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Howard County high school baseball, softball teams seeded for regional playoffs
On Tuesday, the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association released playoff seeding for both baseball and softball. Several Howard County teams in baseball and softball are the top seeds in their respective regions. The postseason for both sports begins on Thursday with regional quarterfinals. The seasons conclude with the state championships being played May 24-25. The softball ...
Partlow's happy place: TJ's untouchable distance-running star would not have gone nearly as far without the love he developed for training, racing and his teammates
This is where it all begins and ends for James Partlow in this particular phase of his young life. He’s standing in the middle of the track at Thomas Johnson High School on a warm and gloriously sunny spring afternoon.
Draw controls help Cadets eliminate Hubs in girls lacrosse
It all begins in the draw circle for Frederick High. That’s true of any girls lacrosse team, but the Cadets particularly feed off momentum from winning those battles, especially in the opening stretch of games. Wednesday’s Class 3A West regional quarterfinal against North Hagerstown could not have gotten off to a better start, then.
"Junkster" Woodham leads Hawks softball to win over Pats
URBANA – When she first started playing softball, Urbana’s Clara Woodham earned a nickname from her pitching coach. “From when I was little, my pitching coach always called me ‘The Junkster,’” she said.
Determined Lancers top rival Hawks in third try to win CMC Large School crown: 'We came in guns blazing'
Linganore catcher Lilly Trunnell hates watching pitches go by her when she’s batting. So, when she stepped to the plate with the go-ahead run 60 feet from home in the fifth inning, Trunnell made sure to jump on the first pitch she saw. She sent the ball to center field, deep enough to drive in Gracie Wilson and send the Lancers in front for good.
FCPS Track and Field Championships: Bamgboye leads Hawks to girls county crown; Partlow helpsTJ win boys title
MIDDLETOWN — Divine Bamgboye eventually found her niche. It just so happened to be in the relatively few events that the Urbana High girls, a juggernaut track and field program over the last decade, could use a little boost. Those happened to be the short sprints.
Walkersville gives Boonsboro 'a little wake-up call' for the softball playoffs
FREDERICK, Md. -- The Boonsboro softball team suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday, falling 9-6 to Walkersville in the Central Maryland Conference Small School championship game at Hood College. It was the third meeting between the two teams this year, with the Warriors (18-1) having won the first two. Was it a...
Howard, Oakland Mills outdoor track and field teams excel at Howard County Championships
Stress, excitement, anticipation. All three words encapsulate the rollercoaster of emotions the Howard and Oakland Mills boys and girls outdoor track and field teams experienced. After 18 events and two hard days of competition, both programs emerged ahead of the pack. The Lions girls captured the Howard County title with...
Varsity Q&A: Glenelg softball senior captains Jamie Shaw, Reese Holden led Howard County title run
Glenelg softball clinched the Howard County title last week with a win against Long Reach. The Gladiators (15-1, 14-1 Howard County) won nine straight to close the regular season and are the top seed in the Class 2A West Region II playoffs. Senior captains Jamie Shaw and Reese Holden spoke with the Howard County Times about the county title and their excitement for the postseason ahead. Note: ...
Baseball Game Recap: Spencerville Adventist Academy Comes Up Short
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Spencerville Adventist Academy's offense. They lost 10-0 to the Burke Bengals on Tuesday. The defeat leaves Spencerville Adventist Academy without a win on the season. For Burke's part, Ray Whipple was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the...
Laidback Golf Tour holds 2nd Tournament of 2024 Season
The Laidback Golf Tour held its 2nd tournament of the 2024 season Thursday, May 2, at Tuscarora Country Club. As in the previous years of play, Tuscarora continued to humble the field with it's lightning fast mini-verte greens and sand traps guarding them. The course only gave up three rounds in the eighties and two birdies to the field of twelve players. Last seasons winner Fran Hensley and Robbie Revis; both A Flight players carded a birdie each to split the Skins pool.
Varsity Q&A: Reservoir baseball coach Adam Leader becomes first in Howard County to reach 300 career wins
Friday afternoon at Hammond, Reservoir baseball coach Adam Leader made county history. Leader, who’s led the Gators program since the school opened, earned his 300th career win. He became the first baseball coach in Howard County history to reach that mark. He discussed that accomplishment and his coaching journey in the latest edition of Varsity Q&A. Note: Questions and answers have been ...
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