Prep Baseball’s 2025 Maryland Top Prospect Games recently concluded at the University of Delaware’s Joe Cannon Stadium. Younger players worked on different tools and made strong impressions for college scouts ahead of the 2026 season. Marriotts Ridge High School featured some of the biggest performances in the workouts and could be key names in Howard County over the next two years. Marriotts Ridge Baseball has been a baseball powerhouse over the past decade. Since the 2015 season, the Mustangs have a 129-72 record and an elite .641 winning percentage. Last season, the Mustangs got off to a tough start with a 3-10 record and seemingly extinguished playoff aspirations. Head Coach Josh Molnar, in his first season, helped turn the team around with a five-game win streak and a regional win over Howard High School. The Mustangs improved in 2025 with a deeper playoff run and avoided the peaks and valleys of the prior year. The team’s offense surged with over 10 runs in 13 of their 22 games. They should be even better in 2026 after dealing with bad luck in some of their offense’s best days. Owen Snow ‘26 displayed impressive power at the plate. The 6’4 left-handed hitter placed second in maximum exit velocity with 101.0 mph. Win Reality, a popular virtual reality baseball training program, states that elite high school hitters will achieve maximum exit velocities between 90-100 mph. Snow is already surpassing that mark before his senior season and should excite scouts as the summer continues. Beyond the bat, Snow’s strong arm has earned a place in the outfield. He had the highest velocity throws in outfield drills, reaching 88 mph and five more than the second-best performer. That strength also aids his ability on the mound. Snow wields a two-pitch mix with a fastball and a curveball. Jamie Naill Jr., a Prep Baseball scouting director, reported that the fastball sat in the 87-90 mph range with the curveball at 70-72 mph. Snow has not yet committed to a college. Robert Marsili ‘27 showcased intriguing tools as a smaller middle infielder. The 5’8 righty tied for the third-fastest 60-yard time at 7.00 seconds. He has split time between shortstop and second base, providing crucial speed and contact in the Mustangs' lineup. Marsili also pitches with a deeper mix to face hitters. He uses a fastball, a changeup, a curveball and a slider. The three secondaries range from 60-70 mph, while the fastball offers a different look at a max of 78 mph. Prep Baseball’s Maryland showcases will continue throughout the summer. Their Summer ID event is scheduled for July 8 at Mount St. Mary’s University.
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On April 2, the Franklin Indians traveled down I-795 to take on the Pikesville Panthers in a varsity baseball match. The Indians are coming off of a dominant 11-3 victory over the New Town Titans while the Panthers played their own game against the Catonsville Comets, where they took the 13-3 victory. Both teams went down 1-2-3 in the first, but Spencer Logwood scored after an error in center field to give the Indians a 1-0 lead in the top of the second. Down one run, Pikesville exploded in the bottom of the inning, putting up six runs. Max Levin picked up an RBI on a walk, Richard Carlton picked up three on a double, Kairee Williams drove one in on a triple, and Isaac Garonzik got the final one on a single. Leading 6-1, Pikesville allowed one baserunner in the third and fourth. In the bottom of the fourth, Kairee Williams picked up another RBI on his second triple of the day. Isaac Garonzik also had his second RBI single to give the Panthers an 8-1 lead. Both teams were scoreless on the fifth, but Ryan Hartman drove in two runs for Franklin on an RBI double in the top of the sixth. After that double, no baserunners were allowed by either team, and Pikesville won the game 8-3. Ethan Holaday earned the win for Pikesville. The freshman pitched all seven innings on just 85 pitches, giving up seven hits, two earned runs, and picking up six strikeouts. On the other side, Franklin's Ben Deutschendorf was tagged with the loss, pitching just two innings, giving up five hits, six earned runs, and two walks. Pikesville's next game comes on the road against the Eastern Tech Mavericks on April 3, while Franklin will travel to Dulaney to take on the Lions.
