Cecil County Sports Weekly Vol 3 Issue 6

CECIL COUNTY

SPORTS WEEKLY

VOLUME 3 ISSUE 6

February 14, 2023

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

GUILD MORTGAGE MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK: GUILD MORTGAGE FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

JABEZ GRIFFIN

NORTH EAST INDIANS BASKETBALL

AMANDA CALLAGHAN

Jabez and North East went 2-1 on the week. Jabez is a Senior Captain who affects the game at all levels. He scored 16.5ppg, 9rpg, and 6apg during this past week.

To qualify for States in one or two Indoor Track races would be exhausting to most. This week Amanda Callaghan competed in four track events at Regionals and finished in the top three in all four events.

Amanda place 2nd in the 500m, 2nd in the 800m, third in the 4x400m relay and her team placed first in the 4x800m relay. She set a new PR on the 500m race.

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CECIL COUNTY SPORTS SCHEDULE

126: L. Barkey (HT) over Unknown (For.)

132: C. McNamee (HT) over N. Singleton (PV) (Fall 1:54)

138: K. Brown (PV) over N. Chervak (HT) (Dec 4-2)

145: R. Sewell (HT) over R. Trimble (PV) (Fall 2:32)

152: A. Sullivan (HT) over R. Hellman (PV) (Fall 1:06)

160: B. Vickers (HT) over D. Coffey (PV) (Fall 1:39)

170: J. Ryder (HT) over B. Hamson (PV) (Fall 2:28)

182: S. Nikitaras (HT) over H. Coe (PV) (Fall 3:16)

195: N. Filip (HT) over Unknown (For.)

220: G. Thompson (HT) over K. Mitchell (PV) (Dec 4-1)

285: G. Lawson (HT) over J. Renninger (PV) (Fall 1:36)

(5) C. Milton Wright

106: E. Collick (SD) over K. Desch (CMW) (MD 12-4)

113: J. Hinojosa (SD) over S. Downey (CMW) (Fall 0:39)

120: L. Hugues (SD) over M. Nguyen (CMW) (Dec 3-1)

126: A. August (SD) over J. Peters (CMW) (Fall 3:27)

132: R. Caimi (SD) over E. Lylo (CMW) (Fall 3:53)

138: L. Intrieri (SD) over D. Roche (CMW) (Fall 1:05)

145: B. Zumbano (CMW) over ZJ Lyons (SD) (Dec 7-5)

152: E. Haworth (SD) over D. Sweeney (CMW) (Dec 11-6)

160: G. Solito (SD) over J. Simms (CMW) (Dec 5-3)

170: P. Intrieri (SD) over Unknown (For.)

182: H. Goscinski (CMW) over Unknown (For.)

195: J. Tufts (CMW) over Unknown (For.)

220: D. Hercek (CMW) over Unknown (For.)

285: L. Longerbeam (CMW) over Unknown (For.)

(3) Parkside

(2) Rising Sun

106: A. Stewart (RS) over Unknown (For.)

113: T. Garvin (RS) over C. Greene (P) (Fall 4:37)

120: R. Payne (P) over X. Brown (RS) (Dec 7-5)

126: C. Jones (P) over T. Henderson (RS) (Dec 5-2)

132: A. Horn (RS) over B. Farmer (P) (Dec 9-3)

138: Z. Garvin (RS) over J. Fisher (P) (Fall 2:20)

145: R. Tully (P) over C. Dube (RS) (Fall 2:34)

152: A. Pusey (P) over Unknown (For.)

160: C. Mapp (P) over A. Farr (RS) (Fall 0:40)

2A East Region Championships

ELKTON, RISING SUN & NORTH EAST COMPETE

By Amanda Callaghan

2A EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

LANDOVER - On Monday, Febuary 6th, Elkton, Rising Sun, and North East travelled to the PG Sports Complex in Landover, Maryland for the 2A East Region Championships. They entered the stadium nervous for the tough competition, but excited and hopeful for an opportunity to place in the top four and qualify for states. In the busy stadium, 15 teams prepared for the races ahead.

