![Lake Clifton's Michael Gray makes a drive ot the hoop...]()
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Lake Clifton's Michael Gray makes a drive ot the hoop as he tries to elude pressure by Oakdale's Drew Jezioro during a semifinal game of the 2A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Poly's Demetrius Mims dunks in the second half against Stephen...]()
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Poly's Demetrius Mims dunks in the second half against Stephen Decatur in a Class 3A state semifinal at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Lakers #2 Steven Parker leaps to tip the...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Lakers #2 Steven Parker leaps to tip the ball in the hoop during the first half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, center, shoots over Western's Tykeara Burden, left,...]()
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Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, center, shoots over Western's Tykeara Burden, left, and Destiny Hawkins in the first quarter.The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett tosses the ball up for a...]()
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Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett tosses the ball up for a score during the first half. The Perry Hall Gators took on the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, battles McDonogh's Kayla Liles for...]()
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St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, battles McDonogh's Kayla Liles for a rebound in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![Lake Clifton's Chauncey Smith (4) looks to put up a...]()
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Lake Clifton's Chauncey Smith (4) looks to put up a shot away from the defense by Oakdale's Drew Jezioro during a semifinal game of the 2A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![From left, Pikesville Panthers forwards Teylah Saunders, Hailey Bragg and...]()
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From left, Pikesville Panthers forwards Teylah Saunders, Hailey Bragg and Breanna Gary watch their championship hopes wither during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers players celebrate a teammate's score during the...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers players celebrate a teammate's score during the second half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Dunbar's Malik McCormick takes aim at the hoop above defensive...]()
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Dunbar's Malik McCormick takes aim at the hoop above defensive pressure by Clear Spring teammates Nicholas Faith, left, and Jaret Lazich during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Catonsville head coach Mike Mohler, right, is greeted by principal...]()
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Catonsville head coach Mike Mohler, right, is greeted by principal Matt Ames, left, and athletic director James Fitzpatrick after accepting the finalist trophy following the team's loss to Eleanor Roosevelt during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Dunbar's Jamal West puts up a shot for two points...]()
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Dunbar's Jamal West puts up a shot for two points after collecting a rebound in the middle of several Clear Spring opponents during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Catonsville players gets back on defense in front of the...]()
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Catonsville players gets back on defense in front of the Comets student section after a scoring play during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith, top, blocks a shot by...]()
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Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith, top, blocks a shot by St. Frances' Rajeir "Ra-Ra" Jones, left, in the fourth quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![Dunbar head coach Cyrus Jones, Sr. calls instructions to his...]()
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Dunbar head coach Cyrus Jones, Sr. calls instructions to his players as Malik McCormick (3) dribbles the ball up the court against Clear Spring during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![John Carroll's Montez Mathis maneuvers around Mount Saint Joseph's James...]()
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John Carroll's Montez Mathis maneuvers around Mount Saint Joseph's James Bishop during a 2018 game.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Mr. Let Me At Em shouts in support...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Mr. Let Me At Em shouts in support of Poly from the stands during the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Southern-Garrett Rams guard Brooke Davis (2) loses the rebound battle...]()
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Southern-Garrett Rams guard Brooke Davis (2) loses the rebound battle to Pikesville Panthers forward Charia Roberts during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley, from right, celebrates with teammates Nigel...]()
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John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley, from right, celebrates with teammates Nigel Haughton, Qadir Ismail and Adrien Auguste after beating Boys' Latin, 58-50, to win the MIAA A Conference basketball championship at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
![Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett scores in the first half. The...]()
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Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett scores in the first half. The Perry Hall Gators took on the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley shoots for two points against Boys'...]()
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John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley shoots for two points against Boys' Latin in the first half. the Patriots won, 58-50, to claim the MIAA A Conference basketball championship at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
![The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the...]()
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The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville teammates, from left, Aysia Ferguson, Sophie Wrisk, Staisha Daniels,...]()
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Catonsville teammates, from left, Aysia Ferguson, Sophie Wrisk, Staisha Daniels, Maddi McLean and Savannah Beaver watch as the rest of their teammates accept their finalist medals following their loss to Eleanor Roosevelt during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett fights for possession during the first...]()
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Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett fights for possession during the first half. The Perry Hall Gators took on the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #2 Steven Parker chases the ball to...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #2 Steven Parker chases the ball to try and keep it in play during the second half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Lakers #10 dunks the ball during the first...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Lakers #10 dunks the ball during the first half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly players go to the ground to try...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly players go to the ground to try and maintain possession of the ball during the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![St. Frances' Elijah Epps, center, and other seniors celebrate with...]()
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St. Frances' Elijah Epps, center, and other seniors celebrate with championship trophy after defeating Mount Saint Joseph, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![John Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin tries to block a shot by Mount Saint...]()
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John Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin tries to block a shot by Mount Saint Joseph's James Bishop.
