No, Laurel vs Seaford is a historic rivalry, starting in 1920. They met twice each season from 1920 to 1946 and once each season since. It is the oldest public school rivalry in the state and some say one of the 10 oldest public school rivalries in the nation!
To be a rivalry one team has to have a chance at winning because its a rivalry game.. That rivalry ended..I doubt anyone is getting juiced beating Seaford except maybe Red Lion or St Andrews,, 1920 to 1946 are you kidding me lol
And this makes zero sense because both schools have numbers and athletes,, they just cant get them on the field,, I also think you are going to see many CR and more so Dover zoned kids choice to Smyrna if this continues
There seems to be somewhat of a rivalry feel between Dover and Smyrna just because some of the kids live within a couple stones throw away from each other. And Dover often displays little respect to Smyrna. But to be honest, I think that Smyrna has issues with most schools in several sports. Part of it is the cohesive, "us against them", community spirit in the town. Being the northern-most school in the conference may be a factor. I don't know the history since I am a Milford grad (and despised Smyrna for years). I think the "cocky" label for Smyrna over the years is just a reflection of the community attitude and support for athletics. You go to some games and matches and Smyrna will have more fans as the visitors than the home school.
Yes Indian River has traditionally been the rivalry for Sussex Central but for the most part the games are never close. This extends to basketball, wrestling and anything else they compete at. I understand the rivalry bc it is the same school district. Now lets talk about the present time. You must first attend a SC/ TECH football, wrestling or boys basketball game. There is a difference to these events. Gametime friday is 7 and you better be there by 6 to get a seat. Both student sections will be in rare form and the atmosphere is second to none.
Let's just say I've been to quite a few SC / Tech football games, up close and personal. But I respect your opinion as I hope you respect mine.
I never said that I didnt respect your opinion. We all see things differently. I understand that Seaford and Laurel are a long time rival, but what is the crowd and atmosphere like when you go to that game? The tradition is great. I hope they play each of for a long time to come. My point was the current rivalry between SC and Tech. When Central plays Dover or CR in football its important bc its a conference game. But when Central palys Tech its much more personal. There is a buzz in the schools. My daughter came home from school on Monday and said "dad its already getting crazy on Instagram." That doesnt happen when SC plays IR and other schools. That was my point. No disrespect to anyone.
Well put stripes! And until Laurel beats Seaford at least 83 to nothing a lot of long time Laurel die hard fans will not be satisfied and you know what I am talking about!
in order for it to be a rival both schools must see it as that. To most Sussex county schools Tech is a rival because of the students that left. There is only one school that I believe both schools see as a rival and that is Tech Cape. you see it in every sport, you throw records out the window.
My son is an athlete at Tech. It is no doubt a big game. But ask any Tech athlete what is the biggest game of the year to them.... now as far as Tech students they are big supporters of Tech Athletes... probably have the biggest Student following... so every game is big to them...