The meet started with a bang! The first athletes to secure their spots at states was Rising Sun’s girls’ 4x800. The team of Anna Callaghan, Emily Wishart, Savannah Lacey, and Amanda Callaghan led an upset against the #1 seeded Kent Island team to take first in the region with a 10:20.67. Not long after, the Rising Sun boy’s 4x800 also gained a spot at states, with the team of John Ferry, Matt McKay, Logan Meadows, and Nik Haraldsson placing fourth with a time of 8:59.81.

Cecil athletes next found sucess in the 1600m run, where in two highly competative races, Leanna Rogers of North East and John Ferry of Rising Sun qualified for states. Rogers earned 4th in the girls’ race, finishing in 5:28.39, setting a new PR by 15 and a half seconds. Ferry took third in the boy’s race, running a 4:51.81. Impressively, both Leanna Rogers and John Ferry raced again later in the evening in the 3200 meter race, and both qualified in the 3200 as well! Rogers earned fourth again in the 3200, running a 12:45.64.

John Ferry finished in second, running a 10:38.18, setting another massive PR by 28 seconds.

THANK

In the 500m dash, Amanda Callaghan took second place with a PR of 1:21.99, qualifying for states.

Next were finals for the sprint events, where Cecil represented well again. In the 55m hurdles, Katie Callaghan took fourth place in finals with a 9.44. Isaiah Huffstutler of Elkton took second in the 55m dash, running a 6.65. Both Huffstutler and Callaghan will compete at states. Elkton’s boys’ 4x200 also qualified, with the team of Isaiah Huffstutler, Allan Tate, Taino Jurry, and Joshua Brill running a 1:36.39 into fourth.

The meet wasn’t finished yet!

In a close race, Amanda and Katie Callaghan of Rising Sun both qualified in the 800: Amanda Callaghan earned second running a 2:32.42, and Katie Callaghan earned third with a 2:33.49. Both returned to the track only 15 minutes later to run the 4x400 relay, where Rising Sun’s girls team of Anna Callaghan,

Bella Chavis, Amanda Callaghan, and Katie Callaghan earned fourth with a time of 4:24.81. While their teammates competed on the track, Cecil athletes performed amazingly in the field events. Brin Khanjar of North East cleared 4’ 11 in the high jump, jumping into second place. Her teammate Alyssa Snyder cleared 7’ 0 in pole vault, earning third and qualifying for states. Caroline Mercer of Rising Sun threw 32 feet 10.5 inches, winning second. In team scores, Rising Sun’s girls team had the highest county finish, earning second overall with 61 points. Many of their points came from success in the middle and long distance events and relays. Congratulations!

The indoor season will come to an end at the MPSSAA 2A Indoor State Championships, where Cecil Countys 18 qualifiers will compete. Good luck!

photos by Ken Myers

2A East Region Championships Womens Results

PERRYVILLE & BOHEMIA MANOR COMPETE IN

1A CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

1A Central Region Championships

Mens Results

By: Katie Callaghan

BALTIMORE - On Monday, February 6th, 15 teams gathered at the Baltimore 5th Regiment Armory to compete in the 1A Central Region Championships. Participants from Cecil County included Perryville and Bo Manor. Outstanding performances from both schools were plentiful and athletes set many new personal records with this new competition. Many athletes qualified for the upcoming state meet on Tuesday, February 21st.

Perryville Boys performed extraordinary, winning first place in the 1A Central Region Championships with a score of 120 points. Contributing to their major success, Perryville Boys qualified in all three relays and in most events. Winning the 55m Dash, Rocky Ramsland ran a 6.87, and continued to earn points for his team, winning the pole vault, vaulting 11’. Evan Beynon placed third in the 300m dash, running a time of 40.66 sec. Brady Martin earned 2nd in the 800m run, with a time of 2:16.55. Earning second in the 1600, Michael Young ran a time of 5:26.23. Young also qualified in the Pole vault, vaulting 10’ and earning 2nd place. Teammates Ty Stiffler and Dain Lenz both qualified in the 55m Hurdles, earning 2nd and 4th with times of 8.49 and 9.04.

