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Westminster teammates and sisters Isabella Dintino, right, and Hannah Dintino embrace as the team accepts their championship medals following their win over C. Milton Wright during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Severna Park's Kyler Norton lost his number one boys singles match against Broadneck's Finn Garner.
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Severna Park's Brendan Simonds hits a three-run homer in the second inning. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Broadneck's Ella Levicki, pictured, and partner Abigail Cassidy played Severna Park's Abigail Moghtader, and her doubles partner Grace Warner in the number one girls doubles match.
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Garrett Vonella jumps on the shoulders of Manchester Valley teammate Eddie Meredith to celebrate the team's win over host Francis Scott Key during a game on Thursday.
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City's closing pitcher, #17 Pablo Espejo-Saavedra, holding trophy, celebrates City's 2-1 victory in the Baltimore City boys baseball championship over Polywestern H.S. with the rest of the team.
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St. Paul's Troy Barthelme shoots and scores first goal against Gilman in the first quarter. St. Paul's defeated Gilman by score of 14 to 11 in boys lacrosse game.
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Catonsville's goalie Naomi Lauderbaugh is forced to bring the ball up the field to find an open teammate in Wednesday's game against Hereford.
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Calvert Hall's Goaltender #23 Jackson Marshall reaches up to defend a shot. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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Calvert Hall's #3 Truitt Sunderland scores on St. Paul's in the 2nd quarter. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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Glenelg's Emma LeTellier, right, drives against Marriotts Ridge's Ashley Fisher in the second half of a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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Francis Scott Key's Travis Williams is unable to reach the ball in a pickoff attempt to catch Manchester Valley's Garrett Vonella at second base during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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The Glenelg Gladiators celebrate after winning. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Gilman's Billy Spilman, left, gets around St. Paul's Jack Wyatt in the second quarter. St. Paul's defeated Gilman by score of 14 to 11 in boys lacrosse game.
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Westminster players celebrate on the field following their win over Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Westminster's Bubba Love (2) fires a shot for a second quarter goal against Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Severna Park's Miriam Moghtader, pictured, played Broadneck's Jasmine Torres in the number one girls match.
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Calvert Hall outfielder Frankie Wright celebrates after making the catch for the final out in Monday night's 4-2 win over Gilman in the MIAA A Conference championship game at the Harford Community College Sports Complex.
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South River's Grant Sauls scoops up the ball at the tip off in the boys lacrosse game at Broadneck High School.
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St. Mary's Ian Krampf, center, celebrates his third quarter goal with teammate Garrett Nilsen, right. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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St. Paul's Logan Santos, center, got past Gilman's James Schroeder, left, to score in the third quarter. St. Paul's defeated Gilman by score of 14 to 11 in boys lacrosse game.
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Glenelg #9 Emily Nalls scores. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Broadneck's Finn Garner won his number one boys singles match against Severna Park's Kyler Norton.
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Calvert Hall's #37 takes a shot on goal in the 2nd quarter. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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The Glenelg Gladiators celebrate after winning. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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C. Milton Wright's Kaitlyn Bajkowski (1) fires a shot that is saved by Westminster goalie Sara Tyssowski during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Westminster's Anna Ruby controls the ball as she tries to elude defensive pressure by C. Milton Wright's Arianna May during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Severna Park's Grace Warner, pictured, and her doubles partner Abigail Moghtader, played Broadneck's Abigail Cassidy and Ella Levicki in the number one girls doubles match.
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Westminster's Christian Etchison, left, takes a check from Northern-Calvert's Jason McNult as he makes a move towards the goal during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Francis Scott Key right fielder Justin Haines runs into foul territory in an attempt to catch a fly ball by a Manchester Valley batter during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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Notre Dame Prep defender Addie Fischer (22) gets stick-checked by RPCS attacker Peyton Woodward during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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Left to right, Spalding goalkeeper Paige Gunning positions herself as Olivia Malamphy, Spalding, tries to disrupt a shot by Blair Pearre, McDonogh, in the first half. McDonogh hosts Archbishop Spalding in a IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse semifinal match.
