Sussex Tech Names New Football Coach

Sussex Technical High School announces that Mark Quillin has been named the head coach of the Raven’s football program. In making the announcement, Athletic Director Nick Pegelow said that Quillin brings a mass of experience to the position.

Quillin was raised in Calvert County, Maryland and graduated from Towson University with a degree in physical education K-12. While in college, he played football for the Towson Tigers. After graduation, he began his teaching and coaching career at Western Technical School in Baltimore.

Quillin moved to the Eastern Shore to be an assistant football coach at Salisbury University under Coach Sherman Wood. He was then defensive coordinator at Wicomico High School in Salisbury. He has spent the past 12 years as defensive coordinator for Coach David Hearn at Delmar High School where he enjoyed sharing three state championships with the Wildcats.

The coach joined Sussex Tech this past September to teach physical education. He is presently the assistant boys’ lacrosse coach for the Ravens.

Quillin is anxious to get his gridiron team to work. “I love working with kids, and I’m looking forward to getting them on the field for the 2013 football season,” said the new head coach.

RAVEN Football Season Tickets

The RAVEN football home opener vs. Laurel High School is this Friday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. at RAVEN Stadium.

Season tickets are available and can be purchased in the Athletic Office between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Season tickets will also be sold at the home gate.

Adults Season Pass - $20
Family Pass - $50 (two adults/two children)
Senior Citizen Pass - Free (proof of age 60+ required)

Tickets available at the gate:

Adults - $5
Students - $4 (K-12)
Tech Students - FREE if you have Student ID or are dressed in TECH colors; otherwise, $4 – sorry no exceptions.

The gates will open at 6:30 p.m. RV's will not be permitted in the lots.

Nominees for Homecoming Queen and King

Senior candidates for the 2011 Homecoming Queen and King are Maddie Crimmins, Kristen Ulmer, Kim Smith, Alissa Morgan, Erin Johnson, Sal Klosiewicz, Kyle Mister, Juan Leonard, Ben Barron, and Beau Warrington.

Raven Tunnel

The Sussex Tech Ravens have a new entrance onto the football field. They now explode onto the field through the Raven Tunnel. Parent boosters and friends worked to make the tunnel possible for our team.

Sussex Tech Senior Receives Victory Scholarship

Sussex Technical High School senior Jack Redefer was chosen as a recipient of the 2012 United Cerebral Palsy of Delaware (UCP) and Wilmington Blue Rocks' Victory Scholarship Award. The award recognizes and honors individuals who have overcome obstacles in their lives to participate in sports.

At the Diamond Dinner on Friday, April 20, Christian Zwickert, board member of UCP and head lacrosse coach at Immaculata College, introduced Jack. Zwickert was Jack's club lacrosse coach for three years from the Silverback's Lacrosse Club in Wilmington.  Interestingly, Zwickert did not know that Jack was a recipient until that night.

Following graduation, Jack will be attending Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania, and playing lacrosse for the Cougars. He plans to major in education. Jack had over 60 goals and 45 assists during his lacrosse career at Sussex Tech. Jack was also the quarterback for the Sussex Tech football team.  His parents are T.J. and Bobbie Redefer of Lewes.

His teacher and coach, Scott Layfield, nominated Jack for the Victory Scholarship.

Sussex Tech Lacrosse Player Signs at Misericordia

Sussex Technical High School senior Jack Redefer of Lewes officially signed to play lacrosse at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania. The Division III Cougars are members of the Middle Athletic Corporation’s Freedom Conference. Jack is a first team All-Henlopen Conference lacrosse player in the midfield. He has over 60 goals and 45 assists during his lacrosse career at Sussex Tech. He is also a team captain.

When contacted Coach Ricardo predicted that Jack would be playing college lacrosse as a freshman. “He is a relentless player,” said Ricardo, “and that is the kind of attitude we are looking for. We want someone who will give all he has on the field.”

Jack said that although he received letters from other colleges trying to recruit him, Coach Ricardo was the only one to talk to him in person. Ricardo was at Polytech vs. Sussex Tech lacrosse game last fall to watch some Polytech players when he first noticed Jack’s talents. “Coach Ricardo walked across the field, introduced himself, and invited me to come see him at Misericordia,” remembered Jack. Jack will be a teammate of two Polytech lacrosse players who are sophomores on the Cougar team.

Misericordia means “Mercy” in Latin. It is a small Catholic school with approximately 2,000 students. “I think my grandmother would be proud I chose Misericordia. She is a devout Catholic,” said Jack.

