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The St. John’s Catholic Prep softball team topped St. Paul’s 12-10 in eight innings for the conference title on May 12. (Courtesy photo by cjg_Flicks)

St. John’s Catholic Prep handles stress for first IAAM softball title in 10 years

June 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

St. John’s Catholic Prep softball showed growth throughout the season in winning its first IAAM...

Dunbar's William Carranza, right, competes in the indoor track state championships. Carranza won three individual events at the outdoor state championships in May, leading his team to a state title. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Varsity Q&A: Dunbar boys track cruises to outdoor state championship

June 2, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.

Dunbar boys track coach Dale Stalley spoke with The Baltimore Sun about winning the Class...

The title was the program’s latest under coach Adam Hittner, who has won 17 state championships in 10 years at Hereford. (Courtesy of John Roemer IV)

No. 4 Hereford girls track wins 2A state title behind depth: ‘Paper cuts’

June 1, 2026 at 6:44 p.m.

Hereford scored 76 1/2 points to win the Class 2A girls outdoor track and field...

Arundel baseball coach Frank Hood speaks to his team in 2019. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel baseball coach Frank Hood hopes ‘tradition’ continues as he steps down

May 31, 2026 at 1:13 p.m.

After decades of serving Arundel, Frank Hood has stepped down baseball coach to spend more...

Destiny Coleman's stellar performance led Woodlawn girls track to the Class 4A state title earlier this month. Coleman will continue her career at Ohio State. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

No. 1 Woodlawn girls track overwhelms Class 4A field for latest state title

May 28, 2026 at 7:03 p.m.

Woodlawn girls track won its second Class 4A outdoor state title in three years, powered...

Severna Park tennis poses together after winning the Class 3A state championship. (Courtesy of Emily Bear)

Severna Park tennis wins program’s 1st team state championship

May 29, 2026 at 3:05 p.m.

Severna Park tennis handled weather delays and tough competition to win the program's first state...

River Hill tennis poses for a team photo after winning the Class 2A state title, the program's fourth in the last five seasons. (Courtesy of Kelley Pfefferkorn)

River Hill tennis wins program’s 4th state title in 5 years: ‘Lights out’

May 27, 2026 at 3:33 p.m.

Thanks to clutch play from doubles pairings, River Hill tennis won another state title this...

Crofton discus thrower AJ Mason, shown at the county championships, also won individual state championships this month. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Anne Arundel County high school athletes of the week (May 18-25)

May 27, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

Who should be the Anne Arundel County Athlete of the Week for May 18-25?

Calvert Hall lacrosse players celebrate their 14-8 win over McDonogh in the MIAA A Conference championship game at Stevenson University. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Final Baltimore Sun high school sports Top 15 polls (May 27)

June 7, 2026 at 9:15 p.m.

Here’s where The Baltimore Sun ranks its top high school lacrosse, baseball, softball, and outdoor...

Girls flag football players pose for a photo during a Ravens-supported event. The Ravens helped launch Maryland’s first girls flag football pilot program in Frederick County in 2023. (Courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens)

‘It will explode’: Inside the rise of girls flag football in Maryland

May 27, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Girls flag football is now a state-sanctioned high school sport in Maryland. How'd the sport...

Crofton boys track celebrates after winning the Class 4A state championship. (Courtesy of Stacy Severtson)

Crofton boys track caps dominant outdoor season with first 4A state title

May 26, 2026 at 9:17 p.m.

After settling for silver in 2025, Crofton boys track captures this year's Class 4A outdoor...

Woodlawn's Destiny Coleman, shown running during a photoshoot, led her team to the Class 4A outdoor track state championship. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

High school sports roundup: Notable track and tennis state championship results

May 26, 2026 at 5:05 p.m.

We take a closer look at notable state championship results for local track and tennis...

BALTIMORE, MD -- JANUARY 24, 2001 -- Inside of the Owen Brown Tennis Club's bubble loose tennis balls are gathered up following a group lesson for kids. Staff photo/Doug Kapustin ELECTRONIC IMAGE

Howard County game balls: Recognizing 10 standout high school athletes (May 19-25)

May 26, 2026 at 3:51 p.m.

Each week, The Baltimore Sun recognizes several Howard County athletes with game balls for their...