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Glenelg's Jenny Giampalmi, left, Mallory Jubb, second from left, and Emily Nalls, right, defend Marriotts Ridge's Lauren Fisher in the second half of a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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Westminster's boys lacrosse team pose with their trophies following their win over Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Westminster coach Jackie Stevens accepts the championship trophy following their win over C. Milton Wright during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Hereford's Bella Cavallaro brings the ball down the field in Wednesday's game against Catonsville.
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Notre Dame Prep midfielder Kailey Pelkey battles for the ball during a face-off with RPCS midfielder Shannon Smith (36) during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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McDonogh's Riley Mitchell, left, shoots against Gilman's Michael Brittingham in the fourth quarter of boys lacrosse game.
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A face-off to start the game. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Poly starting pitcher #21 Gary Hallmen. Baltimore City College beat Polywestern H.S., 2-1, to win the Baltimore City boys baseball championship.
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Marriotts Ridge's Katie Thompson fires a first half shot on goal against Westminster. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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From left, Glenelg's Megan Writt, Kelsey Morali and Emma LeTellier celebrate their 10-9 win against Marriotts Ridge in a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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St. Paul's Troy Barthelme, in white, scores on St. Mary's goalie Wes Schmidt, left, in the second quarter. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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Centennial's Jake Ritter puts a shot past Arundel's Connor Newell to put the Eagles up 9-4 in the final period. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Centennial's Andrew Hockersmith and Arundel's RJ Chandler both hit the turf as they battle for control of the ball in the first half. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Arundel's Chaz Goodman applies a hard check to Centennial's Ty Sams as he manages to get a shot away on goal in the third quarter. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Left to right, Goalkeeper Paige Gunning, Spalding, watches a shot by Emma Schettig, McDonogh, bounce wide of her net in the first half. McDonogh hosts Archbishop Spalding in a IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse semifinal match.
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With a nudge from behind from Centennial's Ty Sams, Arundel defender, Ryan Donohue goes airborne in the second half while trying to maintain possession of the ball. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Century's Caitlin Pfarr lays down a bunt in the second inning during a softball game at Westminster High School on Wednesday, March 27.
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C. Milton Wright girls lacrosse coach Faye Brust accepts the finalist trophy following the team's loss to Westminster during the 2019 Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game. (Brian Krista/Staff)
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Glenelg #9 Emily Nalls scores. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Manchester Valley shortstop Eddie Meredith gets in position to field a ground ball as Francis Scott Key's Logan Miller sprints towards third during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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South Carroll's Paige Abbott vies for the ball against Winters Mill's Kaitlyn Thompson during the Cavaliers' 10-5 win over the Falcons in Woodbine Monday, May 13, 2019.
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Westminster head coach Steve DeFeo presents the championship trophy to his players following their win over Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Marriotts Ridge's Eloise Clevenger gets past Westminster's Hannah Dintino before firing a second half shot on goal. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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Westminster's Katie Pettine, left, makes a charge towards the goal as C. Milton Wright's Kaitlyn Bajkowski defends during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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St. Paul's goalie Jamie Grant, center, is able to stop this shot by Gilman's Max Carneal, right, in the fourth quarter. St. Paul's defeated Gilman by score of 14 to 11 in boys lacrosse game.
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Westminster's Haleigh Moore checks the ball away from Marriotts Ridge's Victoria Hensh in the first half. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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Severna Park pitcher Evan Lewis throws in the first inning. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Calvert Hall's #45 Daniel Kelly celebrates his teammate #50 Olen Huffman's goal in the 2nd quarter. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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All-America South midfielder Kiki Shaw (14) tumbles in front of All-America North midfielder Hannah Heller during the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins.
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Severna Park's Miriam Moghtader, pictured, played Broadneck's Jasmine Torres in the number one girls match.
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Both teams line up and wait for a face-off. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Marriotts Ridge goalie, Olivia Ranta defends a shot off the stick of Westminster's Lauren Saltz in the second half. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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The throw to City #6 Cameron Stikeleather was too late to get Poly #12 Dominic Allison out at second base. Baltimore City College beat Polywestern H.S., 2-1, to win the Baltimore City baseball championship.
