As an athlete at The Calverton School I have been invited to participate in the Down Under Sports Tournaments to be held in Australia. I am honored to be an ambassador of not only my school, community and state, but also our country. I will be participating in this international event on the Southeast...
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The week of May 19-25 2012 is designated as National Safe Boating Week. Calvert Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation to the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Calvert County is able to accommodate a wide variety of pleasure boats for recreational purposes and it can be a very risky sport. Problems arise with boaters who...
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Each year Police from all over the nation gather in Washington D.C. for National Police Week. The kick-off this year was a National Public Safety Football League Jamboree featuring two games at Eastern High School. Game one pitted the Philadelphia Blue Flame and the Atlanta Defenders. A hard fought battle in which the Defenders...
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Maryland International Raceway (MIR) has just completed another phase of improvements targeted at racer safety, event efficiency and boosting the overall MIR fan experience. Improvements include a whole new starting line center section with unique poured concrete walls, concrete slab, Line-X concrete coatings and vinyl wrap graphics. The new center section not only looks...
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May 14, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box ,( 301) 863-8151 Local Fishing Report There are still plenty of rockfish in the trophy size (28 inches or better), but the fish are scattered and can be very picky. The trophy season is always hot for the first 10 days, but tends to slow...
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Local Fishing Report for week of May 7, 2012 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 Rockfishing was slow this week with a few bright spots here and there. Trollers found the fish hesitant in the cool and windy conditions. A big crab shed on the full moon brought the fish ashore to...
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On May 3, nearly 250 athletes competed in the St. Mary’s Special Olympic Spring Games at Leonardtown High School. Hundreds of fans included family, friends, police officers and public figures that helped to cheer on the athletes. Bocce Ball, Track and Field and bowling were just a few of the competitive games the Olympians playedwith enthusiasm. Check out the...
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Young Life 5K and 1 Mile Run 2012 2012 Title Sponsor: CHIC-FIL-A Gold Sponsors: Dean Lumber – Southpoint Church – Two- Guys Collision Center – Wells Fargo – World Gym – Wyle EVENT DETAILS REGISTER NOW AT ACTIVE.COM! Join Young Life members and fans of all ages for the 3rd annual Young Life 5K...
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Charles County Public Schools is offering sports physicals this summer to student athletes. Physicals will be limited to the first 100 students and are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. The dates and locations are as follows: * Maurice J. McDonough High School, Monday, June 18, 5 – 7 p.m.; * La Plata High...
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Crabs Hang On Until The 9th For The 2nd Night In A Row 4/28/2012 By: Christian Louis - http://www.somdbluecrabs.com/ Waldorf MD – The Southern Maryland BlueCrabs fell for the second straight ballgame to the Lancaster Barnstormers at Regency Furniture Stadium on Saturday night, 3-2. During a cold and wet third game of the four game...
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On a chilly Thursday night at Regency Furniture Stadium the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs opened up their bid for a 4th consecutive trip to the Atlantic League playoffs with a 6-0 victory against the visiting Lancaster Barnstormers. This was the first of a four game set that will conclude on Sunday afternoon. It was...
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The Hershey Track and Field Youth Program will host an invitational track meet on Sunday, May 20 at Leonardtown High School, 23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD. The meet begins at 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, with registration starting at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. Birth certificates are required for proof of age. Ages...
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The Blue Crabs have announced plans for their annual season-opening Fan Fest celebration at Regency Furniture Stadium, scheduled for Saturday, April 14. It will take place from 10a.m. to 2p.m. This year’s event will also feature the 2nd Annual St. Charles Running Festival along with the Charles County Youth League Opening Day Festivities. The...
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Robert Clements, of Lexington Park, Md., fished off the beach at Hog Point in the mouth of the Patuxent River on Wednesday, April 4th, and caught four nice croaker (hardhead in local lingo). These were the first brought into The Tackle Box and won the $50.00 gift card for the first croaker of the...
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Youth ages 8-10 & 11-13 can take an opportunity to improve their basketball skills, while playing games in a high school gym. There are no playoffs, trophies, or standings kept, just games played. Practice will be the week of June 11 and games will be played weeknights, from June 18 through August 3, at...