Dulaney baseball gathers in the outfield after a 10-2 loss to Urbana in the Class 4A state championship game Monday at Ripken Stadium. (Michael Howes/Staff)

Dulaney baseball falls to Urbana, 10-2, in Class 4A title after 6th-inning unraveling

May 26, 2026 at 3:15 a.m.

Dulaney baseball reached its first state championship game since 2001, but Urbana’s late surge spoiled...

Hereford baseball celebrates winning the Class 2A state championship. (Michael Howes/Staff)

No. 8 Hereford baseball wins 1st state title on freshman’s walk-off hit

May 26, 2026 at 3:17 a.m.

Bubba Hollander, who began the season on junior varsity, delivered the winning swing in the...

Chesapeake’s Amya Murphy hits the ball during the Class 3A state softball championship game between Chesapeake and Northern. Chesapeake narrowly lost the title game after a Cinderella run to the final. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Chesapeake softball loses Class 3A state championship to Northern, 8-7

May 26, 2026 at 5:58 p.m.

Chesapeake has been a Cinderella story all year in local softball. Unfortunately for the Cougars,...

Mt. Hebron pitcher Abby Magdar throws a pitch earlier this season. Magdar was stellar in her team's state championship loss Monday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

No. 6 Mt. Hebron softball falls to Huntingtown in Class 2A state title game

May 25, 2026 at 11:13 p.m.

Mt. Hebron softball's spectacular season comes up one win short of the team's ultimate goal.

Broadneck softball celebrates after winning the Class 4A state championship over Urbana. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Surprise walk-off delivers Broadneck softball 1st state title since 2010

May 25, 2026 at 6:40 p.m.

A dramatic walk-off finish lifts Broadneck softball to its first state championship win since 2010....

Liberty baseball celebrates after winning the Class 1A state championship over Patterson Mill. (Timothy Dashiell/Staff)

No. 14 Liberty baseball beats No. 11 Patterson Mill to win Class 1A state title

May 25, 2026 at 4:18 p.m.

Liberty baseball rallies past Patterson Mill, winning the Class 1A state championship.

Brian Reese, shown coaching Maryvale Prep lacrosse in 2023, is leaving the program after five successful seasons. Reese says a lack of support from the school lead to him wanting to leave at the end of his contract. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

Brian Reese leaves No. 1 Maryvale Prep lacrosse, cites lack of support from administration

May 25, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.

Maryvale Prep girls lacrosse coach Brian Reese is leaving the program, citing a lack of...

Fallston fans deal with the falling rain as they watch the final minutes tick off during the Class 1A boys lacrosse state championship game at Stevenson University on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Weather postpones Maryland baseball, softball state championships to Memorial Day

May 22, 2026 at 7:58 p.m.

All Maryland baseball and softball state championship games have been postponed because of inclement weather.

Mt. Hebron starter Abby Magdar pitches against Glenelg earlier this season. Magdar says she's grateful to be in the Class 2A state title game after her team was down to its final out in the state semifinal before a stunning comeback. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Varsity Q&A: No. 6 Mt. Hebron softball’s Abby Magdar previews state final

May 22, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Mt. Hebron softball's Abby Magdar previews Saturday morning's Class 2A state final against Huntingtown.

Broadneck’s Wyatt Hicks crouches in disappointment as Urbana celebrates winning the Class 4A boys lacrosse state championship for a third straight season. (Steve Ruark/Freelance)

Broadneck boys lacrosse again falls in Class 4A state title to Urbana: ‘It’s frustrating’

May 21, 2026 at 11:10 p.m.

Broadneck boys lacrosse falls to Urbana, 14-3, for a third consecutive year in the state...

Manchester Valley celebrates its 15-4 win against Centennial in the Class 2A girls lacrosse state championship. The Mavericks have now won 38 games in a row dating back to last season. (Steve Ruark/Freelance)

No. 2 Manchester Valley girls lacrosse wins Class 2A state title: ‘All in’

May 21, 2026 at 7:55 p.m.

Manchester Valley girls lacrosse defends its Class 2A state title, beating Centennial, 15-4. "This doesn't...

Centennial players hug after receiving runner-up medals at the conclusion of a 15-4 loss to Manchester Valley in the Class 2A girls lacrosse state championship. (Steve Ruark/Freelance)

No. 15 Centennial girls lacrosse’s historic season ends as state runner-up

May 25, 2026 at 6:35 p.m.

Centennial girls lacrosse loses to Manchester Valley, 15-4, in the Class 2A state title game,...

