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On March 18th, Franklin High School put together an impressive scrimmage win over Owings Mills High School, giving an early look at what this group could bring heading into the season. Franklin came out firing, putting up 5 goals in just the first quarter and setting the tone immediately. The offense was clicking, shots were falling, and the energy was high from the start as they took control early. As the scrimmage went on, you could see the rhythm start to build. Players were settling in, making the extra pass, and trusting each other to make plays. It wasn’t about one person taking over, it was clear they were focused on playing as a unit. Cuts were sharper, decisions were quicker, and the overall flow of the offense started to look more polished with each possession. The coaching also stood out, especially with the adjustments being made throughout. Different lineups were rotated in, giving more players valuable minutes instead of relying only on the starters. That kind of approach not only builds depth but helps develop experience across the roster early on. With the team losing key seniors from last season, performances like this matter. These scrimmages are where chemistry gets built and roles start to take shape. Franklin looks like a group that’s learning how to play together, and if they continue to build off efforts like this, it sets them up to come into the season prepared and confident.
On February 10th, Franklin High School wrestling closed out their home schedule in dominant fashion with a 60-22 win over Patapsco High School. From the opening matches, Franklin set the tone with aggression, control, and confidence, making it clear they wanted to end their final home appearance on a high note. One of the standout performances came from Jordan Adams, who put together a commanding win. He controlled the pace from the start, staying aggressive on offense while remaining disciplined defensively. His ability to dictate positioning and capitalize on opportunities made his match one of the most decisive of the night. What stood out most, though, was the overall team performance. Up and down the lineup, Franklin wrestlers executed well, whether it was securing pins, winning decisions, or simply battling through tough positions to earn points for the team. The consistency across weight classes showed how prepared and focused they were. A lot of that comes back to the leadership of Coach Rudo, whose game planning and in-match adjustments had the team ready. The discipline, effort, and composure on the mat reflected strong coaching and a group that bought into the system all season. With it being the final home match, the energy in the gym carried a different feeling. After the last whistle, it turned into a celebration. The team gathered together, taking in the moment and recognizing what they had built over the season. The wrestlers were smiling, laughing, and enjoying the moment together. It was more than just a win, it was a reflection of a season’s worth of hard work, growth, and team chemistry. A strong finish at home, a complete team effort, and a group that clearly takes pride in what they’ve accomplished.
In the opening round of the MPSSAA 3A playoffs on Friday, February 27th, Franklin High School pulled out a gritty 48-46 win over Howard High School in a game that stayed tight from start to finish. The difference came in the final moments, when Jamal Little drilled a clutch three-pointer to give Franklin the edge and close it out. Franklin’s approach all night was built on team play and defensive focus. They stayed locked in on that end of the floor, contesting shots and making Howard work for everything. Even when mistakes popped up, especially a stretch with multiple turnovers, they didn’t let it spiral. The composure stood out as they kept communicating, kept hustling, and didn’t lose their structure. Norman Nuton was a key factor. He consistently got downhill, attacking the basket and finishing at the rim. Whether in transition or in half court sets, he gave Franklin a reliable way to generate points when things slowed down. The game tightened late, with both teams trading possessions and neither giving much ground. In that moment, it came down to decision making under pressure, and Franklin High School executed it the right way. Abe Montances drew the defense and quickly moved the ball to the corner, trusting his teammate to make the play. Jamal Little was ready, rising up and knocking down the three that gave Franklin the edge. As the shot dropped, the Franklin crowd erupted, the gym instantly coming alive. Teammates stormed toward Jamal from the bench and the floor, surrounding him in celebration after delivering in the biggest moment of the night, sealing a hard fought 48-46 victory.
