestling

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In December Delaware hosted its first ever sanctioned Girls Wrestling tournament at the Milford Invitational. Odessa’s very own Savannah Timney entered the 138 pound weight class and went 3-0 with three pins on her way to taking first place for her weight class!

Athlete of the Week

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Congratulations to Alaina Mullins on being named AOW by Delaware Sports Athletes of the Week by Delaware Sports and American Sports Reports for her 800m school record performance in her season opener!

Basketball Season Tickets

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The excitement is building, and the courts are heating up! Be part of the action all season long with exclusive season tickets to every home game. Click here to buy your tickets now: https://gofan.co/app/school/DE87665

DUCKS Madness!!!

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Get Ready for Ducks Madness!

Join us for our Inaugural Ducks Madness event as we celebrate our incredible winter sports teams!
It's going to be an evening full of excitement, games, giveaways, and music!

Date: December 5th, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: The Pond

Get Your FREE Student Ticket and $5 Friends/Famliy here:  Duck Madness - Basketball - Dec 5, 2024
An OHS Student ID will be required for both types of tickets.

Game Day Fun: Show your team spirit with some exciting interactive games!
Giveaways: Free goodies and awesome prizes!
Music: Dance, cheer, and vibe to some festive beats!

Let’s pack the place with school pride, festive energy, and winter sports fever!
Come out, cheer loud, and be part of the Ducks Madness!
#GoDucks #DucksMadness #WinterSports

Alumni Spotlight

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Girls Basketball attended the PSU York vs. PSU Brandywine women’s basketball game this Tuesday to support Odessa Grad and Ducks 1000-point scorer Delaney Burroughs who now suits up for the York Nittany Lions. The business major lead her team with 16 points and 32 min in an exciting back-and-forth game where they fell to Brandywine on a last second buzzer beating 3-point attempt by Burroughs which rattled out of the rim. We’re extremely proud of her immediate impact playing at the next level!
 

Unlocke Your Light!

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Boys basketball attended the SL24 Unlocke The Light Thank You & 24 Awards Event in conjunction with the University of Delaware Men’s Basketball Mental Health Awareness Game vs. Bryant University this past Monday. The Unlocke the Light Foundation is dedicated to unlocking the students’ light by providing resources for those struggling with depression, self-injury, and suicide. We look forward to our participation and continued support of the SL24 Basketball Classic scheduled for January 31st.

Fall 2024 Signing Day

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Congratulations to our Div I Softball commit to the University of Delaware, Gabriella Pudimott! Wishing her the best as she continues to compete at the next level. Gabby has gotten picked to be a part of the Carpenter Cup for the past 2 year. In 2022, she was picked for 2nd team All-Conference as a catcher in Flight B. In 2023 she was picked as the 1st team All-Conference catcher for Flight B and in 2024, she was 1st team at large catcher for Flight A. Gabby caught Ducks junior Samantha Stokes when she got her 100th strike out in 2023. When asked about her outlook on the upcoming season, head coach Sarah Adkins said: "This year, we are really excited and expecting for her to continue being the leader on the field. We're going to work together to make sure she gets the recognition she deserves this year from everyone in the conference and state. She deserves to be an All-State athlete and we're going to get her there." Gabby is the first Division 1 signee in Odessa history. We look forward to seeing her perform and excel right down the road in Newark as a Blue Hen next year! 

OHS Athletics Sponsorship Opportunity

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OHS Fans!!! If you are interested in supporting our Athletic program with a banner promoting your business located at one of our athletic sites, please complete the attached survey.  Thank you and GOOOO DUCKS!!!


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OHS Fall Sports 1st Senior Class

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                 OHS FALL SPORTS 1st Senior Class Athletes in School History!
 

OHS Fall Sports Legacy Athletes

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                          OHS FALL SPORTS LEGACY ATHLETES

           A Legacy Athlete is an athlete that played/participated in the first year 
       of OHS (2020-2021) and continued for all 4 years in their respective sports.