Cecil County Sports Weekly Vol 3 Issue 21

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UPCOMING SHOWS FOR ELKTON MAGIC

Wednesday,

Pro Angler Mike “Ike” Iaconelli returns to shores of Cecil

Pro angler Mike Iaconelli returns to Cecil with his 2023 Ike Foundation Pro-Am Bass Tournament on June 10th. Registration is still open and required for anglers wanting to compete in the tournament.

Mike has been a fan-favorite angler across the USA for more than 20 years. He’s the only angler to win the Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Angler of the Year, and the B.A.S.S. Federation Nation Championship.

In addition to competing at the top level of professional bass fishing, Mike is driven to grow the sport with his own entertainment, education, and charitable organizations: The Bass University, Ike Live Podcast, "Going Ike" YouTube Series, "Ike in the Shop" YouTube Series, and The Ike Foundation®. Iaconelli is host of the television show, “City Limits” on the Pursuit Channel, “Fish My City” on NatGeo Wild, and "'My World with Mike Iacon-

elli" on CBS Sports Network.

The Ike Foundation is holding the June 10th Pro Am Tournament at North East Community Park to support his charitable efforts. "I firmly believe every child deserves the opportunity to connect with nature and experience the joy of fishing. Through the Ike Foundation, we strive to empower and educate young anglers, teaching them not only the skills to catch fish but also the importance of

conservation and environmental stewardship. Fishing has the power to change lives, and by nurturing the next generation of anglers, we can make a positive impact on our sport and our planet", affirms Mike Iaconelli. The Foundation hosts youth events each year and has a scholarship program.

Cecil County Tourism and the Town of North East co-host the tournament.

“We’re so proud to once again be part of this wonderful event”, said County Executive Danielle Hornberger. “We love it when people visit Cecil and enjoy our beautiful natural resources and all we have to offer”. “Mike and the Foundation team are amazing and we’re honored to be the selected location”, adds Tourism Manager Sandy Maruchi-Turner. Anglers from the region compete for prizes and support the Foundation. Local businesses signing on in support include Integrity Real Estate, Ray Logging, Buttonwood Beach Camping Resort, Reynolds Trucking & Excavating, and more.

Mike Iaconelli’s professional bass fishing career has been marked by success and innovation as he established himself as one of the most accomplished, recognizable and respected figures in the sportfishing world. Mike and his wife, Becky, have four children. Drew, Rylie, Vegas and Estella. He enjoys traveling, camping, hiking and collecting old ink bottles.

“The Town of North East looks forward to this very worthwhile event, and to seeing the Ioconelli family, each year” says Melissa MacKenzie, Town Administrator. “We’re excited to cohost the Ike Foundation to enable them to bring fishing

opportunities to our youth. We encourage fishing fans to bring a chair and come to the blast-off in the morning, or arrive early for the afternoon weigh-in to enjoy the beautiful surroundings at North East Community Park”. The park offers a waterfront walking trail, picnic area, playground, and pet friendly Upper Bay Museum.

For several years the tournament took place in New Jersey but relocated to the Upper Bay a few years ago. "Cecil County has been an incredible partner and supporter of the Ike Foundation's mission. Their dedication to fostering youth involvement in fishing and conservation is commendable. The Town of North East and Cecil County's commitment to nurturing a love for fishing and preserving our natural resources is truly inspiring. Together, we're making a lasting difference in the lives of young anglers and ensuring a brighter future for our sport and the environment”, said Iaconelli

Top Prize for the winner is a bass boat and motor package. 1st to 5th places receive cash prizes, and there are numerous merchandise prizes. Launch time is 6:00AM and Weigh-In starts at 2PM. Fans can see Mike “Ike” Iaconelli and Pete “The Dean” Gluszek.

For registration information visit www.theIkeFoundation.org

Rising Sun’s Street Lamp Productions kicks off summer schedule with the return of Freaky Friday

RISING SUN - Street

Lamp Productions brought Disney’s Freaky Friday Musical back to the black box for the first time since its regional premiere in 2019.

The storyline is one known by almost everyone in the audience thanks to the 1976 and 2003 Disney movies and the intimate nature of the seating at Street

Lamp can make you feel as though you are in the production and not just watching.

The cast consists of several students we’ve covered previously this year with Kinsey McCulloch (Beauty and the Beast), Chris Williams (Beauty and the Beast) and Xander Kornak (SpongeBob the Musical) being in the diverse cast of students

from the Tri-State region..

The Hourglass Cast performed during the show I attended where Emily Sinclair and Grace Dermott flawlessly played the lead characters.

Street Lamp’s summer schedule has three more shows coming up and tickets to the events can be hard to get due to the very lim-

ited number of seats available. Plan ahead and get your tickets as soon as they go on sale later this month and enjoy the summer shows with Cecil’s best.

For more information on upcoming shows and the Summer Camps available check out Street Lamp Productions website at StreetLampProductions.org

photo by Diana Paisley: dianapaisleyphotography.com

photo by Diana Paisley: dianapaisleyphotography.com

photo by Diana Paisley: dianapaisleyphotography.com

photo by Diana Paisley: dianapaisleyphotography.com

photo by Diana Paisley: dianapaisleyphotography.com

photo by Diana Paisley: dianapaisleyphotography.com

photo by Diana Paisley: dianapaisleyphotography.com

Grandpa

Gretchen

CAST HOURGLASS

Danielle/Off. Sitz

Off. Kowalski/Parker’s Dad

Louis/Hannah’s Dad

Dr. Ehrin

Judge

Mrs. Luckenbill Kinsey McCulloch

Senor O’Brien

Mr. Blumen

Mrs. Time/Catering

Adam’s Mom/Catering Casidey Federowicz

Gretchen’s Mom/Catering

Savannah’s Mom/Catering

Well’s Dad/Catering

Student Ensemble

Savannah’s Minions

Director

Choreographer

Music

Photographers

photo by Matthew Peterson : machpe.com

photo by Matthew Peterson : machpe.com

photo by Matthew Peterson : machpe.com

photo by Matthew Peterson : machpe.com

Golf League Offers Summer Opportunities

By Staff

Furnace Bay Golf Course’s golf league is providing another option for young golfers in the Harford and Cecil County region this Spring and early Summer. Targeted at high school or soon-to-be high school golfers, the league plays ninehole matches every Wednesday night at the course in Perryville, Maryland. The league is run by