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Centennial's Thomas Martin is ridden down and off the ball by Arundel's Connor Trout in the second half. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Severna Park's Abigail Moghtader, pictured, and her doubles partner Grace Warner, played Broadneck's Abigail Cassidy and Ella Levicki in the number one girls doubles match.
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Catonsville's Lindsey Marshall is surrounded by Hereford players as she scores a goal near the end of the first half of Wednesday's game.
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South River's Jamison Gaskins celebrates his goal on Broadneck in the boys lacrosse game at Broadneck High School.
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Arundel defender, Mason Kolesar is a split second late getting to Centennial's Ty Sams who rips a shot on goal in the second half. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Glenelg #10 Caroline Rehder and McDonogh #2 Dakota Uy battle in the second half. McDonogh beat Glenelg Country School, 20 - 8, in the IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse on their home field.
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Notre Dame Prep midfielder Kailey Pelkey is pursued by RPCS midfielders Katie Riehl (24), Shannon Smith, and attacker Peyton Woodward during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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All-America North midfielder Bianca Chevarie (left) pursues All-America South midfielder Shaylan Ahearn (Glenelg Country) during the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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Left to right, Kristin O'Neill, Spalding, moves the ball as Sam Thacker, McDonogh, defends in the first half. McDonogh hosts Archbishop Spalding in a IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse semifinal match.
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Westminster players celebrate their win over C. Milton Wright during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Manchester Valley's Dalton Groupp (14) celebrates scoring a run with teammate Brett DeWees during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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Goalkeeper Julia Mannerschlag, McDonogh, makes a save in the first half. McDonogh hosts Archbishop Spalding in a IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse semifinal match.
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Severna Park's Jacob Way hits a single in the second inning. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Calvert Hall #3, Jose Torres, right, celebrates his home run which also scored teammate #4 Sami Khan, putting Calvert Hall ahead, 2-0 in the second inning. Calvert beat Mt. St. Joe, 7-0, at Mt. St. Joe's baseball field.
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All-America South midfielder Jack Sawyer grabs a wide pass in front of defender James Donaldson during the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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All-America North midfielder Aiden Blake and All-America South long stick midfielder/defender BJ Burlace (17) run toward the face off during the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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Westminster's Christian Etchison, left, tries to avoid pressure by Northern-Calvert teammates JP Gross and Bryce Howard, right, during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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C. Milton Wright's Maddison Remeto, left, loses control of the ball as she tries to creating a scoring change between Westminster teammates Madison Mills and Haleigh Moore, right, during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Gilman LSM Wallace Halpert, left, takes a shot at goal past St. Paul's Mason Woodward, right, in the second quarter. St. Paul's defeated Gilman by score of 14 to 11 in boys lacrosse game.
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Francis Scott Key pitcher Kyle Williams delivers to a Manchester Valley batter during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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Westminster?s Faith Chmielewski chases Marriotts Ridge?s Victoria Hensh in the second half. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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C. Milton Wright's Emily Onorato, left, controls the ball as Westminster's Haleigh Moore defends in front of goalie Sara Tyssowski during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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St. Paul's Jack Wyatt, right, defends against St. Mary's Ian Krampf by wrapping him up in the fourth quarter. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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Gilman's Sam King, right, tries to intercept the ball from St. Paul's goalie Jamie Grant, left, late in the fourth quarter. St. Paul's defeated Gilman by score of 14 to 11 in boys lacrosse game.
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Notre Dame Prep midfielder Brooke Barger (21) looks down as RPCS midfielder Adele Spencer (left) congratulates Becca Sturtz following her goal during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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South River's Grant Sauls fires on the Broadneck net as Dan Shea tries to intervene in the boys lacrosse game at Broadneck High School.
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Broadneck's Abigail Cassidy, pictured and Ella Levicki played Severna Park's Abigail Moghtader, and her doubles partner Grace Warner in the number one girls doubles match.
