Cecil County Sports Weekly Vol 2 Issue 20

SPORTS WEEKLY

CECIL COUNTY’S ONLY FREE SPORTS PUBLICATION

Volume 2 Issue 20 - Tuesday, May 24, 2022

CECIL COUNTY

BOHEMIA MANOR GIRLS TRACK TEAM WINS 1A REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

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Statistics for the week ending Sat., May 21

Degree days are an indicator of energy needs. The more the total degree days, the more energy is necessary to cool.

Precipitation Total for the week ..................... 0.83” Total for the month ................... 5.56” Total for the year ..................... 13.17” Normal for the year ................ 16.33”

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Weather History A 91-degree high on May 24, 1982, turned the previous record high of 79 to ashes in San Francisco. If high pressure north of San Francisco forces the wind to come from the east, temperatures can bake the Bay City.

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ATHLETES OF THE WEEK

GUILD MORTGAGE MALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

GUILD MORTGAGE FEMALE ATHLETE OF THE WEEK:

JACOB WHITEMAN

GRACE BOYD

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NORTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL

RISING SUN HIGH SCHOOL

INDIANS BASEBALL

TIGERS SOFTBALL

North East Senior Jacob Whiteman continues his County leading dominance both pitching and batting to lead the powerhouse North East Indians into the State Semifinals.

Whiteman pitched 6.0 innings in the State Quarterfinals matchup giving up five hits and allowing only two runs, striking out eight.

Rising Sun Senior Grace Boyd hit a homerun on Friday in the State Quarterfinals to start off a 7 run inning for the Lady Tigers.

Grace went 2-for-2 at the plate with 2 RBIs in the 10-0 win over the North Caroline Bulldogs

At the plate, Whiteman had two hits and was walked once. He had two RBIs in the game.

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BOYS BASEBALL : NORTH EAST vs FALLSTON

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MOMENTS IN TIME The History Channel

* On June 6, 1683, the Ashmolean, the world’s first university museum, opens in Oxford, England.

Today, the collection at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology ranges in time from the earliest implements of man, made about 500,000 years ago, to 20th century works of art. * On June 10, 1692, in Salem Village in the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Bridget Bishop, the first colonist to be tried in the Salem witch trials, is hanged after being found guilty of the practice of witchcraft. The witch trials, which resulted in the executions of 19 innocent women and men, ended in October. * On June 9, 1893, the interior of Ford’s Theatre collapses when a basement pier gives way, killing 23 people. The building -- where President Lincoln was assassinated -- housed hundreds of government clerks. * On June 7, 1942, the Battle of Midway -- one of the most decisive U.S. victories in its war against Japan -- comes to an end.

The outnumbered U.S. Pacific Fleet destroyed four Japanese aircraft carriers with the loss of only one of its own, the Yorktown. * On June 8, 1968, James Earl Ray is arrested in London, England, and charged with the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In 1969, Ray pleaded guilty to King’s murder. Three days later, he attempted to withdraw his guilty plea, claiming he had been set up as a patsy in a larger conspiracy. * On June 11, 1979, film actor John Wayne, born Marion Morrison, dies at age 72. The “John Wayne” name was created when the director of “The Big Trail” didn’t think Marion was a good name for an actor playing a tough Western hero. * On June 12, 1982, a large crowd descends upon New York City’s Central Park, demanding nuclear disarmament. Estimates placed the number of attendees at over a million. (c) 2022 Hearst Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved

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BOYS BASEBALL : NORTH EAST vs SPARROWS POINT

PHOTOS BY JACKI TAYLOR

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

INDIANS ROLL OVER SPARROWS POINT ON WAY TO STATE SEMIFINALS

NORTH EAST - Friday's game against Sparrows Point was a nailbiter for the Indians faithful in attendance.

The Indians fell behind early in the first inning when Sparrows Point jumped out to a 2 run lead off a Ryan Zickefoose homerun that scored two runs.

It would take the Indians until the 3rd inning to catch up and tie the score 2-2 going into the fourth inning. After two scoreless innings the North East bats would come alive in the sixth in grand fashion. Following a 10 run 6th inning for the INdians the game was called and the Indians got the 12-2 win.