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The St. Mary’s County Recreation & Parks Youth Kickball League is a Co-Ed Recreation League for kids in grades 2 – 8. Played like baseball, the object is to score more runs than the opposing team. The spirit of this league is to ensure a fun environment and participant enjoyment. Practice will be the...
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With the start of the baseball season inching closer and closer, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs are preparing for Spring Training for a third year in a row at Regency Furniture Stadium to get ready for the 2012 season. Highlighting the Blue Crabs spring training schedule are five exhibition games including two at home....
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Getting fit is more fun when exercises are varied and you are joined by likeminded people—or as in the case of Rodrekia Johnson of Nanjemoy—joined by fellow warriors in training for the Warrior Dash to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Johnson, who is studying to be a phlebotomy technician at the College of...
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For the 5th Anniversary Season of Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball, the team has made a huge effort to provide many more promotions, giveaways, and appearances than ever before! With the launch of the 5th Anniversary 5 for $55 Opening Day Packages, the Blue Crabs will be announcing the top 25 promotions for this...
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The results are in for the recent Tricoda Open. Check out the score card below. According to Robbie Tejchman. “This was the best turnout we have had for the Tricoda Open and hope it is even bigger next year.” He continued to explain, “The First Annual Maryland State Cricket Championship was held and two of...
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Registration has begun for the Pax River Raiders Youth Football & Cheer League Fall 2012 Season. Online Registration can be found at www.paxriverraiders.org for the 2012 Fall Season for Cheerleading and Tackle Football, along with open Summer Registrations for the Southern MD Youth Contact Camp (July 18th-21st) and PRR Youth Cheerleading Camp featuring UCA...
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Join SMECO on a scenic 75-mile bike ride on June 2, 2012, to celebrate their 75th anniversary. Travel through the beautiful byways of Southern Maryland to Colton’s Point on the shores of the Potomac River. June 2 is National Trails Day, a perfect opportunity to join your neighbors for a 29-, 47-, or 75-mile ride...
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For the 5th Anniversary Season of Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball, the team has made a huge effort to provide many more promotions, giveaways, and appearances than ever before! With the launch of the 5th Anniversary 5 for $55 Opening Day Packages, the Blue Crabs will be announcing the top 25 promotions for this...
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The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that the White Plains Regional Park is offering free admission to all skateboarders ages six and older on Sunday, April 1. The Charles County Parks Division wishes to thank the skateboarders for their patronage throughout the year and encourage first-timers to bring their boards and...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Manager Patrick Osborn has announced the official signing of two more players, with spring camp set to begin exactly one month from today on April 16. Right-handed pitcher Virgil Vasquez is returning to the Blue Crabs after spending last season with the club. More pitching depth has been added with...
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Earlier in the year, the Pearl Harbor Parade Committee reviewed countless band performances from every high school in the United States. One high school marching band would be chosen to represent each state in the second Pearl Harbor Day Parade and salute to those who gave their lives on that day that still lives...
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Shawn Wetzel, 27 of Orrtana, Pennsylvania, caught a whopping 80-pound, 12-ounce blue catfish on February 23 in the Potomac River near Fort Washington. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) confirmed that the blue catfish was a new State record, annihilating the previous record holder by 13 pounds. “The rod went down hard, and...
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The Thomas Stone High School varsity boys’ basketball team will compete for the 3A Maryland boys’ basketball state champion title at 3 p.m., Saturday, March 10 at the Comcast Center at the University of Maryland in College Park. The team will face Patterson High School of Baltimore after defeating Centennial High School with a...
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For the 5th Anniversary Season of Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball, the team has made a huge effort to provide many more promotions, giveaways, and appearances than ever before! With the launch of our 5th Anniversary 5 for $55 Opening Day Packages, the Blue Crabs will be announcing the top 25 promotions for this...
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The North Point High School varsity boys’ basketball team is the 4A regional champion. The Eagles team advances to the state semi-finals and faces Eleanor Roosevelt High School of Prince George’s County at 7 p.m., March 8, at the Comcast Center at the University of Maryland in College Park. Tickets are available for purchase...
