Cape football celebrates 2023 season

Cape senior Maurki James was voted Most Valuable Offensive Player. Presenting the award is head coach Mike Frederick. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Dave Frederick

February 22, 2024

The Cape Henlopen football team celebrated its DIAA runner-up season Feb. 15 at Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.

The buffet-style banquet took an hour just to feed the room. Many of the ballers went back for seconds, then later when the banquet reached the fourth quarter, the players went to the feeding platform to get a square or two of cake.

The celebration was real. It was the first Cape team to reach the state finals in 39 years and only the second team to win two state tournament games; the other was in 1979. But Cape’s 2024 team won both state tournament games versus Dover and Sussex Central as the away team against teams that had beaten them in the regular season.

The nine-win season marked the fourth time Cape has won at least nine games. The 1979 team, coached by Jim Alderman, finished 10-0-2, while the 1984 team, coached by Rob Schroeder, finished 10-2. The 1997 team, coached by Brian Donahue, finished 9-2.

Each senior player was gifted his game jersey by the boosters club.

Cape senior Brenn Scott was voted Most Valuable Defensive Player. The award was presented by Cape defensive coordinator Jason Hunt.

Dave “Fredman” Frederick acted as emcee for the event.

Cape freshman head coach Dwight Tingle presented the accolades to the frosh.

Max Beck received the Freshman Sportsmanship Award. Shown are (l-r) Seth Brosius, Mike Guenther, Beck, Dwight Tingle and Matt Oliver.

The freshman team gathers for a group picture at the banquet.

Cape head coach Mike Frederick reviews the season.

Head coach Mike Frederick honors manager and head worker Zach Simpler.

Daniel Bila receives the JV Sportsmanship Award from coaches Ben Ashby, left, and Jack Frederick.

Freshman Ozmeer Daisey, center, receives the JV Most Valuable Defensive Player award from coaches Ben Ashby, left, and Jack Frederick.

JV coach Ben Ashby holds the plaque for JV Most Valuable Offensive Player Anthony Francis who was not present.

Cape football booster President Jason Pease speaks to attendees.

Cape head coach Mike Frederick thanks boosters Vice President Joy Bitter for the work she has given the team.

Head coach Mike Frederick presents Dave “Fredman” Frederick with a folding chair to use on the sideline.

Jakai Payne receives the Most Improved Defense award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Liam Ramsey receives the Most Improved Offense award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Sal Sartori receives the Trenches Defense Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Bodie Frederick receives the Trenches Offensive Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Saul Garcia receives the Sportsmanship Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Trey Batson receives the Unsung Hero Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Jameson Tingle receives the Newcomer of Year Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Laxtyn Westcott receives the Total Skills Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Dell Richards receives the Game Changer Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Wilson Ingerski receives the Coaches Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Machi Savage receives the Reds Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Jackson Cunningham receives the Sam Russell Award from head coach Mike Frederick.

Cape football celebrates 2023 season

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