Fallston teammates console each other following their loss to Middletown in the Class 1A boys lacrosse championship at Stevenson University on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Fallston boys lacrosse falls flat in Class 1A state championship loss

May 20, 2026 at 11:34 p.m.

Fallston boys lacrosse fell behind early and couldn't rally back in the Class 1A state...

Middletown's Drew Sloan gets past a check by Fallston's Joey DeVito during the Class 1A boys lacrosse championship at Stevenson University on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Fallston vs Middletown boys lacrosse championship | PHOTOS

May 20, 2026 at 11:08 p.m.

Fallston and Middletown compete during the Class 1A boys lacrosse championship at Stevenson University on...

Fallston girls lacrosse coach Caroline Abbott raises the championship trophy after her team beat Middletown to capture the Class 1A state title. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Fallston girls lacrosse beats Middletown to capture Class 1A state title

May 21, 2026 at 11:11 a.m.

Fallston girls lacrosse beats Middletown, 11-9, to capture the the Class 1A state championship.

Fallston players celebrate their win over Middletown during the Class 1A girls lacrosse championship at Stevenson University on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Fallston vs Middletown girls lacrosse championship | PHOTOS

May 20, 2026 at 9:18 p.m.

Fallston and Middletown compete during the Class 1A girls lacrosse championship at Stevenson University on...

Inclement weather at Stevenson University on Wednesday led to a postponed girls lacrosse state championship game. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Weather causes Maryland girls lacrosse state title game postponement

May 20, 2026 at 11:51 p.m.

The Class 2A girls lacrosse state championship game between No. 2 Manchester Valley and No. 15 Centennial will be postponed until Thursday because of...

Severna Park girls lacrosse celebrates winning the Class 3A state title over Marriotts Ridge, 9-8. (Steve Ruark/Freelance)

Severna Park girls lacrosse earns 17th state title: ‘Redemption is sweet’

May 20, 2026 at 12:17 a.m.

Severna Park girls lacrosse holds off Marriotts Ridge, 9-8, to capture the program's 17th state...

Severna Park celebrates its 15-2 win against Towson in the Class 3A state championship game. (Steve Ruark/for Baltimore Sun Media)

Severna Park boys lacrosse tops Towson again for 10th straight state title

May 20, 2026 at 12:14 a.m.

For its coveted 10th consecutive state title and 15th overall, Severna Park buried Towson for...

Runner-up Towson watches Severna Park celebrate its 15-2 win in the Class 3A boys lacrosse state championship. Towson went into the game shorthanded against Severna Park's dynasty. (Steve Ruark/Freelance)

No. 15 Towson boys lacrosse falls in state championship, but belief in program grows

May 20, 2026 at 1:49 a.m.

Towson’s senior class left with silver medals again, but coach Phil Rossetti’s program has reached...

Dulaney's Madison Schupple delivers a pitch during a game in 2025. Dulaney made the state semifinals this season, losing Tuesday to Urbana. (Brian Krista/Staff)

No. 1 Dulaney softball suffers loss to Urbana in Class 4A state semifinals

May 19, 2026 at 11:42 p.m.

Dulaney softball's perfect season comes to an end with a 6-3 loss to Urbana in...

Dulaney’s Gabe Darraj, right, tags out Walt Whitman’s Marcus Dober at second base on a rundown in the second inning ofTuesday's Class 4A state baseball semifinal. Dulaney won, 2-1, to advance to Friday's state championship game against Urbana. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Dulaney baseball beats Walt Whitman, advances to Class 4A state title game

May 20, 2026 at 5:50 p.m.

A clutch home run from Drew Ranck powers Dulaney baseball past Walt Whitman and into...

Severna Park’s Brynn Williams, left, defends Marriotts Ridge’s Jenna Cratin during the Class 3A girls lacrosse state championship. Severna Park won a thriller, 8-7. (Steve Ruark/Freelance)

No. 12 Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse falls to No. 7 Severna Park in state title game

May 19, 2026 at 9:57 p.m.

Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse nearly rallied for another state title win over Severna Park, but...

Carter Shanks pitches during a game earlier this season. The Liberty pitcher was masterful in Tuesday's state semifinal win over Perryville. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)

No. 14 Liberty baseball beats Perryville, advances to Class 1A state final

May 19, 2026 at 9:54 p.m.