![Poly's Demetrius Mims, left, fights for a loose ball with...]()
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Poly's Demetrius Mims, left, fights for a loose ball with Stephen Decatur's Kevon Voyles in the second half of a Class 3A state semifinal at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on March 8, 2018. Poly won, 63-46.
![Catonsville players stand in a line for the national anthem...]()
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Catonsville players stand in a line for the national anthem before their game with Eleanor Roosevelt for the 4A girls basketball state championship at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![John Carroll's Cameron Byers, left, is prevented from scoring as...]()
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John Carroll's Cameron Byers, left, is prevented from scoring as he gets tangled up with Mount Saint Joseph's Kendall McMillan, front right, and Tim McDonald in an MIAA A Conference semifinal at John Carroll.
![St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, drives against McDonogh's Jessica Booth,...]()
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St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, drives against McDonogh's Jessica Booth, right, in the second quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![Pikesville Panthers head coach Michael Dukes during the MPSSAA Class...]()
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Pikesville Panthers head coach Michael Dukes during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, tries to get shot off around...]()
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Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, tries to get shot off around a block attempt by Eleanor Roosevelt's Ashia McCalla during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith blocks John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley during an...]()
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Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith blocks John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley during an MIAA A semifinal game at John Carroll.
![Catonsville's Staisha Daniels buries her head in the shoulder of...]()
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Catonsville's Staisha Daniels buries her head in the shoulder of teammate Maddi McLean as the team accepts their finalist medals following their loss to Eleanor Roosevelt during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Western's Jasmen Walton, left, tries to drives past Catonsville's Aysia...]()
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Western's Jasmen Walton, left, tries to drives past Catonsville's Aysia Ferguson in the third quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![Western coach Tasha Towsend watches the action against Catonsville in...]()
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Western coach Tasha Towsend watches the action against Catonsville in the first quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![Clear Spring's Nicholas Faith, center, gets caught in the middle...]()
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Clear Spring's Nicholas Faith, center, gets caught in the middle of Dunbar teammates Jamal West and Dashawn Philip, right, in a battle for a loose ball during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, battles Western's Vashae Rideout for a...]()
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Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, battles Western's Vashae Rideout for a rebound in the third quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![Mount Saint Joseph's James Bishop, right, tries to block a...]()
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Mount Saint Joseph's James Bishop, right, tries to block a shot by John Carroll's Brandon Craig during an MIAA A Conference semifinal.
![Pikesville Panthers guard Tyra Robinson (4) converts for a basket...]()
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Pikesville Panthers guard Tyra Robinson (4) converts for a basket in front of Southern (Oakland) Rams guard Hannah Wilt (12) during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![McDonogh's Aleah Nelson, left, battles with St. Frances' Taneara Moore...]()
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McDonogh's Aleah Nelson, left, battles with St. Frances' Taneara Moore for the ball in the third quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![Baltimore, MD -- 01/27/2018 -- St. Frances Academy Panthers guard...]()
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Baltimore, MD -- 01/27/2018 -- St. Frances Academy Panthers guard Elijah Epps (4) drains a three point basket over Morgan Park (Chicago) Mustangs forward Cam Burrell (3) during the Charm City vs. Windy City Shootout at Baltimore Polytechnic Institute. The Panthers shredded the Mustangs, 95-75. (Karl Merton Ferron / Baltimore Sun Staff) [ BKB MORGAN PARK ST. FRANCES ACADEMY ] Poly HS (DSC_8097.JPG)
![Lake Clifton's Benjamin Carter, center, takes a shot while defended...]()
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Lake Clifton's Benjamin Carter, center, takes a shot while defended by Oakdale's Mussa Crawford, left, during a semifinal game of the 2A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #3 Malik McCormick jumps to tip the...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #3 Malik McCormick jumps to tip the ball into the basket in the second half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #15 Jamal West fights for possession against...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #15 Jamal West fights for possession against two Hornets players; #11 Anthony Craven ended up with the ball. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Fairmont Heights coach Charlie Henry reprimands a player...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Fairmont Heights coach Charlie Henry reprimands a player for a mistake made during the first half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Gators head coach George Panageotou celebrates with his team after...]()
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Gators head coach George Panageotou celebrates with his team after winning the championship. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville's Sophia Wrisk, right, guards against an inbounds play by...]()
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Catonsville's Sophia Wrisk, right, guards against an inbounds play by Eleanor Roosevelt's Nia Scott during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![John Carroll coach John Zito gesticulates during the first half...]()
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John Carroll coach John Zito gesticulates during the first half of Sunday's MIAA A Conference basketball championship game against Boys' Latin. The Patriots won, 58-50.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- A referee waits to put the ball back...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- A referee waits to put the ball back into play in the second half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![St. Frances' Delicia Pinnick, left, fouls McDonogh's Treasure Valdez in...]()
