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8/13/2023

Cross Country Preseason


Welcome to the 2023 XC Season!
Preseason Schedule

  • Preseason XC practice begins on Wednesday, Aug. 16th.  

    • First week: Aug 16th-18th, 5:30-7:00 pm (meet @ Glasgow Park).

    • Second week: Aug 21st-Aug 25th, 5:30-7:00 pm (meet @ Abessinio Stadium)

  • You must have a DIAA physical on file with the school nurse to practice!  The form can be obtained from the Main Office at Howard or printed from wildcatssports.com

  • You should also bring plenty of water, sunscreen, and running shoes.

Additional Team Info
Select the Cross Country link to the left and go to Team Info for additional team information


7/26/2023

Soccer Tryouts


TRYOUTS:
8/15-8/16 at Howard 3 -5:30
8/17 at Howard 9:00am-Noon
8/21-8/24 at Eden Park 3-5:30
8/28-8/30 at Eden Park 3:30-5:30

YOU must have a PHYSICAL ON A DIAA FORM TO ATTEND TRYOUTS!!!
The form can be obtained from the Main Office at Howard or printed from this website (Home Page - Bottom left)

MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM TRYOUTS.

 

7/26/2023

Volleyball Tryouts


TRYOUTS AUGUST 15th-17th Time- 3:30pm-5:30pm in the Howard Gym.

YOU must have a DIAA SPORTS PHYSICAL TO ATTEND TRYOUTS!!!
The form can be obtained from the Main Office at Howard or printed from this website (Home Page - Bottom left)

MUST HAVE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM TRYOUTS.

PLEASE HAVE SNEAKERS ON AND BRING A BEVERAGE.

 

7/26/2023

Football Camp Schedule


Dear Prospective Football Player and Parents,

The football season is fast approaching.  I hope this newsletter finds everyone healthy and well. 
Here are just a few reminders about the upcoming season.


Workouts: Workouts are being held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3 pm – 5 pm currently and ending August 1st. Workouts are held in the Howard Weight Room. All those interested in trying out for Football should be attending workouts. 

Physicals: Everyone must have a completed physical on a DIAA form (www.wildcatssports.com – bottom left). Physicals must be completed by August 1st in order to receive equipment that evening.  Practice will begin on August 7th. Here is a list of possible Medical Offices:
Newark Emergency                                                                738-4300        
Glasgow Medical Aid                                                             836-8350        
Medical Express                                                                     (Too many locations)
Wellness Center (Howard HS)                                              576-8080

Equipment:  According to your scheduled class time, Helmets/Shoulder Pads/Jerseys will be distributed on August 1st in the Howard Gym. Please be prompt. Players must purchase their own hip/thigh girdle. Hip/Thigh Pads will not be provided.

Here is the CAMP SCHEDULE (All players and managers are expected to attend):
August       1st        Equipment                                            5 pm Seniors/Juniors,
                                                                                            5:30 pm Sophmores, Freshmen
7th              1st day of practice (Helmets only)                   8 am to 3:30pm
8-9th           Practice (Helmets/Shoulder Pads)                    8 am to 3:30 pm
10th            1st Day of Hitting (Full Pads)                          8 am to 3:30 pm
11th                                                                                      8 am to 3:30 pm
12-13th        Off                                                                   Off
14th             Scrimmage @ Smyrna (starts at 10 am)          8 am to TBD
15-17th        Practice                                                            8 am to 3:30 pm
18th             Scrimm @ Abessinio vs Sallies  (10:30 am)   8 am to TBD
19-20th        Off                                                                  Off      
21st             Practice                                                            8 am to 3:30 pm
22-23rd       Practice (Teacher PD)                                      3 pm to 7:00 pm  
24th             Scrimmage @ DMA @ 5 pm                          1:30 pm to TBD
25th             Practice                                                            8 am to 3:30 pm
28th             Practice (School Starts)                                   3 pm to 6 pm –Buses started
31st               GAME VS HODGSON                                         7 PM

Miscellaneous:  Players are not allowed to leave campus during practice hours.  Practice will be held at Howard HS of Technology. Players are to bring lunch and drinks everyday.  Players will need pencils/pens, paper, notebooks, shorts, t-shirts, football cleats, and a pair of sneakers as well.
See you on the Field,


Dan Ritter
Howard HS of Technology
Head Football Coach

Any questions, please feel free to call me on my cell: 302-598-9726.
 