In 2025, Baltimore County featured five teams that advanced to the regional tournament, with Carver in the 1A, Hereford and Sparrows Point one class above, Dulaney as a 3A and Perry Hall in the highest grouping. Despite this, just one team made it past round one, with Dulaney reaching the semifinal match. Fans have to go back to 2021 for the county’s most recent state championship, with the Catonsville Comets taking home the 4A trophy. The question is, will any teams hoist the biggest trophy the state has to offer? Here are the ten teams from BCPS most likely to win the big game: 1. Dulaney Last season’s Lions finished with the best record in the county with 14 wins, two losses, and a tie. Dulaney’s team had double-digit wins with ten or more points, while also winning two games by two or fewer runs, with an early 2-1 win at Catonsville, and a 4-2 road victory against Towson in early May. What was most impressive about their season was their run from the regional semifinal through the state quarterfinal, where they outscored Franklin, Catonsville, and Marriott’s Ridge 40-0, earning a regional title. In the state semifinal game at Bachman Stadium, the Lions’ season was cut short, as they fell 2-0 to the Sherwood Warriors. This season’s squad will be without just two members from last year's team, and will return four all-county athletes, including Amherst College softball commit Brynn Townsend. The Lions also added former Franklin Indian Mia Cleveland, who finished last season with a .429 batting average and a 1.578 OPS. 2. Perry Hall In 2024, the Gators went 11-3 in the regular season and reached the state semifinals before being eliminated by Eleanor Roosevelt from Prince George’s County. Last spring, Perry Hall went just 6-6-1 in a season that featured a four game win streak, immediately followed by a four-game losing streak. After wrapping up the regular season, the Gators took down Western High and Dundalk to secure their regional championship, before their second consecutive elimination at the hands of the Raiders. This spring, the Perry Hall roster looks as strong as ever. After losing just three seniors, they are set to be led by Randolph-Macon College commit Maddie Carl, and Roanoke College commit Addison Dunlap. The team will also have Savannah Carl in the lineup, who made the first all-BCPS team last spring. 3. Franklin Despite an average regular season record last spring, finishing just 7-8, the Indians had several bright spots in their schedule. Franklin opened their season on a three-game win streak, including an 18-0 home rout against Lansdowne and a 19-2 victory over Parkville. Last season’s issue was the obstacle of two separate four-game losing streaks, separated by just two games. In the regional quarterfinal game, Franklin locked down their third win of the season against Lansdowne, with a 16-1 final, before a loss against Dulaney to end their season in the semifinal match. After losing just one senior, Samantha Maldonado, this year’s team will be headed by senior Scarlett Cornwell, a pitcher who dished out 108 strikeouts last spring 4. Sparrows Point The Pointers opened their season with just one win in the first seven games. After that, the team started to turn up the heat, going 4-3-1 to end the year with an interesting 5-6-4 record. In their first game in the regional bracket, The Point avenged an early season tie and an 11-0 regular season loss, eliminating the Mavericks with a 9-5 win, followed by a 23-0 regional final win against the Bayhawks. Unfortunately, the Pointers’ season came to an end against the future 2A state champion, the Huntingtown Hurricanes, in a 19-0 state quarterfinal game. This coming season, the Pointers will be without three members of last year’s team, but will have leadership returning from senior captain and Widener University commit Allie Roberts 5. Hereford Looking at overall records from last season, the Bulls took the top spot, but in the regular season, they were number two, finishing with 13 wins. That includes a seven game win streak to open the season, including a 28-7 landslide win on the road against the Lansdowne Vikings. After scoring ten or more runs in nine separate games, including 16 and 19 run performances towards the end, the Bulls knocked out Milford Mill 15-0 in the regional championship. However, Hereford’s season came to a close at the hands of the Damascus Hornets, as the green and gold took down the maroon and yellow in the state quarterfinals. After losing six seniors, including all-county nominee Lauren Clement, who hit .420 while striking out 77 on the mound, the Bulls are set to be led by senior Morgan Hall, who mashed at the plate last season, hitting .587 with two bombs. 6. Milford Mill The Millers opened their season with a 3-4 record, that included one-point road losses to Loch Raven and Pikesville. Despite the rough start, Milford finished their season on a five game win streak, that included revenge against both teams, beating the Raiders 8-7 and the Panthers 13-12. The academy’s region has just two teams, sending them straight to the regional championship, where they fell to the Hereford Bulls. This season’s squad will look very similar for the green and black, with just two athletes, Cortai Thompson and Tomi Adenugba, graduating. Playoffs this season could look different, if New Town and Owings Mills go into the bracket, but only time will tell how far the Millers can go. 7. Carver The Wildcats could be a wildcard this spring season after a 2025 campaign that featured several highs and lows. After opening the season 0-3, Carver went on a 4-1 run, followed immediately by a 1-4 run, with their regular season ultimately ending with a 6-8 record. Despite falling short of the .500 mark, the Wildcat squad went on a tear through the regional bracket, beating ACCE by 7 in the quarterfinals, Loch Raven by 20 in the semis, and Western Tech 14-10 in a high scoring regional championship game. Unfortunately, Carver went into the state tournament as the bottom seed, forced to face the future 1A state champions, the Mardela Warriors. After losing three seniors, Carver is lucky to have Mia McGarvey back for this spring, as the all-county nominee will look to lead her squad to their third consecutive regional title. 