The Westminster High School Boys Lacrosse heads into the new season with a mix of hunger and confidence, determined to turn last year’s disappointment into a driving force. After a postseason run that didn’t go as far as they had hoped, the Owls are focused on starting this season strong and setting a new tone from the opening faceoff. A major advantage for Westminster this year is the number of returning players stepping back into the lineup. With key contributors coming back across the field, the team brings valuable experience and chemistry that should immediately show on game day. The offense returns players who understand how to move the ball efficiently, while the defense benefits from a unit that has already built trust and communication. That continuity gives the Owls a strong foundation as they look to build early-season momentum. Last season’s early exit from the postseason still lingers, but it has become motivation rather than frustration. Throughout the offseason, the team has put in the work—improving conditioning, sharpening skills, and focusing on playing a more disciplined and complete style of lacrosse. There’s a clear sense that this group learned from its shortcomings and is ready to respond in a big way. Leadership will be another key factor in Westminster’s success. With experienced players returning, the team has strong voices both on and off the field to keep everyone focused and accountable. Those leaders know what it takes to compete at a high level and are determined to push the team further than last year. As the season gets underway, Westminster will look to capitalize on its experience and start fast. In a competitive schedule, getting off to a strong start can make all the difference. If the Owls can stay consistent and play with the intensity they’ve shown in preparation, they have the potential to be a serious contender. This season isn’t just about bouncing back—it’s about taking the next step. And with a talented, experienced roster and something to prove, Westminster boys lacrosse is ready to make its mark.
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The Westminster High School Girls Lacrosse enters this season with something to prove—and plenty of reason for confidence. After a postseason run that fell short of expectations last year, the Owls are turning that disappointment into motivation as they look to start the new campaign on the right note. One of the biggest strengths for Westminster this season is experience. The roster is packed with returning players who saw meaningful minutes a year ago, giving the team a level of chemistry and understanding that can’t be taught overnight. From the midfield to the defensive end, the continuity allows the Owls to play faster, communicate better, and trust one another in high-pressure moments. That familiarity could be a key factor early in the season as they aim to build momentum right away. Last season ended sooner than the team had hoped, leaving a lingering sense of unfinished business. The early postseason exit wasn’t just a loss—it was a learning moment. Throughout the offseason, players have used that experience as fuel, focusing on improving fundamentals, conditioning, and mental toughness. There’s a clear sense that this group doesn’t just want to return to the playoffs—they want to make a deeper, more meaningful run. Leadership will also play a major role in Westminster’s success. With so many returners, the team benefits from athletes who understand the demands of a full season and the intensity of playoff lacrosse. Those veterans set the tone in practice and games alike, helping guide younger players while keeping the team locked in on its goals. As the season begins, all eyes will be on how quickly the Owls can put it all together. A strong start could set the tone for everything that follows, especially in a competitive schedule where every game matters. With experience, motivation, and a chip on their shoulder, Westminster is poised to make noise early. If the Owls can channel last year’s disappointment into consistent, focused play, this could be the season where everything clicks. And if that happens, don’t be surprised to see Westminster not only return to the postseason but go much further than before.
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.
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.
This is actually the score for the girls varsity wrestling team who faced Eastern Tech. The boys varsity wretling team went against Western Tech yesterday and won 84-0.