On April 1, the Pikesville Panthers traveled to Catonsville to take on the Comets in a varsity baseball match up. The Panthers are coming off a heartbreaking 4-3 loss against the Towson Generals, while the Comets had their own 4-3 loss against the Perry Hall Gators. The Panthers opened up the scoring early, as in the top of the first, Spencer Evans singled to right field to score the first run, while Will Holaday drove in Isaac Garonzik on a sac fly later in the inning. Catonsville went down 1-2-3 in the bottom of the first and second innings, but Logan Meilier singled in the bottom of the third to score two runs, tying the game 2-2. The fourth inning was quiet, but Pikesville put two more runs on the scoreboard in the top of the fifth. Will Holaday picked up his second RBI on a double that scored one. Later in the inning, Michael Payne singled and drove in the Panthers' fourth run. Catonsville did not answer in the bottom half, but in the top of the sixth, Will Holaday was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. He earned his third RBI of the contest as Pikesville went ahead 5-2. Catonsville went down on ten pitches in the bottom of the sixth, but Pikesville exploded in the top of the seventh, scoring eight total runs on a mix of walks, hit by pitches, and base hits. Isaac Garonzik had a one-RBI walk, Spencer Evans had a two-RBI single, Will Holaday picked up his fourth RBI on a base hit, Ethan Holaday got an RBI on a walk, and two other runs scored on two wild pitches giving Pikesville a 13-2 lead. Catonsville did pick up one run on an RBI single by Barracato in the bottom half, but that was the end of the scoring and Pikesville won this game with a final of 13-3. Michael Payne picked up the win for the Panthers, going the complete game and giving up five hits, two earned runs, and picking up eight strikeouts while throwing 101 pitches. For the Comets, Jaden Cudzillo was tagged with the loss, going two innings and giving up five hits, three earned runs, and a walk. Pikesville looks ahead to a home match against the Franklin Indians, while the Comets will be traveling to Archbishop Curley to take on the Friars.
Sophomore Isaiah Edwards pitched a 5 inning shutout with 7 strikeouts
Jr pitcher Joshua Pulley pitched a 5inn 1 hit shutout
6 run 4th inning with Zaire wiggs 3rbi inning Jr. Joshua pulley had 5 strikeouts in the game
Today, Atholton High School hosted a special event to honor the legacy of the late Coach Paul Donovan. CSZ was on-site to cover Paul Donovan Day, a heartfelt ceremony that included the unveiling of a banner dedicated to Paul. The event served as a tribute to a man whose influence extended far beyond the baseball field. Atholton Coach Scott Peddicord opened the ceremony with some words about Paul. "The best word to describe Paul was not just a coach but a mentor. He was truly an inspiration to many players, myself included, to enter the field of coaching. I only hope to have a fraction of the impact on my players like Coach (Donovan) had on me." The microphone was then passed to Larry Long, a former player of Coach Donovan from 1991-1996. Long, an alumnus of Howard High School and a four-year starter at the University of Maryland, reflected on the profound influence Donovan had on his life. "I reflect on the time Coach Donovan was my coach, and he helped me with my baseball skills, but more importantly, life skills." As the ceremony neared its conclusion, Long shared a powerful message: "My encouragement is to take his legacy and pass it along to someone else. Don't keep it to yourself but pass those lessons learned and earned to someone else—because he blessed me." Following the speeches, a special moment unfolded as Paul Donovan’s grandchildren took the field to throw the ceremonial first pitch, officially kicking off the game. In a fitting tribute, the matchup featured Atholton vs. Howard, symbolizing Donovan’s deep ties to both schools. Paul Donovan was inducted into the Howard County Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, cementing his status as one of the most respected figures in local sports history. His impact on generations of players and coaches remains undeniable, and Paul Donovan Day was a testament to the lasting legacy of a man who shaped not only baseball careers but also lives. The event was more than just a remembrance; it was a call to action—to carry forward the values and lessons Coach Donovan instilled in his players. His legacy continues to inspire, ensuring that his dedication to mentorship and excellence lives on.
Linus Byrnes with the first pitch on Paul Donovan Day!
Coy burkman game winning hit
Andy Guzman, struck out 13, gave up 2 hits and no runs
New Town Sophomore Richard Peace pitched a 7 strikeout game and Senior Calib Richardson and Junior Matthew Freeman both went 3-4 with to help New Town dominate Mervo.
New Town’s 3rd straight no hit game pitched by Senior Calib Richardson. He had 10 strikeouts.
10th grader Richard Peace and 11th grader Matt Freeman both 4-4 batting and 11th grader Karron Gamble and Senior Arshrd Irby pitched for a combine no hitter. This was New Town's second straight no hitter as a team.
New Town pitchers Richard Peace and Matthew Freeman pitched a no hitter with five strikeouts
Newtown batted around the 1st inning and scored 7 runs the combined senior pitchers Aaron Hopkins and Kai Holmes pitched a total 7 strikeouts
New town triple threats of pitchers Calib Richardson Senior Karron Gamble Junior and Richard Peace Sophomore gave up three hits and had ten strikeouts total as a unit.
Adam Macfarlane pitched very well. Brandon Lake had 2 big hits. Jordan Peguese and Karlyle Yarema played well in the field. countysports.zone/scores/view/JVtfSn2lL3VJw-LOlPzTN