8. Dundalk Last season, the Owls offense was one of the best that BCPS had to offer. In 11 regular season wins, Dundalk secured two wins with at least 20 runs scored, while 9 had double digits cross the plate. Their three losses included two at the hands of the Hereford Bulls and another against Catonsville. Their first playoff game was the regional semifinal match, which was their second consecutive against Kenwood. After beating the Bluebirds 10-0 to end the regular season, Dundalk took them down just 3-1, advancing them to the regional championship, where they ultimately fell to Perry Hall 6-3. Coming into this spring, the Owls are set to be led by senior Makayla Woods who will play in her fourth season with the Dundalk squad. 9. Towson The Generals opened their season with a three-game win streak that included an 18-4 road win against the Gators on opening day, followed by a 19-5 win on the road in Sparrows Point just four days later. The midseason featured a 7-1 stretch, with the one loss coming in a 15-14 affair at home against the Pointers. This would not be the only instance of home struggles for the Towson team, as they took down Eastern Tech on the road 16-3 early in the season, before losing their final game of the season 13-12 at home against the Mavericks. The squad with six seniors fell in their first playoff game, losing 7-0 at home against the then 8-7 Catonsville Comets, ending their season. 10. Chesapeake The Bayhawks’ offense opened the season incredibly well, defeating Loch Raven 24-11 at home, Milford Mill on the road 24-8, and New Town 20-4 in an away game, with those three all coming in their first four games. Despite some midseason struggles, Chesapeake ended their regular season on a four-game win streak, giving them a final record of 8-4. Their first playoff game came against SEED, where the Bayhawks took down the Sabers 26-7, before being silenced in the regional championship, falling 23-0. The reason for the low spot for Chesapeake surrounds the inconsistency of their play, but if this spring’s squad can sort that out, this team looks to be in good shape
Teams from throughout the county converged on New Town High School last Tuesday to compete in the Baltimore County cheerleading competition, looking to punch a ticket to the regional round. Here's how each county team did: 1A: Sparrows Point was far above their county competition in the 1A class, scoring a 111.25, which puts them 5.05 points ahead of second place in the 1A East, as Havre de Grace scored 106.2. Pikesville was right behind finishing with a 102.3, good enough for fifth in the west, with breathing room between Boonsboro in 4th and Carver in 6th. The Wildcats narrowly avoided elimination in their region, scoring a 95.7, which sends them to Howard Community College as the only other team from the 1A West. Western Tech, Owings Mills, and Randallstown all competed as schools from the west, but their respective scores of 90.05, 83.8, and 79.15 were not good enough to advance. From the east side, Loch Raven was the eighth team, scoring 70.9 placing them eighth, but with Elkton High not competing next week, they will move forward as the seventh team. 2A: Just two 2A schools will be moving on to the next round, both coming from the west side. Hereford took home the county championship, finishing with a 113.45, closely followed by Eastern Tech at 111.65. The two schools will be moving onto regionals in second and third place, respectively. Lansdowne's score of 94.6 and Chesapeake's 92.6 placed them at ninth and tenth in the county, which is not high enough to move on. 3A: The Franklin Indians edged out Bel Air for the fourth seed in the 3A East, scoring a 111.4. New Town is the only other 3A team advancing from BCPS, scoring 105.9 and earning them the seventh and final spot. Patapsco, Overlea, Milford Mill, and Towson also competed, but none scored high enough to advance. The Patriots finished in eighth, scoring 99.5, the Falcons in seventh with 96.65, the Millers in eleventh with 88.9, and the Generals in twelfth with 67.65. 4A: BCPS teams make up four of the seven teams from the largest class moving on. Perry Hall took home the county championship with a 112.0, which puts them atop the East. Kenwood is close behind, as their 109.45 has them in third. Dulaney's 102.65 and Parkville's 99.55 were also good enough for both to advance as the fifth and sixth seeds. Woodlawn scored 94.7 and finished in eighth, Catonsville in tenth with 88.4 and Dundalk in eleventh at 78.8 round out the county. The regional competition is slated to take place at Howard Community College next week with the East Region competing on Tuesday and the West on Wednesday, both competitions will start at 6 p.m.
