High School sports

Despite falling short in the Class 3A state championship game, Mt. Hebron boys lacrosse hopes to utilize a 2022 season that included a county and regional championship as a springboard for success.

Sherwood rode the strong pitching of junior Kat Hanson and capitalized on five Catonsville errors in a 5-0 victory in the Class 4A state softball semifinals.

South Carroll softball's magical run came to an end when it ran into Allegany and sophomore pitcher Abi Britton in the Class 1A state semifinals.

Marriotts Ridge girls lacrosse stormed back from a three-goal deficit with under 15 minutes remaining to defeat Severna Park 11-10, securing the program's second straight Class 3A state title and fifth overall.

Patterson Mill softball ace Madison Knight ran into some unusual early trouble, giving up a home run in the first inning. But she and her Huskies bounced back and beat Boonsboro to advance to the Class 1A state championship game.

Despite a loss in the state semifinals, Century finished 16-7 in one of the best seasons in program history. Coach Kim Perdue says her team will be remembered for more than just its accolades.

Seniors Lauren Hackett and Caroline Little led the potent attack and strong team defense kept the Bulls in check as the Knights completed a 20-0 season with a resounding 16-6 win in the Class 2A state final.

Southern got off to a fast start and never looked back in a 14-7 victory over the No. 15 Cougars on Tuesday night at Loyola Maryland’s Ridley Athletic Complex to win their second state title.

It took the Indian Creek Eagles baseball team nine innings Tuesday to lock up its first Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association B Conference championship. The Eagles came from behind multiple times to beat St. Paul’s, 9-8, using a walk-off RBI single from sophomore Riley Handwerger (2-for-5, two RBIs) to get it done at the Harford Sports Complex at Harford Community College.

For the second straight year, Liberty girls lacrosse beats Fallston in the Class 1A state championship game.

River Hill tennis earned titles in all five matches in Class 3A East Region II, while both Marriotts Ridge and Howard captured a pair of titles in Region I.

Towson sophomore pitcher Jackson Huck delivered in the Class 3A state semifinal against No. 7 Reservoir and its star senior pitcher Jordan Peguese.

The Century girls lacrosse defense is allowing an average of 5.7 goals through 19 games this season. The unit has been a big reason why the Knights are playing for a Class 2A state championship.

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A number of Carroll County tennis standouts picked up regional titles over the weekend, advancing to this week’s state tournament.

Indian Creek finished with 12 hits, including three doubles and two triples, and jumped on St. Paul's immediately in the 10-0 win to force a final game that will decide the MIAA B Conference champion.

Both the Oakland Mills boys and girls outdoor track and field teams shined at the Class 2A West Regionals, both capturing regional titles.

South Carroll reached the Class 2A state semifinals a year ago to finish 11-2. Now, after starting the season 2-8, the Cavaliers are back in the same position, one win away from playing for a state title.