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All-America South midfielder Shaylan Ahearn (center) is double teamed by All-America North defender Becky Browndorf (left) and midfielder Olivia Dirks during the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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C. Milton Wright's Maddison Remeto fires a shot on goal as Westminster's Lauren Saltz tries to defend during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Catonsville's Kolby Weedon chases a loose ball as Hereford's Isabella Peterson (17) and Jordan Peterson (9) are close behind Wednesday.
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Polywestern H.S. #2 Corbett Glaros, left, comforts teammate #22 Richard Sammy after their 2-1 loss to Baltimore City College in the Baltimore City boys baseball championship played at Babbs Field at John Hopkins University.
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Westminster's girls lacrosse team poses with their trophy following their win over C. Milton Wright during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Left to right, Maggie Jordan, Spalding, shoots and scores in the first half against McDonogh. McDonogh hosts Archbishop Spalding in a IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse semifinal match.
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The Glenelg Gladiators celebrate after winning. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Arundel's Austin Beachamp (16) and Centennial's Zach Grabel have trouble gaining control of the ball during the first half. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Calvert Hall's Garrett McIlHenney sprints toward home to score a run after a missed Gilman play at third base during Monday night's MIAA A Conference championship game at the Harford Community College Sports Complex.
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Marriotts Ridge's Eloise Clevenger puts a shot on goal towards Westminster's Sara Tysskowski in the first half. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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Westminster teammates, from left, Chase Buckwalter, Noah Baugher and Jack Sabo celebrate on the field following the team's win over Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Manchester Valley's Kyle Scott starts his slide into home, passing Francis Scott Key catcher Jarrett Hise as he scores a run during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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St. Paul's Peter Sheehan, left, winds up to shoot and score on St. Mary's goalie Wes Schmidt in the fourth quarter. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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Westminster's Haleigh Moore defends as Marriotts Ridge's Acadia Noll fires a shot on goal in the second half. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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Centennial's Andrew Kauffamn reacts with teammates after Peter Krawczyk puts the Eagles up 5-1 in the third quarter. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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St. Mary's Ian Krampf, left, scores on St. Paul's goalie Jamie Grant in the third quarter. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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Severna Park pitcher Evan Lewis throws in the first inning. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Northern-Calvert's John Sulier, left, takes a hit from Westminster's Levi Brodman as he controls the ball during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Broadneck's Finn Garner won his number one boys singles match against Severna Park's Kyler Norton.
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A trio of C. Milton Wright teammates, from left, Claire Mottley, Aubrey Hoover and Maddison Remeto embrace as they accept their finalist medals following their loss to Westminster during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Westminster's Conner Covey, right, fires a shot, resulting in a first quarter score, past the sticks of Northern-Calvert's Bryce Howard, left, and JP Gross during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Glenelg #5 Emma Kennedy recovers the ball and gets up to run. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Westminster pitcher Emily Sicinski delivers a pitch to a Century batter during a softball game at Westminster High School on Wednesday, March 27.
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Baltimore City College closing pitcher pitcher #17 Pablo Espejo-Saavedra kept Polywestern H.S. scoreless in the last two innings, as City beat Poly, 2-1, to win the Baltimore City baseball championship.
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St. Mary's Alex Wicks, left, runs away from St. Paul's Andrew Milani, right, in the third quarter. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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Calvert Hall pitcher Pete Marchineck delivers the pitch to the waiting Gilman batter during Monday night's MIAA A Conference championship game at the Harford Community College Sports Complex.
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Glenelg #9 Emily Nalls runs with the ball. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Baltimore City College teammates celebrate their 2-1 victory over Polywestern H.S. to win the Baltimore City boys baseball championship at Babb Stadium at Johns Hopkins University. Front row, from left, #13 Leo Rubinson, #1 Keyser Carter; second row from left, #5 Zach Kannam, #14 Julian Frost, #9 Shawn Sinclair, and #17 Pablo Espejo-Saavedra.
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Arundel's Dom Bromante slides head first safely into second base in the second inning. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Notre Dame Prep midfielder Brooke Barger (21) congratulates attacker Nancy Halleron (8) after she scored against the RPCS Reds during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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Centennial's Charlie Hockersmith pays the price in the form a big hit from Arundel's Camden Buckley as he takes a second half shot on goal. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Century pitcher Hannah Zabik delivers to a Westminster batter during a softball game at Westminster High School on Wednesday, March 27.