Perryvilles Relays all qualified, with their 4x200 Relay of Zach Ayers, Rocky Ramsland, Ty Stiffler, and Evan Beynon running a time of 1:41.06 and earning second

place. Perryville’s team of Evan Beynon, Zach Ayers, Ty Stiffler and Brady Martin placed third in the 4x400, running a time of 9:37.14.

Their 4x800 team qualified as well, earning 2nd place with a time of 9:37.14, and a team of Brady Martin, Anthony Thompson, Aidan Willis, and Rowan Gatch. Field events performed with success as well with Sydney Phillips earning second in the Shot Put, throwing 40’ 01”. Teamate Thomas Kilby placed fourth in the event, throwing 36’ 06.

Deyshawn Henderson won High Jump with a height of 5’08. Anthony Baldwin placed 4th in Pole Vault earning points with his teammates, and vaulting 9’.

Perryville Girls placed 4th, earning 41 points. Julia Biggers won fourth in the 3200, qualifying and running a time of 17:28.41. Jaelyn Strand placed third in the 55m Hurdles, qualifying with a time of 10.50. Perryville girls qualified with their 4x800m Realy, earning fourth place with a team of Julia Biggers, Taylor Young, Rosi Diaz, and Hayden O'brien (12:35.34). Samaya Burley qualified in the Shot Put, placing fourth, and throwing 23-02.

Zoe Zimmerman placed 2nd in Pole Vault, vaulting 6’.

Bo Manor also performed incredible, with their Girls team earning second place in the Meet. They earned a total of 61 points and qualified in many events. Kathryn Scott won first in the 1600m Run, earning a time of 5:51.83. Her sister Lauren Scott qualified in the 3200, earning second (14:14.98) to team-

mate Skylar Pizzulli who won with a time of 12:58.55. All of Bo Manor Girl’s relays qualified as well, with their 4x200 placing fourth and running a time of 2:08.38. The team consisted of Hannah Beck, Gracie Nelsen, Paige Racine, and Colleen Nelsen. Nelson ran on every relay, qualifying on all. Bo Manor’s 4x400 of Paige Racine, Colleen Nelsen, Kathryn Scott, and Skylar Pizzulli placed second, running a time of 4:54.40. Bo manor’s Girl’s team won the 4x800 (11:15.45), with a team of Colleen Nelsen, Kathryn Scott, Lauren Scott, and Skylar Pizzulli. Hannah Beck won the Pole Vault, vaulting 6’6” and earning points in field events. For Boy’s, Bo Manor placed 6th as a team. Robert Heinzelman placed 3rd in the 1600m run with a time of 5:36.33. Teammate Jason Wolfenden placed 4th in the same event running a time of 5:38.74. Bo Manor Boy’s swept the 3200m Run, with Ethan Dell (11:32.97) winning, followed by John Conley (12:04.47), then Leighton Dell (12:16.11) in third. Dain Lenz qualified in the 55m Hurdles, earning 4th place and a time of 9.04 seconds. Athletes ran incredibly well this meet with heightened competition. We wish them luck in the upcoming state meet taking place at PG Sports and Learning Complex on Tuesday February 21st next week. There they will compete against the top athletes from schools in the 1A MPSSAA Division.

