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CLAYMONT<\/strong> \u2013 With several members of the 2006 Auks football team in attendance, Archmere opened its 2026 season in winning fashion, overwhelming St. Elizabeth, 50-0.<\/p>\n The Auks recovered a fumble on the opening kickoff deep in St. Elizabeth territory, but the Vikings forced a turnover on downs on a big stop by Dom Carucci (St. Elizabeth Parish). After forcing a punt, however, Archmere wasted no time in getting to the end zone. Quarterback Shane Harding took the ball 52 yards on the only play of the drive, and he added the two-point conversion for an 8-0 lead.<\/p>\n The Auks built the lead throughout the first half, wearing down the undermanned Vikings, with the heat and injuries taking a toll on the small roster. Noah Blessington (St. Mary Magdalen Parish) scored on a 15-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, and the Auks scored four more in the second. That included a 56-yard punt return by Jack King and a 55-yard pass from Harding to Jack Shahan.<\/p>\n Harding threw for 75 yards and rushed for 92 in his first varsity start at quarterback. Ronin Girard led the defense with 10 tackles. Archmere (1-0) travels to Saint Mark\u2019s on September 18 at 7 p.m., the first of three straight on the road.<\/p>\n St. Elizabeth (1-1) will host Wilmington Charter on September 18 at 7 p.m. at Abessinio Stadium in their home opener.<\/p>\n Photos by Mike Lang.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n