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Catonsville's Brooke Nelson is introduced at the beginning of Wednesday's game against Hereford.
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Manchester Valley's Eddie Meredith, right, celebrates with teammate Garrett Vonella after a double play ended a bases loaded threat by Francis Scott Key during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday.
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Calvert Hall #21 Garrett McIlhenney scores by taking advantage of a rundown between first and second, putting Calvert Hall ahead of Mt. St. Joseph, 4-0, in the fifth inning. Calvert Hall won, 7-0, at Mt. St. Joe's baseball field.
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Notre Dame Prep midfielder/defender Sophie Davis (17) watches goalkeeper Helen Stafford slide as a shot by RPCS midfielder Becca Sturtz (23) goes wide during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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Westminster's Hannah Dintino, center, fires a shot between C. Milton Wright teammates Arianna May, left, and Cassidy Hoover, resulting in a first half goal, during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Arundel's Champ Wert came in as a relief pitcher early in the game. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Calvert Hall celebrates #50 Olen Huffman's goal in the 2nd quarter. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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All-America South midfielder Grant Mitchell (24) and attacker Jake Taylor look at midfielder Jack Sawyer (12) during introductions for the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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St. Mary's boys lacrosse head coach Victor Lilly is pictured during game against St. Paul's, which St. Mary's won by score of 11 to 9.
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Calvert Hall baserunner Alex Khan and Gilman catcher Michael Mallas look to the homeplate umpire for the call after the play at the plate during Monday night's MIAA A Conference championship game at the Harford Community College Sports Complex. Khan was called out on the play.
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Centennial's Peter Krawczyk puts a shot on goal past Arundel defender, James Mette in the first half. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Defended by Westminster's Faith Chmielewski (L) and Haleigh Moore, Marriotts Ridge's Victoria Hensh still manages to put a shot in the net to open up the Mustangs first half lead to 5-3. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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Westminster goalie, Sara Tysskowski looks to fire an outlet pass while getting chased by Marriotts Ridge?s Erin Cooke in the first half. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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Centennial defender Thomas Martin prepares to stop a pass from Arundel's Austin Beachamp in the first half. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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The Glenelg Gladiators celebrate after winning. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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McDonogh #3 Gabby Stapleton maneuvers around Glenelg #10 Caroline Rehder in second half action. McDonogh beat Glenelg Country School, 20 - 8, in the IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse on their home field.
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Westminster's Chase Buckwalter (11) celebrates following a goal by teammate Conner Covey (5) against Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Left to right, Haley Urgo, Spalding, moves the ball under heavy pressure from Julia Dorsey, McDonogh, in the first half. McDonogh hosts Archbishop Spalding in a IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse semifinal match.
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Severna Park's Abigail Moghtader, pictured, and her doubles partner Grace Warner, played Broadneck's Abigail Cassidy and Ella Levicki in the number one girls doubles match.
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Marriotts Ridge's Victoria Hensh puts the Mustangs up 9-4 with a second half shot past Westminster goalie, Sara Tysskowski. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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City catcher #11 Ben Muher congratulates pitcher #17 Pablo Espejo-Saavedra at the close of a tense 6th inning. Baltimore City College went on to beat Polywestern H.S., 2-1, to win the Baltimore City baseball championship.
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Broadneck's Keegan House celebrates scoring on South River in the boys lacrosse game at Broadneck High School.
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Severna Park's Camden Handwerger hits a double in the second inning. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Calvert Hall's #12 Connor Mitchell takes a shot on goal in the 2nd quarter. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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Francis Scott Key's Lonnie McLain hurdles Manchester Valley's Jack Metz, avoiding a tag and advancing safely to third base during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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Catonsville's Kolby Weedon scores in the first half of Wednesday's game against Hereford.
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Winning Baltimore City College pitcher #17 Pablo Espejo-Saavedra, facing camera, is hugged by a teammate as the City players celebrate their 2-1 victory against Polywestern H.S. in the Baltimore City baseball championship.