4x200

2. Zach Ayers, Rocky Ramsland, Ty Stiffler, Evan Beynon 1:41.06a Perryville

9. Evan Ireland, Gavin McKew, Jacob Seiple, Joseph Schoff 1:51.46a Bo Manor

4x400

3. Evan Beynon, Zach Ayers, Ty Stiffler, Brady Martin 4:01.67a Perryville Q

4x800

2. Brady Martin, Anthony Thompson, Aidan Willis, Rowan Gatch 9:37.14a Perryville Q

2. Sydney Phillips

photos by Becky Young

1A Central Region Championships

7. Leilani Perez, Jaelyn Strand, Abby Griffey, Julia May

4x400

2. Paige Racine, Colleen Nelsen, Kathryn Scott, Skylar Pizzulli

1. Colleen Nelsen, Kathryn Scott, Lauren Scott, Skylar

4.

TOME TITANS FALL TO TRI-STATE CRUSADERS 55-19

ELKTON - The matchup between the Tri-State Christian Academy and Tome School boys teams was an exercise of two different teams on different missions, where the final score didn’t reflect the success and progress each for which each team was aiming. The Crusaders handled the inexperienced Titans team handily with a

55-19 win, but both coaches exited the affair talking about the positives.

“We are on what we call our Road to Ohio, a postseason tournament with 112 teams in Ohio, so every team that we play from here on out we’ve got goals that we set,” said Tri-State Boys and Girls Head Coach Chris Scarbro. “We have been liv-

ing and dying by the three, so the first quarter they weren’t allowed to shoot a three. We were working on dribble, drive, penetration. We were trying to work on different facets of the game we are not comfortable with to try to get better.”

Tome kept the game

photos by Scott Serio

TOME

TOME TITANS FALL TO TRI-STATE CRUSADERS 55-19

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close early as Tri-State worked on their own play, highlighted by four Spencer Cain blocked shots in the first four minutes. Once TriState opened up their press and half-court trap play, the Titans couldn’t withstand the pressure.

In spite of the lopsided score, Scarbro found it easy to compliment the work Coach Doe Goldman has put in for the Titans this year. “I give all the credit in the world to Coach Doe, He has group full of freshman playing varsity basketball,

extremely young, and then a couple upperclassmen. They came out tonight and played great defense on us,” said Scarbro. “They were in the game. I saw them three weeks ago until now and they grew, they grew tremendously, and all that credit goes to Coach Doe and the heart that those boys are playing with. He gets the most out of those boys and they are going to be good.”

Sam Falko and Kyle Rogers each scored 14 for the Crusaders in the win. Luke Wagenknecht led the Titans with eight.

The game meant something else to the Crusaders who had a scare when a firearm discharged in the hallway at Appoqunimink High School during their game last Monday night. It left the Tri-State squad a little rattled and helped re-focus Scarbro’s squads. He said he wanted to focus on the fact that they are just playing a game and there are things bigger than the game. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to coach these boys and win or lose we give all the glory to God,” said Scarbro.

photos by Scott Serio

CARILLO SISTERS LEAD TOME TITANS TO WIN OVER CRUSADERS

ELKTON - Things fell into place at the right time for the Tome School girls basketball team on the road at Tri-State Christian Academy as they scored the first eight points and never looked back. Armed with a 20-3 halftime lead, the Titans coasted to a 33-26 win against the Crusaders.

“Injuries and people getting sick, it’s just been an up and down year for us. We just have to have confidence, and everyone has to know their role,” said Tome

Coach Jermaine Palmer. He also commented on the consistent press and halfcourt defense the Titans have transitioned into. “Being more aggressive is just them and how they want to play. So that is what we practice.”

The result was the Carillo sisters leading the scoring for Tome. Alivia and Ainsley posted 13 and nine points respectively and senior Landen Cain adding seven.

Tri-State did mount a comeback in the third quar-

ter, but that was almost by design for Palmer thanks to the Titans’ lead. “We had a couple girls are not feeling well today, so we tried to slow it down and kill some clock,” said Palmer. “We tried to bring them out of the zone so they had to play us in man. Any team that plays us in man is not going to beat us. Then, I just said let’s get back to the beginning of the game strategy and let’s finish this out.”