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The Thomas Stone High School varsity boys’ basketball team is the 3A regional champion. The Cougar team advances to the state semi-finals and faces Centennial High School of Howard County at 3 p.m., March 8, at the Comcast Center at the University of Maryland in College Park. Tickets are available for purchase on the...
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College of Southern Maryland men’s basketball coach Alan Hoyt was named Coach of the Year by the Maryland Junior College (MDJUCO) Athletic Coaches Association, after leading the Hawks to a 10-6 regular season record and fifth-place conference finish. “I am very honored to receive this award. I would not be in this position without...
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St. Mary’s College of Maryland receives first round NCAA D3 Men’s Basketball first round bid. The Island Inn and Suites hosts the Bethany College Bison. Be sure to be a part of the excitement Thursday, March 1 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland as the Seahawks fight for a seat at the 2012 NCAA Division III...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced a new initiative for the 5th Anniversary season which will give back to organizations in Charles, Calvert, St. Mary’s and Prince George’s Counties. The “Pinch Fund” is designed to provide these programs with event and program enhancement, marketing opportunities and financial support. For five months of the...
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Learn the basic fundamentals such as passing the ball, driving the ball and stopping the ball. Learn how to properly hold and control your stick. Must provide your own stick, mouth guard and shin guards. Christine White is the lead instructor. Walk In Registration Dates: Wednesday, February 29 & Thursday, March 1 Time: 7:00...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Manager Patrick Osborn has announced the return of infielder David Espinosa, and the signing of Atlantic League newcomer, outfielder Mike Daniel. Espinosa played in just 7 games with the Blue Crabs in 2011. Mike Daniel will make his Atlantic League debut this season, after most recently playing in the Rockies...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs manager Patrick Osborn has announced the signing of former big league relief pitcher Ryan Speier. Speier, a right-hander, has spent parts of four seasons with the Colorado Rockies in the Major Leagues. Speier also pitched out of the bullpen in Game 1 of the 2007 World Series against the Boston...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Manager Patrick Osborn has announced the official signing of two more players to the 2012 Blue Crabs roster. Catcher Christian Lopez and utility infielder Bridger Hunt are returning to the Crabs after spending last season with the club. Christian Lopez returns to Southern Maryland for his third season with the...
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White Plains Golf Course will offer two Beginner Golf Clinics in April. Learn the basic skills that will allow you to become a confident golfer. Each four-day session is scheduled from 5 – 7 p.m. and costs $99. Session includes instruction on course etiquette, safety, rules, grip, stance, posture, chipping, putting, irons, woods, and...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs have announced four more signings for the 2012 season. Re-signing with the team are pitchers Nick Green and Eduardo Morlan, outfielder Richard Giannotti, and player/coach Jeremy Owens. Georgia native Nick Green will rejoin the Blue Crabs for his second year with the club. 2011 saw many successful milestones for...
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The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that the second annual St. Charles Running Festival, presented by Lennar Homes, will take place on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The festival will consist of three different distances (10 miles, 5k and a kids’ fun run), and proceeds from the event will benefit local charities, including...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works will hold registration for the upcoming Adult Softball League from Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 16, 2012. League play will start the week of April 22 at Laurel Springs Park and White Plains Park. Teams may register at the Department of Public Works (1001 Radio Station...
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UPDATE Jan. 27 John Patrick Kravats, 45 of Mechanicsville, Md., was sentenced to one year in jail after he pleaded guilty January 25, 2012 to failing to yield the right of way and driving under the influence that caused a three vehicle motor vehicle collision involving a school bus transporting the girls’ basketball team from...
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With Opening Day vastly approaching, three more signings were officially unveiled Jan. 24 by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Starting pitchers Michael Schlact and Ben Moore will return to Southern Maryland, along with outfielder Casey Benjamin. Entering his eighth professional season, Michael Schlact will rejoin the Blue Crabs for his second season with the team...
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The Charles County Department of Public Works will hold registration for the upcoming Spring Women’s Soccer League from Monday, February 27, through Friday, March 16, 2012. League play will take place on Sundays at Laurel Springs Regional Park in La Plata. A “7 vs. 7″ format will be played on an intermediate-size field. The...