Mike Rice, who also coaches at Perryville, and has attracted golfers from many local schools in both counties. The play is fun and competitive, while at the same time offering some instruction and guidance for younger and inexperienced golfers hoping to compete next Fall for a spot on their school teams. For the affordable cost of $200 for 10 weeks of play or $100 for 5 weeks of play, the kids are exposed to

the feel of high school golf in a learning environment. Range balls are included. At the end of the league season on July 12, there are even prizes for competitors that include donations of golf clubs, golf balls and apparel. If interested, contact the Furnace Bay pro shop for more information.

Cecil College was a perfect fit for First-Generation Alumna Jessica Cooke

ELKTON, Md. – Discovering one’s passion sometimes takes a lifetime. For others, it comes in an inspirational moment. That was the situation for Jessica Cooke when she first placed her hands in wet clay in the ceramic studio at Cecil College’s Elkton Station.

“Painting has been a passion my whole life. But if I hadn’t decided to attend Cecil College, I would never have discovered my love for working with clay and the empowerment it instills,” said Cooke, a 2018 North East High School graduate. “I now know the direction I wish for my life.”

Cooke planned to attend Cecil College for two years as it enabled her to keep her job and save money while working toward an associate degree. Fortune was in her favor as Elkton Station was closer to her home than Cecil’s main campus, which put the possibility of taking a ceramic course on her pathway to success.

“I tried out a class thinking it was something different in art, and that class was my introduction to ceramics. I loved it so much that I changed my major to fine arts,” said Cooke.

Upon graduating from Cecil College with an Asso-

ciate of Fine Arts, she transferred to Salisbury University, where she carried over her passion for ceramics. Being in a university setting assisted in growing self-confidence on the potter’s wheel along with sculpting. Cooke found confidence through the ability to help classmates with challenging tasks in addition to her skill loading kilns, which is a very meticulous chore. In May of 2022, Cooke completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

“Jessi’s creativity, enthusiasm, and academic success made her a standout student in the Art and Design Program,” said Cecil College Art Professor Lauren Vanni, who runs the ceramic’s lab. “She was continuously recognized for her outstanding work, and she earned the departmental award in Art & Design in the spring of 2020. This award goes to an outstanding student selected by the art faculty. Her achievements continued as she pursued her bachelor’s degree at Salisbury University.”

All of Jessi’s wonderful qualities that made her a standout student then, make her an integral part of our team in the ceramics studio at Cecil College today. We are happy to have her back in the studio helping students

as the Ceramics Studio Assistant. She is an inspiration to students.

Cooke has now returned to her first alma mater to perfect her skills as a studio assistant at Cecil College’s ceramics lab. This offers the opportunity to enhance her knowledge of pottery and ceramics. The continual challenge remains making glazes that produce the outcome she seeks for each pottery piece.

“Learning about glazes was challenging when I first entered the studio, which differs greatly from painting. A glaze may be brown in liquid form, but it comes out bright blue when you fire it in the kiln. Visually, it is different from what you expect it to be. I worked on a couple of pieces for hours, and I was very proud of them. Then, when they came out of the kiln, it was not what I expected,” said Cooke.

Realizing pottery and ceramics entail lifelong learning, Cooke follows several social media pages that provide various tips and tricks as well as subscribing to numerous YouTube channels which provided inspiration and knowledge. She is seeking everything she can learn and maintains a notebook to record the effect of each glaze. She says potters must remain open-minded about the outcome of each piece and how it will appear.

Working in the Elkton Station studio also allows Cooke to experiment with the different clay forms, as each has its unique quality. Porcelain, which comes from a refined clay fired at very high temperatures of approximately 1,200–1,450 degrees Celsius, is the most challenging material due to its lack of grog. Grog is a raw material usually made from crushed and ground potsherds, reintroduced back into crude clay to temper it before making ceramic ware.

Cooke, who is in the process of mastering working with strong and durable stone-

ware, enjoys applying the Raku technique. Raku is a Japanese style of pottery where the clay object is removed from the kiln at the height of the firing, causing it to cool very rapidly.

“There are Raku glazes that are not food safe because of the heavy metals in them, but you get a fantastic result after the firing,” said Cooke. She added that Raku ware is commonly found in tea bowls. “Working in the ceramic studio, I am doing what I love. I am helping other students, and I am learning new skills. It is an extensive learning process because I want my own studio someday. I cannot wait to get into the studio to work on my projects.”

Her dream is to establish an art studio where community members can come to make art and learn more about ceramics and painting, and she has begun to gather equipment, including a kiln given to her by a family member.

“I plan to save money in the next few years and determine the next step. In the meantime, I am trying to learn as much as possible,” said Cooke. “I want a pleasant, inviting environment. I would love to have a place where people want to come to create their art, discuss their work, and help one another.”

While pottery and ceramics are her primary focus, she hasn’t forgotten about her first love of painting, looking for a way to integrate both mediums. She states the most

significant difference between her painting and clay is the ceramic piece is done when it comes out of the kiln, whereas her paintings are continually worked on by applying different layers.

