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St Frances overcomes adversity to reach state semifinals

By Sandra McKee — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:39:00 GMT

On April 27, members of the St. Frances baseball team were near tears. Today, the Panthers are in the Maryland State Private School semifinals and putting a positive ending on a season that could have been a disaster.

Team Melo forward Trevis Buckhanon Jr. getting high-major interest

By Matt Bracken — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:20:00 GMT

As a freshman at Kenwood, Trevis Buckhanon Jr. was targeted regularly by opponents looking to embarrass the gangly big man.

Mooney tosses perfect game in North Harford's 3A semifinal win

BY DEWEY FOX, dfox@theaegis.com — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:51:40 GMT

Hawk ace hurler strikes out 13 in no-hitter

If North Harford ace Kevin Mooney was waiting for the right time to pitch his first career perfect game, he certainly picked it, as the senior retired 21 straight North Hagerstown hitters Tuesday in the Hawks' 4-0 victory over the Hubs in the Class 3A state semifinals at Joe Cannon Stadium in Hanover.

Brooks Robinson All-Star game set for June 10

Sandra McKee — Thu, 24 May 2012 16:29:00 GMT

The 30 best high school baseball players as selected by the Maryland State Association of Baseball Coaches will be playing in the 31st annual Brooks Robinson All-Star game on Sunday, June 10.

Roundup: West boys win in 2 OT in Baltimore City All-Star lacrosse game

From Sun staff reports — Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Major Livingstone (Northwestern) scored the game-winner with two minutes left in the second overtime to lift the West over the East, 13-12, in the Baltimore City All-Star lacrosse game Wednesday at Mervo.

South River overcomes 7-0 deficit to beat Westminster for 4A-3A title

By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:11:00 GMT

No. 8 Seahawks roar back for 10-8 victory, cap 20-0 season with championship

It has been a familiar scene the past two days at UMBC: lacrosse sticks flying everywhere, a mass celebration, then the traditional team photo with the state championship plaque proudly displayed.

North Harford pitcher wants perfect repeat in 3A title game

By Sandra McKee — Wed, 23 May 2012 23:20:00 GMT

When North Harford pitcher Kevin Mooney opened his eyes Wednesday morning, the first thing he thought was that the Hawks were going to the Class 3A state championship game.

MPSSAA 4A baseball title game site and time changed

By Sandra McKee — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:21:00 GMT

The site and time of Friday's Class 4A state championship baseball game has been changed.

Q&A: Ashley Ross, Liberty, track

By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:18:00 GMT

Runner has her sights set on a state title before she heads to Navy to become a fighter pilot

In both the classroom and running track, Liberty standout Ashley Ross has shown a knack for getting things done in a quick and efficient manner.

Naji Hibbert talks about going from A&M to Gardner-Webb

By Matt Bracken — Wed, 23 May 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Naji Hibbert has never been to Gardner-Webb, and he didn’t know much about the small Division I school in Boiling Springs, N.C., until a few weeks ago.But despite his relative lack of familiarity with the university, Hibbert quickly discovered that Gardner-Webb was a “good fit academically and on the floor.” Hibbert, an East Baltimore native who played three years at Texas A&M, announced his intentions to transfer to the Big South school late last week.

Fallston girls win Class 2A-1A state lacrosse title

By Katherine Dunn , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 23 May 2012 03:31:00 GMT

For Fallston to win its second state girls lacrosse championship, the Cougars were going to have to get past two-time defending champion Winters Mill for the second time this season.

Fallston boys win Class 2A-1A state lacrosse title

By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:44:00 GMT

The Fallston boys lacrosse team made the final quarter of the season its finest in Tuesday’s Class 2A-1A state semifinal against South Carroll.

Calvert Hall wins first MIAA baseball title in three years

By Sandra McKee , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 23 May 2012 01:07:00 GMT

Nothing separated the Calvert Hall and Archbishop Curley baseball teams until the bottom of the sixth inning of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference championship final on Tuesday.