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Vacant Navy housing near La Plata High School has been demolished, making way for future athletic fields and parking lots for students. In November, the Interagency Committee on School Construction (IAC) approved the acquisition of the 19-acre site by Charles County Public Schools from the Federal Government and Southern Maryland Tri-County Community Action. The...
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The 2012 Spring Classic will provide Southern Maryland with a day of maximum social enjoyment through the alternative sport of dodgeball. This sport requires minimal equipment, set up and playing experience. Teamwork and strategy are more valuable factors in dodgeball than athletic skill and individual competitiveness. Experience is countered by enthusiasm. Dodgeball is now...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs manager Patrick Osborn has announced the first official signing for the 2012 roster. Jim Ed Warden will again most likely assume the closer duties to begin the 2012 season. Osborn, in his second season as Crabs’ skipper, is looking to make a fourth playoff appearance after finishing up 2011 with...
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In the wake of the devastating 45-10 loss that the Denver Broncos endured against the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional game on Saturday, January 14, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs will be inviting Broncos quarterback and football sensation Tim Tebow to throw out a first pitch on Thursday, June 21 before the...
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The Northern High School girls’ softball, team led by Head Coach Robert Earl Radford, were the Class 3-A State Champions for 2011. The team beat Howard County 3-0 allowing them to have a perfect season 22-0. This is the team’s fourth straight championship, having won in 2008, 2009 and 2010. The champions of all four...
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Governor O’Malley today wished the Ravens luck as they enter the playoffs and announced “Purple Friday” for state employees. Photo Courtesy of Ravens24x7.com “We are extremely excited to celebrate the Baltimore Ravens’ playoff run for four years in a row,” said Governor O’Malley. “Purple fever has taken over our communities and we are looking...
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The Pax River Raiders announce Spring Programs: Online registration is open now at www.paxriverraiders.org for the following Spring Programs: – Spring Tackle Football ages 5-15. Program Registration is $60 per child. Walk In Registration will be Saturday, January 14 at Wal-Mart in California, Md., from noon til 5 p.m. Interested Coaches please attend the...
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St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) is proud to announce the hiring of Jerry Franks as head varsity football coach. Considered by some to be a local legend, Franks comes to SMR from Huntingtown High School (Calvert County) where he has been head football coach since the school opened in 2004. “I am excited to be...
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With the Holidays fast approaching, and the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program is in full swing. And once again, the Southern Maryland Mopars were front and center with their 5th annual Toys for Tots toy drive. This year, over 50 Mopar cars & trucks were on hand. Beginning at 9:00am on...
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On Thursday December 15, 2011 the 8th grade Flag Football All-Stars from Esperanza Middle School laced up their cleats and went head to head with members of the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s office in a fierce back and forth battle. The Pirates took the early lead on the first possession on an acrobatic catch...
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The Huntingtown High School Girls Soccer Team, known as the Lady Hurricanes, won the 2011 SMAC (Southern Maryland Athletic Conference), 3A South Regional Championship in 2009, 2010 and 2011, 3A State Finalists in 2010 and again in 2011 winning the State Championship. The Calvert Board of County Commissioners honored the team and coaches at...
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Paralympic Sport – Southern Maryland is a community-based sports club developed to involve youth and adults with physical and visual disabilities in ongoing sports and physical activity, regardless of skill level. All programs and activities will be based in Southern Maryland and run by the St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks. “U.S....
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The Charles County Skatepark, located in White Plains Regional Park, will offer free admission to all skateboarders ages 6 and older during the week of December 26 to December 30. Each free session runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Charles County Parks Division wishes to thank our skateboarders for their patronage throughout...
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Congratulations to athletic teams at Calvert County middle and high schools for outstanding performances this fall. Two high school teams – Huntingtown Girls Soccer and Huntingtown Unified Tennis – are state champions, four teams are State Semi-Finalists, eight teams earned Regional Championship titles, and six teams earned Southern Maryland Athletic Conference (SMAC) Championship titles. ...
