Megan Woodward
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- Brian Kohr and Ryan Hursey have spent most of their lives together. Now, they are together again as registered nurses at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore.
- The Times reflects on the boys lacrosse 3A West regional championship game between Westminster and Linganore on May 16, 2018.
- Halley Donati, a 2020 Winters Mill graduate, found her true passion in a different form of competition — trap and skeet shooting. She is headed to Washington College, where it's a varsity sport.
- Anjan Singh, a three-year varsity player at Liberty High School, made a positive impression on the soccer field and helped lead the Lions to a Carroll County Athletic League title as a senior.
- Carroll County is further rolling back restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic, in accordance with the governor’s second phase for reopening, and affected local businesses are eager to again welcome customers.
- Callie Houck graduates from Manchester Valley High School with a history of leadership and initiative.
- Matt Reisberg, Carroll Christian School’s principal, said Camille Echegoyen goes above and beyond in whatever she does.
- Bicycle shops in Carroll County have seen a major increase in sales and service during the coronavirus pandemic.
- The Times caught up with John Brown to discuss his coaching history, dedication to Carroll County, and future for the Owls’ girls lacrosse team in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
- The Knights allowed just 13 goals through four playoffs games leading up to the Class 2A state final against Glenelg.
- The wine fairy trend has made its way to Carroll County, as well as other counties across the state.
- Warren was a three-time Times first-team all-county kicker for the Owls football team.
- Two students from Gerstell Academy have taken distance learning to a new level, working to help first responders and local businesses break a language barrier.
- The Times caught up with NCSC president Matt Grastorf and North Carroll Rec Council vice president John Woodley to get their thoughts on how the coronavirus forced their decision, and what lies ahead for the future.
- With a swift move through the crease, Finch fired the ball into the back of the net to secure the team’s first state title in program history with a 10-9 win May 21, 2019.
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'It was everything I wanted’: Westminster native Justin Sabo enjoying swimming success at Delaware
He is this year’s recipient of the True Blue Hen Award, and set a new school record in the 200-meter freestyle as well. - Reece Early, a 2019 Gerstell Academy graduate, had a strong debut at the Naval Academy before the remainder of the 2020 baseball season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Kelsey Cass, Sarah Forman, Harli Hamlett, Natalie Mattox and Emily Rutledge completed a 26-mile hike through the surrounding areas of Sykesville and Eldersburg.
- The Lax Max Lacrosse Tournament was set to celebrate its 26th year overall and 10th straight in Carroll County this summer.
- Man Valley has six seniors — Tyler Allen, Brett DeWees, Eddie Meredith, Ty Morris, Matt Myers and Kyle Scott — committed to playing baseball in college.
- A torn-up knee could've spelled the end of Winters Mill grad Lyric Feingold-Conaway's lacrosse career. Instead, she battled back and made her mark at Shepherd University.
- McDaniel freshman Emily Kain is an active participant in CrossFit and has continued to stay in shape during the coronavirus pandemic.
- The Owls have not lost a game since March 27, 2018.
- The Carroll County Dance Center and Conservatory is doing virtual story times and pre-ballet dance classes on Facebook to keep students engaged during the coronavirus pandemic.
- South Carroll High School senior Hannah Tingley recently committed to play hockey at SUNY Buffalo State College.
- The Manchester Valley girls lacrosse team donated items to healthcare workers at Johns Hopkins hospital to aid in the coronavirus pandemic as part of their annual service project.
- Old Westminster Winery and Fellowship of Christian Athletes have collaborated to distribute donated goods to those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
- Warren is set to receive a plaque from the NIAAA and a $500 scholarship from the MSADA.
- Warehime led the Carroll County Athletic League with 76 goals in 2018 en route to earning Times Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year honors.
- Aaron Robert Salon owners Lisa Sharp and Matt Barnes distribute free food to those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
- Fielder scored seven goals in Loyola’s 17-6 victory at then fourth-ranked Florida, and netted her 100th career goal in the team’s 19-15 win over No. 9 Penn two weeks later.
- The former Manchester Valley High School standout and three-time Times Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year helped lead the Mavericks to three straight state championships from 2014 to 2016.
- Helmets in girls lacrosse are currently optional for use during games, but there is a growing concern between coaches, players and parents around the country who think making headgear mandatory could potentially reduce the number of head injuries in a fast-growing sport.
- Wray, a Loyola Maryland commit, led the Lions with 46 goals and 24 assists for 70 points last spring — good for sixth-best among Carroll County Athletic League players.
- Glenn, a Times first-team all-county pick, notched 10 goals and six assists as a senior captain.
- Manchester Valley senior identical twins Grant and Garrett Boerner work through injuries with their sights set on a bright future.
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For Stewart family, helping Liberty to its first basketball regional title was ‘a real blessing’
Together, the Lions went 14-11 (8-4 in the Carroll County Athletic League) and captured their first regional title in program history. - Athletes and coaches across the county are doing whatever they can to keep busy despite the cancellations and a spring season on hold.
- McDaniel College softball players put a positive spin on a short season with the use of TiKToK.
- Carroll County Times first- and second-team all-county girls basketball for 2019-20.
- Carroll County Times first- and second-team all-county girls indoor track for 2019-20.
- Salisbury went 11-1 last season and made it to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III tournament. The Sea Gulls averaged 47.5 points per game and allowed 19.2 points per game.
- Carroll County Times first- and second-team all-county boys indoor track for 2019-20.
- Manchester Valley senior Amelia Saunders is the Times Girls Basketball Player of the Year.
- South Carroll junior Grace Siehler is the Times Girls Indoor Track Athlete of the Year.
- Century senior Chett Brunner is the Times Boys Indoor Track Athlete of the Year.
- Gerstell Academy graduate Jillian Wilson, a sophomore at Loyola Maryland, is the Patriot League Midfielder of the Week for the second week in a row.
- The Lions defeated crosstown rival Century 54-38 in the Class 2A West Region 1 final on Thursday, handing the Lions their first regional title in program history.
- Liberty defeated Century 64-45 to capture the Class 2A West Region 1 title on Wednesday.
- Century defeated Francis Scott Key in a Class 2A West Region 1 semifinal on Tuesday.