“I use many painting techniques with clay, such as using a lot of underglazes and masking off where the clay will show through. I start with my sketchbook for the basic design. It helps to determine where to mask off a portion of the clay with wax and when to use a lot of layers. This is time-consuming, but I enjoy the outcome,” said Cooke. “I want my paintings and ceramic pieces to seem like they are talking to one another. I want them to feel connected to someone even though one is two-dimensional and the other is three-dimensional. I work on pieces simultaneously.”

Cooke plans to continue her education soon as the University of Delaware offers an MFA degree. Her current work will be part of the portfolio she will present as part of the admissions process, which is on display this summer at the Milburn Stone Theatre Gallery – “Memory Garden.” This exhibit runs through August 25. Through detailed paintings and playful ceramics, Cooke explores nostalgia, grief, forgiveness, and layered identity. Memory Garden uses sentimentality as a love letter for old childhood memories and to seek closure from inevitable realities.

2023 LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS ROSTERS

NORTH EAST

8-9-10 Baseball

Ryder Anderson

Braylon Carroll

Hudson Crockett

Jeremiah Dell

Landon Doyle

Cole Iommelli

Camden Lindecamp

Liam Mayle

Hunter McDonough

Richard Mort

Liam Tuohey

Jaxon Williamson

Manager: Cori Abshagen

Coaches: Ed Abshagen

Jessie Crockett

PERRYVILLE

8-9-10 Baseball

Trent Adams

Ryan Ashford

Jaxson Boyd

Duane Duncan III

Jace Guy

Levi Haywood

Brayden Hirschy

Brody Hoerr

Weston Laye

Jack Myers

Declan Narvell

Ethan Radcliff

McGavin Tippitt

Manager Rob Hoerr

Coaches

ELKTON

8-9-10 Baseball

Lace Bias

Aaron Bowen

Ryan Burkentine

Joseph Comley

Brayden Edwards

Lucas Lyon

James McDaniel

Bryson Queen

Matthew Rapposelli

Paul Wojciechowski

Manager: Joe Wojciechowski

Coaches: Ben Lobos

Mike Lyons

RISING SUN

8-9-10 Baseball

Bentlee Bolyard

William Braun

Ryder Corrigan

Barrett Dellinger

Ashby Erbe

Noah Goodwin

Logan Hall

Gionni Manning

Bryce McDowell

Dallas Minks

Aaidyn Urzi

Peyton Weimer

Manager

Coaches:

CHESAPEAKE CITY

8-9-10 Baseball

Jayden Arroyo

Westin Boone

Bryce Brown

Tripp Childs

Tyler Graf

Elijah Jackson

Andrew Manz

Asher Moszer

Kade Pierce

Bryson Smeyda

Maxwell Westbrook

Tony Zaun

HAVRE DE GRACE

8-9-10 Baseball

Kevin Campion

Cannon Caratini

Jackson Cropps

Wesley Gainey

Parker Gurrera

Everett Hart

Gavin Heckman

Austin Hensley

Marquez Riley

Xavier Romero Lazcano

Mason Saunders

Leonardo Spallino

Garret Thayer

Steve Haywood

Shaun Hirschy

Dallas Minks

Rich Braun

Chris Allen

Manager: Scott Childs

Coaches: Mike Smeyda

Bryan Brown

Benjamin Welsh

Manager

Brian Heckman

Coaches

Robert Hart

CECIL COLLEGE

Quality

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Mike Hensley Own

NORTH EAST

9-10-11 Baseball

Jamison Adams

Zachary Allen

Caleb Caudill

Bryson Christy

Colin Davis

Ray Davis IV

Elijah Forman

Tyler Laird

Colton Payne

Jack Steele

Mason Thompson

Quinn Whiteman

Manager: Marty Thompson

Coaches: Nick Christy Ray Davis III

HAVRE

Manager- Derick Brown

Coach- Lance Dye

Coach- Brett Demond

Cooper Baynes

Carter Beach

Owen Brown

Colton Dye

Logan Flaugher

Jarrett Goodman

Brantley Joyce

Davis Lehr

Levi McDowell

Liam Pyle

Jaxson Shuler

Bryson Youngblood

CHESAPEAKE CITY

9-10-11 Baseball

Colton Adair

Shane Barclay

Elijah Brownell

Finn Burkhardt

Marcus Carroll

Callan Dayton

Tommy Hetzell

Finnegan Howard

Lamont Ringgold

Marcus Strahorn

Kaden Wilson

Leon Wescoat

Joey Zaun

Manager: Andy Zaun

Coaches: Bobby Burkhardt

Evan Brownell

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

2023 LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS ROSTERS

NORTH EAST Major Baseball

Wesley Barrett

John Battee

Lane Bowser

Owen Browne

Anthony DelCorso

Luis Gonzalez

Shane Pugh

Carson Schneiders

Ethan Schreffler

Jackson VanDyke

Reginald White Jr

Charlie Workman

Manager:

Mandi Workman

Coaches:

Mike Schneiders

Chuck Workman

HAVRE DE GRACE

Major Baseball

Team Roster Not Submitted

Own Your Future

NORTH EAST Junior Baseball

Garrett Bachmann

Aidan Bichsel

Austin Chesnik

Nate Dougherty

Drake Kaauamo

Gus Partridge

Camden MIchalski

Wiair Morris

Daniel Ryan

Wes Sherman

Cody Shuler

Mason Whiteman

Manger:

Todd Bichsel

Coaches:

Chris Bachmann

Mark Sherman

HAVRE DE GRACE Junior Baseball

Team Roster

Not Submitted

ELKTON Major Baseball

Jake Birney

Cameron Bodie

Lucas Buckman

Marshall Collins

Maleek Hopkins

Tanner Kluh

Braydyn Morgan

Gabriel Portillo

Jeremy Pragg

Ayden Salter

Grant Slavin

Joseph Tichnell

Brody Wright

Manager BW Birney

Coaches Tom Kluh

Mike Buckman

RISING SUN

Major Baseball

Avery Alexander

Chase Bristow

Jack Coale

Aiden Greer

Nolan Leitgeb

Wyatt Liedlich

Chase Lucas

Mason Nahm

Braylon Phillips

Reyn Placentino

Aaron Rouselle, Jr.