Century girls lacrosse team wins Class 3A-2A state title

By Katherine Dunn , The Baltimore Sun — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:06:00 GMT

A year ago, Century's Angela Flister and Alice Mercer left UMBC after the state championship lacrosse game with plenty of regrets. Tuesday night, they did not.

Girls Athlete of the Week: Sam Nolan, Fallston, lacrosse

By Glenn Graham — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:58:00 GMT

The senior scored five goals in Saturday's Class 2A-1A state semifinal against Parkside, inluding the game-winner in the second overtime for a 14-13 win that sent the Cougars to Tuesday's championship against Winters Mill. In her third year on varsity, Nolan has led the team in scoring the past two seasons. After finishing with 53 goals and 39 assists last season, she went into the championship game with 60 goals and 63 assists this spring. In the Cougars' 20-4 region semifinal win over Havre de Grace, she had five goals and two assists, then followed that with four goals and two assists in Wednesday's 18-8 win over Patterson Mill for the region crown. After scoring the eventual game-winner Saturday, she also won the final draw to ensure the win. A three-sport athlete who also played field hockey and basketball, Nolan is set to play lacrosse at UMBC.

Boys Athlete of the Week: Julian Portner, Mount St. Joe, tennis

By Sandra McKee — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:57:00 GMT

On Friday, the junior won the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference individual tennis title, beating McDonogh's Jake Gober, 6-3, 6-1. That performance came after Portner won at No.1 singles and No.1 doubles in leading the Gaels to their first team tennis championship since 1984, when they played in the Maryland Scholastic Association. Portner is a lefty who hits a heavy ball with lots of topspin, and he's smart on and off the court. He carries a 4.0 GPA and is in contact with Ivy League schools. In the USTA rankings, he is in the Top 5 in the Mid-Atlantic area and No. 60 nationally for his age group.

Under Armour announces 'WIN Baltimore' community program

Sun Staff report — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:50:00 GMT

Under Armour has announced a new "community-based empowerment program" titled "WIN Baltimore," with its first initiative being the renovation of the football stadium at Dunbar.

2012 Athlete of the Year finalists

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:14:00 GMT

These 10 boys and 10 girls were selected as finalists for The Baltimore Sun's 2012 high school Athlete of the Year Award. The boys and girls winners will be announced May 31.

High school sports polls: May 22, 2012

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:52:00 GMT

With the postseason winding down, see who ranks where in our lacrosse, baseball, softball and track polls.

Boys and girls lacrosse state championship previews

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT

See previews for all six boys and girls lacrosse state championships. All games will be played at UMBC.

MIAA baseball championship postponed to Tuesday

Sun Staff report — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:23:00 GMT

The final game of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference baseball championship between Calvert Hall and Archbishop Curley has been postponed because of rain.

Calvert Hall beats Curley, will play Friars again Monday for baseball title

By Sandra McKee , The Baltimore Sun — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:25:00 GMT

Cardinals claim 6-4 win Sunday to force MIAA A Conference championship game

Calvert Hall earned a chance to play for the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference championship at Ripken Stadium.

Liberty's Lions roar into spotlight with five county titles

By Steve Jones — Sun, 20 May 2012 04:40:47 GMT

Softball team advances to the state semis for first time since 1983

Spring is often associated with a sense of rebirth and resurgence and in Carroll County, no sports program has seen that come to life like Liberty High School.

State lacrosse finals set for Tuesday, Wednesday at UMBC

By Katherine Dunn — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:32:00 GMT

The state boys and girls lacrosse championship matchups have been set for Tuesday and Wednesday night at UMBC. Two schools have teams in boys and girls finals -- Fallston and Westminster.

No. 7 Hereford boys beat No. 11 Winters Mill in 3A-2A semifinal

By Glenn Graham , The Baltimore Sun — Sun, 20 May 2012 00:28:00 GMT

Bulls will face Glenelg for state championship

Hereford senior midfielder Ted Demiris has been a dominant faceoff man all season, giving the No. 7 Bulls a decided edge at the start of each possession.