On February 5th, Franklin High School faced off against Owings Mills High School for their Senior Night matchup. The atmosphere inside the building was lively from the start, as seniors Christian Leveille, Jordan Adams, and Joshua Gray stood alongside their families, taking in the applause and support from the crowd. Varsity wrestling coach Rudo took a moment to give special recognition to Joshua Gray’s mother, thanking her for the constant support she has shown the program. Her help and dedication were acknowledged as a major part of what makes Franklin Wrestling feel like a family. Once the senior recognitions concluded, the lights dimmed and the gym was illuminated by a single spotlight shining directly on the mat. The atmosphere shifted instantly, drawing all attention to the center and raising the energy to another level. As Christian took his place on the mat, the crowd erupted, a clear reflection of how supported he is within the Franklin community. Feeding off that energy, the senior dominated his match, making it look effortless as his talent and years of hard work were on full display. Using a combination of power and speed, he closed the distance with ease and capitalized on every opportunity, turning each opening into points. Every takedown was met with thunderous cheers and echoes from the crowd as he secured his win in impressive fashion. Franklin junior Bukem Ezeani wrestled with impressive technique, using his strength and length to his advantage while staying patient and in control throughout the match. He managed his stamina well, picking the right moments to attack and counter his opponent. Bukem earned a 12–2 victory, showcasing his consistency and ability to separate himself throughout the match. Senior Jordan Adam’s came out strong and wasted little time asserting himself. Using his strength and experience, he controlled the match early, keeping the action moving and putting his opponent on the defensive. His 8–1 win reflected how decisive his performance was, efficiently getting the job done. Franklin’s win that night was the result of a complete team effort, with contributions throughout the lineup and seniors setting the standard from start to finish. That collective performance sealed a 55–23 victory over Owings Mills, giving Franklin Wrestling a Senior Night win to remember.
Last week, BCPS teams met at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Downtown Baltimore for the girls indoor track and field county competition. This article will highlight the top three finishers in each track event as well as the field events. As overall teams, Hereford placed first with 131 total points, followed by Woodlawn with 100 and Dulaney with 39. Congratulations to Hereford for their county championship, but here are the top three finishers in each result from the county competition: Individual Events: 55 Meter: Anjela Fitzhugh set the event's all-time record during this year's competition, finishing in 7.23 seconds to take home the gold medal. Junior Samantha Amauwa took silver, finishing in 7.26 while Woodlawn's Destiny Coleman brought home bronze in 7.34. 300 Meter: Destiny Coleman did win gold in the 300, finishing in 42.38, followed by Western Tech junior Fareedah Egbebi in 43.53 and Woodlawn senior Taylor Garrett in 43.96. 500 Meter: Laylah Ensor brought home a gold medal for Hereford, finishing in 1:19.23, while Maritzah Sampson from Woodlawn and Trinity Jordan from Franklin finished just five hundredths of a second apart in 1:21.74 and 1:21.79, respectively. 