Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Howard pulled the big upset, knocking off top-seeded Atholton in the regional semifinals.
But the Lions couldn't get another win to reach the state playoffs.
Howard lost to Fort Hill, 3-0, in the Class 2A West Region final May 17, ending the c...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Thanks to the rain, Mt. Hebron's boys lacrosse team is still playing.
Long before a downpour started midway through the second quarter of the Class 2A/3A state semifinals, it looked pretty gloomy for the Vikings.
Catonsville had made the Vikin...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
The fog that enveloped the field as Mt. Hebron defeated Catonsville, 19-5, in a Class 2A/3A state semifinal May 17 at Annapolis High School was symbolic of how opponents often feel after playing the team that is considered the best in the nation.
"You...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
The two county outdoor track champions and a wild card made major statements in their respective regional meets last week. Each won a regional title.
While boys county champion Oakland Mills won the Class 1A South and girls county champ Long Reach won...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
The outcome of close tennis matches has long been determined by a tiebreaker, so isn't it ironic that a tie maker is causing a fuss?
County Supervisor of Athletics Don Disney thought he was making the right decision last week when he declared that the...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Never underestimate the power of the bunt.
Sure, home runs and extra base hits are flashy, but when Atholton needed a couple runs in the sixth inning of the Class 2A state semifinal game against Easton, the Raiders turned to the most humble of run sco...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
The cold, gusting winds and the switch from the 68-degree waters of Centennial Lake to the raw air and a 38-degree wind-chill factor resulted in slow bike times at the 21st annual Columbia Triathlon.
Nonetheless, Australian Tim Kitching won the event ...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Because of a mix-up in the seedings, Chapelgate wasn't quite sure who its opponent would be in the first round of the private school lacrosse playoffs.
And even after learning they would face Towson Catholic in the semifinals of the Maryland Interscho...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
The Region III high school tennis championships, held May 18 and 20 at the Wilde Lake Tennis Club, looked a lot like the county championships of a week earlier.
But the boys doubles finals had a flip-flop, and Julia Facchina and Marianne Baker faced o...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Looking over her team's schedule at the beginning of the season, Glenelg coach Ginger Kincaid saw "maybe" five victories on the horizon.
The offense from last year's state semifinalist team was gone, and so was the entire defense - only a few midfield...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
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Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
If it sounds like deja vu all over again, that's because it is. Atholton High School received the Sportsmanship Cup Award in a presentation at the Board of Education on May 23. This is the only sports award that I know of that is presented by the school b...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Centennial's boys lacrosse team has been living by one motto all season: Shock 'em.
They did that in the Class 1A/2A state title game and in the process broke a few records too.
The Eagles (17-2) won their first state championship since 1998 w...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Track
Thema Napier, a 1998 graduate of Long Reach High School, will compete at the NCAA track meet to be held May 28-June 1 at Louisiana State University. Napier qualified by winning the 400-meter hurdles (57.73) at the East Coast Athletic Championshi...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Sports
Submitting sports results
The deadline for submitting sports copy is noon Monday. We prefer e-mail (HowardCountySports@patuxent.com; send as text, not as a file attachment) or fax (410-997-4564). We do not accept results by phone. When two Howard Coun...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Opinion
How far should society and government go to accommodate the perceived needs of a small minority of its citizens?
I ponder the question in light of news that the county, pending budget approval from the County Council, is going ahead with a $400,000 pl...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Opinion
The one bright spot we might have hoped for in the gloom of recession has not appeared here. The demand for housing in Howard County has, if anything, increased even as the economy has limped.
For many years, local officials have done much public hand...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Opinion
Roads are built for all, including bicyclists
I have had quite a few people forward this unfortunate article to me ("Bike traffic on Rt. 29 dangerous, police say, May 2). I thought that I would drop you a line to let you know how dangerous it i...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Opinion
In a news story in the May 16 edition, Hammond Elementary PTA vice president Shirley Murdock's name was spelled incorrectly.
Corrections and clarifications of material printed in the Howard County Times appear in this location. If you notice something...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in Opinion
Throwing a bottle or shooting a paintball pellet at any unsuspecting person is a despicable act, but doing it to a bicyclist from a passing car is a little like giving a hotfoot to Smokey Bear.
Cyclists keep in shape and enjoy the air without pollutin...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
The wild ancestors of our modern tomato still live and range freely in Mexico and South America. This wild tomato is believed to have originated in the forests of Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador and Peru. Mexicans domesticated the wild tomato and Spaniards carrie...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Hello all!
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Biji James and I will be the columnist for the Marriottsville-Sykesville-Woodstock area.
I have lived in the Sykesville area for almost four years and love it her...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Margaret Lopez Erpenbeck, daughter of Stephen and Christine Lopez of Lisbon, was featured on the cover of the April 30 edition of Woman's World magazine.
Margaret was selected by the magazine when it decided to do an article about weight gain and thyr...
Published May 23, 2002 by Howard County Times in News
Cadette Girl Scout Troop 780 has been working hard this year to earn a new award, the Bronze Award. To be eligible, Junior Girl Scouts must give at least 15 hours to community service.
Fifth- and sixth-grade girls Megan Clark, Katie Handler, Erinn Hes...