Charter School of Wilmington Edges Saint Mark's in Overtime
The Charter School of Wilmington improved their record to 8-1-1 following a dramatic 2-1 overtime victory.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Soccer
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Charter School of Wilmington defeated Saint Mark's High School 2-1 in an overtime soccer match. Dylan Vazzana secured the winning goal with an assist from Matt Stella.
Why it matters
This victory strengthens Charter School of Wilmington's position as they maintain an 8-1-1 record, while Saint Mark's moves to 6-3 on the season.
Scott Honisch recorded eight saves for the winning team, while Swasey tallied four saves for Saint Mark's. The match final score was 2-1 after the game extended into overtime.
The players
Charter School of Wilmington
This is a public charter school that offers an intensive academic curriculum and competes in Delaware high school athletics.
Saint Mark's High School
This is a private Catholic college preparatory school located in Wilmington that maintains a long history of competitive athletic programs.
Dylan Vazzana
He is a student athlete who played a central role in the offensive victory for Charter School of Wilmington.
Scott Honisch
He is a goalkeeper who anchored the defense for Charter School of Wilmington during the match.
Matt Stella
He is an active contributor to the Charter School of Wilmington soccer team who provided the assist for the final goal.
The details
Dylan Vazzana scored the game-winning goal following a transition play where a defensive save sparked an offensive counterattack. Tyler Czerwinski netted the other goal for Charter School, while Brayden Wrinn scored the lone goal for Saint Mark's.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The game between the two teams took place.
Thursday at 3:30 p.m.: Charter School of Wilmington plays St. Elizabeth.
Thursday at 4:00 p.m.: Saint Mark's hosts Woodbridge.
Season Trajectory
This win bolsters Charter School of Wilmington's resume as they climb the DIAA power rankings to secure a favorable seeding. The result impacts the playoff qualification math for both programs as the regular season reaches its final phase.
Charter School of Wilmington moves to an 8-1-1 record, keeping them in contention for high-seed placement in the upcoming postseason. Saint Mark's falls to 6-3, increasing the pressure to secure wins in their remaining scheduled matches.
The takeaway
Maintaining defensive consistency is critical for high school teams to facilitate successful transition attacks in overtime scenarios. Teams that secure wins against quality opponents late in the season are better positioned to influence their own postseason path.
What happens next
Charter School of Wilmington plays St. Elizabeth this Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Saint Mark's will host Woodbridge on the same day at 4:00 p.m.
Further reading
Find more local coverage on the Soccer page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dialog.
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