The second week back from winter break in Baltimore County had no shortage of high-powered teams playing high-powered teams. With thirteen BCPS teams currently sitting with winning records, and the regional playoffs just over a month away, plenty of teams are vying for home-court advantage for late February. Several close games, road wins, and upsets went down throughout the county this week, and are highlighted in the top five boys basketball games from January 12-16: Lansdowne: 60, Catonsville: 52 The Vikings came into the game 4-3 following a ten-point home win over Woodlawn, while the Comets brought in a two-game win streak, including a home victory against Randallstown and another on the road against Western Tech. Lansdowne opened the first quarter on a 10-2 scoring run, forcing a Catonsville timeout. After the short break, the Comets fought back, shrinking the lead to 16-11 by the end of the first. In the last two minutes of the first half, Catonsville had several opportunities from behind the line, shrinking the Lansdowne lead to as few as one, but Lansdowne took a 29-26 lead into half. After the break, the Vikings continued to extend their lead, increasing their advantage by another three in the third, and two in the fourth. Despite a valiant effort from the Comets at home, their two-game win streak snapped as Lansdowne took the win 60-52. Parkville: 65, Perry Hall: 57 The Gators came in holding a two-game win streak since winter break, with strong wins on the road against Loch Raven and at home against Kenwood. The Knights had won just one of their last three, with a loss to Meade over the break and two games against county teams since returning to school. Perry Hall opened the game on an 8-0 scoring run that lasted for the first four minutes of the game, but Parkville had a 7-0 run of their own at the end of the quarter, bringing the deficit to just four. The Knights took their first lead of the game midway through the second quarter by just one point, but the Gators tied the game at 27 by halftime. Both team’s offenses were just as strong in the second half, as the Knights tacked on 38 in the second half while the Gators added 30. Perry Hall’s win streak was snapped on the road, as the Knights took this one 65-57. Dulaney: 55, Milford Mill: 32 The Lions came into this game at the top of the standings and riding a five-game win streak, with their most recent loss dating back to December 12 against Carver Vo-Tech. The Millers, also a strong team in the county, won their most recent game, a 30-point victory at home against Western Tech. Dulaney won the opening tipoff, but turned the ball over after missing two shots. After a Milford turnover, the Lions scored the first points of the game on a contested shot in the paint. Throughout the first half, the Millers struggled from beyond the arc, and simultaneously, Dulaney punished the Milford Mill defense, securing no shortage of offensive rebounds. The Lions offense continued playing well throughout the rest of the game, while the defense continued to limit Milford Mill on the way to a 55-32 win. Kenwood: 45, Towson: 32 Towson hit the road to take on Kenwood holding a two-game win streak after games against Patapsco and Carver. The Bluebirds, one game above .500, took down Eastern Tech by four points five days before this game. Both teams’ offenses got off slow, with just fourteen combined points in the first quarter, with three coming on a buzzer-beater three by Kenwood. The start of the second quarter had the same story, but eight combined points were scored in the final two minutes. Towson took their first lead of the game with five minutes left in the third, leading by as much as five, but Kenwood turned up the heat in the final thirteen minutes. To end the game, Kenwood won the scoring battle 27-9, en route to their second straight win, 45-32. Freshman Adrienne Guzman led the scoring for the Bluebirds, contributing sixteen points. Sophomore A’mare Gaulden-Saddler added ten of his own. Junior Zaaire Tucker had 13 rebounds, five offensively and eight on defense. Pikesville: 49, Hereford: 44 The 3-7 Panthers traveled up I-83 to face off against the 7-2 Bulls. Pikesville dropped two close games against Marriotts Ridge and Catonsville in their last two while Hereford came in riding a four-game win streak. Both teams’ offenses opened the game very strong, scoring fifteen each in the first quarter, but the Panthers went on to take a 25-24 lead by halftime. The Panthers offense won both of the final two quarters, taking the third by the three and the fourth by one, giving them the 49-44 upset win on the road. Sophomore Kylan Artis and junior Jonah Matz both played all 32 minutes and both scored fourteen points for Pikesville, while Matz added thirteen rebounds. St. Mary’s College of Maryland commit Tanner Diehl led with 23 points while senior Kreis Metz added eight rebounds and two steals for the Bulls.
Pikesville senior guard Mariah Jones-Bey became Baltimore County's newest member of the 1,000 point-club in tonight's game against Hereford! Jones-Bey hit a corner three with 2:31 left in the fourth quarter, putting her team up 53-13 at home against the Hereford Bulls. The three-time state champion entered tonight's game just eleven points shy of the milestone, having reached double-digit totals in eight of ten games this season. The achievement adds yet another honor to her decorated high school career, and with the postseason just over a month away, the Panthers will continue to rely on Jones-Bey's leadership as the team chases a sixth-straight state title. Congrats, Mariah!