800 Meter: The Bulls sent two sophomores, Dempsey Nelson and Kylie Jacobson, to the top of the podium as the pair finished in 2:27.91 and 2:31.24. Catonsville senior Olivia Virago was just seven hundredths behind the silver medalist, completing the race in 2:31.31. 1600 Meter: Nelson also took home the top spot in the 1600m finishing five seconds ahead of the silver medalist, with a time of 5:21.55. Maren Blanks from Carver finished in 5:26.91 while Charlie Brill, another Hereford Bull, finished in 5:27.67. 3200 Meter: Dempsey Nelson in 11:54.77 and Charlie Brill in 12:02.69 were the event's top two finishers, closely followed by Maren Blanks in 12:03.6. 55 Meter Hurdles: Woodlawn athletes took all three podium places in their signature event, as senior Destiny Coleman took the top spot in 8.33 seconds, followed by junior Aurlani Irvin in 8.52 and senior Anjela Fitzhugh in 8.83. Team Events: 4x200 Meter Relay: Hereford's Laylah Ensor, Caden Bennis, Riley Boerner, and Olivia Clark took home gold in the first relay event, finishing in 1:52.93. Dulaney came in second, as Kennedi Johnson, Naya Edwards, Rachel Bowers, and Kaila Hill finished in 1:54.91. Western Tech took the bronze spot, as Fareedah Egbebi, Farrah Nunley, Chelsea Williams, and Makiyah Simms wrapped up the podium in 1:56.3. 4x400 Meter Relay: The Bulls sent the same team into the 4x400, who also took this event's top spot by just fifteen hundredths of a second, finishing in 4:20.52. Woodlawn's Leenehn Teah, Taylor Garrett, Anjela Fitzhugh, and Destiny Coleman were close behind at 4:20.67, while Eastern Tech took third in 4:36.07 with a team consisting of Cayden Wilson, Sybella Wass, Salome Ibenana, and Kailey Prisco. 4x800 Meter Relay: This event finished Hereford's clean sweep of the top prizes in relays, this team consisting of Isabella DeSantis, Juliette Verderaime, Ana Laura Tosi, and Kylie Jacobson who ran the 3200 total meters in 10:36.16. Franklin came in second, as Keveah Wallace, Teegan Clingan, Trinity Jordan, and Nora Tromble finished in 10:46.85, while Towson's Katherine Lohse, Elaina Razon-Fernandez, Lilyann Richard, and Eleanor Lohse ran it in 10:51.35. Field Events: Shot Put: Kimani Dennis, a senior from Dulaney, won the shotput in a landslide, throwing 36'8.5". Dundalk's' Cori Thompson and Parkville's Gabrielle Richards threw 29'8" and 29' respectively, taking the bronze and silver spots. High Jump: Eliza Fox from Hereford placed at the top, jumping 5'2", while Sparrows Point sophomore Julie Roberts and Woodlawn freshman Riley Streat both jumped 5' even, taking the other two podium places. Pole Vault: Aurlani Irvin won this event for Woodlawn, as the junior jumped 11'. Hereford athletes took the other two spots, as senior Maddie Drylie jumped 10'6", while sophomore Belinda Wines jumped an even 8'.
Last week, BCPS teams met at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Downtown Baltimore for the indoor track and field county competition. This article will highlight the top three finishers in each track event as well as the field events. As overall teams, Hereford placed first with 87 total points, followed by Dulaney with 60 and Towson with 40. Congratulations to Hereford for their county championship, but here are the top three finishers in each result from the county competition: Individual Events: 55 Meter: Towson senior Bronte Morton took home gold, finishing in 6.53 seconds, followed by Kenwood junior Myles Venable at 6.56 and Overlea senior Davon Shell at 6.58. 300 Meter: Hereford senior Ben Wheeler finished at the top of the podium in 36.83 seconds, followed by Morton in 37.3 and Venable at 37.67. 