Liberty baseball dominates Perryville, 8-0 to punch its ticket to the Class 1A state title...

Broadneck starter Cooper Mengel pitches against Urbana in the first inning. Urbana defeated Breakneck 5-0 in Class 4A baseball semifinal. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

High school sports roundup (May 19): State championship updates

May 28, 2026 at 8:24 p.m.

Here’s a roundup of high school varsity sports action on Tuesday, May 19.

Urbana third baseman Dylan Dotta, left, tags out Broadneck base runner Tripp Zwirlein in the first inning of Tuesday's Class 4A state semifinal. Urbana won, 5-0. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Broadneck baseball loses to Urbana, 5-0, in Class 4A state semifinal

May 19, 2026 at 7:24 p.m.

Broadneck baseball's strong season came to an end Tuesday with a 5-0 loss to Urbana...

Hereford's Merrick Gardner, right, and Charlie Smith pose after Tuesday's state semifinal win over Fallston. (Glenn Graham/Staff)

No. 8 Hereford baseball claims 6-2 win over Fallston in Class 2A semifinal

May 20, 2026 at 12:47 p.m.

Hereford baseball defeats Fallston, 6-2, to advance to its first state title game since 1975.

Patterson Mill teammates celebrate a home run by Tre McInnes, front, giving the Huskies a 3-2 lead over Perryville during the UCBAC championship earlier this season. The Huskies are one win away from being Class 1A state champions. (Brian Krista/Staff)

No. 11 Patterson Mill baseball run-rules Patuxent to reach Class 1A state final

May 19, 2026 at 7:11 p.m.

Patterson Mill baseball crushes Patuxtent in Frederick, 13-3, to advance to the Class 1A state...

Runners compete in a 2019 IAAM A Conference outdoor track and field event. (Staff file)

Calvert Hall wins MIAA outdoor track title, Maryvale snags IAAM A crown

May 19, 2026 at 3:46 p.m.

Calvert Hall and Maryvale Prep put together strong showings at their respective outdoor track and...

Severna Park’s Ava Deegan, left, is pressured by Broadneck’s Morgan Boyer during the first quarter of an April matchup. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Anne Arundel County high school athletes of the week (May 11-May 17)

May 18, 2026 at 7:52 p.m.

Each week, the Capital Gazette will list the top performances from Anne Arundel County high...

Centennial's Evy Armstead makes a save earlier this month. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

Howard County game balls: Recognizing 10 standout high school athletes (May 11-17)

May 18, 2026 at 6:18 p.m.

Each week, The Baltimore Sun recognizes several Howard County athletes with game balls for their...

Towson boys lacrosse celebrates after beating Catonsville earlier this month to win the Baltimore County championship. The Generals are one win away from claiming a state title. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Varsity Q&A: Towson boys lacrosse coach Phil Rossetti previews Class 3A state final

May 18, 2026 at 2:43 p.m.

Towson boys lacrosse faces Severna Park in Tuesday's Class 3A state final. Generals coach Phil...

Fallston's Camryn Dauphinais moves in for a shot against Southern's Audrie Mudd, left, in the Class 1A state semifinals at Glen Burnie High School. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Southern girls lacrosse loses to Fallston, 5-2, in Class 1A state semifinal

May 17, 2026 at 2:27 p.m.

Southern girls lacrosse came up short against Fallston in a Saturday Class 1A semifinal, 5-2.

Towson's Max Kosmides, left, and Grant Rosseti run to the sideline after a goal by Rossetti against Catonsville in the Baltimore County championship game earlier this season. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Towson boys lacrosse edges Linganore, 8-7, to return to 3A state final

May 19, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

Hudson Arrup scored four goals, including the game-winner, to lead Towson over Linganore and put...

Broadneck's Jack Deitch passes against Severna Park during a game earlier this season. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Broadneck boys lacrosse crushes Montgomery Blair, 21-0, in 4A state semifinal

May 16, 2026 at 4:59 p.m.

Broadneck boys lacrosse will face two-time defending champion Urbana in the state title game for...

Severna Park's Duke Sealey celebrates after scoring against Broadneck during the Anne Arundel County championship game earlier this season. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Severna Park boys lacrosse rolls past Sherwood, 15-4, in 3A state semifinal

May 16, 2026 at 6:17 p.m.

Severna Park boys lacrosse kept its dream alive for a 10th straight state title with...