James Warner

Manager

Grant Alexander

Coach-

Jim Leitgeb

Derrick Warner

CHESAPEAKE CITY Major Baseball

Brayden Bolton

Grant Caldwell

Ryan Chiffons

Anthony Cooper

Khalil Gatewood

Mason Gladfelter

Ryan Hanby

Samuel Logullo

Gavin Price Robertson

Toben Wilson

Hunter Watson

Alek Whiteman

Manager:

Colby Bolton

Coaches:

Wes Logullo

Dan Caldwell

CECIL COLLEGE

ELKTON

Junior Baseball

Dwight Alexander Jr.

Chase Bennett

Jacob Colin

Noah Gough

Joseph Graf

Charles Hicks

Luke Hughes

Noah Loller

Nikolas Loller

Nico Oleo

Samuel Sniadowski

Aiden Taylor

William Tuerke

Chase Williams

Manager Pro Taylor

Coaches Nic Melvin Brian Williams

RISING

SUN Junior Baseball

Jackson Anders

Dylan Blankenship

Trent Breneman

Michael Ford

Parker Garrant

Landin Gilley

Patrick Gilley

Jerome Joyce

Blake Nahm

Zachary Pierce

Jeffrey Walls

Jonathan Ward

Manager- Jerry Joyce

Coach- Tim Garrant

David Blankenship

CHESAPEAKE CITY Junior Baseball

Drayden Ash

Tanner Broderdorp

Braeden Brown

Bryce Buckingham

Kolby Dunn

Nick Galasso

Chase Holderer

Jack Laramore

Jake Metzger

Jared Sturgill

Evan Tuohey

Richie Zaun

Manager: Andy Zaun

Coaches: Eric Buckingham

Brian Tuohey

2023 LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS ROSTERS

NORTH EAST Senior Baseball

Ethan Bowman

Bronson Cooper

Jack Forester

Jackson Hash

Jason Hash

Zayden Keiser

Landon Knaub

Ashton Kohler

Kenneth Kohler

Kyle Leek

Kyle Mackay

Hunter Pettorossi

Manager: Bob Kohler

Coaches: Aaron Knaub

Mike Petterossi

PERRYVILLE Senior Baseball

Alexander Bechtel

Skyler Bechtel

Christian Brockway

Brogan Caldwell

Rocco Corriggio

Lorenzo Deer

Tanner Funke

Travis Leak

Evan Lindsay

Charles Maggiore

Christian Riale

Nathan Singleton

Samuel White

Manager Tim Day

Coaches Tyler Funke

Carson Boyd

ELKTON Senior Baseball

Kayden Allen

Jake Bannon

Collin Frye

Brayden Jones

Charles Jones

Noah Larson

Trevor Morgan

Landan Mullaney

Brayden Muller

Joshua Newlin

Daymeon Roberts

Zack Tamayo

James Todd Jr

Manager Allan Barr

Coaches Rick Frye

Sam Hampton

RISING SUN Senior Baseball

Liam Cooper

Jackson Duvall

Anthony Hartsoe

Jason Hill

Kyle Hyre

Marshall McCabe

Ryan McCardell

Stephen McDowell

Austin Sprout

Joshua Stanley

Zachary Taylor

Jaden Valentine

Zachary VanDyke

Manager

Coach

CHESAPEAKE CITY Senior Baseball

CJ Ball

George Cook

Anthony Galasso

Chris Harris

Colton Leitgeb

Wyatt Marshall

Cole Metzger

Doug Sample

Dominick Shannon, Jr.