500 Meter: Wheeler also took home the top spot here, finishing in 1:08.48, followed by Parkville senior Jay Williams at 1:09.82, and Julian Prioleau from Franklin at 1:11.4. 800 Meter: Hereford sent another athlete to the top of this podium in sophomore Eli Aitken, who finished in 2:03.33, ahead of Franklin junior Zane Wehya at 2:04.87 and Towson junior Jack Dobrosielski at 2:05.72. 1600 Meter: Aitken took home his second gold medal, finishing this event in 4:41.84. Dulaney sophomore Luke Sales was just a bit behind in the silver medal spot at 4:45.69, and Catonsville sophomore Matthew Foster took home bronze in 4:47.32. 3200 Meter: Eli Aitken won his second long distance event and third overall, finishing in 10:05.47, followed by Carver senior Ian Pawluczkowycz in 10:09.29, with Dulaney junior Chris Martin in third, finishing in 10:14.22. 55 Meter Hurdles: Dundalk junior Brandon Brown took home the team's only gold medal, finishing in 8.07 seconds, closely followed by Eastern Tech's Malikai Sheriff in 8.11, and Overlea junior Isaiah Megginson at 8.37. Team Events: 4x200 Meter Relay: Milford Mill's team PR'd with a 1:36.35 finish on a team consisting of Damari Jackson, Samari Jackson, Cory Wheatley, and Amauri Patterson. Hereford came right behind with a PR of their own, set by Mykai Branch, Cameron Shinavar, Brad Chelden, and Ben Wheeler, with a time of 1:38.78. Dundalk's team brought home bronze, with Malachi Grooms, Darryl Reid, Ne'Shaun McCrae-Lee, and Mark Andrews finishing the event in 1:39.21 4x400 Meter Relay: Milford Mill won their second relay of the day, with Damari and Samari Jackson, Cory Wheatley, and Dante Brown finishing in 3:39.92, closely followed by Randallstown's team consisting of Jahlil Hopkins, Caleb Kehinde, Christopher Williams, and Jaeden Viera just six hundredths of a second behind at 3:39.98. Dulaney's Steven Ijeomah, Ethan Sappe, Michael Ijeomah, and Raymond Johnson came in third, finishing in 3:48.2 4x800 Meter Relay: This relay served as Dulaney's only team win, as their squad consisting of Jeff Ackerman, Michael and Steven Ijeomah, and Ethan Sappe finished in first in 8:41.9. Hereford's team made up of Nate Berkowitz, Kayvon Etesamypour, Matthew Lowing, and James Wyatt finished in 8:54.82, while Parkville took home bronze, as Odunayo Omolafe, Mor Fame, Jayvien Fayall, and Javon Shipley rounded out the top three in 9:03.2. Field Events: Shot Put: Mason Triplin, a senior from Dundalk, took home gold, throwing 52' 5.75" in his final indoor county competition. He was followed up by Dulaney's Jeremiah Dailey, at 49'1", and John Jachens from Catonsville, who threw 48'6" High Jump: Sparrows Point senior Sincere Noble won the event, reaching 6'2", followed by Carver's Benjamin Arneklev at 6'. Nujeeb Waheed at Overlea, Parkville's Donte Jacobs and Rommel Marquez Jr, and Milford Mill's Malik Samms, all hit 5'10", with Waheed and Jacobs tying for the bronze spot. Pole Vault: Richard Wang from Hereford took home gold, vaulting a personal best 12'3", as Loch Raven's Henry Kowal, Hereford's Corban Jones, and Dundalk's Ne'Shaun McCrae-Lee all reaching a max of 11', with Kowal and Jones taking silver and bronze.
On January 10th 2026 Christian Leveille had a dominant performance at the Franklin Wrestling Tournament Invitational. He went 3-0 on the day, the 21-3 opening win set the tone for how he competed the rest of the day. He showed strong discipline and mat awareness, staying patient on his takedowns and capitalizing when openings presented themselves. He demonstrated strong communication with his coach and that showed in his adjustments and composure.
