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Howard vs. Sherwood girls lacrosse state semifinal
Charlotte Wilkinson of Howard, right, keeps pressure on Sherwood's Emily Kenul as she chased her down the field, stride for stride, during the 4A/3A state semifinal girls lacrosse game. (Staff photo by Brian Krista /May 18, 2013)
Charlotte Wilkinson of Howard, right, keeps pressure on Sherwood's Emily Kenul as she chased her down the field, stride for stride, during the 4A/3A state semifinal girls lacrosse game. (Staff photo by Brian Krista /May 18, 2013)
Boys basketball
Other teams considered: Annapolis (19-5), Broadneck (21-4), Glen Burnie (20-5), Lake Clifton (16-7), North Harford (18-4), Northwestern (13-9), Old Mill (18-6), Winters Mill (20-5)
Other teams considered: Catonsville (18-7), City (13-9), Hereford (22-2), Howard (20-6), Notre Dame Prep (19-4), South Carroll (18-5)
How the polls are conducted: The Baltimore Sun polls are compiled weekly by the sports staff after observing events and consulting with coaches.
| No. School | Record | Prev. |
| 1. John Carroll | 32-2 | 2 |
| 2. Patterson | 25-2 | 1 |
| 3. Milford Mill | 25-2 | 3 |
| 4. Dunbar | 24-3 | 4 |
| 5. St. Frances | 19-7 | 5 |
| 6. Digital Harbor | 16-7 | 6 |
| 7. Oakland Mills | 25-1 | 7 |
| 8. Edmondson | 16-4 | 8 |
| 9. Mount St. Joseph | 22-10 | 9 |
| 10. Glenelg Country | 28-3 | 10 |
| 11. City | 16-9 | 11 |
| 12. South Carroll | 24-2 | 12 |
| 13. McDonogh | 17-10 | 13 |
| 14. Owings Mills | 23-4 | 14 |
| 15. Centennial | 20-7 | — |
| No. School | Record | Prev. |
| 1. Archbishop Spalding | 28-4 | 1 |
| 2. Aberdeen | 24-2 | 2 |
| 3. Seton Keough | 21-9 | 4 |
| 4. Dunbar | 20-4 | 9 |
| 5. Joppatowne | 24-2 | 3 |
| 6. McDonogh | 20-7 | 5 |
| 7. Roland Park | 12-12 | 6 |
| 8. Poly | 16-7 | 7 |
| 9. Glenelg | 24-2 | 8 |
| 10. Liberty | 18-4 | 10 |
| 11. Digital Harbor | 15-9 | 11 |
| 12. Western | 14-8 | 12 |
| 13. South River | 18-7 | 13 |
| 14. St. Vincent Pallotti | 14-11 | 14 |
| 15. Meade | 19-6 | 15 |
Other teams considered: Catonsville (18-7), City (13-9), Hereford (22-2), Howard (20-6), Notre Dame Prep (19-4), South Carroll (18-5)
How the polls are conducted: The Baltimore Sun polls are compiled weekly by the sports staff after observing events and consulting with coaches.

