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Sozanski practices self defense with her sparring partner. Join other women and girls practicing self defense during the SafeStart class on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Del Val.
SafeStart prepares to host women’s self defense class at Del Val
On Oct. 1, McKinney became ATS's new superintendent. Now, incoming freshman from ATS can expect an easier transition into their Del Val experience.
Scott McKinney becomes Alexandria Township School’s superintendent
Sisters Signature Crafts hosts the 4th annual holiday bazaar at Del Val. Come out to support your local businesses Nov. 14, 9 a.m-4 p.m. (Photo via DVRHS website).
Sisters Signature Crafts LLC hosts fourth annual Holiday Bazaar
The Delphi is looking at multiple sources to relay accurate information to it's readers regarding the midterms. The Delphi's coverage ends at 11 p.m., and will continue to be updated throughout the week.
LIVE COVERAGE: 2026 midterm elections
The Midterm Elections is set for Nov. 3, 2026. New Jersey will be holding both House and Senate votes, along with DVRHS holding a vote on their referendum and Board of Education.
New Jersey Midterm Elections preview
Washington D.C.'s Capitol Hill. This years election with focus on House and Senate members in multiple states (photo via visitthecapitol.gov).
Zooming out on the 2026 midterm elections
Belding shows off two of his unique hot sauce flavors, "Coffin Sauce" and "Shiso Hot".
Humans of Del Val: Christopher Belding
Episode 1 features an interview with Math and Computer Science Supervisor Ryan Murphy.
PODCAST: Is The Internet Still Human?
The winter musical was announced on Nov. 2. Students participating in cast, crew, and pit orchestra shared their excitement as the news was revealed.
Del Val Thespians announce their whimsical musical
Student reads "Anger is Only a Shadow" at Frenchtown Bookshop. The novel was published on Sept. 15 with signed copies of the book available for purchase at the bookshop.
“Anger is Only a Shadow”: A suspenseful story of second chances
Golden Regiment Marching Band performs in front of friends and family at Mount Olive High School. The ensemble achieved fourth place with a score of 83.3.
Golden Regiment takes the field at states
Tuffy discovers the aftermath of Del Val's Pumpkin Chuckin' contest.
Tuffy the Terrier in “A Pumpkin Chuckin’ Halloween”
The Golden Regiment finishes their halftime performance.
One band, one sound: Golden Regiment’s season in review
The Golden Regiment finishes their halftime performance.
One band, one sound: Golden Regiment’s season in review
Xfinity Mobile Arena projects a photo of Phoebe Bridgers' "The Lost Tour". Fans were lined up outside of the venue for both merch and to enter.
“The Lost Tour” is everything a Phoebe Bridgers fan could want
Zach Bryan and band performs their set. This night happened to be a record breaking crowd.
Zach Bryan makes a statement without saying a word
The cover art for Green's new album, "That's Just Me", features Green sitting in a single-cab truck. (Photo via Nashville Harbor Records and Entertainment)
“That’s Just Me:” the perfect mix of heartbreak, memories, longing to be loved
The new album hit worldwide on Sept. 18.
Kim Petras takes a turn with album release: “Detour (Rare N’ Deluxe)”
The Del Val marching band captains stand at attention as other high schools receive scores.
Golden Regiment places first in opening competition
The winter musical was announced on Nov. 2. Students participating in cast, crew, and pit orchestra shared their excitement as the news was revealed.
Del Val Thespians announce their whimsical musical
Golden Regiment Marching Band performs in front of friends and family at Mount Olive High School. The ensemble achieved fourth place with a score of 83.3.
Golden Regiment takes the field at states
The Golden Regiment finishes their halftime performance.
One band, one sound: Golden Regiment’s season in review
Clue is a murder mystery featuring both comedy and suspense. The production will perform on Nov. 20 and 21.
Clue comes to DVRHS Stage
The Del Val marching band captains stand at attention as other high schools receive scores.
Golden Regiment places first in opening competition
The Golden Regiment Marching Band performs for the first time this year.
Golden Regiment marches into new season
Student reads "Anger is Only a Shadow" at Frenchtown Bookshop. The novel was published on Sept. 15 with signed copies of the book available for purchase at the bookshop.