Greyson Sizemore

Brody Vaughan

Evan Wood

Connor Young

HAVRE DE GRACE Senior Baseball

Ayden Fleming

Torrin Griffin

Brandon Janney

Conor Jones

Quincy Mullen

Mason Sedlak

Hunter Stormo

Alden Stormo

Gavin Street

Aiden Taylor

Jayden Wagner

Matthew Wolf

Braden Worthy

Steve McDowell

Tim Hartsoe

Dewey Stanley

Manager Andrew Galasso

Coaches Bill Ball

Robbie Burris

Manager Jason Mullen

Coaches Joe Cooney

Cortney Woodyard

CECIL COLLEGE

HAVRE DE GRACE

Major Softball

Team Roster

Not Submitted

PERRYVILLE Major Softball

Kayleigh Adams

Alayna Bender

Taylin Bryson

Riley Chesnik

Kaylen Cloude

Abbi Gamble

Ashlynn Hurt

Peyton Little

Lani Rando

Olivia Salisbury

Jaycee Seymour

Sophie Singleton

Manager Todd Hurt

Coaches Jessi Walter

David Hurt

ELKTON Major Softball

Mariah Cannon

Brielle Comley

Camille Comley

Savannah Copen

Miyah Eley

Abigail Hughes

Chloe Kell

Leah Larson

Adrienne Secor

Cali Simpson

Madison Stapleford

Mollie Vannoy

Zaniya White

Manager Bryan Hughes

Coaches RC Koerner

Skyler Jones

RISING SUN Major Softball

Alexis Abrams

Kamryn Caldwell

Camryn Crooks

Schuyler Dellinger

Teagan Farmer

Leah Felty

Alora Gorman

Lillian House-Swope

Natalie Hvizdzak

Ava Johnston

Catherine Keeton

Kaylee Mabe

Kailey Walker

Manager Rich Farmer

Coaches Barton Dellinger

Jason Crooks

CHESAPEAKE CITY

Major Softball

Maddie Baines

Ella Carter

Aubrie Emerson

Kaylinn Jackson

Corinne Logullo

Kaylea Love

Courtney Marut

Kailey McGuire

Ava Potter

Kendall Schuster

Jordyn Sewell

Regan Yatsko

Manager: Erin Schuster

Coaches: Jason Logullo

Rory Schuster

Brian McGuire

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

2023 LITTLE LEAGUE ALL STARS ROSTERS

NORTH EAST

8-9-10 Softball

Brooklyn Arrants

Addison Bachmann

Amelya Banker

Devyn Daley

Cailin Daly

Gracie Evans

Addie Handy

Kylee Martin

Gemma Murray

Madilynn Narron

Jordyn Winniford

Kamryn Workman

Manager: Kim Evans

Coaches: Sarah Handy Bobby Dietz

HAVRE DE GRACE

8-9-10 Softball

Team Roster Not Submitted

ELKTON 8-9-10 Softball

Paige Hickman

Scarlett McDowell

JayLynn secor

Madelyn Bennett

Stella Schaen

Hailey Huff

Justice coursey

Alexis Payne

RhodaRachel Stanley

Gianna Chapman

Sabrina Dominick

Reese Mullins

Manager John Hickman

Coaches Jared McDowell

Dave Bennett

RISING SUN 8-9-10 Softball

Hailey Ashley

Logan Bauguess

Michelle Cleary

Madelyn Covert

Hattie Erbe

Sophia Hamilton

Quinn Lissimore

Brynn Pyle

Harper Schreiber

Kaylee Simpkins

Harper Vaughan

Molly Wilkinson

Manager Jason Wilkinson

Coaches Jayden Simpkins

Lewis Erbe

CHESAPEAKE CITY

8-9-10 Softball

JuliAnn Adcock

Lakelyn Brown

Wren Burkhardt

Bryli Hines

Elle Kohut

Ashlea Love

Keagan Mahaffey

Anabelle Malinowski

Lacey Metzger

Skylar Penta

Juliette Tulowitzki

Gabby Wolf

Manager: Robert Malinowski

Coaches: Stacie Burris

Susan Penta

Own Your Future

HAVRE DE GRACE

Senior Softball

Team Roster Not Submitted

PERRYVILLE

Senior Softball

Ashlynn Anderson

Alysia Bender

Allanna Burchette

Lillian Gribble

Abby Griffey

Berlyn Griffin

Giselle Griffin

Ayva Jacobs

Natalie Jasper

Madilyn Johnson

Justina Radcliff

Bella Saponaro

Jacqueline Saponaro

Alyssa Stanley

Manager Mike Knell

Coaches Clint Logan

Beth Griffin

RISING SUN

Senior Softball

Gemma Brand

Sarah Cantrell

Hannah Cole

Anna Farr

Aaliyah Frampton

Addison Kelly

Kendall Lehr

Madalynn Liedlich

Kylie Parker

Kelsey Pyle

Alexandria Roland

Bailey Vaughan

Manager Zac Pyle

Coach Ryan Lehr

Tom Vaughan

CHESAPEAKE CITY

Senior Softball

Alyssa Cake

Makailee Carter

Samantha Cottman

Adrianna Kelly

Autumn Kelly

Addison Krieg

Libby Logullo

Elizabeth Marcum

Caroline Moore

Riley Phillips

Alexis Smeyda

Lyla Wescoat

Manager: Joseph Krieg

Coaches: Leon Wescoat

Blake Marcum

CONGRATULATIONS LAYNEE & GANNON

CECIL COUNTY PARKS & REC CALENDAR

Club Extreme

Get into the Club - Club Extreme will include such daily activities as Nerf wars, kickball, wiffle ball, dodgeball, obstacle courses, water play with a giant water slide and various sports. Best suited for the more active and competitive types. Club dates are August 7-11, daily from 9 am - 3 pm at the Cecil County Community Center, 17 Wilson Road in Rising Sun. Children must bring a lunch. All activities will follow recommended state Covid protocols at time/date of Club

Registration is open to children 6-12 years old and there is a Club Fee of $125.00.

Soccer Camp Session 1

Soccer Camp at the Rising Sun Community Center with instructor Terry Tallman will run 9am to 12pm from June 19th to June 23rd focusing on skills, drills, and some fun along the way!

This camp is $100 for the week, which includes equipment and a tshirt.

Tennis Camp Session 1

Tennis Camp will teach tennis skills and techniques to help kids learn the game, as well as some break time antics to cool off and have fun like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide!

Some loaner equipment is available, but campers are encouraged to bring their own if they have it.

Camp will be held July 17 - 21, from 9 am -12 pm at the tennis courts behind the Rising Sun Community Center.

The fee for the week long camp is $100, which includes a tshirt.

Track and Field Camp (Grades 6-8)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. Camp begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 7:30 - 8:30pm

Cost of the program is $45.

Meet will be held on last day of camp, July 29.

Track and Field Camp (K-5)

Come join us this summer for our Summer Track and Field Program. The program begins June 22nd and runs through July 27th. This six week program is designed for beginner runners who want to learn something new and be active. The Track and Field program will be held on Thursdays for six weeks, meeting at the track at Perryville High School. Running heats, sprints, distance, long jump, softball throw and relays are some of the events focused on during the summer.

Time 6:30 - 7:30pm

Cost of the camp is $45.

Meet will be held on, July 27 at the final practice.

