Stephen Decatur Jr. was born in Maryland on January 5, 1779, and became one of America's most celebrated naval heroes. He joined the U.S. Navy at age 19 in 1798 and was promoted to captain at 25, making him the youngest person ever to reach that rank in Navy history. Decatur gained international fame in February 1804 when he led a daring nighttime raid into Tripoli harbor, where he and 75 sailors destroyed the captured USS Philadelphia by setting it ablaze. British Admiral Horatio Nelson praised

They're on their way! Chopper 16 was overhead as the Stephen Decatur Seahawks began their drive to Annapolis, hoping to bring home their first-ever football state title. Tune in to Delmarva Sports Network tonight for an in-depth look at the teams' journey to the big game, and follow DSN for live updates during the game! | WBOC TV 16 Delmarva's News Leader