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St. Frances' Delicia Pinnick, left, fouls McDonogh's Treasure Valdez in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference girls basketball championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley, right, shoots over Boys' Latin's Dogan...]()
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John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley, right, shoots over Boys' Latin's Dogan Hardway in the first half of MIAA A Conference boys basketball championship at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
![Catonsville's Staisha Daniels tries to get off a shot over...]()
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Catonsville's Staisha Daniels tries to get off a shot over Eleanor Roosevelt's Nia Scott during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Western's Vashae Rideout, right, knocks the ball loose from Catonsville'...]()
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Western's Vashae Rideout, right, knocks the ball loose from Catonsville' Gabby Douglas in the third quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #11 Armon Harried is defended Bulldogs #5...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #11 Armon Harried is defended Bulldogs #5 Tynez Warner on his way to the net. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Woodlawn's Mark Brinkley, right, shoots a 3-pointer over Dundalk's Michael...]()
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Woodlawn's Mark Brinkley, right, shoots a 3-pointer over Dundalk's Michael Johnson in the first half of the Baltimore County boys basketball championship at SECU Arena.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets head coach Cyrus Jones, Sr. receives the...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets head coach Cyrus Jones, Sr. receives the state championship trophy. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly #1 Demetrius Mims slam dunks in the...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly #1 Demetrius Mims slam dunks in the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill's bench reacts to a 3 point...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill's bench reacts to a 3 point shot from #15 Jordan Goodwin in the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Long Reach's Kiana Williams (3) draws a foul from behind...]()
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Long Reach's Kiana Williams (3) draws a foul from behind by Poly's Dasia Townes with teammate Janya Lilly (12) also in on the play during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![Poly's Taijah Ridgeway, right, tries to get around the defense...]()
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Poly's Taijah Ridgeway, right, tries to get around the defense of Long Reach's Kiana Williams as she drives to the hoop during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![Poly's Cach'e Wilson looks to puts up a shot as...]()
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Poly's Cach'e Wilson looks to puts up a shot as Long Reach's Lyric Swann, right, stands in her way during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #11 Armon Harries relaxes on the bench...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #11 Armon Harries relaxes on the bench after the team's win. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Lakers #10 Ronald Lucas dunks the ball during...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Lakers #10 Ronald Lucas dunks the ball during the first half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville's Jameila Barrett, left, tries to shot over Western's Jasmen...]()
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Catonsville's Jameila Barrett, left, tries to shot over Western's Jasmen Walton in the first quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #15 Jamal West dunks the ball in...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #15 Jamal West dunks the ball in the second half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Bryn Mawr shows off its IAAM C Conference trophy after...]()
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Bryn Mawr shows off its IAAM C Conference trophy after beating Oldfields, 32-24, Sunday at Stevenson.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Aislynn...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Aislynn Riggs (5) fights Queen Anne's County Lions forward Allie Harris (34) for position on a free-throw during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![St. Frances' Adrian Baldwin, left, steals the ball from Mount...]()
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St. Frances' Adrian Baldwin, left, steals the ball from Mount St. Joseph's James Bishop in the second quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions forward...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions forward Jiyah Hollis (center) overpowers Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Micha Brown (left) and guard Lillyann Eldridge for the rebound during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Hornets #2 Darius Holmes celebrates one of his...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Hornets #2 Darius Holmes celebrates one of his teammate's 3 point shots in the first half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville Comets mascot looks to the crowd to get the...]()
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Catonsville Comets mascot looks to the crowd to get the fans cheering as players are introduced prior to the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Lillyann...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Lillyann Eldridge (1) shoots, scoring a three point basket during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, passes the ball as McDonogh's...]()
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St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, passes the ball as McDonogh's Jessica Booth defends in the second quarter. St. Frances won the IAAM title, 69-51, at Stevenson.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (left) and forward Micha Brown scramble with Queen Anne's County Lions guard Brooke Gordon for a loose ball during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![St. Frances' Detwan Montague celebrates by pouring bottled water on...]()
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St. Frances' Detwan Montague celebrates by pouring bottled water on coach Nick Myles after beating Mount Saint Joseph, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![Gators #3 Anthony Walker tries to get around a Mustangs...]()
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Gators #3 Anthony Walker tries to get around a Mustangs defender. The Perry Hall Gators took on the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Stephen Decatur's Ryan Danaher, left, and Poly's Kim Brown wrestle for...]()
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Stephen Decatur's Ryan Danaher, left, and Poly's Kim Brown wrestle for a first-quarter rebound in a Class 3A state semifinal at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center.