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La Plata High School’s varsity volleyball team received the Lesley Cooke Volleyball Tournament Sportsmanship Award for the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) at the Maryland State Finals on Nov. 19. The State Volleyball Committee recognizes the school that displays the best overall sportsmanship while participating in the tournament with the Lesley Cooke...
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November 21, 2011 Troy Wallare and Kevin Teig show off a 44 inch, 36 lb. Rockfish By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, (301) 863-8151 A steady stream of rockfish were checked in at The Tackle Box this past week. The big fish are in the bay and Potomac up as far as Piney...
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Three student athletes from Thomas Stone High School recently signed National Letters of Intent (NLI) for college sports. Thomas Stone High School seniors, from left, Ella Callahan, Alexis Albert and Emily (Gracie) Herbert, sign college National Letters of Intent Alexis Albert signed a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I softball scholarship with Liberty...
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On Sunday, Nov. 20, MIR will host another full day of Test & Tune. Timed runs, grudge runs, testing, and tuning all day long! MIR will also have a free $1,000 to win gamblers race for the bracket racers. So bring your grudge matches, street cars, pro cars, bracket cars, imports, motorcycles, and Jr....
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The Chesapeake Bay’s Largest Fall Rockfish Tournament – November 19 & 20 19th Annual Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic…Bring Home an Early Christmas Present! Join thousands of recreational and professional anglers as they compete for top honors and a chance at some big money in this year’s Chesapeake Bay Fall Classic, the Bay’s largest fall...
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November 15, 2011 By Ken Lamb of the Tackle Box, 301-863-8151 Rockfish from the Atlantic are in the bay and the lower Potomac. The big fish ranging from 40 to 48 inches and weighing from 25 to 50 pounds have been caught all week up and down the ship’s channel, and in the Potomac’s...
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The Maurice J. McDonough High School Rams golf team recently earned the 2011 Maryland State Championship Title in the 2A and 1A divisions through the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). The McDonough team won the title with a score of 648 against Marriotts Ridge High School, which received a score of 651,...
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On Saturday, November 12 is the rescheduled 19th annual Mopar Eastern Classic. Bigger and better than ever! An all Mopar, AMC, Jeep Eagle, Car Show, Drag Race, and Swap Meet! See showroom condition Muscle cars from the sixties, a Mopar Top Sportsman Quick 8, a very special appearance with the queen of the sport...
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Update: Nov. 8 The Great Mills Hornets JV football team beat Huntingtown in overtime Monday night with a 20-14 score to end their season 10-0! ORIGINIAL STORY The Great Mills Hornets JV football team played their last home game of the season on Thursday, Nov. 3 and improved to 9 – 0 with a...
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The College of Southern Maryland men’s soccer team, coming into the North Central District Championship match ranked 19th in the nation, toppled the top-ranked Schoolcraft College of Michigan in a 5-4 penalty shootout Nov. 5 to punch their ticket to nationals. After the scoreless regulation and overtime periods, in which the CSM crowd loudly...
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The College of Southern Maryland men’s soccer team will play for the North Central District Championship Saturday, Nov. 5 at the college’s La Plata Campus. As the Region XX champions, the CSM Hawks will play the Region XII champion Schoolcraft College Ocelots from Livonia, Mich., at 1 p.m. The winner of that contest will...
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The 16th Annual U.S. famous Import vs. Domestic battle for the World Championship will take place at Maryland International Raceway on Saturday & Sunday, November 5-6, 2011. The World Cup Finals features a custom car show, bikini contest, a huge vendor midway, DJs, live bands, and of course import vs. domestic drag racing! With...
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As cold weather starts to set into Southern Maryland, Friday night’s games throughout the area were played under raw, rainy and windy conditions. Most of the scores were lopsided but, in a game broadcast live on THE PHOENIX (www.phoenixintermedia.com) in Morganza, the Chopticon Braves (7-2) overcame the loss of their starting quarterback and a...
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On Friday, Oct. 28, MIR will host the last Friday night Speed Unlimited Midnight Madness event of the season. The Midnight Madness series is a great place to check out street legal drag racing, hang out with your friends, enjoy great food, meet new people, and cruise the pits. You can even enter your...
