Warriors beat Crusaders for third consecutive win

Emma Ciancio, Editor-in-Chief

October 16, 2024

Sophomore James Dabney runs a route into the endzone

The Warriors defeated Long Island Luthern 40-32, on Oct. 5 to improve their record to 3-4. This was the third consecutive win for the team.

DV seized first place in the District 2 Class 5A power rating standings due to the result of this game.

Senior quarterback Logan Olsommer completed seven out of 12 passes for 134 yards. Additionally, he added 26 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Juniors Justin Estevez and Mike Iuzzolino put up the majority of rushing yards for DV, Estevez with 74 yards and Iuzzolino with 68 yards. Estevez also had a 31-yard reception for the team.

Head coach Keith Olsommer credits Iuzzolino’s kickoff return as the turning point of the game.

“Our guys kept playing strong throughout the course of the 48 minutes,” coach Olsommer said. “I felt as if every time LuHi got a little bit of momentum, our guys answered right back.”

According to coach Olsommer, Estevez stood out during the game.

The Warriors will take on Valley View for their week eight game tonight at the John Henzes/Veterans Memorial Stadium.

About the Contributor

Emma Ciancio, Editor-in-Chief

Senior Emma Ciancio is beginning her second year on the Del.Aware staff as the ‘24-’25 Editor in Chief. Emma is the Del.Aware’s social media manager, as well as a part of the broadcast, podcast and events committee. Outside of the Del.Aware, Emma manages the varsity football team, manages the girls basketball team, is a peer mediator and is a mental health ambassador for Morgan’s Message. Emma also writes freelance for the Pike County paper, the Dispatch. Emma said that the Del.Aware staff is like a second family to her. “It is rewarding to see all of the hard work the staff and I put into each 24 page issue,” Emma said. After high school, Emma plans on attending a four-year college to major in Sports Management and Communications. Emma lives by the quote, “It’s not about finding your path, it’s about creating it.”