![Catonsville's Aysia Ferguson (14) tries to release a shot while...]()
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Catonsville's Aysia Ferguson (14) tries to release a shot while double covered by Eleanor Roosevelt teammates Makayla Adams, left, and Ashia McCalla during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #1 Zephaniah Esguerra make a 3 pointer...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #1 Zephaniah Esguerra make a 3 pointer in the second half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #10 Ronald Lucas makes a layup during...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #10 Ronald Lucas makes a layup during the second half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Led by Milford Mill #55 Darius Woods, #1...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Led by Milford Mill #55 Darius Woods, #1 Ugo Obasi rushes up the court to try and pull off a comeback win against the Engineers. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- The Engineers hung on to claim the title...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- The Engineers hung on to claim the title after a failed attempt to score a last minute shot; Milford Mill #55 Darius Woods went to the ground the maintain possession of the ball as time expired. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Long Reach players celebrate their win over Poly during a...]()
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Long Reach players celebrate their win over Poly during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #15 Jamal West dunks the ball in...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #15 Jamal West dunks the ball in the first half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Long Reach's Kiana Williams drive to the paint as she's...]()
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Long Reach's Kiana Williams drive to the paint as she's chased by Poly's Cach'e Wilson during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![Southern (Oakland) Rams forward Rachel Reams and Pikesville Panthers forward...]()
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Southern (Oakland) Rams forward Rachel Reams and Pikesville Panthers forward Charia Roberts (right) dive for a loose ball during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #5 Benjamin Carter leaps to make a...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #5 Benjamin Carter leaps to make a layup during the second half. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, center, has difficulty controlling the ball on...]()
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Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, center, has difficulty controlling the ball on a move to the hoop between Eleanor Roosevelt teammates Ashia McCalla, left, and Taylor McCormick during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip sinks a free throw...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip sinks a free throw in the first half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville's Sophie Wrisk (3) guards against Eleanor Roosevelt's Nia Scott...]()
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Catonsville's Sophie Wrisk (3) guards against Eleanor Roosevelt's Nia Scott during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill #15 Jordan Goodwin tosses the ball...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill #15 Jordan Goodwin tosses the ball into the hoop during the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Pikesville Panthers guard Tyra Robinson (right) scores in front of...]()
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Pikesville Panthers guard Tyra Robinson (right) scores in front of Southern (Oakland) Rams forward Rachel Reams during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![Pikesville Panthers guard Keante Lewis (5) drives for the basket...]()
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Pikesville Panthers guard Keante Lewis (5) drives for the basket as Southern (Oakland) Rams guard Laina Holler (3) defends during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith grimaces in pain after a...]()
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Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith grimaces in pain after a hard fall in the third quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill #1 Ugo Obasi jumps to tip...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill #1 Ugo Obasi jumps to tip the ball in during the second half, he's guarded by Poly #3 Amani Walker. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Lake Clifton head coach Herman "Tree" Harried applauds his team...]()
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Lake Clifton head coach Herman "Tree" Harried applauds his team as a call goes their way against Oakdale during a semifinal game of the 2A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Dunbar players celebrate their win over Clear Spring during a...]()
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Dunbar players celebrate their win over Clear Spring during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![St. Frances' Nia Clouden, top, battles McDonogh's Treasure Valdez for...]()
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St. Frances' Nia Clouden, top, battles McDonogh's Treasure Valdez for a loose ball in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference girls basketball championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![St. Frances' Rajeir Jones, left, drives past Mount Saint Joseph's...]()
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St. Frances' Rajeir Jones, left, drives past Mount Saint Joseph's James Bishop for a shot in the first quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith covers his face after getting hurt early...]()
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Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith covers his face after getting hurt early in the third quarter as coach Pat Clatchey and team members look on. He did not return to the game.
