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Ava Mormile Strikes out 12 as Chargers Complete Season Sweep Over Woodbridge
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Ava Mormile picked up another victory on the mound for the Spotswood High School varsity softball team on Tuesday. Spotswood defeated Woodbridge High School 3-2 for the Chargers' 10th win of the season. Mormile went the distance for Spotswood, pitching seven innings and giving up five hits and striking out a dozen. Gabrielle Hill continued to have a hot bat for Spotswood, hitting a triple and a double. The freshman had an RBI and scored a run. Since entering the lineup, Hill has had multiple hits in her first three games. Spotswood had a 3-1 lead...
Southern Maryland athletes compete at Calvert
A quartet of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference outdoor track and field teams, at least one from each of the three counties that comprise the region, were on hand at Calvert High School on Tuesday afternoon as the numerous athletes tuned up for the upcoming SMAC championships at St. Charles on May 7 and 9. Tuesday afternoon offered male and female athletes alike from host Calvert, La Plata, Leonardtown and St. Charles high schools a chance to prep for the championships that the Spartans will host...
Baseball: Woodbridge Blanks Edison, 7-0, Behind Nunez
EDISON, NJ -- Senior right-hander Eddy Nunez remained undefeated, pitching Woodbridge to a 7-0 baseball victory over Edison on Thursday. Nunez (5-0) pitched a three-hitter with 10 strikeouts and one walk, needing 96 pitches for his route-going effort. He has 52 strikeouts in 32 2./3 innings this season.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Highly touted senior RHP Jaxon Appleman started for Edison (9-3), going five innings, striking out eight and allowing two earned runs. Tyler Weber and Drew Lukachyk each had two hits and two runs scored, Gavin Slicner drove in two runs and Tim Deignan drove in a run for Woodbridge (11-2). For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
New Route 7 shared-use path featured in upcoming ‘Tour de Hunter Mill’ bicycle ride
The annual Tour de Hunter Mill bicycle ride will kick into full gear early next month with new routes designed to show off sights and amenities throughout the district. Registration is now open for the fourth iteration of the May 5 community bike ride, which was introduced in 2021 by Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn.
Arena proposal that caused so much fuss likely just a ‘bargaining chip’
RICHMOND — Virginia remains one of at least 20 states without a major league sports team after a recent multibillion-dollar deal collapsed. Many people were skeptical of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s proposal due to the use of taxpayer money to build a private sports venue, potential traffic congestion, a perceived betrayal of the fanbase and uncertainty of the team’s long-term commitment.
Oakton Baseball heads into crucial stretch, eyes on district championship
In Northern Virginia, the Town of Vienna has been home to elite baseball talent. The James Madison Warhawks may have garnered the glory as of late, but this season, there’s someone new atop the division, and they are down the street: the Oakton Cougars, boasting a strong record of 12-4.
Baseball: Ridge Extends its Winning Streak, Beating Somerville, 11-1
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Just a couple of weeks ago, the Ridge baseball team was in the throes of losing four of its first five games to open the season. Now, that seems like a couple of decades ago rather than just a fortnight.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Since that 1-4 start, Ridge has been one of the hottest teams in New Jersey, winning its seventh game in a row -- and third in three days -- with an 11-1 victory over Somerville at the Torpey Complex on Thursday afternoon. Catcher Nick Rossi and first...
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