The game was tied at two with the Indians batting in the bottom of the sixth when Ryan James hit a homerun on a 0-1 count, scoring two runs.

Jacob Whiteman was the winning pitcher for the Indians. The right hander allowed five hits and two runs over six innings, striking

out eight.

Logan Deene took the loss for Sparrows Point allowing two hits and two runs walking zero.

Mike Gamble started the game for Sparrows Point. Gamble surrendered two runs on two hits over five innings, striking out six.

Mark Shelley led Sparrows Point with two hits in three at bats.

North East totaled ten hits. Evan England, Whiteman, and James each collected multiple hits for North East. England went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead the Indians in hits. North East was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error.

The Indians now advance to the Semifinals on Tuesday May 24 when they travel to Waldorf, MD and play for a chance to get in the State Championship Game.

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BOYS BASEBALL : NORTH EAST vs SPARROWS POINT

PHOTOS BY JACKI TAYLOR

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SOFTBALL : RISING SUN vs HARFORD TECH

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

PHOTOS BY SAM DIXON

MCBRIDE LEADS LADY TIGERS TO 10-4 WIN OVER HARFORD TECH AND 2A EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

RISING SUN - The Rising Sun Lady Tigers managed through a push by the Harford Tech Cobras in the sixth inning where Rising Sun coughed up four runs, but the Lady Tigers still won 10-4 on Wednesday. Brianna Lunenfeld, Aubrey Gump, and Lacey Swart each had RBIs in the big inning for the Cobras.

Rising Sun opened up scoring in the first inning, when Bri Cole singled on a 1-2 count, scoring two runs.

The Lady Tigers tallied four more runs in the second in-

ning. Offense in the inning was led by Kelsey Barks, Cole, and Faith McCullough, all driving in runs in the inning.

Abby McBride led things off in the circle for the Tigers. The hurler surrendered four runs on ten hits over five and two-thirds innings, striking out seven.

Abby Reed toed the rubber for the Harford Tech Cobras. The righthander allowed four hits and six runs over two innings. Mikayla McJilton threw four innings in relief.

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Rising Sun had a total of nine hits in the game. Sam Dixon, Catherine Meadows, and Jordan Lynch all had multiple hits. Lynch, Meadows, and Dixon all had two hits to lead Rising Sun. The Lady Tigers didn't commit a single error in the field.

Harford Tech Cobras totaled ten hits in the game.

Gump, Swart, and Lunenfeld all managed multiple hits for Harford Tech. Gump led the Cobras with three hits in four at bats.

With the win the Lady Tigers finally claimed the Regional Championship Title.

They faced North Caroline in the State Quarterfinals on Friday.

After shutting out North

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STRANGE BUT TRUE

By Lucie Winborne

* Idaho is the only U.S. state to explicitly declare that cannibalism is illegal. * In 2001, the FBI warned Russell Crowe that al-Qaeda were planning to kidnap him as part of a “cultural destabilization plot.” For nearly two years, the agency guarded the actor in public, but refused to provide him with any details about the threat. * In Germany, folks who urinate in the streets are called “wildpinklers,” meaning “free pee-ers.” * Gorillas sing happy songs while they eat -louder when enjoying a favorite food. * Talk about election fraud!

In 2013, police in the Maldives arrested a coconut for loitering near a polling station during the presidential election. The fruit’s offense? Locals feared it might have been imbued with a magic spell to influence the election, as there was a Surah (chapter from the Quran) written on it.