![Poly's Dasia Townes, left, tries to avoid a block attempt...]()
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Poly's Dasia Townes, left, tries to avoid a block attempt by Long Reach's Haley Thompson as she releases a shot during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett gets a layup in the second...]()
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Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett gets a layup in the second half. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions wing Marley...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions wing Marley Grenway (2) watches forward Aislynn Riggs (facing camera) foul Queen Anne's County Lions forward, guard Kelly Cavanagh while taking a shot during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![St. Frances' Angel Reese, right, shoots after eluding McDonogh's Taleah...]()
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St. Frances' Angel Reese, right, shoots after eluding McDonogh's Taleah Dixon, left, in the first quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference girls basketball championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly #1 Demetrius Mims slam dunks in the...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly #1 Demetrius Mims slam dunks in the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville's Gabby Douglas attempts a shot from three-point range against...]()
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Catonsville's Gabby Douglas attempts a shot from three-point range against Eleanor Roosevelt during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #4 Chauncey Smith makes a layup during...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #4 Chauncey Smith makes a layup during the second half, defended by Bulldogs #3 Joey Adams. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions forward...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions forward Allie Harris (center) battles Oakland Mills Scorpions forward Micha Brown (left) and forward Aislynn Riggs for a rebound during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions guard...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions guard Abby Blanchard (32) and forward Allie Harris (34) watch Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (4) drive the paint to score a basket during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![Gators #15 Tyler Holley scores during the second half. The...]()
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Gators #15 Tyler Holley scores during the second half. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![John Carroll poses with the basketball championship plaque after beating...]()
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John Carroll poses with the basketball championship plaque after beating Boys' Latin, 58-50, in overtime to win the MIAA A Conference at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
![Dunbar's Dashawn Philip releases a shot over defensive pressure by...]()
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Dunbar's Dashawn Philip releases a shot over defensive pressure by Clear Spring's Connor Michael, left, and fellow teammates during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- The Queen Anne's County Lions...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- The Queen Anne's County Lions team celebrate their victory during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![Woodlawn's MArk Brinkley, right, shoots over Dundalk's Rayonte Brown in...]()
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Woodlawn's MArk Brinkley, right, shoots over Dundalk's Rayonte Brown in the first half of Baltimore County boys basketball championship at SECU Arena.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions guard...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Queen Anne's County Lions guard Shannon Donovan (2) mirrors Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Jazmine Washington (4) who drives the paint during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith, left, battles St. Frances' Koran...]()
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Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith, left, battles St. Frances' Koran Moore and Bassirou Diop (15) for the loose ball in the first quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![Catonsville fans hope for a comeback as their watch their...]()
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Catonsville fans hope for a comeback as their watch their team on defense late in their loss to Eleanor Roosevelt during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip celebrates his dunk with...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip celebrates his dunk with teammate #10 Shaun Tolbert. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![McDonogh's Aleah Nelson, center, is fouled by St. Frances' Aniya...]()
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McDonogh's Aleah Nelson, center, is fouled by St. Frances' Aniya Gourtdinde, left, as she shoots against Nia Clouden, right, in the third quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![Southern (Oakland) Rams forward Rachel Reams (left) battles Pikesville Panthers...]()
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Southern (Oakland) Rams forward Rachel Reams (left) battles Pikesville Panthers forward Charia Roberts during a free-throw during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![Catonsville head coach Mike Mohler shouts intructions to his players...]()
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Catonsville head coach Mike Mohler shouts intructions to his players during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly head coach Sam Brand gets the state...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly head coach Sam Brand gets the state championship trophy. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Dunbar's Dashawn Philip gets a wide open attempt at a...]()
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Dunbar's Dashawn Philip gets a wide open attempt at a dunk following a take away against Clear Spring during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Gators head coach George Panageotou hold the trophy for winning...]()
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Gators head coach George Panageotou hold the trophy for winning the 4A state championship. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Pikesville Panthers guard Kristen Sterling (20) steals the ball as...]()
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Pikesville Panthers guard Kristen Sterling (20) steals the ball as Southern (Oakland) Rams forward Rachel Reams (4) tumbles to the court during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip dunks the ball near...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip dunks the ball near the end of the game. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions head coach...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions head coach Walter Hagins gestures during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![ohn Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin (11), right, celebrates after beating Boys'...]()
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ohn Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin (11), right, celebrates after beating Boys' Latin, 58-50, in overtime to win MIAA A Conference basketball championship at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
![Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett battles with Mustang #11 Tyriq McAdoo...]()
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Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett battles with Mustang #11 Tyriq McAdoo before scoring in the second half. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Dunbar's Malik McCormick (3) releases a three-point shot over Clear...]()
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Dunbar's Malik McCormick (3) releases a three-point shot over Clear Spring's Michael Myers during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Gators dogpiled and celebrated on the court. The...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Gators dogpiled and celebrated on the court. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Dunbar's Jamal West tries to release a shot while pressured...]()
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Dunbar's Jamal West tries to release a shot while pressured by Clear Spring's Connor Michael (23) during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![St. Frances' Koran Moore (24) blocks a shot by Mount...]()
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St. Frances' Koran Moore (24) blocks a shot by Mount Saint Joseph's Tyree Myers in the third quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League championship at Goucher.
![Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, drives past Western's Jasmen Walton in...]()
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Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, drives past Western's Jasmen Walton in the second quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![John Carroll's Nigel Haughton, left, and Mount Saint Joseph's James Bishop...]()
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John Carroll's Nigel Haughton, left, and Mount Saint Joseph's James Bishop chase a loose ball in an MIAA A Conference basketball semifinal at John Carroll.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Lake Clifton players celebrate as time expires in their win...]()
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Lake Clifton players celebrate as time expires in their win over Oakdale during a semifinal game of the 2A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Long Reach players celebrate their win over Poly during a...]()
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Long Reach players celebrate their win over Poly during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![St. Frances poses for a team picture after defeating McDonogh,...]()
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St. Frances poses for a team picture after defeating McDonogh, 69-51, in the IAAM A Conference girls basketball championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![Woodlawn's Demauri Warren, left, is fouled by Dundalk's Willie Fedd...]()
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Woodlawn's Demauri Warren, left, is fouled by Dundalk's Willie Fedd Jr. in the first half of the Baltimore County boys basketball championship at SECU Arena.
