Notre Dame Preparatory School (IAAM)

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Westminster’s strong defense held the Blazers to just one point in the first half, setting the tone for the game. The Lady Owls JV found their rhythm on offense and quickly built a commanding lead. With the impressive victory, Westminster improves to 3–0 on the season. The Lady Owls will look to keep the momentum going on Tuesday when they travel to face the Knights. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.

Westminster couldn’t find the offensive rhythm they needed against a strong NDP team. The Blazers brought their A-game on the road, showing balance on both offense and defense. The Owls had trouble finding the basket for much of the night, missing several shots they’ll wish they could have back. Westminster ultimately fell short to NDP, dropping their record to 1–2 on the season. The Lady Owls will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they hit the road to take on the Knights. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m.

Ten Maryland student-athletes officially signed to play for the University of Maryland last week. The men’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse teams each announced new players who will join their respective squads next year. Men’s Basketball: Baba Oladotun signed later than the other players listed and boasted the most closely followed commitment of a Maryland athlete this cycle. He had narrowed his selection to four possible schools, deciding between Arkansas, Georgetown, Kentucky and Maryland. The James Hubert Blake High School senior posted a strong season last year with 22.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. The Bengals won 21 of their 23 games, including the playoffs, and beat every school outside of Sherwood High School, which gave them their lone regular-season loss and playoff loss. Oladotun’s commitment made it three straight years where the University of Maryland landed a five-star recruit in men’s basketball, following Derik Queen and Darius Adams. He will try to power James Hubert Blake past Sherwood this winter. Women’s Soccer: Morgan Shannon, a senior at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, finished her high school career with a Maryland All-State first team selection this season. The Falcons made the WCAC championship but lost to St. John’s College High School. Shannon will be one of two Maryland natives to play in the All-American game in December. Greyson Tischer, a midfielder for Notre Dame Prep, will join Shannon on the 2025 East All-American Team. The Blazers lost in the semifinals to 12-2 Mercy High School, but the senior captain enjoyed another strong season for the 6-3-1 squad. A hat trick against Calvert Hall High School highlighted her senior campaign. Daryn Barnes, a senior at the Friends School of Baltimore, saw her season end early after an ACL tear, according to her Instagram page. She explained that the University of Maryland stuck out during her commitment process. “I chose Maryland because it's my home. The moment I stepped onto campus: The energy, competition, and commitment to be better everyday was everything that I was looking for,” Barnes said. Men’s Lacrosse: Brady Mollot, an attacker at Archbishop Spalding High School, will continue a family legacy at the University of Maryland. His father, Mike Mollott, played for the team from 2000-2003. The Cavaliers had an 11-1 regular season record last season and Mollot will look to take the team further in the playoffs this spring. Bryce Barrett, a long stick midfielder at Boys' Latin School of Maryland, lost to Mollot’s Cavaliers in the playoffs last season, but he earned an All-State honorable mention of his own. The three-star recruit, according to Inside Lacrosse, stood out as a Crabs Lacrosse Club player, which is where he played for the past seven years. Reid Powell, a goalie for Loyola Blakefield, saw his team’s season end in a 9-5 loss to Barrett and the Lakers last May. His defense propelled the Dons forward all year, holding opposing teams to single-digit scores in seven of ten regular-season games. Loyola Blakefield won all of those matchups and will hope for more elite work from Powell in his senior season. Drew Demarinis, a midfielder at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, helped the Falcons post a 13-4 record last season. In a July 22 scouting report, Inside Lacrosse described what differentiates him from other players. “Gains separation in open field like few others, and he wills his way to get that special shot unleashed in creative and tough ways,” they said. Women’s Lacrosse: Cayden Reese, an attacker at Maryvale Preparatory School, already has a close relationship with the University of Maryland. Her mother, Cathy Reese, is the team’s head coach and has the most wins in program history. The younger Reese is the number one player on Inside Lacrosse’s class of 2026 rankings. She will play for back-to-back championships this spring. Kit Laake, a defender at the McDonogh School, is the top-ranked player in the class of 2026 at her position, according to Inside Lacrosse. The five-star recruit earned a spot on the Baltimore Sun’s All-Metro team for her role in the Eagles’ 9-1 record last season. She will be one of four team captains next spring.

The Fallston Cougars lost to NDP 36 to 33. The Cougars were led by Senior Forward Brooke Bolesta with 11/13 rebounds following by Senior Guard Sara Gent, Senior Guard Jadin Woods and Senior Forward Natalie Wirth who all had 6 points each.