The coconut was released upon being found to be fake. * In 2014, over 2.8 million American dogs were on an antidepressant drug similar to Prozac. * Alarmed neighbors of a couple in Sydney, Australia, called the police after hearing a woman screaming, furniture crashing and a man shouting: “I’m going to kill you, you’re dead! Die! Die!” When the law arrived on the scene they found, however, not a typical case of domestic violence, but a frenzied attempt to kill a spider. * Now here’s a good reason to call your plumber: A leaky faucet dripping once every second can waste up to 3,000 gallons of water in a year -- enough for 180 showers! * The U.S. government gave Indiana University $1 million to study ... memes. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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SOFTBALL : RISING SUN vs NORTH CAROLINE

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

PHOTOS BY SAM DIXON

GRACE BOYD HOMERUN SPARKS 7 RUN INNING FOR LADY TIGERS CADENCE WILLIAMS PITCHES A SHUT OUT TO SEND THE LADY TIGERS TO THE STATE SEMIFINALS

Cadence Williams threw a shutout to lead the Rising Sun Lady Tigers past the North Caroline Bulldogs 10-0 on Friday and putting the Lady Tigers into the State Semifinals Game on Tuesday.

The Tigers secured the victory thanks to seven runs in the third inning. The big bats were led by Senior Grace Boyd,

Williams, Abby McBride, Jayden Simpkins, and Boyd, all sending runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.

A single by Gracie Calloway in the fifth inning was a positive for North Caroline Bulldogs who had problems all day trying to connect to the pitches of Williams.

Williams earned

the victory in the circle for Rising Sun. The Junior lasted five innings, allowing only one hit and zero runs while striking out 11 and walking zero.

The Lady Tigers tallied one home run on the day when Senior Grace Boyd went deep in the third inning.

Rising Sun racked up 13 hits in the game.

Jordan Lynch, Boyd, Catherine Meadows, and Simpkins all managed multiple hits for the TIgers. Simpkins, Meadows, Boyd, and Lynch all had two hits to lead the team. Rising Sun didn't commit a single error in the field. Bri Cole had the most chances in the field with 12.

Calloway went 1-for-1 at the plate to lead North Caroline Varsity Bulldogs in hits.

The Lady Tigers are now headed to the State Semifinals game to play for a spot in the State Championship game.

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FLASHBACK

By M ick Har per

1. What artist released albums titled “Texas Flood” and “Couldn’t Stand the Weather”?

2. Why did the Moody Blues originally call themselves “The M Bs” and “The M B Five”?

3. Which Laura Branigan song was used in the film “Flashdance,” but wasn’t included on the soundtrack album?

4. What artist had a hit with “Total Eclipse of the Heart”?

5. Name the song that contains this lyric: “There ain’t nothin in the world like a big-eyed girl, To make me act so funny, Make me spend my money.”

Answers 1. Stevie Ray Vaughan, in 1983 and 1984. When Vaughan died in a helicopter crash in 1990, he left behind a wealth of material. Since then, a number of tribute specials and posthumous albums have been released, some of them charting globally.

2. They were hoping for an endorsement from the Mitchells & Butlers Brewery. It didn’t happen.

3. “Gloria.” The other one, “Imagination,” was used. “Gloria” nabbed a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal in 1982.

4. Bonnie Tyler, in 1983.

5. “Chantilly Lace,” by the Big Bopper in 1958. Jerry Lee Lewis followed with a cover in 1972. Over the years, numerous other artists have either released covers or samples in their own songs.

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THE PREAKNESS

PHOTOS BY SCOTT SERIO

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

EARLY VOTING STEALS SHOW AT PREAKNESS

BALTIMORE - On a day with a real-feel heat index that toped 100 degrees, fans still packed the stands and infield for the 147th running of the Preakness at Pimlico Race Course in the Park Heights neighborhood in northwest Baltimore.

The feel-good sto-

ries for the week were that of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas going for his seventh Preakness win with the filly Secret Oath and Steve Asmussen looking for his first win since his filly Rachel Alexandra won in 2009.

Instead, owner and Baltimore-native Seth Klarman

won his second Preakness at the track minutes from where he was raised.

Early Voting skipped the Kentucky Derby, with trainer Chad Brown looking to repeat the path Cloud Computing took to win the 2017 Preakness. After a masterful ride by Jose Ortiz, the three

year-old son of Gun Runner powered into the lead on the turn for home and coasted to victory. It was Ortiz’s first Preakness win.

The team from Cecil

County Sports Weekly contributing photographer Scott Serio’s Eclipse Sportswire was there with their cameras to tell the story. Take a look at the images from the team.