Hope Pfadt led the Crusaders with 12 points.

photos by Scott Serio

TIGERS DROP THIRD LOSS OF SEASON ON SENIOR NIGHT

North Harford rolled into Rising Sun looking to avenge an early season loss to the Tigers. The Hawks caught Rising Sun off guard, got them in early foul trouble and pressed forward for a 55-49 upset win on the road.

In both the first and second halves Rising Sun leader Jordan Lynch ended up on the bench with foul trouble early then fouled out early in the final frame. With Lynch on the bench, North

Harford used a size advantage and Jenna Ahmrein’s 23 points to keep the Tigers at bay most of the night.

Alison Stoudt and Sarah Clark, 16 and 13 points each, kept Rising Sun in the fight, but the Tigers were never able to close the gap.

Caroline Nicholson added 16 points for the Hawks.

Jillian Ragan posted a dozen for Rising Sun and Lynch was held to just six points.

photos by Scott Serio

senior photos by Duane Goldsmith

DISTRICT SWIM MEET BRINGS UCBAC SCHOOLS TOGETHER BEFORE REGIONALS

Event 14 Girls 100 Yard Freestyle

8 Cooper, Sadie ELK 1:04.82

14 Abbey, Severin RSHS 1:11.92

17 Sullivan, Paige RSHS 1:13.43

20 Clowson, Samantha ELK 1:14.41

31 Miller, Audrey ELK 1:18.79

Event 15 Boys 500 Yard Freestyle

8 Estep, James ELK 6:02.44

Event 16 Girls 500 Yard Freestyle

4 Pennington, Carolyn ELK 6:09.63

Event 17 Boys 200 Yard Freestyle

9 RSHS A 1:51.50

1) Reese, Landon

2) Bunk, Cameron

3) Abbey, Kieran

4) Schultz, Benjamin

10 ELK A 1:53.66

1) Sprouse, John

2) Singer, Brendan

3) Foye, Solomon

4) Estep, James

Event 18 Girls 200 Yard Freestyle Relay

9 ELK A 2:20.09

1) Miller, Audrey

2) Zanes, Ellie

3) Clowson, Samantha

4) Hadley, Melinda

RESULTS FROM DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIPS

*results show Cecil swimmers only because of space limitations.

Event 1 Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay

6 ELK A 1:57.46 26

1) Marra, Michael

2) Cline, Jacob

3) Kammerzelt, Beau

4) Sprouse, John

8 RSHS A 2:11.18 22

1) Abbey, Kieran

2) Schultz, Benjamin 3) Reese, Landon 4) Bunk, Cameron

7 ELK A 2:14.77

1) Clawson, Sarah 2) Cooper, Sadie 3) Marra, Mattea

Event 19 Boys 100 Yard Backstroke

5 Marra, Michael ELK 1:02.85

15 Estep, James ELK 1:13.99

Event 20 Girls 100 Yard Backstroke

18 Huss, Emma ELK 1:21.66

Event 21 Boys 100 Yard Breaststroke

12 Cline, Jacob ELK 1:14.47

15 Schultz, Benjamin RSHS 1:18.03

17 Abbey, Kieran RSHS 1:23.59

21 Reese, Landon RSHS 1:26.11

Event 22 Girls 100 Yard Breaststroke

3 Cooper, Sadie ELK 1:16.17

15 Abbey, Severin RSHS 1:30.52

Event 23 Boys 400 Yard Freestyle Relay

5 ELK A 3:54.77

1) Kammerzelt, Beau

2) Sprouse, John

3) Cline, Jacob

4) Marra, Michael

Event 24 Girls 400 Yard Freestyle Relay

5 ELK A 4:42.48

1) Pennington, Carolyn

2) Clawson, Sarah

3) Marra, Mattea

4) Cooper, Sadie

photos by Susan Burkholder

photos by Sam Dixon & Susan Burkholder