At the signing ceremony on January 24, Jack thanked his teachers and coaches at Sussex Tech for helping him to succeed. “They not only pushed me academically, but Coach G (Golacinski, Sussex Tech’s lacrosse coach) kept me on the straight and narrow,” said Jack.

Jack plans to major in education at college. The four-hour drive north on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will make it possible for his family to travel to his college games. He is the son of T.J. and Bobbie Redefer of Lewes. Jack was also the quarterback for the Ravens’ football team.

Top Players To Teach Lacrosse Clinic

Professional lacrosse stars along with All-American players from colleges such as Maryland, Virginia and Towson will visit Georgetown on Tuesday, July 19 and Wednesday, July 20 for an intensive two-day shooting clinic on the campus of Sussex Technical High School.

Participants will be videotaped from various angles and sit down with visiting coaches and their staff to review where necessary adjustments can be made in order to execute a more accurate and powerful shot. Spend time with former Duke University player Josh Coveleski as he and the experienced staff of Major League Lacrosse, college All-American players and coaches share their lacrosse knowledge with you.

The camp will be run in the evening hours both days and space is limited. Contact Coach Don Golacinski at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or register at www.s2slacrosse.com.

Basketball Team Offers Goodies

The Sussex Tech boys’ basketball team is offering several goodies for sale as part of its annual fundraiser. Cookies, candy, candles, magazines, and much more are available for purchase. The items are great for holiday gifts.

For more information about the items and order forms, go online at http://sussextechhs.crazyaboutfundraising.com/site/shop

Raven Runners Stop CR’s Winning Streak

Congratulations to the Sussex Tech boys’ cross country squad who snapped Caesar Rodney’s 70-meet winning streak by defeating them, 23-32, in race action Wednesday, Sept. 26. CR’s last dual meet loss was in 2005.

Junior Victor Rueda ran a personal best of 16:53 to win the race. Following their teammate across the finish line were Dylan Varrato, 3rd; Sam Hete, 4th; Jake Bamforth, 7th; and Bobby Townley, 8th.

Caesar Rodney won the girls’ competition, 19-44. Sussex Tech’s Bethany Killmon came in second to be the first Raven across the finish line. Other Lady Ravens in the top-10 were Megan Davidson, 9th, and Chelsea Lecates, 10th.

ST Grad Plays Field Hockey Around the World

Sussex Tech 2011 graduate Maxine Fluharty has been picked as a member of the USA Field Hockey team to play in the Four Nations tournaments in Auckland, New Zealand, April 4-21, featuring Argentina, Korea, New Zealand, and the United States.

Maxine is a member of the field hockey team at the University of Maryland. While at Sussex Tech, she was named the outstanding field hockey player in the state for two years straight. In her senior year, Maxine led the state with 40 goals and 24 assists while helping Sussex Tech win two back-to-back state championships.

Following the Four Nations tournament, past and present collegiate all-stars and members of the current national squad, junior national squad, and development squad will come together for the Women’s National Championship at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, May 23-29.

Former Lady Raven to Play in Field Hockey World Cup

Sussex Tech 2011 graduate Maxine Fluharty has qualified for the Junior World Cup in field hockey that will be played next summer. Maxine competed for the U.S. Junior Women’s National Team that won a bronze medal in the Pan American Junior Championship in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Maxine scored twice in the tournament. Team USA clinched the World Cup bid by defeating Chile, 2-1.

Maxine is a sophomore at the University of Maryland and a member of the Terrapins field hockey team. Her international experience includes playing in Uruguay with the Under-17 team in a World Cup qualifier in 2007 and competing in the 2007 Junior Olympics.

In her freshman year at Maryland, Maxine was named to womensfieldhockey.com’s All-Rookie Squad and the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team. She was also named to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) All-Academic Team and NFHCA Academic Squad.

While at Sussex Tech, Maxine was a starting forward on the field hockey team. She was named a First Team All-American in 2009 and 2010. She was named to the First Team All-Conference all four years of high school play. She was also a member of the Ravens’ State Championship teams in 2009 an 2010. She was named State Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010. She is Sussex Tech’s career goal and assists leader with 120 goals and 61 assists. Maxine was also part of the Ravens’ lady lacrosse team for which she scored 270 goals.