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TRACK : 2A REGIONALS AT NORTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS BY SAM DIXON

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

NORTH EAST HOSTS 2A TRACK & FIELD REGIONALS

Written by Amanda Callaghan and Katie Callaghan

NORTH EAST - This week held the MPSSAA 2A Regional Championships. It was the second two-day meet of the season, and the most important yet. It was the only chance to qualify for states and there was tension in the air. Only 16 participants would qualify per event for the whole state. Out of 4 regions, (North, East, South, and West), the top two athletes in each region will automatically qualify.

After the top 2 from every region, the next 8 times in the state will qualify. This means that many people in third and fourth places may qualify based on their time, however, it is not guaranteed.

The first day of the meet was on Thursday, May 19th, and the second day was on Saturday, May 21st.

It was around 80 degrees on Thursday, providing a nice

moderate temperature compared to the high of 93 degrees on Saturday. Throughout the heat, many athletes still broke personal records (PRs) and performed outstandingly.

This meet included all twelve schools in the MPSSAA 2A East Region.

These schools included Elkton, North East, and Rising Sun from Cecil County, but also included Easton, Fallston, Harford Tech, Kent Island, North Caroline, Noth Harford, Parkside, Queen Annes County, and Wicomico from outside of Cecil.

All Cecil teams performed exceptionally well in this meet and represented their schools with pride. On the boys' side of the meet, North East earned sixth place in the region with 46 points. Elkton followed them in ninth with 35 points, and Rising Sun finished 11th with 27.5 points. On the girls' side of the meet, Rising Sun finished second with a whop-

ping 113 points! North East finished sixth with 39 points, and Elkton finished ninth with 35 points.

Standout boys' performances included Elkton’s Chase Bean earning fourth in the 100. Corey O’Connell of North East earned fifth in the 200 and third in the 400.

Daniel Katz of North East earned fourth in the 3200.

Carl Williams-Cohen of Rising Sun finished third in the 110m hurdles.

Elkton’s Jayden Nichols won second in the Shot Put. North East’s James Paylor finished third in Discus, followed by Elkton’s Jayden Nichols in fourth, and teammate Patrick Smith in fifth. Jake Edwards of Rising Sun finished fifth in the high jump. Elkton’s 4x100 team of Chase Bean, Torien Newton, Allen Tate, and Douglas McGonigle won third. North East’s 4x400 of Manny Rose, Daniel Katz, Aiden McCullough, and Corey O’ Connell won third.

Standout girls' per-

formances included Sage North finishing fifth in the 200. Katie Callaghan of Rising Sun won the 400 with a PR of 1:01.16. She was followed by sister Amanda Callaghan in third, and teammate Alyssa McCall in fourth.

Amanda Callaghan of Rising Sun won the 800 with a PR of 2:25.02, followed by teammate Katelyn Lacey in fourth and sister Anna Callaghan in fifth. North East’s Leanna Rogers won second in the 1600 and fourth in the 3200.

Lily Miller of Elkton won third in the 3200. Madi Cleary of Rising Sun won third in the 300m hurdles. Jada Obegi of Elkton won second in the Shot Put, followed by Caroline Mercer of Rising Sun in third. Jada Obegi and Caroline Mercer also went second and third in the Discus, followed by Brin Khanjar of North East in fourth and Sophia Amoretti of Rising Sun in fifth. Brin Khanjar also won the High Jump, jumping an outdoor PR of 5’ 0.

Madi Cleary earned third in the Triple Jump, followed by Katie Callaghan in fourth.

Elkton’s 4x100 team of Sytieia Brown, MyAven Ewing, Gyselle Lopez, and Sage North placed third. Rising Sun’s 4x800 team of Katie Callaghan, Savannah Lacey, Katelyn Lacey, and Amanda Callaghan defended last year’s 4x800 regional title by again winning first. Despite setbacks of a rough handoff leading to a shoe flying off, Rising Sun’s 4x400 of Alyssa McCall, Katie Callaghan, Amanda Callaghan, and Katelyn Lacey won second.

