News and Events
January 2026
Growing Is the Purpose: Keeping Education First in High School Sports
By Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Chief Executive Officer of the NFHS, and David Baylor, Executive Director of the Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA)
High school sports is experiencing record participation. It is also experiencing unprecedented pressure.
Across the country, young athletes are training earlier, competing year-round and navigating expectations shaped by a rapidly expanding youth sports economy. For many families, athletics now feel like increasingly high stakes.
High school sports operate differently—by design. They exist within schools, alongside classrooms, guided by the same educational mission. Participation is structured to support academic success and to teach intangibles like discipline, teamwork, resilience and responsibility. Rules around[…]
DIAA 2026 Winter Championship Sites Announced
Dover, DE – January 23, 2026 – The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is excited to announce the host sites for the 2026 Winter Championships. These events showcase the talent and dedication of Delaware’s student-athletes across various sports, and we are thrilled to bring these competitions to the following locations:
DIAA Dual Team Wrestling Championships
- Smyrna High School, Saturday, February 14, 2026
DIAA Indoor Track Championships
- University of Pennsylvania Ott Center, Saturday,[…]
DIAA Announces Implementation of Shot Clock for Varsity High School Basketball Beginning 2027–2028 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Dover, DE — January 19, 2026 — The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) announced today that a shot clock will be implemented for varsity girls and boys high school basketball games beginning with the 2027–2028 basketball season.
At its November 13, 2026 meeting, the DIAA Board of Directors unanimously voted to adopt the use of a shot clock for all varsity girls and boys basketball contests at DIAA member schools starting in the 2027–2028 season.
The shot[…]
November 2025
2025 DIAA Class 2A and 1A Football Champions Crowned
Dover, DE — November 29 —The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) proudly announces the 2025 DIAA Class 2A and 1A Football State Champions.
CLASS 2A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS – RED LION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
In an unforgettable championship battle, No. 3 Red Lion Christian Academy emerged victorious in double overtime with a thrilling 22–21 win over No. 1 Indian River High School.
CLASS 1A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS – SEAFORD HIGH SCHOOL
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2025 DIAA Unified Flag Football & Class 3A Football Champions Crowned
Dover, DE — November 28 —The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) proudly announces the 2025 DIAA Unified Flag Football and Class 3A Football State Champions.
UNIFIED FLAG FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS – CAPE HENLOPEN
No. 5 Cape Henlopen claimed the title with a hard fought 46–34 victory over No. 2 Caesar Rodney.
CLASS 3A FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS – MIDDLETOWN
In a highly anticipated rematch of the 2024 Class 3A Football State Championship, No. 1 Middletown secured back-to-back titles with a 28-14 victory over No. 2 Salesianum.
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DIAA 3A Football Championship is Set — 2A & 1A Semifinal Action Continues Tomorrow
Dover, DE — November 21 — The Delaware Interscholastic Athletic Association (DIAA) is excited to announce the matchup for the 2025 DIAA Class 3A Football State Championship. The Class 2A and Class 1A semifinals continue tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, with championship matchups to be finalized following those games.
All DIAA Football State Championship games will be hosted at Delaware State University’s Alumni Stadium.
- Unified Football and Class 3A Championships: Friday, November 28
- Class 1A[…]