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Calvert Hall's #12 Connor Mitchell takes a shot on goal in the 2nd quarter. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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All-America South midfielder Kiki Shaw (14) brings the ball upfield as All-America North midfielder Sophia DiCenso defends during the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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All-America North midfielder Sophia DiCenso (8) and midfielder Kasey Choma (7) chase All-America South midfielder Kate Sites (15) during the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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NDP goalie #39 Helen Stafford watches a shot from Glenelg #5 Emma Kennedy go into the net. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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Calvert Hall pitcher #30 Brady Power threw a one-hitter, beating Mt. St. Joseph, 7-0 at Mt. St. Joe's field.
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Manchester Valley's Ty Morris delivers a pitch to a batter during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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Marriotts Ridge's Victoria Hensh ducks past Westminster defender, Lauren Saltz before scoring the Mustang?s eighth goal. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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From left, Glenelg's Annie Jubb, goalkeeper Jocelyn Torres and Maddie Southern celebrate their 10-9 win against Marriotts Ridge in a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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Westminster's Logan Covey (19) leaps in the air as he begins to celebrate with teammates Justin Hulse, left, and Bubba Love following the Owls win over Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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McDonogh's #19 Lila Huddles, keeps the ball out of reach of Glenelg's #5 Addison Schmidt, left, and #33 Neve O'Ferrall, right, in second half action. McDonogh beat Glenelg Country School, 20 - 8, in the IAAM A Conference girls lacrosse on their home field.
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Hereford's Katie Blair shoots on goal against Catonsville Wednesday.
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Wesminster's Katie Pettine battles for a draw with Marriotts Ridge's Emma Miller in the second half. Marriotts Ridge defeats visiting Westminster, 15-8, Thursday afternoon in Marriottsville
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Westminster teammate celebrate a first half score by Anna Ruby (12) during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Westminster's Conner Covey celebrates a first quarter score with teammate Austin Sipes (15) against Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Glenelg's Olivia LePage, left, and Jenny Giampalmo, right, battle Marriotts Ridge's Eloise Clevenger for a ball in the second half of a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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All-America South attacker Arden Tierney (4) and midfielder Shelton Sawers (right) congratulate midfielder Shaylan Ahearn (center) who scored the game's first goal during the 2019 All-America Lacrosse Game at Johns Hopkins University Sat., June 29, 2019. North edged South, 14-13.
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Baltimore City College starting pitcher #13 Leo Rubinson threw five innings in City's 2-1 win against Polywestern H.S. in the Baltimore City baseball championship.
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Severna Park coach Mark Bieberich reacts while the Severna Park Falcons played the visiting Broadneck Bruins in high school tennis.
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Severna Park shortstop Jacob Way gets Arundel's Corbin Warner out at second and then throws to first to complete the double play in the third inning. The visiting Severna Park Falcons played the Arundel Wildcats in boy's high school baseball.
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Glenelg's Emily Nalls, right, drives against Marriotts Ridge's Jenna Kohler in the second half of a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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St. Paul's #7 Gabe Lichtenstein tackles Calvert Hall's #0 Collin Stewart. Calvert Hall boys lacrosse defeated St. Paul's on Tuesday, April 30.
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Broadneck coach Kathy Perrotta observes while the Severna Park Falcons played the visiting Broadneck Bruins in high school tennis.
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Glenelg's Emily Nalls, left, moves past Marriotts Ridge's Victoria Hensh in the second half of a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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Manchester Valley first baseman Tommy Murray makes a catch on a popup in foul territory during a baseball game at Francis Scott Key High School on Thursday, March 28.
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Mt. St. Joseph's #21 Ethan Grieb is safe after retreating back to second after trying to get a jump on third base, when the tag from Calvert Hall #3 Jose Torres is too late, in the bottom of the 4th inning. Calvert Hall beat Mt. St. Joe, 7-0, at Mt. St. Joe's baseball field.