The regional meet was a great meet to watch and perform in. Congratulations to all of the Cecil athletes who qualified for States, set PRs, and competed at the meet! The spring track season will come to a close at the MPSSAA 2A State Championships in Prince Georges County on May 26th and May 28th! It is sure to be a blast.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

TRACK : 2A REGIONALS AT NORTH EAST HIGH SCHOOL

PHOTOS BY SAM DIXON

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LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER BASEBALL

PHOTOS BY KENNETH MYERS

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

SCENES FROM LITTLE LEAGUE CHALLENGER BASEBALL

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

BOYS LACROSSE : PERRYVILLE vs RISING SUN

PHOTOS BY BECKY YOUNG

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PERRYVILLE DEFEATS TIGERS 11-8 FOR REGIONAL TITLE PERRYVILLE - Perryville Panthers Boy’s Lacrosse defeated the Rising Sun Tigers Monday night, 11-8 to defend their crown as the reigning Regional Champs.

The Tigers led the Panthers for the entire first half posting a score of 5-4 at the end

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of the half. The Panthers were not satisfied with their play in the first half and after making some adjustments went on to outscore the Tigers 7-3 in the second half. Scoring for the Panthers were Vinny Muscella (6), Nick Howes (2), Michael Young (1), Evan Miller (1), and

Evan Beynon (1). The Tigers’ offense were also confronted by a stingier defense in the second half with strong efforts by Kurt Vaughn, Ben Clark, Anthony Thompson, and Daniel Hickling, who had 14 saves between the pipes.

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PHOTOS BY SCOTT SERIO

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

PANTHERS ARE REGIONAL CHAMPIONS

The Perryville Panthers hosted the Regional Girls Lacrosse Final on Tuesday May 17 vs the Rising Sun Tigers.

The Perryville Defense knew coming in that they needed to control the 3 key players of Allie Piccalo, Emily Stuart and Ava Stephens on the Rising Sun squad.

Perryville Defenders Emily Baker, Melina Christafano, Emma Emory and Abbie Collins kept a tight defense. They controlled the cutting and quick shots.

Goalie Samantha Peterson stopped them 6 times. Mid fielders Taylor Young, Kameryn Marcinkevich and Ella Schwacke transitioned them to the attack end.

This was the key in keeping Perryville’s attack in control of the ball. Krizzia Belgira-Blackburn, Brooke Murrell, Macy Forrest and Sarah Murrell all tallied goals for the Panthers.

Perryville worked hard in the season to slow the pace of game. Which helped keep a fresh defense on the field.

This game was a group effort, every player had a hand in this win. Rising Sun played just as good, it wasn’t easy, it was a fight.

Our seniors lead the team, to achieved their goal. To win the Region, and head to the quarter finals.

“The team worked together and played their best in order to win the game and hold the title as regional champs. Each and every single player gave it their all and deserved to have a season end on such a positive note. I’m very thankful for all my teammates and how for we made it together.”

Senior Captain Brie Briddle

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

GIRLS LACROSSE : PERRYVILLE vs RISING SUN

PHOTOS BY SCOTT SERIO

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By Ryan A. Berenz 1. What American military leader reportedly declined an offer to be Commissioner of Baseball in 1961?

2. Basketball Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s signature one-handed post move shot was known by what nickname?

3. On Nov. 17, 1990, Houston Cougars quarterback David Klingler set an NCAA record for touchdown passes in a single game with how many?

4. Name the racehorse who won both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in 1987, but had his Triple Crown attempt spoiled at the Belmont Stakes.

5. What university in Queens, N.Y., has the nickname “Red Storm” for its athletic teams?

6. Name the brand of beer that had naming rights to the Milwaukee Brewers’ home ballpark from 200120?

7. What NASCAR driver won the Daytona 500 four times and won three consecutive Cup Series championships from 1976-78?

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2. The Skyhook.

3. 11.