During the fall season, Baltimore County sent just two teams, Sparrows Point from 1A and Parkville from 4A, to the state championship in early November. In past seasons, like the Winter of 2025, BCPS sent five teams, which is the level that the county looks to return to in the Winter of 2026. With Hereford hosting the first MPSSC invitational on Saturday morning, here is how the top Baltimore County cheer teams stack up in the County Sports Zone preseason power rankings: 1. Sparrows Point The Pointers finished last fall as Baltimore County’s top team, tying with Fallston for second place in the 1A class at the state championship. After placing just third in the region by the end of the county championship, Sparrows Point raised their score by 2.5 points to jump several other teams to place on the podium. The Pointers’ three stunt groups were a major part of their success last season, and they will look to upset the three-time reigning 1A state champion, South Carroll, this winter. 2. Parkville The Knights advanced to the state championship as the lone representative from Baltimore County in the 4A class, placing fifth in the state with a final score of 112.1. The team improved their score by 4.2 points between the county competition and the end of the season, which is the trend the team will look to continue throughout the winter season. The 13-athlete squad, led by University of Delaware cheer commit Madison Arnett, will look to return to the state stage for the second consecutive season. 3. Hereford Following the 2025 winter season, Hereford’s team lost a dozen athletes from a team of fourteen. This past fall, the Bulls were the runner ups in the 2A west division following the county competition, but dropped four points at regionals, leading to the team not earning a state championship berth. After a full season together, the Hereford squad will look to get back to the state championships for the first time since the Winter of 2025. 4. Eastern Tech The Mavericks will go into this season with nine athletes, including eight seniors, composing their double stunt-group routine. In the fall season, the team advanced to the regional competition after taking the eighth spot in the 2A east region, but placed eleventh in the class, not advancing with a 107.3 high score. Eastern Tech’s eight seniors will look to end their one-season hiatus from the state tournament in their final cheer season as a Maverick. 5. Perry Hall The Gators competed with a county-high nineteen athletes on the mat in the fall, but their road ended at regional competition after a pair of falls and several other miscues. Perry Hall’s score dropped by 4.3 points, causing an unusual early exit from the Gators. Entering the winter season, the team will look to right the ship and make it back to the state championship for the first time since their bronze medal performance in the Winter of 2024. 6. Pikesville The Panthers lost their star flyer from the Winter of 2025 going into last fall season, but the team competed in three invitationals leading up to their third place finish at the county competition. After scoring a 110.7 to advance, but the team’s score fell by 4.3 points in the 1A east regional competition, eliminating them from state championship contention. This winter will feature several personnel changes, but Pikesville will look to make it back to the state championship for the first time since their bronze medal finish in the Winter of 2025. 7. Franklin The Indians competed at Perry Hall’s invitational before scoring a 103.3 at counties, placing them tenth in the 3A east. This winter’s team will be bolstered by one of the county’s best JV teams, as the fall squad placed second at the JV competition in the fall. 8. Dulaney The Lions placed tenth in the 4A East division, with a 103.85 score at the county level competition. This winter, Dulaney will feature nine athletes on its varsity squad as they will look to close a three point gap on Broadneck from Anne Arundel County to earn the eighth spot in the region.
Photo credit to Nate Cherry, on instagram @nate_cherry09 On Friday evening, the Pikesville Panthers hosted the Franklin Indians in their first home game of the winter. Coming into the match, the Panthers were 1-1, with their most recent game being a loss on the road against Dulaney, while the Indians took down Owings Mills at home, 68-20, on Wednesday. Last time the two teams met came in February of 2024, where Franklin won the home game 56-37. Before regulation began, Franklin was assessed a technical foul, bringing Pikesville junior Jonah Matz to the free throw line. His two made baskets gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead before the clock started to run. The two teams traded baskets throughout the quarter, highlighted by four points from numbers one and twenty, giving the Indians a one point lead at the end of the first quarter. The Indians opened the second quarter on a 10-2 scoring run over the first four minutes, while keeping an aggressive style on the defensive side. Out of the timeout, Pikesville’s Kylan Artis hit back-to-back three pointers to bring his team within two. To round out the first half, number four scored five points in the last two minutes for the Indians, giving Franklin a 32-27 lead at the half. Coming out of the break, Kylan Artis quickly hit two more threes, separated by a Franklin two-pointer. Over the next four minutes, the Indians tried to get more separation on the scoreboard, with baskets from numbers two and twelve, but Artis’s fifth three of the game tied the game for Pikesville, with 4:30 to go in the third. With 52 seconds remaining in the quarter, Pikesville’s Marco Kabigting nailed a layup to give the Panthers their first lead since the first minute of the game. With both teams missing several shots in the final minute, the third quarter ended with the Panthers ahead 46-45. In the game’s final quarter, the first two minutes went by scoreless, but Pikesville senior Tyler Smith had several points in the final six minutes. Franklin was held to just five total points in the fourth, after averaging fifteen in the first three quarters. Junior Jamison Pittman Washington made two layups for Pikesville in the last minute of the match, as the Panthers took down the Indians by a final score of 58-50. Kylan Artis was Pikesville’s leading scorer with 20 points total, including six three pointers. Jonah Matz contributed fourteen points plus sixteen rebounds. Franklin’s F12 led the scoring for the Indians with eighteen points. Pikesville has one more regular season game scheduled before winter break, as they will travel to Patterson High to take on the Clippers on Monday. Over the break, the Indians are set to compete in the Holiday Hoops tournament, where they are scheduled to face off against Gerstell Academy and Reservoir.