![Catonsville head coach Mike Mohler reacts to a call on...]()
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Catonsville head coach Mike Mohler reacts to a call on the floor during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #10 Ronald Lucas lifts the championship trophy...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #10 Ronald Lucas lifts the championship trophy high after his team's win. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Eleanor Roosevelt's Taylor McCormick, right, tries to dribble away from...]()
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Eleanor Roosevelt's Taylor McCormick, right, tries to dribble away from pressure by Catonsville teamamtes Gabby Douglas, left, and Jasmine Dickey during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- The Oakland Mills Scorpions team...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- The Oakland Mills Scorpions team shoot a free-throw during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![Catonsville and Eleanor Roosevelt players get set for the tip-off...]()
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Catonsville and Eleanor Roosevelt players get set for the tip-off of the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Long Reach's Arianna Briggs-Hall gets an open shot in the...]()
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Long Reach's Arianna Briggs-Hall gets an open shot in the middle of the Poly defense during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers head coach Steve Perry celebrates the win...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers head coach Steve Perry celebrates the win with his team. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville fans cheer on their team against Eleanor Roosevelt during...]()
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Catonsville fans cheer on their team against Eleanor Roosevelt during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Mustangs players celebrate a teammate's 3 pointer from the bench....]()
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Mustangs players celebrate a teammate's 3 pointer from the bench. The Perry Hall Gators took on the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett holds the 4A championship trophy and...]()
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Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett holds the 4A championship trophy and celebrates with his teammates. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly #11 Rahim Ali shoots a free throw...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly #11 Rahim Ali shoots a free throw in the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly players celebrate after winning the championship. The...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly players celebrate after winning the championship. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Woodlawn's Demauri Warren, right, battles Dundalk's Willie Fedd Jr. for...]()
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Woodlawn's Demauri Warren, right, battles Dundalk's Willie Fedd Jr. for the ball in the first half of the Baltimore County boys basketball championship at SECU Arena.
![Poly's Amani Walker takes a first-half shot in a Class...]()
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Poly's Amani Walker takes a first-half shot in a Class 3A state semifinal at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center.
![St. Frances' Koran Moore, left, battles for a loose ball...]()
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St. Frances' Koran Moore, left, battles for a loose ball with Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith in the second quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #11 Armon Harried celebrates the win with...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers #11 Armon Harried celebrates the win with teammate #1 Michael Gray. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Long Reach's Lyric Swann (22) makes a 3-pointer despite pressure from Poly's...]()
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Long Reach's Lyric Swann (22) makes a 3-pointer despite pressure from Poly's Cach'e Wilson during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![Pikesville Panthers guard Kayla Jackson (23) scores a basket in...]()
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Pikesville Panthers guard Kayla Jackson (23) scores a basket in front of Southern (Oakland) Rams guard Courtney Roth (11) during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![St. Frances' Nia Clouden goes up for a shot against...]()
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St. Frances' Nia Clouden goes up for a shot against McDonogh's Nellie Blaze, left, and Treasure Valdez, right, in the fourth quarter of the Panthers' 69-51 win in the IAAM A Conference championship game Sunday at Stevenson.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill #5 Eric Turner fights for control...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill #5 Eric Turner fights for control of the ball with Poly #11 Rahim Ali. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Dunbar's Zephaniah Esguerra releases a successful shot from three-point range...]()
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Dunbar's Zephaniah Esguerra releases a successful shot from three-point range as Clear Spring's Nicholas Faith (2) applies late defensive pressure during a semifinal game of the 1A boys basketball state tournament at University of Maryland's Xfinity Center on Friday, March 9.
![Catonsville's Jameila Barrett releases a jump shot in traffic against...]()
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Catonsville's Jameila Barrett releases a jump shot in traffic against Eleanor Roosevelt during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Bulldogs #3 Joey Adams is guarded by Lakers...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Bulldogs #3 Joey Adams is guarded by Lakers #2 Steven Parker. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip celebrates the end of...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip celebrates the end of the game with teammate #4 Jamal Cannady. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Ash...]()
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Towson, MD -- 03/09/2018 -- Oakland Mills Scorpions guard Ash Miranda (11), forward Micha Brown (10) and forward Amel Lightfoot (14) watch their playoff hopes fade as the Queen Anne's County Lions grab a rebound during the MPSSAA Class 2A Semifinals at Towson University. The Lions shredded the Scorpions, 57-47.