Calvert Hall lacrosse players run onto the field Friday night to celebrate winning the MIAA A Conference championship game over McDonogh, 14-8. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

No. 1 Calvert Hall lacrosse beats No. 2 McDonogh, 14-8, for MIAA A title

May 16, 2026 at 8:55 a.m.

Calvert Hall lacrosse completes a start-to-finish season as the area's No. 1 team, capped by...

Marriotts Ridge players celebrate winning the Howard County title earlier this season. The Mustangs will try to win another state title after advancing to the Class 3A title game. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

No. 12 Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse tops No. 9 Westminster, returns to state final

May 15, 2026 at 11:27 p.m.

Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse withstands Westminster rally, advances to Class 3A state title game, 15-8.

Centennial's Sarah Mahaney, right, celebrates during the team's regional championship earlier this month. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

No. 12 Centennial girls lacrosse beats Stephen Decatur, 11-4, makes 1st state final

May 15, 2026 at 9:25 p.m.

Centennial girls lacrosse cruises by Stephen Decatur, 11-4, to punch its ticket to the first...

Chesapeake's Amya Murphy pitches in a game earlier this season. She was clutch in Friday's state quarterfinal win over Arundel. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake softball holds off Arundel, 5-4, in 3A state quarterfinal

May 15, 2026 at 8:52 p.m.

Chesapeake softball stifles a late rally by Arundel to advance to the Class 3A state...

Curley lacrosse players react after losing a heartbreaker in double overtime to Saints Peter & Paul, 6-5, in the MIAA B Conference championship. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

No. 12 Curley lacrosse loses in MIAA B championship to Saints Peter & Paul, 6-5

May 15, 2026 at 8:30 p.m.

Curley lacrosse loses a heartbreaker in double overtime to Saints Peter & Paul, 6-5, in...

Broadneck celebrates after Luke Smith scores in the third inning of Friday's 10-4 win over Severn Run. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck baseball rolls to 4A state semifinals with win over Severn Run

May 15, 2026 at 8:16 p.m.

Broadneck baseball's complete team performance to beat Severn Run punches the Bruins' ticket into the...

Glenelg celebrates a win earlier this month over Marriotts Ridge. The Gladiators advanced to this year's Class 2A state semifinals before falling to Kent Island. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

Glenelg boys lacrosse falls to Kent Island, 14-8, in Class 2A state semifinals

May 15, 2026 at 7:53 p.m.

Glenelg boys lacrosse jumps to an early lead over Kent Island, but the Buccaneers rally...

Graceyn Brown, Glenelg, and Nora Cassidy, Manchester, jump for possession of ball after faceoff. Manchester Valley vs Glenelg girls lacrosse during 2A State Quarterfinal at Manchester Valley High School. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

High school sports roundup (May 15): State tournament updates

May 16, 2026 at 6:44 a.m.

Here’s a roundup of high school varsity sports action on Friday, May 15, as teams...

Catonsville baseball players gather for a postgame huddle after the Comets’ 4-0 loss to Sherwood in Friday’s Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association Class 3A state quarterfinal. (Michael Howes/Staff)

Catonsville baseball’s turnaround season ends in 4-0 state quarterfinal loss

May 15, 2026 at 6:55 p.m.

Catonsville baseball stays close after a rough first inning, but can't find the timely hit...

May 15, 2026: Broadneck pitcher Jack Miteff throws in the first inning. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the visiting Severn Run Wolves, 10-4, in the MPSSAA 4A baseball state quarterfinal round. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck defeats Severn Run in state baseball playoff | PHOTOS

May 15, 2026 at 4:50 p.m.

The Broadneck Bruins defeat the visiting Severn Run Wolves, 10-4, in the MPSSAA 4A baseball...

From left, Mount Saint Joseph High School students Rocco Romeo, 16, sophomore, Finn Doyle, 17, junior, play hacky sack outside during their lunch break. (Kim Hairston/staff)

Hacky sack takes over MIAA schools, complete with playoffs and controversy

May 15, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

There are anonymous accounts, roster tryouts, playoff byes and accusations of banned tricks. Welcome to...

Nora Cassidy and Manchester Velley teammate Emelyn Scott race for ball as Glenelg's Alexa Hester follows behind. Manchester Valley is inching closer to a state title. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

Why remaining Carroll County teams can win state championships | ANALYSIS

May 14, 2026 at 10:18 p.m.

