Perryville Boys Outmatch, Outrun Undermanned Tome 77-26

By Scott Serio

With only six players suited against the visiting Perryville squad, the Tome Titans faced an uphill battle in their season opener. With a shortage of speed and facing early foul trouble, Tome watched the Panthers build an early lead on the road and never look back.

Marked by a first half with five 3-pointers, Perryville got the running clock started before halftime and went into the break with a 49-14 lead. Head Coach Ron Kidd used the lead to get playing time for his less experienced players.

“It’s really nice (to start off with a win). I got everybody involved, everybody got some playing time and they played hard,” said Kidd, who also commented on Tome’s effort. “They fought hard the whole game. I know they only had six guys. I know they undermanned, but they fought hard. I wish I could get them at full strength.”

Perryville was led in scoring by their only returning player from last year’s varsity squad with junior Sean Beard netting 18. Jerry Howard, Ben Clark and Nick Howles also registered double digits from the Panthers with 11, 10 and 10 points respectively. Nolan Peel led the Titans with ten.

Cecil Leadership Institute training leaders of tomorrow

NORTH EAST, Md. – For more than 20 years, the Cecil Leadership Institute has provided individuals with the framework where existing and emerging leaders in small and large businesses, county government (departments and organizations), not-forprofit, and tourism engagement, collaborate and commit to Cecil County’s ongoing development.

With more than 465 graduates from the program, the Cecil Leadership Institute (CLI) is now accepting applications for the Class of 2023. Sponsored by Cecil College and the Cecil County Office of Economic Development, the deadline to register for the 2023 Cecil Leadership Institute is January 17, 2023.

The Class of 2023 will begin in February, meeting on consecutive Thursdays through May. The CLI sessions are at various businesses and organizations throughout Cecil County, where participants grow their skills and talents, connect with community leaders, and develop the traits to be successful. This unique learning opportunity introduces participants to diverse perspectives on growth and prosperity issues. There is more than 75 hours of instruction over 30 sessions throughout the program. Along with developing and advancing their leadership skills, CLI graduates increase their professional networks, are introduced to innovative thought leaders within Cecil County to learn their management styles, and practice critical thinking. Each week, a new local leader provides an in-depth look at the inner workings of their organization.

Cecil Leadership Institute is managed by Cecil College’s Division of Career and Community Education.

For more information or to apply, contact CLI liaison Laurie Raphael at lraphael@cecil.edu or by calling (443) 907-1376. The Institute’s brochure and application can also be found at cecil.edu/cli. Please return applications to Laurie Raphael, Cecil Leadership Institute, Cecil College, 107 Railroad Ave., Elkton, MD 21921.