“Anger is Only a Shadow”: A suspenseful story of second chances
Five must-watch Halloween movies before the end of October.
Five movies to watch before Halloween
Taylor Swift released "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore" on Sept. 25, adding four unique and interesting songs to her discography. (photo via Republic Records)
Taylor Swift releases “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore”
The cover art for Green's new album, "That's Just Me", features Green sitting in a single-cab truck. (Photo via Nashville Harbor Records and Entertainment)
“That’s Just Me:” the perfect mix of heartbreak, memories, longing to be loved
"Spiderman: Brand New Day" claims first place above "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" with a $937 million box office in North America. (Photo via Marvel Studios)
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” is a global hit
The new album hit worldwide on Sept. 18.
Kim Petras takes a turn with album release: “Detour (Rare N’ Deluxe)”
The Del Val auditorium is flooded after malfunctions with the water effects. There was no proper clean-up plan in place prior to the show.
HUMOR: Special water effects for SpongeBob cause damage to auditorium
A future Del Val student uses a plasma cannon to help battle the aliens.
HUMOR: Aliens invade the Commons
Punxsutawney Phil is unprepared for what’s coming for him. After predicting a long winter, the cafeteria ladies finally took justice against the groundhog.
HUMOR: Cafeteria serves Punxsutawney Phil after predicting long winter
Ms. Val posing for a student, teaching them a confident pose before walking the runway. (Photo via Val Bart)
HUMOR: Ms. Val transforms school hallways into fashion runway
Del Val’s own Ms. Val receives her first Frizzy of the night. Ms. Val swept the categories Best Ms. Val and Best Hall Monitor.
HUMOR: Del Val needs a teacher award show
A baseball that located in Mr. Gessner’s room, taped to the lab window
HUMOR: An investigation: paper baseballs invade Del Val
Del Val Field Hockey lines up to hear the NJSIAA announcement before the game. Del Val field hockey beat Bernards on Sept. 2 with a score of 5-2.
A season for the field hockey record books
Alyssa Deets gets a fast break against Bernards on Sept. 2. Alyssa is a forward and has been playing on Del Val field hockey for three years.
Alyssa Deets is a stick above the rest
Del Val Volleyball celebrates their win in the NJSIAA South Group 1 Finals. The team will play the NJSIAA Group 1 at Franklin High School on Oct. 14, 2026.
Volleyball wins NJSIAA South Group 1 Championship
After the game, junior Emilly Trincan and Julia Hirsch hold their signs and pose with the volleyball team. Both girls had major achievements during the NJSIAA playoffs.
Volleyball kills its way through playoffs
Maggie Prouty with the ball as she runs up the field. Prouty uses field hockey as a way to practice life skills like leadership, consistency and composition, reflecting in her play as she beats season assists record
Maggie Prouty sets single season assists record
Del Val boys soccer seniors stands with their families before the game. The athletes celebrated with their supportive families and coaches in a ceremony dedicated to their attributions.
Boys Soccer celebrates Senior Night with a victory
Emmy Rea Hotz pins her opponent at the team's home match. Rea Hotz fell short of a post season championship, but she is motivated to wrestle even better next year.
Record-setting wrestler Emmy Rea Hotz recognized as athlete of the month
Senior Jacob Edwards defeats Manville wrestler Valentino Velando by major decision in the Group 1 Sectional finals. Del Val's win over Manville left them the only undefeated public school in the state.
2025-26 wrestling team concludes historic season
Team USA defeats Canada in the Olympic gold medal game 2-1. The win ended the team's 46-year Olympic gold medal drought.
U.S. men’s hockey earns Olympic gold medal after 46 year drought
Del Val Cheerleading traveled to Orlando, Florida for their national competition. The team finished in 11th place out of 62 groups. (Photo via Delaware Valley Cheerleading on Instagram)
From Frenchtown to Orlando: Cheerleading Nationals 2026
Cooper Fransen steals the ball from Tyler Small. The two teams went head-to-head in the semifinal round of Hoops for Hunger.