It's nearly time to crown state champions, and several Carroll County squads are still playing...

Atholton senior Reagan Law, shown earlier this season, came up huge in an upset win over Sherwood to capture a regional title. (Courtesy of Miguel Carballo)

Varsity Q&A: Atholton softball’s Reagan Law discusses regional final win

May 14, 2026 at 8:22 p.m.

Atholton softball senior Reagan Law helped power her team to a stunning 9-7 upset of...

Howard’s Brianna Elliot slides safely into third despite a lunging catch by Marriotts Ridge’s Rylie Thomas during the Class 3A North Region II Final between Howard and Marriotts Ridge High Schools at Howard High School in Ellicott City, MD. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

High school sports roundup (May 12 and 13)

May 13, 2026 at 10:28 p.m.

Here’s a roundup of high school varsity sports action on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday,...

Manchester Valley's Taylor Fique, fires a shot on goal in Wednesday's 11-8 win over Glenelg. Fique, a Florida commit, scored seven goals in the win. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

No. 2 Manchester Valley girls lacrosse gets by No. 10 Glenelg in state quarterfinals

May 13, 2026 at 11:47 p.m.

Taylor Fique scores three of her game-high seven goals in the fourth quarter as No....

The South Carroll infield gathers in the circle and gives high-fives during a game earlier this season. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)

No. 10 South Carroll softball captures regional title over Liberty, 9-1

May 13, 2026 at 9:38 p.m.

Maybe the most telling thing about South Carroll’s regional softball victory over Liberty on Wednesday...

Spalding relief pitcher Camden Hunter delivers against Mount Saint Joseph in the seventh inning of Wednesday's game. Spalding won the showdown, 4-3, capturing the MIAA A Conference title. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

No. 2 Spalding baseball tops No. 1 Mount Saint Joseph for MIAA A crown, 4-3

May 15, 2026 at 2:17 a.m.

Spalding baseball claims a two-game sweep of Mount Saint Joseph to bring home the program's...

Howard's Olivia Coleman celebrates after making a catch during the Class 3A North Region II final against Marriotts Ridge on Wednesday. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

No. 15 Howard softball defeats Marriotts Ridge, 4-1, to win regional title

May 13, 2026 at 9:21 p.m.

Kiersten Black and Hadley Coleman teamed up to help lead Howard softball over Marriotts Ridge...

Senior Aspen Higgs, right, scored a game-high five goals and senior Riley Bunting added three goals, as host Westminster advanced to the Class 3A state semifinals with a 15-6 win over Chesapeake-AA on Wednesday. (Rich Scherr/Freelance)

No. 9 Westminster girls lacrosse defeats Chesapeake in state quarterfinal

May 13, 2026 at 10:25 p.m.

Westminster girls lacrosse jumped out to a huge early lead in Wednesday's state quarterfinal against...

Broadneck's Nora Lopes, right, fight for a loose ball during the first quarter of a game against Severna Park earlier this season. Broadneck's season ended in heartbreak Wednesday, with an 8-7 loss in the state quarterfinals to Urbana. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

After 5 straight state titles, Broadneck girls lacrosse falls short in state quarterfinal

May 13, 2026 at 9:31 p.m.

Broadneck girls lacrosse lost a heartbreaker to Urbana, 8-7, snapping the Bruins' streak of consecutive...

Dulaney's Kimani Dennis hit two home runs in Wednesday's regional title victory. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

After regional title, No. 1 Dulaney softball chases elusive state crown

May 13, 2026 at 7:51 p.m.

Dulaney softball cruised to a regional title on Wednesday. The unbeaten Lions now set their...

Harford Tech's Anna Stearns, center, makes a move toward the goal as Southern's Ellie Mudd, left, defends during a Class 1A state quarterfinal matchup. Southern won, 17-8. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Harford Tech girls lacrosse’s historic season ends in state quarterfinals

May 13, 2026 at 7:19 p.m.

Harford Tech's historic 2026 season ends with a loss to Southern in the state quarterfinals.

Southern keeper Claire Ogilvie makes a save on a shot by Harford Tech's Jordyn Sears during a Class 1A state quarterfinal girls lacrosse game at Harford Tech High School on Wednesday. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Southern vs Harford Tech girls lacrosse | PHOTOS

May 13, 2026 at 7:12 p.m.

