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Across the fields in Baltimore County: A look at the top high school sports teams, players and more (April 18)
Here’s a look at some of the top teams and players in Baltimore County. Hot streaks Teams that are playing at the top of their games Catonsville boys lacrosse: After dropping their opener to Mount Saint Joseph, the Comets have reeled off five straight wins, allowing five goals or fewer in each game while scoring an average of 15.2. New Town baseball: The Titans have been bashing the ball on ...
Baltimore native Angel Reese picked seventh by Chicago in WNBA Draft; Caitlin Clark goes first to Indiana
BALTIMORE - Baltimore native Angel Reese was selected seventh overall by the Chicago Sky on Monday in the 2024 WNBA Draft.Iowa star Caitlin Clark -- who holds the record for career college points -- was drafted first overall by the Indiana Fever. "A kid from Baltimore is not supposed to be her," Reese said. "My mom is here and my brother is here, and I wouldn't have been able to do it without them."Reese is joining the Sky who selected South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso third overall. Cardoso won the National Championship this year."I'm just so excited I get to play...
Puppy love! Orioles spend pregame time with BARCS Animal Shelter pups
BALTIMORE - Put the pups in coach, they're ready to play!The Baltimore Orioles are hosting Bark at the Park on Tuesday, which is an opportunity for fans to bring their furry friends to Camden Yards.BARCS Animal Shelter in Baltimore City brought their adorable pups, including "Analu" and "Liko," to play on the field with some of the Baltimore Orioles."Put their names on tonight's battling lineup, babies Analu and Liko are ready to hit a home run tonight for BARCS! A huge thank you to the @Orioles for choosing us for tonight's first Bark at the Park of the season," BARCS said on social media.WJZ captured cute videos of Orioles' Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser playing with the dogs.The Orioles play the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday.The purchase of the special "Bark at the Park" tickets goes toward the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter.
Charles A. Field Jr., Towson University educator and coach, dies
Charles A. Field Jr., a longtime Towson University educator and coach known for his gentlemanly manner on and off the field, died of congestive heart failure March 9 at Gilchrist Center Towson. The former Cockeysville resident was 90. “Charles was a tactician who spoke lightly and brought out the best in everybody and was interested in you as a person,” said Joe McGowen, a catcher on the ...
HBCU gymnastics freshman, champ Kyrstin Johnson inspiring future
Talladega College freshman Kyrstin Johnson excels in gymnastics, embraces natural hair, and finds community and inspiration at her HBCU. The post HBCU gymnastics freshman, champ Kyrstin Johnson inspiring future appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
Tickets Available For Pre-Preakness Party
Tickets for the ninth annual ABR Pre-Preakness Party, to be held Wednesday, May 15, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, are now available. Tickets for the event are $35 online or $40 at the door and includes one complimentary drink ticket, complimentary snack platters and access to racing personalities and handicapping experts.
1st Annual Building Bridges Bike Ride to be held at Parkville High School in July
PARKVILLE, MD—A new annual event will kick off in Parkville this summer. Save Our Youth Baltimore (SOY) and Delegate Carl Jackson present the first annual Building Bridges Bike Ride. The event will be held at Parkville High School from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 13, 2024. The...
Kevin Cowherd on Baltimore sports, the Orioles and 'The Gym'
Former sports and features columnist Kevin Cowherd followed a 30 year career at the. with several books for young readers written with Orioles legend Cal Ripken. He also wrote six non-fiction books, including When the Crowd Didn’t Roar. His latest nonfiction work, The Gym, is a funny, suspenseful story...
Del. Jackson announces community-building biking event
Del. Carl Jackson (D-8) has announced the first annual “Building Bridges Bike Ride” in Parkville on July 13. This is an opportunity for youth and community members to interact with first responders and participate in family friendly-activities. “Thank you to Save Our Youth Baltimore (SOY) for partnering with me to put on this fantastic event,” Jackson said in a statement. SOY Baltimore Founder Kawahn Young will join forces with Jackson to host the event. The above photo contains additional event details.
No. 6 Michigan completes second-half comeback against No. 8 Johns Hopkins, 13-9
The game is not over until the clock hits zero. And for the No. 6 Michigan women’s lacrosse team needed all four quarters to achieve victory against No. 8 Johns Hopkins Sunday afternoon. While the Wolverines’ (14-1, 4-1) offense got off to a rocky start against the Blue Jays...
Howard County Times high school sports Team of the Week and game balls for April 8-13
Each week, the Howard County Times will pick a Team of the Week and hand out five game balls to the top performers through all sports across the county. Note: All stats and information included are sent in by coaches. To send in stats and scores after games please email either mdscores@baltsun.com or jsteinberg@baltsun.com Team of the Week Marriotts Ridge softball: The Mustangs earned three ...
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