Photo Gallery contributed by Photojournalist Dave Reeder on Friday 10/16. Image developed on 10/17 with AI.
Riders win fifth straight as second-quarter surge and strong defense deliver victory over St. Georges Tech
CAMDEN, Del. — Caesar Rodney celebrated homecoming Friday night with a hard-fought 17-10 victory over St. Georges Tech at Rider Stadium, extending its winning streak to five games in a matchup between two of Delaware’s top high school football programs.
The victory improved the Riders to 5-1, while St. Georges Tech fell to 4-2.
Quarterback Gavin Johnson led a second-quarter surge that gave Caesar Rodney a 14-2 halftime advantage. The Riders then held off a second-half comeback by the Hawks to preserve the victory.
The win marked a successful opening to Caesar Rodney’s Class 3A District II schedule and continued one of the program’s strongest starts in recent seasons.
Dave Reeder captures the action
Delaware LIVE photojournalist Dave Reeder was on the sidelines at Rider Stadium, capturing the intensity, key plays, and homecoming atmosphere surrounding one of the weekend’s most anticipated games.
The following photo gallery offers a closer look at Caesar Rodney’s 17-10 victory over St. Georges Tech.
The first photo shows the ball clearly out of the St. George’s running back’s control before it crossed the goal line or was downed by contact, yet the on-field referees called it a touchdown for St. George’s Tech, the only touchdown of the game.
- Event: Caesar Rodney vs. St. Georges Tech football
- Date: Friday, Oct. 16, 2026
- Location: Rider Stadium, Caesar Rodney High School, Camden
- Final score: Caesar Rodney 17, St. Georges Tech 10
- Photo gallery: Dave Reeder photojournalist for Delaware LIVE
Photos by Dave Reeder, Delaware LIVE on 10/17/20206
Caption: This was called a touch down for St. Georges. Photo by Dave Reeder
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