Four Baltimore County competitive cheerleading teams started their season in the MPSSC kickoff event, the Bulls and Boots Cheer Classic, at Hereford High School last Saturday. In this event, nine varsity and seven junior varsity squads took to the mat in their first regulated competition of the season, as teams begin the road to the state championship in just over a month. This article will highlight how those four county teams fared against state championship- caliber opponents! Perry Hall: 115.2, 1st Place 3A/4A The Gators took to the mat with 23 cheerleaders, opening with back tucks and moving into four simultaneous basket tosses. Seventeen athletes participated in the jumps section, which featured two connected and one additional jump, followed by over half of the jumpers tumbling after the final jump. In the partner sequence, four stunt groups hit several body positions before a fifth group got into the air. In the pyramid section, Perry Hall had six total flyers in the air simultaneously. The team hit multiple assisted flips before body positions were hit and a dismount consisting of more flips. After a disappointing regional exit for the Gators, this winter’s team screamed “Chomp Chomp” to their competition, as they took home gold in their first competition of the season. Sparrows Point: 112.6, 2nd Place 1A/2A Last fall, the Pointers tied with the Fallston Cougars for the bronze medal in the 1A classification, and they looked to set the tone with the state champions in the stands. The team with thirteen on the mat opened with multiple back tucks, followed by a series of round-off back handspring back tucks. Nine athletes participated in the jumps sequence with three pulls at the end. Both flyers flipped into the partner portion of the routine that saw several high-to-highs and a trio of body positions before a clean dismount. After more advanced tumbling, the squad went into the pyramid with three total stunt groups, hitting an inversion directly to an extension, followed by body positions, flips, and a split that served as a sophisticated-looking dismount. Hereford: 111.65, 3rd Place 1A/2A Following a disappointing end to their fall campaign, the Bulls looked to “Give the Horns” as they were the first varsity competitors in their home invitational. The team featured their iconic full-body banners reading “B-U-L-L-S” at the back of the mat, as their other four athletes landed round-off back handspring back tucks. Their lone stunt group in the early part of their routine hit a high-to-high and multiple body positions before each athlete participated in the jump sequence. After a slight miscue going into the basket toss, multiple cheerleaders continued to tumble, with athletes throwing round-off back handsprings and some adding another back tuck. In the pyramid that featured two groups, the routine included body positions throughout, as well as a high-to-high and a front flip. This performance earned the Bulls a bronze medal as they look to make it back to the state championship. Pikesville: 102.3, 5th Place 1A/2A The Panthers led all teams in props used, as their routine featured two flags, three signs, and three sets of poms, used by the seven athletes on the mat. Pikesville opened their routine with three round-off back handsprings, followed by a partner portion with one stunt group. The team’s flyer hit multiple body positions and a high-to-high before dismounting with her arms spread in the base group. Five of seven athletes participated in the jumps section with one athlete hitting a back handspring after the single jump at the end. Members of the team hit round-off back handsprings while some added a back tuck during a simple basket toss. The two stunt groups opened with an assisted inversion before more body positions. The team also used splits in their dismount.
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.
For most high school students, winter break is a week and a half at the end of the calendar year to sleep in, spend time with family, and relax outside of school. For dozens of athletes throughout the county, however, the break is spent on the court, sharpening both skills and team chemistry. BCPS teams participated in several winter break tournaments across the state, and here is a look at how many teams performed: Chesapeake: The Bayhawks participated in Overlea’s holiday tournament and played two games. On the tournament’s third day, Chesapeake played their first game, facing off against the Owings Mills Golden Eagles, but falling 65-56. On the fourth day of the tournament, Chesapeake fell to the Ben Franklin Bayhawks, from Baltimore City, 70-56. Dulaney: The Lions played in the first two days of the Overlea holiday tournament, facing off against New Hope Academy and their rivals, the Towson Generals. On the first day, the Lions came up short against the Tigers, losing 90-49, then going on to take down Towson in a 50-46 game. Eastern Tech: The Mavericks traveled to New York City to participate in a holiday tournament at Elmcor in Queens, NY. The first game was a 50-48 win against Queens High while the second was a 75-55 loss to Pope Francis Prep from Springfield, Massachusetts. Adrian Pefianco combined for 39 points across the two games while Brian James Jr. had twelve points with three steals in the game two loss. Following the tournament, Eastern Tech had the opportunity to attend a practice for the Hofstra Pride basketball team. The Mavericks now turn their focus to their first regular season game of 2026 against Parkville. Hereford: The Bulls traveled several hours into the mountains of Maryland to compete in the 36th annual Snowball Classic, hosted by Southern Garrett High School. On Friday night, Hereford took down the hosting Rams 37-35, with a buzzer-beater lay up from junior Joe Daw. In Saturday’s championship game, Hereford faced the North Hagerstown Hubs, falling 67-63. Since the end of the tournament, the team has returned to regular practices as they prepare for an away game against Woodlawn on Wednesday. Kenwood: The Bluebirds went into the break on a three-game win streak, defeating