![John Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin, right, shoots over Boys' Latin's Dogan...]()
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John Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin, right, shoots over Boys' Latin's Dogan Hardway in the first half of MIAA A Conference boys basketball championship at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
![Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett celebrates with teammates in the second...]()
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Gators #1 LaQuill Hardnett celebrates with teammates in the second half after getting on a hot streak. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![John Carroll's Nigel Haughton, left, battles Boys' Latin's Cameron Spencer,...]()
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John Carroll's Nigel Haughton, left, battles Boys' Latin's Cameron Spencer, right, for the ball in the second half. The Patriots won, 58-50, in overtime to take the MIAA A Conference basketball championship at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Mr. Let Me At Em cheers for the...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Mr. Let Me At Em cheers for the Dunbar Poets from the stands in the first half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, and Aniya Gourdinde celebrate their...]()
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St. Frances' Angel Reese, left, and Aniya Gourdinde celebrate their third straight IAAM A Conference girls basketball championship after beating McDonogh, 69-51, on Sunday at Stevenson.
![College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip guards against one of...]()
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #5 Dashawn Philip guards against one of the Hornets players in the first half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Poly coach Sam Brand shots instructions to his team against Stephen Decatur...]()
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Poly coach Sam Brand shots instructions to his team against Stephen Decatur in a Class 3A state semifinal at the University of Maryland's Xfinity Center.
![Long Reach and Poly players tip-off to start a semifinal...]()
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Long Reach and Poly players tip-off to start a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![Southern-Garrett Rams forward Rachel Reams (4) watches forward Kayla Harris make...]()
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Southern-Garrett Rams forward Rachel Reams (4) watches forward Kayla Harris make a clean block of a shot by Pikesville Panthers guard Keante Lewis (5) during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers head coach Steve Perry accepts the state...]()
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College Park,MD-3/10/14- Lakers head coach Steve Perry accepts the state championship award. The Lake Clifton Lakers beat the North Caroline Bulldogs in the 2A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Gator teammates #1 LaQuill Hardnett and #24 Anthony Higgs embrace...]()
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Gator teammates #1 LaQuill Hardnett and #24 Anthony Higgs embrace after winning the state championship. The Perry Hall Gators beat the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
![Catonsville's Staisha Daniels tries to get a shot off while...]()
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Catonsville's Staisha Daniels tries to get a shot off while pressured by Eleanor Roosevelt's Dainajoy McFarlane during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
![Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, battles Western's Vashae Rideout for a...]()
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Catonsville's Jasmine Dickey, left, battles Western's Vashae Rideout for a rebound in the third quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
![Poly's Taijah Ridgeway, center, tries to elude defensive pressure by...]()
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Poly's Taijah Ridgeway, center, tries to elude defensive pressure by Long Reach's Lyric Swann, left, and Arianna Briggs-Hall (24) during a semifinal game of the 3A girls basketball state tournament at Towson University's SECU Arena on Thursday, March 8.
![Pikesville Panthers guard Taylor Sawyer looks on as guard Cydney...]()
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Pikesville Panthers guard Taylor Sawyer looks on as guard Cydney Barnes (12) reacts to another Southern (Oakland) Rams rebound during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
![Mount Saint Joseph's Tyree Myers, right, is called for an...]()
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Mount Saint Joseph's Tyree Myers, right, is called for an offensive foul on St. Frances' Bassirou Diop, left, in the fourth quarter. The Panthers won, 52-50, to take the Baltimore Catholic League basketball championship at Goucher.
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Gators #24 Anthony Higgs scores during the first half. The Perry Hall Gators took on the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
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Gators #3 Anthony Walker waits for a pass in the first half. The Perry Hall Gators took on the Bladensburg Mustangs in the 4A boys basketball state championship game at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poets #1 Zephaniah Esguerra runs down the court with the ball in the second half. The Dunbar Poets beat the Fairmont Heights Hornets in the 1A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
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Catonsville's Gabby Douglas, center, tries to get through Eleanor Roosevelt teammates Trinity Workman, left, and Ashia McCalla as a jump ball is called on the play during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
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John Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin grabs an offensive rebound against Boys' Latin in overtime as the Patriots won, 58-50, to take the MIAA A Conference basketball championship at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
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Catonsville's Jameila Barrett, center, fights for a loose ball with Eleanor Roosevelt teammates Trinity Workman, left, and Nylah Lee during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Poly #10 Justin Lewis dunks the ball in the second half. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
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John Carroll's Immanuel Quickley drives against Boys' Latin's Dogan Hardway, left, in the first half of the Patriots' 58-50 overtime win in the MIAA A Conference basketball championship game at APGFCU Arena in Bel Air.