Video: Hoops for Hunger nets $3,750 for local food pantries
Inside the Huddle is Del Val's first sports podcast, hosted by managing/sports editor Ella Genovese.
Podcast: ‘Inside the Huddle’ with 2026 undefeated wrestling team
Junior Amel Bontempo watches as his ball flys through the air after he hit it. Amel is a returning member of the boys golf team.
Golf team finishes historic 2025-2026 season
The team celebrates getting their first out against Hackettstown. Del Val wins with a score of 7-0.
Slideshow: 2026 Softball Senior Night
The girls lacrosse seniors and family members stand together for a photo. They are sharing a heartwarming moment before their game.
2026 Girls Lacrosse Senior Night
Senior Gwen Taffera stands ready at the goal during a lacrosse match against Voorhees. Taffera has been playing lacrosse for twelve years, four as a goalie.
Out of the net: lacrosse player Gwen Taffera surpasses 400 saves
Luke Cyphert blocking a shot on goal. Cyphert is a four year varsity lacrosse player with over 500 saves in his career. Along with playing lacrosse, Cyphert is a two year varsity wrestler.
Milestone moment: Luke Cyphert reaches historic 500th career save
Junior Cole Fritsche cradles the ball as he gets ready to pass it. Cole got his 100th career goal a little while later during the boys lacrosse senior night.
Cole Fritsche nets 100 career goals
In soccer, a red card is given to a player who is consistently breaking rules and being a danger to themselves, their team and the other team on the field. It is used to get a player off the field for the rest of the match.
Manchester City needs a red card for cheating
ICE Agents seen taking individual into custody. (Photo via ice.gov)
ICE fragments families
Jane Doe is loved by many women on the internet supporting her in order to keep her anonymity. Jane Doe represents a women who was harmed to the point of wanting to keep her identity secluded.
Seven men, five essays, two expulsions
Senior Amel Bontempo's MacBook Neo screen fills with Gaggle tabs. This has been a common experience for Del Val students this year. (photo via Amel Bontempo)
Editorial: The shared frustration of being “gaggled”
A Flock camera nearby Holland Township School. The camera watches the road leading up the school, presumably to see if people are speeding in a school zone.
Dear Flock cameras, please fly away
Celebrating Columbus Day on the second Monday of October has been controversial for decades, and not without reason.
Columbus Day needs an update
Episode 1 features an interview with Math and Computer Science Supervisor Ryan Murphy.
PODCAST: Is The Internet Still Human?
Nolen Petty sits in the Del Val dance room holding his favorite tap shoes. Petty has been dancing for over a decade.
Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with Nolen Petty
Junior Austyn Hackmann learns more about the referendum on the Del Val website.
Del Val puts referendum on the ballot
Senior Caleb Parham uses ChatGPT as a study tool for math. AI can be used in multiple positive ways, such as how Parham is using it to prepare for his math exam.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence in schools
Cadence Wojcik works on an environmental science assignment with the help of teacher Stacy Grady. Wojcik noted Grady as one of her biggest supporters throughout her high school career.
Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with Cadence Wojcik
James Lechner shoots a deep shot at senior night. Lechner reflected on his time at Del Val on this episode of "Four Years Later."
Podcast: ‘Four Years Later’ with James Lechner
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Del Val football playing against Pennsville in the fog and rain. The teams faced-off against each other in the NJSIAA, South Jersey, Group One, Semifinals, where Pennsville won 49-21.
Del Val Field Hockey lines up to hear the NJSIAA announcement before the game. Del Val field hockey beat Bernards on Sept. 2 with a score of 5-2.Alyssa Deets gets a fast break against Bernards on Sept. 2. Alyssa is a forward and has been playing on Del Val field hockey for three years.Del Val Volleyball celebrates their win in the NJSIAA South Group 1 Finals. The team will play the NJSIAA Group 1 at Franklin High School on Oct. 14, 2026.
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A season for the field hockey record books

Aurora Shaver, Sports Editor | November 13, 2026

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Del Val Volleyball Athlete, #3, junior Riley Liskowacki is a Defensive Specialist and Libero for the team. Liskowacki has been on the varsity team for two years, and broke the school record for digs in a single season.
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