4. Alysheba.

5. St. John’s University.

6. Miller.

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GIRLS LACROSSE : PERRYVILLE vs BOONSBORO

PHOTOS BY BECKY YOUNG

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

LADY PANTHERS SEASON ENDS IN STATE QUARTERFINALS

BOONSBORO - The Perryville Lady Panthers traveled to Boonsboro, MD for the Girls Lacrosse Quarterfinals on Wednesday, May 17.

Boonsboro knocked Perryville from the tournament with a 15-6 win over the Lady Panthers.

The final score didn’t show the excitement in the game.

This was Perryville’s first time in a State quarterfinal. The game started out with a couple back and forth transitions. Boonsboro scored first but Perryville stayed within 3 at halftime and still in the game.

Boonsboro pulled off the 1st 4 draws direct, fast breaks to the goal, giving them a 7 goal lead.

Perryville added 3 more goals, but couldn’t get the momentum or time on the clock to recover.

Perryville’s Sarah Murrell scored 5 times. Brooke Murrell had 1 goal.

Perryville’s Goalie Samantha Peterson had 13 saves on the day.

Boonsboro scorers, with 1 goal each were Wilt, Stouffer, and Stine. 2 goals each by Davis, Meiklejohn. 3 goals by Selby, and 5 goals by Malasky.

Boonsboro Warriors Goalie Santora had 3 saves “We are are very proud of our program this year. Our players defensive game has been improving all season.” said Coach Mary Dunman. “The scores do not reflect the game play.”

For the Boonsboro’s 12 Seniors this is the 3rd time advancing to the MD Semi-Finals game.

“We hope they go all the way! They deserve it!” Dunman added.

“Making it to the state quarterfinal was a group effort that would not have been possible without the hard work of every single member on this team. Every player improved and contributed to us making it as far as we did.”

- Captain Brooke Murrell

“It was a tough loss for our quarter final game, Perryville girls lacrosse has never went this far before. And for us as Seniors,to experience winning the Regional Championship for the first time is one of the best memories in high school, I’ll ever get to experience.

This is a good, dedicated, talented, smart group of girls. I am thankful to be able to play 4yrs. with them.

Thank you to our coaches.

Coach Mary Dunman for always pushing us to be better. Coach Lindsey Scott always helping us out.

I also want to thank Coach Emma Beynon and Coach Katie Brown for joining us this year too!

To all the underclassman, I appreciate every minute we shared together! And will never forget our last 2 games! We never stopped playing!”

- Senior Kristina Belgira-Blackburn

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

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BOYS LACROSSE : PERRYVILLE vs SOUTHERN

PHOTOS BY SAM DIXON AND FRANCES BOWMAN

TRIVIA TEST

By Fifi Rodriguez

1. U.S. STATES: Which state is the smallest in land area?

2. MEDICAL: What is a common name for the medical condition called hyperlipidemia?

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SOUTHERN BULLDOGS WIN QUARTERFINALS 17-2

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PSYCHOLOGY: What is the abnormal fear represented by peccatophobia?

4. FOOD & DRINK: What fish is the basis of Worcestershire sauce?

5. GEOGRAPHY: Nuuk is the capital of which island constituent country?

6. U.S. PRESIDENTS: Which state has produced the most presidents?

7. ART: In which major city would you find the Uffizi Gallery?

8. MOVIES: What is the main setting of the “Mama Mia!” movies?

9. MYTHOLOGY: What is the name of the Greek god of wine?

10. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Where is the rock formation called Giant’s Causeway located?

Answers 1. Rhode Island 2. High cholesterol 3. Fear of committing sins or imaginary crimes 4. Fermented anchovies 5. Greenland 6. Virginia, with eight presidents 7. Florence, Italy 8. Skopelos, Greece 9. Dionysus 10. Northern Ireland (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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COMICS

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

COMICS

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

TOP 10 MOVIES 1. Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (PG-13) 2. The Bad Guys (PG) 3. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (PG) 4. Firestarter (R) 5. Everything Everywhere All at Once (R) 6. Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (PG-13) 7. The Lost City (PG-13) 8. The Northman (R) 9. Family Camp (PG) 10. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (R) Source: Box Office Mojo (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.

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