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Centennial's Alex Kauffman makes a second half save. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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South Carroll's Paige Abbott shoots a goal past Winters Mill goialie Heather Morey during the second half of the Cavaliers' 10-5 win over the Falcons in Woodbine.
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Hereford's Jordan Peterson keeps her eye on th ball with Catonsville's Abbi Boehl (6) and Savannah Wrisk (2) right behind in Wednesday's game.
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St. Paul's Andrew Milani, center, dives to shoot against St. Mary's goalie Wes Schmidt, left, with Will Tominovich, right, covering in the second quarter. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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The Calvert Hall Varsity baseball team celebrates their 4-2 win over Gilman in Monday night's MIAA A Conference championship game at the Harford Community College Sports Complex.
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Westminster's Bubba Love, left, looks to elude defensive pressure from Northern-Calvert's Jacob Purcell during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Severna Park's Grace Warner, pictured, and her doubles partner Abigail Moghtader, played Broadneck's Abigail Cassidy and Ella Levicki in the number one girls doubles match.
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South Carrolls' Caelin Stromberg attempts a shot while defended by Winters Mill's Kolby Brown in the second half of the Cavaliers' 10-5 win over the Falcons in Woodbine.
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C. Milton Wright's Taylor Marchetti defends against Westminster's Madison Mills during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Brooks Matthews, right, head coach of Gilman boys lacrosse team, shakes hand with Mcdonogh coach Andy Hilgartner, left, after game. This is Matthews' last game as head coach of his team..
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Broadneck's Finn Garner won his number one boys singles match against Severna Park's Kyler Norton.
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Westminster's Katie Pettine fires a shot past C. Milton Wright goalie Sawyer Graham for a first half score during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Notre Dame Prep midfielders Kailey Pelkey and Brooke Barger surround RPCS attacker Katie Novotney who escapes during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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Westminster head coach Steve DeFeo accepts the championship trophy following their win over Northern-Calvert during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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South Carroll's Abigail Behn looks to pass the ball while defended by Winters Mill's Abby Sneska during the second half of the Cavaliers' 10-5 win over the Falcons in Woodbine.
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An NDP player falls down and attempts to recover the ball. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
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After getting past Arundel's, Mason Kolesar, Centennial's Jackson DeCarlo manages to get a backhand shot on goal in the closing minutes. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Gilman lacrosse head coach Brooks Matthews, right, hugs senior player Josh Ettlinger after his last game as head coach.
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South Carroll's Riley Evans shoots a goal past Winters Mill goialie Heather Morey during the second half of the Cavaliers' 10-5 win over the Falcons in Woodbine Monday, May 13, 2019.
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Broadneck's Keegan Houser fires on the South River net in the boys lacrosse game at Broadneck High School.
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Mt. St. Joseph starting pitcher #24 John Torroella lasted six innings but came up short in a 7-0 loss to Calvert Hall at Mt. St. Joe's baseball field.
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Hereford's Bella Cavallaro tries to block the path of Catonsville's Maggie Marion Wednesday.
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Centennial's Charlie Hockersmith is taken down by Arundel's Chaz Goodman while attempting a shot in the third quarter. Centennial takes a 10-4 win over visiting Arundel Tuesday evening in Ellicott City.
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Notre Dame Prep midfielder Ellie Curry (16) watches a penalty shot carom off the goal post behind RPCS goalkeeper Amber Bustard (49) during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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St. Paul's Logan Santos, center, celebrates his third quarter goal against Gilman with teammates Andrew Milani (#14) and Seth Higgins. St. Paul's defeated Gilman by score of 14 to 11 in boys lacrosse game.
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Westminster's Lexi Smith comes to the plate, passing Century catcher Lucy Murr to score a run in the 4th inning during a softball game at Westminster High School on Wednesday, March 27.
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Westminster player puts their hands on the championship trophy, raising it as a team following their win over C. Milton Wright during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Monday, May 20.
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Westminster goalie Logan Covey looks to pass to a teammate as he's chased out of the crease by Northern-Calvert's Brenner Chase during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Notre Dame Prep attacker Nancy Halleron (8) fires on RPCS goalkeeper Amber Bustard (49) who blocks the shot as midfielder Kiki Shaw (18) watches during a key IAAM A conference matchup Tue., April 9, 2019.