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The Board of County Commissioners, through the Department of Recreation & Parks, invites the public to sign up for the Adult Ladies 18 & Up Drop-In Basketball Program being held at the Carver Recreation Center. Program Information: • Ages: 18 and up • Sign-Up Info: Call Kenny Sothoron at 301-475-4200 ext 1830 or e-mail Kenny.sothoron@co.saint-marys.md.us • Cost: $50.00 per person...
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Behind a strong defense that caused five turnovers Huntingtown (7-1) continues to drive toward the 3-A South Playoffs after a convincing 28-6 win over Westlake (6-2). The leading rusher in SMAC added 162 yards and two TD’s to his totals and Zach Piazza threw two TD passes to WR Gabe Stewart.Huntingtown is in excellent...
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This Friday and Saturday, October 21-22, be a part of MIR history at the largest ever running of the 26th annual Superchargers Showdown! This event will feature the largest field of Pro Mods in MIR History. All the stars of the 1320 Pro Mod Warriors of the North East Outlaw Pro Mod Association will...
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The Patuxent Panthers (6-1) have started this season strong winning their first six games and averaging over 42 points per game. In their first drive against Huntingtown (6-1), they drove down the field and scored on a 16 yard TD run by superstar QB Travez Lee. That is where the streak ended as the...
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Chopticon High School‘s long time former Athletic Director, Rich O’Donnell passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011. To all of the Chopticon High School Alumni this is a huge loss. He was an inspiration, a teacher and a mentor to many and his loss will be felt deeply. Condolences and prayers go out to his...
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This weekend MIR will host the 18th annual Washington Area Ford Dealers Ford Fever Classic. The event will be a 3-day format, featuring a Test & Tune on Friday night and two complete ET races for Top, Mod and Street ET on Sat & Sun. See all Ford Drag Racing, Custom Car Show, Swap meet,...
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Patuxent Remains the Only Undefeated Team in SMAC Patuxent QB Travez Lee put on another clinic over the weekend as Patuxent (6-0) remains undefeated with their 52-0 thrashing of Great Mills (1-5). Lee started the scoring for the Panthers with a 91 yard run on a QB Option and finished the day with 173 yards...
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Southern Maryland Blue Crabs General Manager Keith Lupton was honored as the Atlantic League’s 2011 General Manager of the Year on Oct. 10, after helping lead the Blue Crabs to their third-consecutive playoff appearance last season. Lupton was one of six Blue Crabs who were honored on Monday as the League announced its 2011 Post-Season...
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Dick’s Sporting Goods, the largest U.S. based full-line sporting goods retailer, invites the community of Lexington Park to their three-day grand opening weekend. The store opened its doors on Wednesday, October 5 and began the celebration with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, October 7 at 8 AM at the retailer’s new location at...
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Leonardtown High School’s Raider’s Field Hockey team continued their winning streak Monday night, Oct. 3, with both JV and Varsity victories over Huntingtown. The JV game started off with a defensive struggle. Leonardtown’s Ellen Wamsley scored the first goal of the game with only eight minutes left in the first half. Two more goals,...
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On Friday, Oct. 7, MIR will host a Test & Tune. This event is open to all Streetcars, racecars, street bikes, drag bikes, and junior dragsters. This will be a full night of time runs, grudge racing, and testing with no gambler eliminations. The test & tune will be from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Admission...
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Chopticon (4-1) continued its dominance of the Leonardtown Raiders (1-4) as they scored 28 points in the second quarter and won in Leonardtown 35-0. Michael “Bam” Wroble was rewarded for his excellent defensive and special teams play with a one yard touchdown run to start the scoring with 10:24 remaining in the first quarter....
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On Saturday, Oct. 1 in a game rescheduled from Wednesday, Sept. 28 Great Mills Hornets JV football improved to 4 - 0 with a 18 – 0, non-conference victory over visiting Potomac High of Prince George’s county. The Hornets took a 6- 0 lead into the half on the strength of a 10 yard pass from...