6/25/2023

Freshmen Cheerleading Tryouts


Tryouts for incoming freshmen will be held August 9th -11th from 9AM-3PM. A letter has been sent home to all incoming freshmen and includes all information needed about tryouts. To sign up for tryouts or if you did not receive the letter, please email Coach Tietze at Lindsay.tietze@nccvt.k12.de.us. Please make sure you have a DIAA sports physical on file with the school nurses prior to tryouts.

9/3/2017

Message from the Athletic Director


Welcome to WildcatsSports.com!
I think you will find the information on this site helpful as a player, parent, student and especially as a member of our community. Each sport gives you information that should be helpful to you - check throughout the season for rosters, scores, stats, and other info.  Be a part of Howard Athletics!!!


Dan Ritter, Athletic Director
E-mail address: daniel.ritter@nccvt.k12.de.us


3/3/2023

DIAA Boys Basketball Tournament - Howard vs Appo


Welcome to Howard High School of Technology. For the safety of our athletes, staff, and fans, the following protocols will be enforced.
  • Tickets required for entry. 
  • Tickets must be purchased in advance online.
  • No weapons of any kind
  • No alcohol, tobacco, vape products, or other illegal substances
  • No outside food or drink
  • Clear bags or no bags for all spectators other than Howard students.
  • All bags will be subject to search
  • No re-entry at any time
  • No entry after halftime
  • No ski masks worn while in the building
NCCVT and Howard reserve the right to deny admission.


1. Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate.  (We will not accept any cash at the door.) 
2. Gates will open at 3:15 pm and no entry after half-time of the Varsity game.
3. No re-entry at any time.
4. Clear bags or no bags for all spectators.  All bags will be subject to search. 
4. Concessions are available, they will be sold right outside the gym and we ask fans to eat and drink first and do not bring those into the gym.
5. No outside food or drinks allowed.

Boys Basketball Game Protocols/Policy


Welcome to Howard High School of Technology. For the safety of our athletes, staff, and fans, the following protocols will be enforced.
  • Tickets required for entry. 
  • Tickets must be purchased in advance online via ticket spicket.
  • No weapons of any kind
  • No alcohol, tobacco, vape products, or other illegal substances
  • No outside food or drink
  • Clear bags or no bags for all spectators other than Howard students.
  • All bags will be subject to search
  • No re-entry at any time
  • No entry after halftime
  • No ski masks worn while in the building
NCCVT and Howard reserve the right to deny admission.

1. The cost to enter V/JV Boys’ Basketball games is $5.00 for everyone.
A. Ticket sales end at 12:00 pm the day of the game.
B. Tickets will NOT be sold at the gate.  (We will not accept any cash at the door.) 
C. Tickets must be pre-purchased on Ticket Spicket. The link can be found on the Basketball
                 schedules online or  https://spicket.events/howard-wildcats
2. Gates will open at 3:00pm and no entry after half-time of the Varsity game. No re-entry at any time.
3. Clear bags or no bags for all spectators other than the host school's students.  All bags will be subject to search. 
4. Only students from the participating schools may enter the game.
5. You must show your ID or Schoology schedule to redeem ticket and enter the gym. 
6.  If concessions are available, they will be sold right outside the gym and we ask fans to eat and drink first and do not bring those into the gym. No outside food or drinks allowed.

11/22/2022

Howard vs. Archmere Ticket Sales


Please use the following link for purchasing a ticket for Saturday's game against Archmere. Kickoff is at 1pm at Abessinio Stadium on Saturday 11/26.

7/6/2022

Important Fall Football Information


Dear Prospective Football Player and Parents,

 

         The football season is fast approaching.  I hope this newsletter finds everyone healthy and well.  Here are just a few reminders about the upcoming season.

 

  1. Workouts: Workouts are being held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from

3 pm – 5 pm currently and ending August 1st. Workouts are held in the Howard Weight Room. All those interested in trying out for Football should be attending workouts.

 

  1. Physicals: Everyone must have a completed physical on a DIAA form (www.wildcatssports.com – bottom left). Physicals must be completed by August 3rd in order to receive equipment that evening.  Practice will begin on August 8th. Here is a list of possible Medical Offices:

Newark Emergency                                             738-4300    

Glasgow Medical Aid                                             836-8350    

Medical Express                                                             (Too many locations)

Wellness Center (Howard HS)                                       576-8080

 

  1. Equipment:  According to your scheduled class time, Helmets/Shoulder Pads/Jerseys will be distributed on August 3rd in the Howard Gym. Please be prompt. Players must purchase their own hip/thigh girdle.  Hip/Thigh Pads will not be provided.
     