Aberdeen, Sparrows Point, and Chesapeake in the week before the break. In Kenwood’s annual Christmas Classic, the team lost to a senior-heavy Elkton Golden Elks team 65-35. Sophomore Maurice Evans and Freshman Adrienne Guzman lead the team in points per game with ten and nine, respectively. Chaze Johnson and Tyre Robinson both average 8-9 rebounds per game, also leading the second best team in BCPS Division I. Lansdowne: The Vikings participated in Overlea’s holiday tournament, playing two games against Coppin Academy and Baltimore Polytechnic. Lansdowne took down Coppin Academy 71-37, with Topaz Norris accounting for 21 points and eight rebounds while Trevor Howard had 17 points of his own. Serigne Babou had eight blocks and seven rebounds in the win. Lansdowne went on to fall to the Poly Engineers on day four of the tournament. Milford Mill: The Millers traveled to Salisbury to participate in the “Best Experience in High School Hoops”, the 42nd annual Governor’s Challenge. On Friday, December 26, the Millers could not take down Delaware’s Smyrna Eagles, with a 78-60 final score. Romeo Hart achieved a double-double in the loss, with 22 points and fifteen rebounds. On Saturday afternoon, Milford Mill avenged the previous day’s loss, as they defeated the Wagner Falcons from Staten Island. The final score in their second game was 63-60, led by Bryce Galloway who had a 36 point performance. Milford Mill then went on to face the St. Francis Panthers in a showcase. Owings Mills: The Golden Eagles were yet another BCPS team competing in the Overlea tournament, competing against the Chesapeake Bayhawks on the afternoon of day three, and the Coppin Academy Eagles on the fourth day. Their first game resulted in a nine point Owings Mills win with a final score of 65-56, but the Golden Eagles fell to the private school 54-36 on the tournament’s final day. Overlea: The Falcons expanded their annual holiday tournament, hosting 36 total teams across four days with nine games each day. The tournament also expanded to host girls basketball teams for the first time. Overlea played two games, taking down the Randallstown Rams 77-60 on December 26 and falling to New Hope Academy from Landover Hills, MD, with a final score of 81-41. Senior guard Korrie Foster Jr. accounted for 30 of the team’s 77 points in the game against Randallstown per Maxpreps. Parkville: The Knights competed in Meade High School’s Christmas tournament on December 29 and December 30. In their first game, Parkville fell to Meade 74-47, and in the second, they lost a close game to the Wildcats with a final score of 56-48. Throughout the tournament, Parkville senior Cameron Alexander served as a strong leader for the entire team. The Knights are set to host Eastern Tech in their first game of 2026, taking place on January 7. Perry Hall: The Gators played two afternoon games in Overlea’s tournament, playing on the first two days. Perry Hall dropped their day one game 55-52 against Maurice McDonough High from Charles County. The Gators went on to play Rosedale Christian, but dropped a 71-65 final score to the Panthers. Randallstown: The Rams played two night games in Overlea’s holiday tournament, as they faced off at 7:15pm on night one and 6:00pm on night two. In the team’s first game, they fell to the hosting Falcons with a final score of 77-60, then going on to drop their second game to the Archbishop Curley Friars by a smaller margin, 64-52. Towson: The Generals participated in a tournament hosted by Overlea High School, facing off against Loch Raven and Dulaney. Towson took down the Raiders and fought back from a 25-point deficit as they lost to Dulaney 50-46. The comeback came with incredible defense, as the team came back from a 22-point deficit going into the fourth quarter to only lose by a handful of points.
On December 23rd the M&D Winter HS Showcase took place. Teams throughout the state competed in field and track events. 32 schools competed in total. On the girls side Hereford HS in Baltimore County won by a landslide with 73 points. Hereford had high placements in almost all events. Olivia Clark 4th place in the 400m winning 5 points. Kylie Jacobson 3rd place in the 800m winning 6 points. Dempsey Nelson 2nd place 8 points and Charlie Brill 3rd place 6 points in the 1 mile. Eliza Fox 3rd place in the high jump earning 6 points.Maddie Drylie 2nd place earning 8 points and Belinda Wines 6th place earning 3 points. Hereford’s relays did amazing, 1st place in the girls 4x400 and 2nd place in both the 4x200 and 4x800. Congratulations to Hereford for their landslide win! 2nd place was Northwest in Montgomery County 41.5 points. 3rd place was Broadneck in Anne Arundel County 40 points. 4th place was Howard in Howard County 36 points 5th place was Governor Thomas Johnson in Frederick County 33 points. On the boys side Northwest HS in Montgomery County won with a total of 62 points. William Rivers 7th place in the 60m earning 2 points. Nathaniel Hewitt 5th place earning 4 points and Jayden Vongprachanh-Nelson 6th place earning 3 points in the 60m hurdles. Christopher Davis 8tn place in the 200m earning 1 point. Tyler Hall 1st place in the 400m earning 10 points. Richard Harris 2nd place in the 800m earning 8 points. Paul Ryoo 4th place in the long jump earning 5 points. Jayden Vongprachanh-Nelson 2nd place earning 8 points and Yao Ballogou 4th place earning 5 points in the triple jump. 1st place in the 4x400 earning 10 points and 3rd place in the 4x800 earning 6 points. Congratulations to Northwest for their win. 2nd place was Dunbar in Baltimore County 57 points 3rd place was Dulaney in Baltimore County 47 points 4th place was Milford Mill in Baltimore County 33 points 5th Broadneck in Anne Arundel County 31 points
Taylor Fique 12 pts 8 Rebs 8 stealsBrynn Bauer 11 ptsBella Miller 10 points
Middletown’s postseason came to an abrupt end after the program reported an eligibility issue involving a player from last week’s 51–7 victory over Liberty. The self-reported violation forces a forfeiture, clearing the way for Liberty to advance as the No. 5 seed and meet Hereford in the next round.
