The Tower Hill field hockey team captured the DIAA Division II state championship on Nov. 13, 2026, at DE Turf, securing a 3-1 victory over Caravel.
The win marked the end of a 17-year title drought for the program, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Molly Gallagher proved instrumental in the victory, scoring two penalty strokes in the third and fourth quarters to break a tie.
Hailey Allen contributed to the effort with a second-quarter goal that provided an early lead for the Hillers.
Caravel, which finished the season with a 13-5 record, managed to tie the game briefly on a penalty stroke from Allie Sweeney.
Gallagher later added an insurance goal with less than two minutes remaining in the contest.
Reflecting on the high-pressure situation, Gallagher noted, “It’s so much pressure, but I know they believe in me.”
Tower Hill concluded its season with a 16-1 record, with its only loss coming against Division I champion Cape Henlopen.
Coach Lindsay Goeller emphasized the importance of the team’s aggressive strategy throughout the tournament.
Goeller stated, “The biggest thing was we were aggressive.”
The coach also highlighted the deep connection the staff has with the school’s historical success in the sport.
Tower Hill had previously won 18 state titles between 1973 and 2008.
The program had not appeared in a state final since 2017, which was the first year of the current divisional format in Delaware high school athletics.
The victory serves as a restoration of the school’s historical legacy in the sport, according to local outlets.
Caravel, making its fourth appearance in a state final, remained in pursuit of its first championship following the loss.