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Catonsville's Maddi McLean (22) and Staisha Daniels defends against a shot attempt by Eleanor Roosevelt's Dainajoy McFarlane during the 4A girls basketball state championship game at Towson University's SECU Arena on Saturday, March 10.
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College Park,MD-3/9/14- Milford Mill #15 Jordan Goodwin makes a 3 point shot during the second half, he's guarded by Poly #3 Amani Walker. The Baltimore Polytechnic Engineers beat the Milford Mill Millers in 3A boys basketball state championship match at the Xfinity Center in College Park.
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John Carroll's Yavuz Gultekin, left, and Cameron Byers (21) are stymied under the basket by Mount Saint Joseph's Jalen Smith, behind Byers, and Kendall McMillan, right, as they grapple for a loose ball in an MIAA A Conference semifinal at John Carroll. John Carroll won in overtime, 79-78.
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Pikesville Panthers forward Charia Roberts (21) leaps but can't catch a pass from guard Frances Glover (1) as Southern (Oakland) Rams forward Kayla Harris (right) moves in to steal during the MPSSAA Class 1A Semifinals at Towson University. The Rams battered the Panthers, 49-37.
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Catonsville's Jameila Barrett, left, battles Western's Vashae Rideout for the loose ball in the third quarter. The Comets won, 61-47, in the Class 4A North Section I semifinal.
McDonogh girls lacrosse coach Chris Robinson said Thursday morning that his decision to leave the Eagles and their 177-game winning streak was to focus on building his National Girls Lacrosse League, a youth program he envisions being comparable to Little League Baseball.
The announcement of Robinson’s departure from McDonogh after 13 years, nine straight Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference championships and eight straight years as the No. 1 girls lacrosse program in the country took the lacrosse community by surprise Wednesday night.
McDonogh officials emailed a letter Wednesday to the school community and a separate one to the girls lacrosse families, which was obtained by The Baltimore Sun, saying that Robinson “is no longer teaching and coaching at McDonogh School. His last day was yesterday.” Neither letter gave a reason why he had left.
“The decision to resign … was a tough decision for me and my family,” said Robinson, whose older daughter, Anna, is a senior on this year’s Eagles team. “We have opportunities with the National Girls Lacrosse League and other opportunities which are coming about with Robinson Sports and I just couldn’t manage to do everything I had on my plate, so we thought that our 13-year run at McDonogh had run its course and we had great memories, great players and a phenomenal run, but it was just time for a change.”
Robinson Sports Inc., a business he runs with his brother, Scott, conducts girls lacrosse leagues, tournaments, camps and clinics. Scott Robinson, who coached McDonogh’s defense, has also left the Eagles, although he continues to coach the girls basketball team at Howard High School.
When asked whether there had been any dispute between himself and McDonogh officials, Chris Robinson said: “I’m not going to say anything negative about McDonogh or anything like that. It’s more of the timing. This spring we have national locations for the youth league opening up and I’ve got to put my attention toward that in its first year.”
A call to McDonogh headmaster Charles Britton’s office Thursday was referred to the communications department. In an email, a school spokesperson did not elaborate further on Robinson’s departure.
Robinson, who has also left his job as a middle-school science teacher at McDonogh, acknowledged that the timing of his departure wasn’t perfect with the lacrosse season about six weeks away, but that it was the right time to take advantage of the opportunity to build the NGLL. The youth league for girls in fifth through eighth grades is expanding from the Mid-Atlantic region to Georgia, North Carolina and the Chicago area this spring. He wants to oversee that expansion.
“We want to make sure it’s done right,” Robinson said. “It’s a very pivotal year for the development of the league and the ultimate goal of it is to kind of mirror a bit of what the Little League World Series is to baseball and having league competition under one umbrella and eventually qualifying out of your region into a national championship format. There’s nothing else like it in lacrosse. The youth lacrosse throughout the country is very disjointed and we figured this would be a great opportunity for the young ladies, so it’s a huge project and we feel it’s really in a pivotal year to make that happen.”
With Robinson’s abrupt departure and no explanation provided Wednesday night, rumors began emerging.
On Thursday morning on the Facebook pages of Robinson Sports Inc. and his M&D lacrosse club, he wrote: “I have been made aware of the rumors that have circulated because of my departure by some of my friends and colleagues. Some of them are appalling to hear but I guess in today’s society people automatically assume the worst. I assure you all, there isn’t any merit to these horrific claims. So in this time of change for my family, I would ask that you be respectful of my decisions to move on in my career.”
Robinson, a three-time All-Metro Coach of the Year, began his career at Mount Hebron. He had a record of 341-18-1 as a high school head coach, including 234-10 at McDonogh. Before coaching the Eagles, he coached Mount Hebron to five state championships from 1997 and 2001.
The letter sent to the lacrosse families Wednesday night said assistant coach Nancy Love would take over the program on an interim basis while a national search is conducted for a new coach.