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Community members from around Southern Maryland swung into action for a good cause in August—the College of Southern Maryland Foundation’s Platinum Anniversary Golf Classic at Swan Point Yacht and Country Club. “Over the past 20 years, this tournament has become a signature event for the college,” said CSM President Dr. Brad Gottfried. This year,...
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We have endured 30 days of earthquake, hurricane, tropical storm, eternal gloom, overcast and rain. Is there good news here? Yes! There are rockfish galore in the mouth of the Patuxent, up the Patuxent and in the Bay from Point No Point to Point Lookout. Rockfish are caught daily and at night at Myrtle...
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The Leonardtown Raiders football team had gone nine games without the taste of victory and Thomas Stone had not won in 19 games so, something had to give on Thursday, Fair Night in St Marys County. The Raiders last win was against Thomas Stone early last season and had been outscored 347-42 during that...
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UPDATE: Official Results fromt the 2011 Solomons Offshore Grand Prix are in! Check out the winners of the checkered flag! Congrats to all! Thunder on the Patuxent: Solomons Offshore Grand Prix On Sunday, Sept. 25, Solomons played host to the 2011 Solomons Offshore Grand Prix, as thousands of spectators lined the boardwalk, area beaches and...
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The Navy baseball team will meet service-academy rival Air Force in an exhibition game on Friday, Sept. 30 at 6:15 p.m presented by CACI. The teams will play two seven inning exhibition games. The games will be played at Regency Furniture Stadium, home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs in Waldorf, Maryland. Tickets for...
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The Long Island Ducks overcame a 7-3 deficit as they defeated the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs 9-8 on Sunday afternoon at Regency Furniture Stadium in front of 1,854 patrons. The victory gave the Ducks a 3-1 series win with advancement to the Atlantic League Championship Series beginning next week. Long Island got the game’s first...
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Friday night’s Game 3 between the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and Long Island Ducks in the Liberty Division Championship Series has been postponed due to rain. The series has now been pushed back a day as the Blue Crabs will host the Ducks in Game 3 on Saturday at 6:35, and Sunday at 2:05. Game...
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The Southern Maryland Blue Crabs used clutch two-out hitting, and great relief pitching on Thursday night as they picked up an 8-6 win over the Long Island Ducks at Bethpage Ballpark. The win tied the best-of-five Liberty Division Championship Series at one game apiece. Southern Maryland started the scoring in the first. With no...
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UPDATE Sept. 23: The 26th Annual Snap-On Tools SuperChargers Showdown has been postponed to Friday and Saturday, October 21-22 due to the weather. With heavy rains expected today and an 80% chance of showers on Saturday, there would not be enough dry track time to get an event this size in. Superchargers Showdown Friday...
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What’s that buzz of excitement? The OPA race boats are coming to Solomons, ready to tear up the Patuxent River waters in search of the checkered flag! The Solomons Business Association is a proud sponsor of the Solomons Offshore Grand Prix, to be held on the Solomons waterfront September 23, 24 and 25. The...
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On Saturday, Sept. 17, The Silver Hill Lions Club finished out there 2011 season as they hosted the Demolition Derby at Potomac Speedway. For over thirty years the Silver Hill Lions Club has raised substantial funds for charity through its production of the Demolition Derby. The SHLC Derby has gained popularity among all ages...
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As the crisp fall weather hit Southern Maryland, Friday Night Lights got back to normal with all SMAC football games being played on time, for the first time this season. In the big St Marys County rivalry, the Chopticon Braves got 24 points from their defense and special teams en route to a 38-22...
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On Friday, Sept. 16, MIR will host a Test & Tune. This event is open to all Streetcars, racecars, street bikes, drag bikes, and junior dragsters. This will be a full night of time runs, grudge racing, and testing with no gambler eliminations. The test & tune will be from 6:30pm to 11:30pm. Admission...
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Rockfish are infesting the mouth of the Patuxent. Capt. Brady Bounds took his party in the rain on the morning of Thursday, Sept. 8 to Hog Point and proceeded towards the O’club among the rocks there. Bounds had 100 fish landed and released in that 1/4 mile stretch using all top water plugs. His party thought...
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