Sussex Tech Names New Field Hockey Coach

Kathleen Fluharty of Millsboro has been named the new field hockey coach at Sussex Technical High School. Known as “Coach KK,” she has coached on every level during the last 30 years. Fluharty replaces Nancy Tribbitt who retired at the end of the school year after being the only field hockey coach for the high school.

Fluharty played Division I field hockey and lacrosse at Northwestern University. She was a three-time All-American in both sports and is a member of Northwestern University’s Athletic Hall of Fame. She has coached girls’ lacrosse at Sussex Tech for the past five years.

“I am anxious to uphold Tech’s mission of excellence,” said Fluharty. “I plan a smooth transition for the team and continuing the top competitive field hockey program at Sussex Tech.”

Sussex Tech won back-to-back field hockey championships in 2009 and 2010.

Fluharty and her husband Kevin have two children. Daughter Maxine is a 2011 graduate of Sussex Tech and was a member of the school’s championship field hockey teams and was named a High School All-American. Maxine is now playing field hockey at the University of Maryland and was part of its field hockey team that won the national championship in overtime last fall. Son David plays lacrosse at the University of Tennessee.

Fluharty will also be a teaching assistant in the physical education department at Sussex Tech.

ST Graduate on National Championship Field Hockey Team

Sussex Technical High School 2011 graduate Maxine Fluharty was a valuable part of the 2011 National Championship NCAA Field Hockey Team at the University of Maryland. The fourth-ranked Lady Terps came back from a two-goal deficit with less than four minutes remaining in regulation to top No. 1 North Carolina, 3-2, in overtime for its eighth national title and fifth in seven years.

Named to womensfieldhockey.com’s All-Rookie Squad and National Field Hockey Conference Association All-Mid Atlantic Region Second Team, Maxine started in all 23 of the Lady Terp’s games. She was named the ACC Player of the Week on September 20. Playing midfielder/attacker, Maxine scored her first college career goal in the 60th minute vs. Northwestern off of a penalty corner deflection on September 10.

Maxine was a starting forward for Sussex Tech’s Lady Ravens from 2007-2010. She was named First Team All-American in 2009 and 2010, First Team All-Conference for four years, First Team All-State field hockey in 2008, 2009 and 2010, and State Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010. Maxine was part of the Sussex Tech state championship field hockey team in 2009 and 2010. She led the team with 120 goals and 61 assists during her high school career.

While at Sussex Tech, Maxine also played on the girls lacrosse team. She scored 270 goals for the lacrosse team that was coached by her mother, who played field hockey for Northwestern during her college days. Maxine was named First Team All-State in lacrosse in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

In addition to the NCAA National Championship, Maxine says her biggest athletic thrills are going to Uruguay with the U.S. U-17 team and competing in the 2007 Junior Olympics.

Maxine, of Millsboro, is majoring in psychology at the University of Maryland.

2008 Graduate is Part of College Championship Hockey Team

Sussex Tech 2008 graduate Lindsay Danz is a member of Bloomsburg University’s PSAC field hockey championship team. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Bloomsburg Huskies have won this honor. Currently, they are undefeated at 19-0 and will host the NCAA Division 2 National Field Hockey Championship game on Friday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 13.

As a senior, Lindsay has won four consecutive PSAC titles (only done one other time in PSAC history) and has won two NCAA Division 2 Championship titles in field hockey. Lindsay was also recognized as a scholar/athlete and is on the NFHCA All Academic Field Hockey Team for her sophomore and junior years (hopefully senior too).

During her senior year at Sussex Tech, Lindsay was a member of the Ravens Henlopen North Field Hockey Champions, and a member of the second team All-State.

Fluharty Named ACC Player of the Week

Freshman forward Maxine Fluharty of the Maryland field hockey team has been named the ACC Field Hockey Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. She led No. 3 Maryland (7-1, 1-0 ACC) to its first conference win of the year, as she scored the gamewinner in a 4-3 victory at No. 8 Boston College (6-2, 0-1 ACC).

In the win over the Eagles, Fluharty put the Terrapins on the board in the 24th minute after she dribbled into the circle and sent in a hard shot. After the Eagles twice came back from a one-goal deficit to tie the game, Fluharty tipped in a shot from Jemma Buckley with less than two minutes remaining in overtime for the Terrapins' 12th straight ACC win over the last four seasons.

ELLEN ROWE NAMED ATLANTIC 10 FIELD HOCKEY PLAYER OF THE WEEK

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Saint Joseph’s senior forward Ellen Rowe (Selbyville, Del./Sussex Technical) was named the Atlantic 10 Field Hockey Player of the Week on Tuesday afternoon. Rowe had a hand in four of SJU’s five goals this past weekend, scoring three of them herself and adding an assist.