Harford Tech and Southern compete during a Class 1A state quarterfinal girls lacrosse game at...

Spalding’s Emily Ford runs toward home and scores as the ball gets away from John Carroll’s Kylie Hinkleman, left, in the second inning of the IAAM A Conference title game. Spalding won, 4-3. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

No. 5 Spalding softball defeats John Carroll, 4-3, in IAAM A Conference championship

May 12, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.

Sophomore Cayleigh Spear delivers a walk-off single to lift Spalding softball over John Carroll in...

McDonogh's Hunter Metz, right, and Carter Pett celebrate after a goal by Metz in Tuesday's win over Spalding. He scored six goals in the MIAA A Conference semifinal victory. (John Gillis/Freelance)

No. 2 McDonogh boys lacrosse claims 16-12 win over No. 3 Spalding in MIAA A semifinal

May 12, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

Senior Hunter Metz enjoyed a six-goal, two-assist effort to lead McDonogh boys lacrosse past Spalding...

Broadneck pitcher Tripp Zwirlein came up clutch for the Bruins in Tuesday's regional final win over Crofton. (James Peters/Freelance)

No. 6 Broadneck baseball sneaks by No. 4 Crofton, 3-2, in regional final

May 12, 2026 at 9:51 p.m.

Following two setbacks to Crofton baseball during regular-season play, Broadneck snuck out a 3-2 victory...

Liberty coach Travis Inch looks on during a game earlier this year. The Lions enter the state tournament on a hot streak. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Varsity Q&A: Liberty baseball coach Travis Inch on regional title: ‘Everyone bought in’

May 12, 2026 at 9:18 p.m.

Liberty enters the state tournament playing some of its best baseball of the season. Coach...

Hereford's Daniel Metz scores against Manchester Valley in the first inning of the Class 2A North I regional baseball final, which the Bulls won, 6-4. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

No. 8 Hereford baseball holds off Manchester Valley, 6-4, for region title

May 12, 2026 at 9:01 p.m.

Hereford entered as the favorite, but Manchester Valley pushed the Bulls into a tight regional...

Severn Run's Levi Grimes celebrates with teammates after scoring against North County. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

Severn Run baseball wins first region title by doing ‘little things’ right

May 12, 2026 at 9:00 p.m.

Severn Run baseball marched to its first region title in program history, 8-1 over North...

Glenelg players celebrate a 4-3 win over Long Reach to win the region title. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

No. 15 Glenelg baseball fends off No. 13 Long Reach, wins regional title

May 12, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

Strong pitching helped Glenelg baseball take down Long Reach, 4-3, to win a regional title.

C. Milton Wright's Owen Davis delivers to a Bel Air batter during a regional final baseball game Tuesday. Davis threw a complete game, allowing just two runs in a winning effort. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Owen Davis’ complete game leads C. Milton Wright baseball to region title

May 12, 2026 at 7:51 p.m.

A complete game from Owen Davis helped C. Milton Wright baseball beat Bel Air to...

Calvert Hall's Michael Steer, left, runs the ball against Loyola's Brady Callahan during the MIAA A Conference lacrosse semifinals. Calvert Hall won, 7-6, to make the title game. (John Gillis/Freelance)

No. 1 Calvert Hall lacrosse edges No. 4 Loyola Blakefield, 7-6, in MIAA A semifinal

May 12, 2026 at 10:59 p.m.

A gritty win over Loyola Blakefield moves Calvert Hall lacrosse into the MIAA A Conference...

Northeast softball's Brynn Jones hits a three-run inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning of a win over Broadneck. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Anne Arundel County high school athletes of the week (May 4-May 10)

May 12, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.

Each week, the Capital Gazette will list the top performances from Anne Arundel County high...

River Hill's Lauren Virmani, left, and Marella Virmani compete in the indoor track and field state championships earlier this year. Lauren Virmani won three individual titles at the Howard County outdoor track and field championships. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Howard County game balls: Recognizing 10 standout high school athletes (May 4-10)

May 12, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Each week, The Baltimore Sun recognizes several Howard County athletes with game balls for their...

Centennial celebrates winning the region title over Howard, 14-5. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

Centennial boys lacrosse defeats Howard, 14-5, wins regional title

May 11, 2026 at 11:23 p.m.

Ryan Foy's six goals power Centennial boys lacrosse to a win over Howard and a...