Track and Field Pole Vault Clinic

Come participate in Cecil County’s pole vault clinic. These are learn-by-doing, interactive sessions for beginners through advanced vaulters that will build on each other every week.

Participants will learn and improve proper technique, drills, and basic fundamentals to broaden knowledge and understanding of the pole vault all with safety as the number one priority. Athletes are encouraged to video themselves drilling and vaulting for analysis and feedback.

The clinic will be held at Perryville High School on Thursday nights from 6pm - 8pm and will last for six weeks, July 6- August 10. Cost of the clinic is $120. We have poles, but you can bring your own if you have one.

Velocity XPress Kickstart

Want to start your child in track & field but unsure if they’ll like it?

Then Kickstart is for you! VX Kickstart is an introductory sub-program of Velocity Xpress Track Club, designed to introduce track and field to children ages 10 and under. This six-week developmental program for track and field first-timers will introduce athletes to Track & Field by developing coordination and helping athletes recognize their strengths to prepare them for the AAU/USATF travel team, Registration cost is $30.

Velocity Xpress Track Club Kickstart practices start on May 22, 2023 on Mondays and Wednesdays and Fridays with the travel team at 5:30pm to 7pm. Meets are Wednesday evenings starting in June.

Team uniform running top or team t-shirt purchase is required and not included in registration. Check out our website for more info: www.velocityxtc.org.

Velocity XPress Track Club

Velocity Xpress is a developmental track and field travel team for youth 5-18 years of age. This program is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of running and field events to enhance the overall athletic performance. Velocity Xpress will teach and equip athletes with power, endurance, speed, and coordination while promoting character and integrity. Registration includes USATF & AAU membership - it does not include uniforms or meet fees.

Team uniform running top and shorts purchases are required at minimum and are the responsibility of parents/ guardians. Most meets are held on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Check out our website for more info: www. velocityxtc.org.

Uniforms: https://trackbarn.com/collections/velocity-express

Practices will be held at the Elkton High School track Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from 5:30pm to 7pm from April 3rd - mid July.

Cost of the program is $65. After May 2nd, the cost will rise to $75.

Volleyball Camp Session 1

Volleyball Camp will focus on teaching and developing fundamentals to children ages 8-14, and will include some breaks in the action to cool off and enjoy the sun, like taking a ride on a 75 foot slip and slide!

The camp will run from 9 am - 12 pm every day from July 10th- July 14th.

Campers will practice and learn the basics of the game of volleyball to introduce them to the sport in a fun and safe environment.

The camp will be held at the Rising Sun Community Center Park, drop off will be by the tennis courts. Cost of the camp is $100, which includes a t-shirt.

Arts and Crafts Camp

A 5 day program full of fun activities and crafts for your child to get creative and think up innovative designs. Each day we will bring a new theme to keep your child engaged within an enjoyable environment.

Camp will be located at the community center - 17 Wilson Road, Rising Sun from 9:00am - 12:00pm. Beginning June 26th through June 30th.

Ages: 5-9

Cost: $75

Calvert Soccer Camp

A fun, activity filled camp where children can learn the basics of soccer, and how to play the game. Each day will be focused on a new topic through offense and defense so beginners can be introduced to the game or advance the skills of already introduced players. It will be a new, exciting, and a great environment for kids to learn.

This camp will be at Calvert park turf from 9:0012:00pm from July 31st to August 4th.

Ages: 5-10

Cost: $75

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Calvert Girls LAX Camp

Girls Lacrosse Camp for all skill levels, improving stick work and learning the game of lacrosse.

This camp will be at Calvert park turf from 9:0012:00pm from July 17th to July 21st.

Grades: 1-8

Cost: $75

Cecil Arena Cheer Camp

Participants will spend a week together to create a routine to showcase on the last day. The routine will consist of basic cheer elements; dance, cheer, jumps, and basic stunts and tumbling. It’s a good time to perfect the basics and show off skills. This camp is open for all levels.

Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothes; shorts, t-shirts, tank tops. No jeans or jewelry.

Camp will take place at the Cecil Arena July 24-28th from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Cost: $75

Ages: 5-10

Multi-Sports and Activity Camp

CCPR Multi Sports Activity Camp. The sun will be shining and the fun never ends! Our camp is designed to keep kids active, engaged, and entertained with a wide range of activities, including dodgeball, tag, soccer, and basketball.

In our dodgeball games, campers will get to show off their throwing and dodging skills as they try to eliminate their opponents. They’ll have a blast strategizing with their teammates and ducking and weaving to avoid getting hit by the ball in 3 different modified games as well as regular dodgeball. These games are supervised by Dillon and will be a lot of fun.

Our tag games will have campers running, jumping, and crawling as they try to avoid being “it.” They’ll have to use their speed, agility, and quick reflexes to stay ahead of their pursuers and make it to the safety zone. Ben is the camp leader running the tag activities.

Camp location will be at Calvert park from 9:00am12:00pm and begins on June 19th through June 23rd.

Cost of the program is $75.

Ages: 6-12

Cecil Arena Cheer Camp

Participants will spend a week together to create a routine to showcase on the last day. The routine will consist of basic cheer elements; dance, cheer, jumps, and basic stunts and tumbling. It’s a good time to perfect the basics and show off skills. This camp is open for all levels.

Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothes; shorts, t-shirts, tank tops. No jeans or jewelry.

Camp will take place at the Cecil Arena July 24-28th from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Cost: $75 Ages: 5-10

Photography Camp

This camp will provide multiple factors within photography for children to learn and enjoy. The camp will look at different effects the children can have on photographs. Pictures will be taken inside and out and will consider lighting, angles, distance and actions.

Camp will be located at the Cecil Arena 2706 North East Road, North east. 9:00am - 12:00pm. Beginning June 19th through June 23rd.