The Pikesville Lady Panthers visited Franklin High today. Pikesville won 65 to 26. Mariah Jones-Bey led the way with 17 pts, 5 rbs, 4 assists and 4 steals - NyJae Malik-El added 11 pts, 7 assists and 5 steals - Qaidence David chipped in with 11 pts, 10 rbs, 4 steals and 2 blocks in the win.
Franklin High School hosted and controlled the pace from start to finish in a decisive 68–20 victory over Owings Mills High School. Franklin played a smart, disciplined game on both ends of the floor, capitalizing on scoring opportunities and limiting Owings Mills’ offensive chances. Their consistent execution and team-focused approach allowed them to build a commanding lead early and maintain it throughout the game. Ultimately, Franklin’s preparation and composure on their home court proved too much for OMHS, sealing a win.
Franklin vs Western Tech game has been rescheduled for Friday October 24th.
Photo credit to Shots by Diamm, on Instagram @shotsbydiamm On Friday, two of Baltimore County’s best teams, the Milford Mill Millers and the Franklin Indians, faced off in a week five varsity football matchup. Both teams came into the match undefeated, with the Indians taking down Woodlawn at home 21-0 and the Millers dominating Catonsville on the road in a 62-point blowout win. Franklin’s offense opened the game on their own 29-yard line, but quickly punted the ball away to the Millers. Milford Mill’s offense got out to a hot start as senior quarterback Mi’cah Williams found Owen Newberns with a deep pass to bring the Millers into the red zone. Just a few plays later, Damon Ferguson Jr. found the end zone to give Milford Mill a 6-0 lead. In their next offensive drive, Franklin’s Tanner Hutchins found Chideziri Duru for a quick gain of fourteen, but the Indians ultimately had to punt again. The Millers had several chunk plays in their second drive, but were forced to punt as well. During the Indians’ first series, they were tackled in the end zone for a safety, giving Milford Mill an 8-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Early in the second quarter, Milford Mill’s Dejuan Nelson ripped off a 37-yard run to bring the ball to Franklin’s 15-yard line. Two minutes later, Mi’cah Williams ran the ball in from the 1-yard line for a touchdown. Following a failed two-point conversion, the Millers led 14-0. Following a quick three-and-out by the Indians, the Millers’ offense got the ball again. Gilbert Robinson stepped up big for Franklin, tackling Milford Mill for a loss and forcing a punt to give the Indians’ offense a chance to score. With just over three minutes in the first half remaining, Milford Mill receiver Ky’ree Murphy lost the ball, and the fumble was recovered by Franklin’s Jaidon Williams. Soon after that, Milford Mill’s Koby Sarkodie recovered a Franklin fumble and returned it 15 yards for Milford’s third touchdown of the half. Following an Oluwasola Adebimpe PAT, the Millers led 21-0 at halftime. Milford Mill received the Franklin kickoff coming out of halftime and had the ball at their own 30-yard line. Dejuan Nelson ripped off two huge runs in their first drive, setting up sophomore Raemond Williams for a quick two-yard punch in. The Millers now had a four-score lead just two minutes into the second half. Their second touchdown of the quarter, and fifth of the game, came just two minutes later, as Mi’cah Williams found senior Amauri Patterson for a score from 34 yards out. With another PAT made, Milford Mill now led the Indians 35-0. In the fourth quarter, Franklin’s Tanner Hutchins found Jayen Newman for a big chunk of yards, but that drive resulted in a turnover on downs after the Indians went for it on fourth down. Without any more scoring, this game ended with a final score of 35-0 in favor of the Millers. Mi’cah Williams finished the game 12/19 with 141 passing yards and one passing touchdown, along with 80 rushing yards on six attempts, plus a rushing touchdown. Milford Mill’s leading rusher was Dejuan Nelson, who finished the game with 95 yards on eight attempts and a touchdown. Amauri Patterson was the leading receiver, as he had five receptions for 67 yards and a touchdown of his own. In week six, the 4-1 Franklin Indians are set to face the 0-5 Catonsville Comets on the road. The 5-0 Millers will host the 4-1 New Town Titans on Thursday night.
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