Centennial's Maddie Stachera hugs her teammate after a regional title win over Howard. (Emma Kappel/Freelance)

No. 15 Centennial girls lacrosse defeats Howard, 17-7, wins first regional title since 2008

May 11, 2026 at 11:20 p.m.

Centennial girls lacrosse excels in second half, beats Howard, 17-7, for first regional title since...

Liberty girls lacrosse players celebrate their victory of over Century to claim a regional title. (Thomas Walker/Freelance)

Liberty boys and girls lacrosse topple Century in regional championships

May 11, 2026 at 10:54 p.m.

Liberty boys and girls lacrosse both beat Century on Monday to capture regional championships.

A ball rests in the grass during a baseball game between Reservoir and River Hill at Reservoir High School in Fulton, Md. on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

High school sports roundup (May 11)

May 11, 2026 at 11:05 p.m.

Here’s a roundup of high school varsity sports action on Monday, May 11.

Broadneck pitcher Rylan Crisafulli, shown earlier this season, threw a shutout Monday against Crofton. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck softball makes region final after shutting out Crofton, 9-0

May 11, 2026 at 8:44 p.m.

Broadneck softball uses a masterful pitching performance from Rylan Crisafulli to defeat Crofton, 9-0.

Bel Air's Chase Bullock, left, moves against Eastern Tech defender Ethan Bailey during Monday's boys lacrosse regional championship game at Eastern Tech. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Bel Air boys lacrosse beats Eastern Tech, wins 3rd straight region title

May 11, 2026 at 7:40 p.m.

Bel Air boys lacrosse dominated Eastern Tech, 14-3, to win its third straight region title.

Towson's Hudson Arrup scores on a behind-the-back shot in the first half as Parkville's Derek Guerendt trails the play. Towson beat Parkville, 17-2. (Lloyd Fox/Staff)

No. 15 Towson boys lacrosse moves past viral clip, routs Parkville for region title

May 11, 2026 at 9:15 p.m.

Towson boys lacrosse responded to a viral clip, two season-ending injuries and a week of...

Ciaran Sweeney has won 72% of his faceoffs this season for No. 2 McDonogh. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

This McDonogh star could be the X factor in MIAA A lacrosse playoffs

May 11, 2026 at 4:49 p.m.

Senior faceoff specialist Ciaran Sweeney has been a difference-maker for McDonogh boys lacrosse.

Fans enter the Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference girls lacrosse championship game between Fallston and C. Milton Wright on May 4. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Harford schools made more games ticketed. Some parents have questions.

May 11, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Harford County Public Schools made more high school athletic events require a ticket this academic...

Arian Vargas, left, and Brady Mamula starred for Spalding baseball in a series-clinching win over Calvert Hall on Sunday. (Glenn Graham/Staff)

No. 2 Spalding baseball needs extra innings, advances to MIAA A title series

May 10, 2026 at 5:41 p.m.

No. 2 Spalding will take on No. 1 Mount Saint Joseph in a best-of-three series...

Mount de Sales players celebrate after beating Garrison Forest, 12-11, in overtime to win the IAAM B Conference championship. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Mount de Sales rallies to beat Garrison Forest in OT to defend IAAM B title

Defending champion Mount de Sales rallied to force overtime and beat Garrison Forest on a...

Catholic players Rose Harris, from right, Gabrielle Caruso and Winslow Phelps celebrate by dumping a bucket of ice on coach Megan Morales after beating Friends to win the IAAM C-Conference championship. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Catholic girls lacrosse beats Friends, 11-5, to win elusive IAAM C title

Catholic girls lacrosse won its first IAAM C Conference title since 2018 after finishing as...

Spalding players celebrate after a solo home run by Anthony Badillo, center, in the first inning against Calvert Hall during an MIAA A Conference playoff game. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Spalding baseball forces deciding game vs. Calvert Hall for spot in MIAA A title series

Spalding baseball beat Calvert Hall, 15-6, on Saturday to force another meeting with Calvert Hall...

Mount Saint Joseph's Yaniel Escalera, left, and Peyton Wholey helped lead the Gaels to the MIAA A Conference championship series. (Glenn Graham/Staff)

No. 1 MSJ baseball edges Loyola, 3-2, to reach MIAA A title series

Mount Saint Joseph baseball outlasted Loyola Blakefield and now takes aim at the program's second...

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