On Saturday, Rowe netted both Hawk tallies in an eventual 7-2 loss to undefeated Ohio. On both scores, Rowe inserted the ball on a penalty corner and received a quick return pass that she converted into her first and second goals of the season.

The senior captain scored her third goal of the weekend at the end of the first half of Sunday’s 4-3 loss to Towson. Once again, a well-executed penalty corner led to the Delaware native getting the Hawks within one at the break. With time running out in the second half, Rowe inserted another penalty corner that led to Therese Doyle’s second goal of the season and again cut the deficit to one, but the Hawks were unable to get the tying goal in the final seconds.

Her seven points early in the 2011 campaign have already matched her output from last season, and her 16 career goals lead all active players. This is Rowe’s third career weekly award; she received back-to-back A-10 Rookie of the Week honors in October of 2008.

The Hawks are back in action on Sunday, September 11 when they host Penn at Buckley Field. Game time is set for 1:00 p.m.

Sussex Tech Hockey Players Witness Law Signing

Members of Sussex Tech’s two-time state field hockey championship team were invited by the Governor’s office to witness the signing of a new law that will disseminate more information on concussions and their effects to junior high and high school coaches, students, and their parents. On August 30, Delaware Governor Jack Markell signed the high school concussion awareness law on the steps of Legislative Hall in Dover. Former Philadelphia Eagles Vince Papale, as well as lawmakers, coaches, student athletes, representatives of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) and medical community were on hand for the signing.

Under the new law, athletes and their parents will get information on concussions when they sign sports consent forms and coaches will be required to receive training on how to spot possible concussions. The new law also puts into state law the DIAA’s current rule requiring athletes who have sustained a concussion or are believed to have sustained a concussion to receive a medical clearance before they can resume play.

Reynoso Signs At Wesley

Two-time All-State and three-time All-Conference soccer player Aris Reynoso signs a letter of intent to play for Wesley College in Dover. Watching Reynoso sign are his Ravens' head coach Carlos Villa and his mother, Rosa Reynoso.

2012 Graduate Gets First College Pitching Victory

2012 Sussex Tech graduate Jacob Williams won his first college pitching victory as his George Washington University baseball team accomplished a 5-2 win over Navy. Williams allowed just two runs on five hits in 5.2 innings of work. The Greenwood native struck out four batters with just one walk to get the win. Williams was relieved in the sixth inning.

While at Sussex Tech, Jacob was named to the Henlopen Conference Honorable Mention team in baseball.

3 Ravens Athletes Sign to Play Division 1 Baseball

On National High School Athletic Signing Day (November 9), Sussex Technical High School was proud to announce that three of its baseball players signed with Division I colleges. Senior Hunter Absher committed to Virginia Commonwealth University. Senior Shane Marvel will head to Saint Joseph’s University next year, and teammate Jacob Williams will play at the University of Pennsylvania.

Hunter will head to Richmond, Virginia to pitch for Coach Paul Keyes who has led the Rams’ baseball program for 13 years. He chose Virginia Commonwealth University because of its graphic design program.

Shane chose Saint Joseph’s University because Philadelphia is an easy trip for his parents to travel to watch his games. Shane will occupy third base or pitch on the new baseball field that the Hawks plan to have ready for the 2012 season. Coach Fritz Hamburg is in his fourth year guiding the Crimson and Gray. Shane will major in history and hopes one day to return to Sussex County to teach and coach.

Just a few miles away in Philadelphia, teammate Jacob Williams will be attending one of the oldest universities in America. John Cole has coached the Ivy League school’s baseball team for seven years. Although Jacob has not declared an academic major, he plans to be on the pitcher’s mound for Penn.

As of this time, the three schools are not on each other’s competitive schedules, although Shane Marvel laughs that it would be fun to perhaps play against one of his former teammates one day. However, until that day, the three Ravens’ teammates are looking forward to the spring 2012 baseball season. After the signings, Hunter says the three no longer have to worry about their post-graduation future.

“We can now relax and spend our last (high school) year playing with confidence,” says Hunter.

New first year head coach G.L. Jefferson is also anxious for the season to begin. “Not many first year coaches are so fortunate to have the talent I have returning to the field in the spring. A state championship would climax their high school careers for all three of these young athletes.”