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Leonardtown softball takes state title
In the week leading up to the Maryland 4A state softball championship game Saturday afternoon at the University of Maryland, the Leonardtown High School softball team had become accustomed to playing in dramatic contests that were invariably decided in the final at-bat. But on May 25 in their state title clash with previously undefeated Eleanor Roosevelt High of Prince George’s County, much of the suspense and drama was erased less than an hour into the contest as Leonardtown scored twice in the first, once more...
Leonardtown High baseball claims state title
Through much of the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference schedule this spring, the Leonardtown High School baseball team appeared to be treading water and the Raiders stood at 8-8 with the postseason just around the corner. But from there Leonardtown was perfect and the Raiders ended an improbable run to claim the 4A state title by upending Walt Whitman of Montgomery County 2-0 on Friday evening at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf. Leonardtown (15-8) had grown accustomed to facing the best pitchers in SMAC and those...
Westlake boys win 2A state track and field title
After playing the bridesmaid role through the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference regular season and championship meet, the Westlake High School boys track team finally got to the altar at the most opportune time when the Wolverines captured the 2A state title on May 23 at the Prince George's Sports & Learning Complex. Westlake athletes attained 73 points at the state meet to finish well clear of runner-up Harford Tech (47) and Hereford (40), with county and SMAC champion La Plata another four points back in...
Whitman baseball falls in Maryland 4A State Championship
WALDORF, Md (DC News Now) – Whitman’s high school baseball team falls in their first 4A state championship appearance in school history to Leonardtown 2-0. “Gave it our best shot,” Joe Cassidy, head coach of Whitman said. Cassidy mentioned how this team was the first to go this far, “Been nice to be the first […]
Leonardtown baseball heading to 4A state finals
A pair of Southern Maryland Athletic Conference baseball teams were looking to punch their tickets to their respective state title games this weekend at Regency Furniture Stadium in Waldorf, but only one of them succeeded. Leonardtown High School (14-8) rallied from an early 2-1 deficit to defeat Urbana of Frederick County 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon in a 4A state semifinal contest at Shirley Povich Field in Montgomery County. Nolan Taitano...
CSM Celebrates New Nursing Graduates with Special Pinning Ceremony in La Plata
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Huntingtown boys lacrosse falls in state semifinals
Two days after posting a narrow, gritty victory over visiting Manchester Valley in the 2A state quarterfinals, the Huntingtown High School boys lacrosse team suffered a tough 11-9 setback to Hereford in the 2A state semifinals on Friday afternoon at Paint Branch in Montgomery County. In recent years, Huntingtown has come painstakingly close to attaining its first state lacrosse title and then bid farewell to numerous seniors who were instrumental in the team’s success. But this season the Hurricanes will graduate only four seniors, two...
Calvert students take part in SkillsUSA signing day
Calvert County Public Schools’ Career and Technology Academy graduates took part in the annual SkillsUSA National Signing Day in the Trades event May 7 at Calvert High School. The event is a co-curricular Career and Technical Student organization dedicated to supporting students in becoming skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members, recognized 99 graduates students and saw 99 graduates sign. “This event is an important reminder to us all...
A test of balance
Naval Academy students try out a traditional bamboo stick dance in front of a crowd at the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration at the Port Tobacco Players Theater on Saturday. Despite the rain, a large crowd came out to enjoy cultural performances, music and cuisine.
SMECO recognizes outstanding teachers
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative worked with the school systems of Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties to select and honor 20 educators with Outstanding Teacher awards for leadership in the fields of mathematics, science, technology, and engineering. Receiving awards this year were eight math teachers, nine science teachers, and three CTE-STEM (career technical education and science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teachers. Teachers were chosen for their outstanding performance in the...
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