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St. Paul's Andrew Milani, left, winds up to shoot against St. Mary's Will Tominovich, right, in the second quarter. St. Mary's defeated St. Paul's by score of 11 to 9 in boys lacrosse.
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Westminster goalie Logan Covey goes low to come up with a save on a shot by a Northern-Calvert opponent during the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship game at Paint Branch High School on Wednesday, May 22.
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Marriotts Ridge's Victoria Hensh, left, scores against Glenelg goalkeeper Jocelyn Torres to give her team a 3-2 lead in the first half of a high school girls 2A South region semifinal lacrosse game.
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Glenelg #5 Emma Kennedy takes a shot on the goal but it was deflected. Glenelg girls' lacrosse team defeated Notre Dame Prep Wednesday night, 8-5.
Taylor Cummings knows about the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Game. She played in it seven years ago while with McDonogh and enjoyed the experience.
Cummings took on a different role in the 14th version of the contest Saturday at Homewood Field — coach of the South team.
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Normally, a coach such as Cummings would have been disappointed with the outcome, a 14-13 North win in overtime, but this was not a day to worry about wins and losses. Instead, Cummings and the players simply focused on enjoying the chance to take part in a game that featured so much talent.
“It’s an incredible experience,” Cummings said. “To be the best, you have to play against the best and play with the best. These girls competed out there. There’s so much talent every year at this event.”
Her South team led much of the way, but the North rallied and then won in overtime when goalie Delaney Sweitzer made a gutsy play, dashing to midfield and firing a pass to Livi Lawton. Lawton then scored the winning goal 1:28 into overtime.
Cummings coaches a McDonogh team that went undefeated and won the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference title in her first season.
She just enjoys the game so much that being part of it again was a joy.
“To coach girls going to Maryland [six overall, and that’s Cummings’ old school] and coach girls going to different places. … It just gives me more faces to look out for when I watch the college game now,” Cummings said. “What’s more fun than going and getting to compete and play lacrosse, the sport that you love?”
Shaylan Ahearn and Hannah Leubecker are from the metro area and both will play for national champion Maryland next spring. Each also helped the South offense as Leubecker scored three goals while Ahearn added two.
Leubecker is going to be the first homeschooled recruit to play for Maryland under coach Cathy Reese, who just finished her 13th year. Leubecker, from the Fallston area, played against high school competition for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She showed her skills in this contest, especially her speed and ability to shoot.
Leubecker made a long run and then scored with 1:50 left on a quick shot from inside of 10 yards that gave the South a 13-12 lead. But the North tied it 42 seconds later and forced overtime.
“When you play with good people, they make you look good,” Leubecker said. “You see them try something, and then you want to try something, so just playing with good people and people who are better than you just makes you better. It’s a great experience.”
For Ahearn (Glenelg Country School), her thoughts were similar to those of Leubecker and Cummings – playing with the best players from around the nation can be a whole lot of fun.
“It was amazing…having the best girls in the country come together is just an amazing experience,” Ahearn said. “It’s just a really fun thing to be a part of. They just make you better.”
This game was mostly about displaying the talents of the players and having fun. The biggest problem proved to be weather worries, which delayed the start by 21 minutes.
Still, the atmosphere was a relaxed one as music blared from the speakers throughout the contest, but the intensity certainly was there.
The boys game was similar, featuring back-and-forth offense that kept the scoreboard operators busy as the North pulled out a 24-22 victory thanks to a 16-goal second half.
There were only a few area boys playing for the South, but North goalie Logan McNaney has a local connection. He played his high school ball in Connecticut but the Maryland recruit set a game record with 16 saves in his only half (the first) and was named the game’s Most Valuable Player.
The North team also enjoyed themselves. On a few occasions, after scoring a goal, they would all rush together on the field for a wacky celebration. Once they all fell backwards. They also pretended to be rowing a boat together, but the offense kept on rolling as the North set a record by scoring 12 goals in the third quarter to tie the game and went on to the victory.
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