Delaware County Christian School’s Khamai Orange holds up the district championship trophy as the Knights defeated Dock Saturday at Harriton High School. (Pete Bannan – MediaNews Group)
By Matt Smith
The ending was chaotic, and Delco Christian knew it never should have been that close.
After leading by as many as 20 points in the fourth quarter, the Knights watched their advantage evaporate against rival Dock Mennonite, the same team that edged them by two points in last year’s District 1 Class 2A final.
With that 2024 game on the line, then-junior guard Khamai Orange had a chance to win it but missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer. That loss sent Delco Christian into the PIAA tournament, where they were eliminated in the first round.
This time, the Knights were in total control for three quarters, looking every bit like the superior team. But Dock, the reigning back-to-back district champions, had an improbable comeback up its sleeve.
When Robbie Sukaly converted an and-1 to tie the game at 57, capping a furious run, Delco Christian needed a response. Dock’s full-court pressure had been a problem, but reserve guard Jake Matty broke free on the fast break and finished an uncontested layup to put the Knights back in front.
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