Cost: $75

Ages: 5-9

Music Camp

Each weekday, we will take a look at 2 pieces of music. These two pieces will fit the level of ability of the participants. Each day we will learn to perfect the pieces and then on Friday, we will showcase these pieces to the parents of participants.

Camp will be held at the Cecil Arena from August 7th11th.

*Please bring your instrument to work on your skills.

Cost: $75

Grades: 4-8

As a parent, like most people, I always “knew” Kelly as the popular voice behind CCPS. Since I have served as a Board Member, I had the privilege of working with Kelly and the honor of really knowing her—as a smart, caring, creative, and talented professional. She is an outstanding person and has become a cherished friend, and to say she will be missed is an understatement.

Thank you, Kelly, for your valuable contributions and impact!

Diana Hawley President Cecil County Board of Education

We will miss you

KELLY KEETON

"Ms. Kelly Keeton, the highly regarded Cecil County Public Schools Public Information Officer will leave her role at the end of this school year. She has been a familiar and trusted name in the district for over 17 years. Popular among students, especially during her announcements for delayed openings and school closures, Ms. Keeton has provided key leadership to deliver accurate and timely information to all stakeholders. Additionally, during her time with CCPS, she served as the Coordinator of the Business and Education Partnership Advisory Council and built strong connections between the public schools and area businesses. We are proud of her vision, hard work, and commitment to Cecil County Public Schools. Thank you Kelly - we will miss you!"

Jeff Lawson, Ed. D. Superintendent Cecil County Public Schools

I always tease Kelly that she is a local celebrity, however, I really do think she is. Everyone who has had a student in or has been a part of CCPS knows Kelly Keeton. I was in the grocery store one day and got a call from CCPS while I was checking out. The young man who was working the register asked “Is that Ms. Keeton?” He excitedly said, “I Love her. Is she canceling school?” Several other workers then chimed in that they love Kelly as well. She really is a local celebrity. She has been a huge part of CCPS and she will be greatly missed. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

Dianne Heath Vice President Cecil County Board of Education

Kelly Keeton served as the spokesperson for the Cecil County Public School System and coordinated the business partnerships program. She also worked in the areas of safe schools, crisis management, communications, event planning, and public relations. Her enthusiasm, positive attitude, dedication, and beautiful smile has been the face of CCPS for many years. Kelly Keeton has been a rockstar on the CCPS team! We will miss her very much. I would like to thank Kelly Keeton personally and professionally for our working relationship. She is such a great friend and I know she will continue to be a huge assest to our county. The entire Miller family wishes you and your family the very best.

Al Miller Cecil County Council

Kelly always and I mean always showed up with a contagious smile and a willingness to help. She was a huge asset to CCPS. Nobody could cancel school like she could!

Jim Miro Principal Rising Sun High School

The PIO position in CCPS was a fairly recent creation as Kelly applied to be the second all time. Henry Shaffer and I interviewed Kelly along with several other candidates. We selected Kelly who at the time had little experience but exhibited all the intangibles we wanted. Either we were lucky or Kelly made us look smart or both! What a star she became. Dedicated, creative, smart and just a genuine human being. Thank you Kelly. My best wishes to you in your new ventures!

Dr. Carl Roberts Superintendent (1996 - 2008) Cecil County Public Schools

I admire Kelly Keeton in so many ways. She has so many endearing qualities that made her so important to Cecil County Public Schools. I am blessed to have worked two doors down from her for several years. You will be missed.

More than the voice of snow day announcements, more than a messenger for CCPSKelly has been at the heart of Cecil County Public Schools and will be irreplaceable. We are richer for having worked alongside her and wish her every good thing moving forward.

With the departure of Kelly Keeton from Cecil County Public Schools, as well as her roles within the Business and Education Partnership Advisory Council (BEPAC) and as the Public Information Officer (PIO) we are losing a voice of stability to these positions while she leaves a lasting impact on our educational community.

Kelly Keeton consistently displayed unwavering dedication, expertise, and a commitment to the well-being of our students, staff, and community. Her leadership within BEPAC and as the PIO ensured open communication, transparency, and a supportive environment for all. Her contributions have helped shape policies and initiatives, enhancing the quality of education in our district.

We express our heartfelt appreciation for Kelly's remarkable efforts. Her legacy exemplifies her unwavering commitment, professionalism, and exceptional leadership. As she embarks on a new chapter, we extend our best wishes for her future endeavors, confident that her passion and drive will continue to inspire others.

It is so easy to celebrate and honor Kelly. She is a stabilizing force in our schools. No matter what the environment or situation, she stays above it - with grace, class, wisdom, and intelligence. I am lucky to have her as a mentor and friend.

Christie Stephens

Vice President

Ms. Keeton is an institution for an entire generation of Cecil County students because of her reign as the school closing "storm queen" for some twenty years. But what most people do not realize is how important she has been leveraging collaboration between the schools and the businesses of the area through her outstanding leadership of BPAC. She has done a lot of good for our community.

David Dollenger Principal North East High School

Beth Creek Youth Empowerment Source

Joe Shephard Owner, Shephard Design Co. Executive Board Member for BEPAC at Cecil County Public Schools

Thanks for all of your support and professionalism throughout the years. Your poise, grace, and optimism is true reflection of the best that Cecil County Public Schools has to offer Best wishes for and good luck on all of your future endeavors!

Justin Zimmerman Principal Bohemia Manor Middle/High School

Congratulations on 17 years with CCPS. You brought a spirit of excellence and a genuine passion for education that has left an indelible mark on countless students, teachers, and staff members. You can still call us on snow days !

Travis Marion Mayor Town of Rising Sun

Kelly Keeton has been a staple to Cecil County for over a decade. Students would cheer to hear her voice come across their phones when she called to announce a winter weather closure. She is a local celebrity because she has reached out to so many people in the county. We will miss her and I wish her the best of luck.

