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Cape Unified flag football wraps up season with offensive explosion

Vikings finish regular season 4-4 following 84-68 loss to IR
Cape junior Ronnie LeRoy spent much of the day in the IR backfield, but couldn’t quite get Donald Lingo’s flag on the senior's second touchdown of IR’s 84-68 win over the Vikings Nov. 6 in Dagsboro. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
November 7, 2024

Going out with a bang, the Cape unified flag football team concluded its regular season Nov. 6, by scoring some serious points, but falling to Indian River 84-68, a score often reserved for basketball.

Leading the Vikings with two touchdowns apiece were Zane Richardson, Xavier Zimmer and Michael Anthony. Richardson added a touchdown pass to his total. 

Ashlynn Panyko, who is always close to Zimmer on the sidelines, said it’s always a good time when No. 13 scores.

“When Xavier scores, it's really fun, because he just keeps running. He doesn't stop until he knows there's no more room left to run, and then he comes back,” Panyko said. “Everyone gets really excited!”

Seniors Laiya Ward, Sophia Adams and Brycen Stewart wrapped up their campaigns by reaching paydirt as well. Freshman Luke Archer ran for and threw a touchdown pass to senior Eddie Ghabour, while Austin Hastings connected with Rylie Cathcart for a touchdown.

Scoring her first touchdown of the year, Adams said she was excited and happy to hit paydirt.

Defensively, Hastings and senior Ronnie LeRoy picked up sacks, while Panyko picked off two passes and Richardson grabbed another. 

The Vikings wrap up their regular season with a 4-4 record, tying Mt. Pleasant and Smyrna with a .500 record, finishing behind Caesar Rodney, Newark Charter and IR. They await seeding in the DIAA tournament.

 

Cape junior Ronnie LeRoy is blocked as he tries to rush the passer by Hunter Bluto.
Cape senior Sophia Adams sets a screen for freshman Michael Anthony who scampered in for Cape’s first touchdown.
Cape senior Sophia Adams showed some nifty juke moves on a few of her catches and racked up some serious YAC.
Vikings junior Zane Richardson makes a touchdown-saving rip.
Cape senior Laiya Ward begins her carry that ended in the end zone for the Vikings' second score.
Cape freshman Michael Anthony kicked off the second-quarter scoring with another touchdown run.
Vikings junior Ronnie LeRoy rushes the passer during the golden hour.
Cape sophomore Austin Hastings has his flag pulled after catching a check down.
Vikings senior Eddie Ghabour stays cool in the pocket.
Cape junior Ronnie LeRoy tried to turn the corner but had his flag pulled.
Vikings freshman Luke Archer was golden on his coast-to-coast rushing touchdown.
Vikings junior Zane Richardson looks to juke two defenders.
Cape junior Zane Richardson tries to evade the defender.
When Cape needs a shot of energy, they go to Xavier Zimmer who can delight both fan bases with enthusiastic runs into the end zone.
Vikings sophomore Austin Hastings picks up a sack.
After catching a short pass, Sophia Adams busted a few moves on her way to her first touchdown of the year.
Cape freshman Michael Anthony shows off his arm.
Vikings junior Zane Richardson launched a pass to Brycen Stewart for a long touchdown.
Cape senior Brycen Stewart smiles after catching a touchdown from Zane Richardson.
Vikings freshman Michael Anthony lets out a cheer as Eddie Ghabour successfully navigates traffic.
Cape freshman Ashlynn Panno tosses the ball to the ref following her second interception.
Vikings junior Zane Richardson has to scramble in the pocket to avoid Donald Lingo.

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