Hereford played last thursday (10/30/25) against Dundalk HS. Hereford played very well and many players got new opportunities near the end of the game. Hereford's Kicker, Caleb Hetz, even scored his first ever touchdown on a TE pass. Chase Warner and Kaden M. played amazing as usual. This game was a great one to end off Hereford's 8-1 season. Hereford hopes to go 9-0 next year. Dundalk also hopes to increase their record.
On 10/24/24, Lansdowne's High School varsity soccer team went to Hereford High to play in the MPSSAA 2A girls soccer regional. During the game, Hereford's offense was exceptional; they scored 12 goal's with the game ending early in the second half due to a mercy rule. This was a great game for specifically the Freshman girls on Hereford because they got a lot of varsity experience during this game. Bella DeSantis had 2+ goals this game as well. Lansdowne was lacking on both offense and defense. Lansdowne had a very low amount of bench players this game which lead to the starters getting tired out quickly by Hereford's large team. Hereford hopes to continue dominating in Regionals. While Lansdowne's season is over...
The Hereford JV bulls beat Perry Hall (34-7) on Thursday (10/23/25). This game was closer than expected as Perry Hall had a record of 2-6 before this game leading to them being the underdogs. In the first quarter, Hereford started strong with Kaden M. scoring a 40+ yard touchdown on the ground. But, Perry Hall quickly responded with their own 40+ touchdown in the air over Herefords secondary. The next quarter, Hereford opened up with a great ball thrown by Brandon Z. to Chase Warner to score and make the score 14-7. After this, Perry Hall had no other scores despite having multiple long completed passes on Hereford. Hereford's defense kept Perry Hall to only one score; though, they underperformed their expectations during this game. Hereford's offense also had a slow start but picked it up in the second half. Two other notable shoutouts are Colton Hollender and Jack Malone who also had a great touchdown on a Toss Option Pass which tricked the Perry Hall's Defense. Overall, a below average preformence for Hereford. Perry Hall hopes to come back and beat undefeated Overlea next week in their last game of the season. While Hereford will be playing at Dundalk.
Friday (10/17/25), Hereford won against Dulaney at home in an intense rival matchup. Hereford started off the game strong with a Pick-6 by Kaden M. in the first few plays of the game. Dulaney tried to get the points back in their next drive, but turned the ball over on downs. Hereford had a strong run game per usual, but had a tough time with passing. Many drops and bad throws occurred throughout the game for Hereford. On the contrary, Dulaney had a strong passing game; scoring their first touchdown on a 40+ yard pass. Dulaney also had a decent run game as well. Overall a good matchup for a JV game. Hereford hopes to come back next week, and beat Perry Hall. Dulaney hopes to keep their record over .500 with a win against Dundalk next week.
This morning (10/4/25), Hereford faced off against Parkville. Hereford dominated on both sides of the ball. Although, Parkville had a few big plays, but they all got called back due to penalties. Hereford's Chase Warner had 3 touchdowns through the air and on the ground combined. Hereford also used their passing game to have multiple 40+ yard passes. Hereford's run game was also amazing. Parkville's #2 also had many big plays all around. Parkville got held back by the amount of penalties they had. Parkville also let many big plays happen while on defense. Hereford hopes to come back next week to beat Overlea High School at home which will be their toughest matchup yet. Parkville will play Dundalk next week at home as well; hoping to bounce back from this loss.