Dr. James Leitgeb Principal Elkton High School

Dave Hastings Program Coordinator for Fine Arts

Past

Cecil County Board of Education

BOHEMIA MANOR CLASS OF 2023 SIGNING DAY

ANGEL GRANADO

CLASS OF 2023

FOOTBALL

MCDANIEL COLLEGE

WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

ZACK GALASSO

CLASS OF 2023

FOOTBALL

MCDANIEL COLLEGE

WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

RAEGAN LENZ

CLASS OF 2023

BASKETBALL

MCDANIEL COLLEGE

WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

DEAVEN JONES

CLASS OF 2023

FOOTBALL

SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

SALISBURY, MARYLAND

JAKE KOEHLER

CLASS OF 2023

FOOTBALL

SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

SALISBURY, MARYLAND

RYLEE LENZ

CLASS OF 2023

VOLLEYBALL

SHEPHERD UNIVERSITY

SHEPHERDSTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA

JULIA HOLMES

CLASS OF 2023

VOLLEYBALL

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY

BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

KYLE POLASKI

CLASS OF 2023

BASEBALL

ALBRIGHT COLLEGE

READING, PENNSYLVANIA

MARIAH PENTA

CLASS OF 2023

SOFTBALL

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

AUBURN, ALABAMA

BOHEMIA MANOR CLASS OF 2023 SIGNING DAY

NORTH EAST CLASS OF 2023 SIGNING DAY

BLAYDON BLAKE

CLASS OF 2023

FOOTBALL

ST ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

LAURINBURG, NORTH CAROLINA

DEMETRIUS ANTHONY JR

CLASS OF 2023

FOOTBALL

BONNEVILLE FOOTBALL ACADEMY

MAITLAND, FLORIDA

ETHAN WORKMAN

CLASS OF 2023

FOOTBALL

STEVENSON UNIVERSITY

OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND

SAYLOR BARE

CLASS OF 2023

SOCCER

HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BEL AIR, MARYLAND

SUMMER MENCER

CLASS OF 2023

SOCCER

HARFORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE

BEL AIR, MARYLAND

DARWIN BERGER

CLASS OF 2023

SOCCER

BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY

BLOOMSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

RACHEL MULLINS

CLASS OF 2023

VOLLEYBALL

CECIL COLLEGE

NORTH EAST, MARYLAND

KALILA PACE

CLASS OF 2023

SOFTBALL

SALEM UNIVERSITY

SALEM, WEST VIRGINIA

AVA ABBOTT

CLASS OF 2023

ACROBATICS

FELICIAN UNIVERSITY

RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY

PERRYVILLE CLASS OF 2023 SIGNING DAY

FOOTBALL

FROSTBURG STATE UNIVERSITY FROSTBURG, MARYLAND

FOOTBALL

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY

DALLAS, PENNSYLVANIA

FOOTBALL

ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY

READING, PENNSYLVANIA

FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE LAKELAND, FLORIDA

CECIL COLLEGE NORTH EAST, MARYLAND

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

GABI DIAZ CLASS OF 2023 WOMEN’S LACROSSE ALDERSON BROADDUS UNIVERSITY PHILIPPI, WEST VIRGINIA

JT LEPORE CLASS OF 2023 BASEBALL

BRIANA REBMAN CLASS OF 2023 SOFTBALL UMBC

VINNIE MUSCELLA CLASS OF 2023 MEN’S LACROSSE

RILEY JACKSON CLASS OF 2023 SOFTBALL MCDANIEL COLLEGE WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND

ZACH AYERS

CLASS OF 2023

ZACK CLARKE

CLASS OF 2023

SYDNEY PHILLIPS CLASS OF 2023

RISING SUN CLASS OF 2023 SIGNING DAY

CADENCE WILLIAMS

CLASS OF 2023

SOFTBALL

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA MOBILE, ALABAMA

KELSEY BARKS

CLASS OF 2023

SOFTBALL

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

MILLERSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA

FAITH MCCULLOUGH

CLASS OF 2023

SOFTBALL

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

TOWSON, MARYLAND

JAYDEN SIMPKINS

CLASS OF 2023

SOFTBALL

ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY

LAURINBURG, NORTH CAROLINA

JADEN PYLE

CLASS OF 2023

SOFTBALL

PENN STATE - BERKS

READING, PENNSYLVANIA

LAYNEE EYMAN

CLASS OF 2023

SOCCER

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

NEWARK, DELAWARE

TYLER BURKOWSKI

CLASS OF 2023

SOCCER

GOLDEY-BEACOM COLLEGE

WILMINGTON, DELAWARE

JOSH ZATALAVA

CLASS OF 2023

LACROSSE

GOUCHER COLLEGE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

ERIN MAHAFFEY

CLASS OF 2023

FIELD HOCKEY

GOUCHER COLLEGE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

ELKTON, Md. – The Cecil College Performing Arts will host the 2023 Elkton Station Summer Music Festival in the Performing Arts Hall on Saturday, June 17, from 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Hosted by Brandon T. Gorin, this festival will feature Genesis Z and The Black Mambas, October Oak Acoustic, Twin Tides Acoustic, and City in Oblivion.

This event is free and open to the public.

Cecil College’s Elkton Station is located at 107 Railroad Avenue in Elkton, Maryland.

Sports Weekly Golfers Win Al Miller Masters

The Sports Weekly entry won the Al Miller Masters today at Furnace Bay Golf Course finishing 17 under. The team consisted of 7th Grader Evan Smith, Junior Noah Wallace, Sophomore Lucas Parks and Junior Karina Serio. It was a great tournament today and all the student golfers had a great time.