  1. Here is the camp schedule (All players and managers are expected to attend):

August 3rd: Equipment - 5pm Seniors and Juniors / 5:30pm Sophomores and Freshmen

August 8th: 1st Practice (Helmets Only) - 8am - 3:30pm

August 9th & 10th: Practice (Helmets & Shoulder Pads) - 8am - 3:30pm

August 11th: 1st Contact Practice (Full Pads) - 8am - 3:30pm

August 12th: Practice - 8am - 3:30pm

August 13th, & 14th: Off

August 15th, 16th, 17th,, 18th, & 19th: Practice - 8am-3:30pm

August 20st: Scrimmage @ Eden Park vs. Delcastle - TBD

August 21st:: Off

August 22nd, 23rd, & 24th:: Practice (Teacher PD) - 3pm - 7pm

August 25th: School Starts - 3pm - 6pm (Buses Start)

August 26th: Scrimmage @ Eden Park vs. Newark - 7pm

August 27th, & 28th: Off

August 29th, 30th,  & 31st: Practice - 3pm - 6pm

September 1st: Practice 3pm - 6pm

September 2nd - GAME vs. DMA (No School) - 7pm

(OVER) 

  1. Miscellaneous:  Players are not allowed to leave campus during practice hours.  Practice will be held at Howard HS of Technology. Players are to bring lunch and drinks everyday.  Players will need pencils/pens, paper, notebooks, shorts, t-shirts, football cleats, and a pair of sneakers as well.

 

See you on the Field,

Dan Ritter

Howard HS of Technology

Head Football Coach

 

Any questions, please feel free to call me on my cell: 302-598-9726.


3/7/2022

Boys Bball Semi-Final Round v Sallies SOLD OUT!


Howard vs Sallies Thursday 3/10 @ Bob Carpenter Center @ 8:10 pm.
SOLD OUT!!!! Game can be seen on www.nfhsnetwork.com.

Bob Carpenter Ticket Link

Everyone including spectators are required to complete the daily COVID Survey Check using this link. http://covidcheck.udel.edu/

Tickets are for both games
Seaford vs Tower Hill 6:30 pm
Howard vs Sallies 8:00 pm





 

12/9/2021

CLASS 2A ALL STATE


CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING SELECTED CLASS 2A ALL STATE



1ST TEAM TIGHT END



1ST TEAM OFFENSIVE GUARD & DEEFENSIVE TACKLE
 

ALL CLASS 2A DISTRICT 2 FOOTBALL HONORS


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FOOTBALL PLAYERS for making

CLASS 2A DISTRICT 2

RJ MATTHEWS Honorable Mention Quarterback

JAMAL JOHNSON 1st Team Wide Receiver

DE’MERE HOLLINGSWORTH 1st team Tight End and 2nd Team Linebacker

WAKEEL FRAZIER 1st team Offensive Guard and 1st Defensive Tackle

CHRISTIAN POPE 1st team Offensive Tackle

DAMIEN ROSS 1st team Linebacker

KADARRELL BARRETT 2nd team Defensive Back

AL’ZION TRIPLETT Honorable Mention Linebacker


And a Special SHOUT OUT to WAKEEL FRAZIER for being named LINEMAN OF THE YEAR for Class 2a District 2.
 

Summer Workouts


Summer workouts are being held Mon, Tues, and Thurs in the Weight Room from 3 -5.
Any questions, please email Coach Ritter daniel.ritter@nccvt.k12.de.us
 

9/2/2017

Physical Exam Information


IMPORTANT:  The 7-page DIAA Physical Evaluation Form link can be found on the bottom left-hand side of this Home page.

ALTERNATIVE LOCATIONS FOR SPORTS PHYSICALS :
Newark Emergency Center 738-4300 $25 cash/credit (opened 24 hours)
Silverside Medical Aid
225-6868 $50 cash/check/charge-no AMX–bring own shot record
Glasgow Medical Aid
836-8350 $75 cash/credit/check
Go-Care/Abbey Medical Center
999-0003 $35 walk-in

Med Express: 998-2417/998-2485
3926 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19808. Sports Physicals are $30.00 (cash, check or credit). Student must be accompanied by parent or guardian if under age 18 (with a photo ID). They should bring a copy of their vaccines as they do not do them there. Office is open 8am to 8 pm.
Take Care Clinic at Walgreens - Chestnut Run Shopping Center/1710 Faulkland Road, Wilmington/216 Suburban Dr., Newark. No appointment needed. $60


9/1/2017

Devon Still