Patch compiles the most moving and intriguing features from the year in sports.
Even with loss of a standout player to the Division I ranks, the Panthers are among the top girls teams in the region.
Boys varsity basketball coach is also in his first academic year as the new athletic director at the school.
Football players from Pallotti Prep, Reservoir and Atholton were with team that advanced to the national playoffs; Salisbury also had local standouts on its post-season squad.
Local youth is now a standout with Division I Florida State, which is two wins away from NCAA crown.
Keith Coutreyer and Antoine Gaither are with the Division I team, which won its home opener against Pallotti Prep grad Brandon Washington and his Division II squad.
Millar is a massage therapist for the Stanley Cup hopeful Capitals while Laurel High grad Roberts works in the same role for D.C. United.
Volleyball team is 13-7 overall after winning just two matches in 2009.
Reservoir High graduate Axenfeld has become a starter in women's soccer for the Tigers and had game-winner against UNC-Wilmington.
Maryland assistant Dalonte Hill played one season at Laurel Baptist Academy before starring in college at Charlotte, Bowie State.
Exchange student gives cross country a shot with the Panthers while living with a host family in Laurel.
Laurel resident Keith Charles is a top running back for Division II Saint Anselm.
Several close games highlight the first week of play.
Brandon Harvey is a senior linebacker at Delaware State and among the top tacklers in the MEAC.
Running back was forced into duty as quarterback in loss on Saturday; Laurel football is also 1-2 following setback at Bowie while Pallotti Prep volleyball improves to 7-3.
The senior gave up playing basketball to focus on a new sport for the Panthers.
After a scoreless tie at halftime, Bladensburg scored 20 points Monday in the second half for the victory; Pallotti Prep volleyball improved to 5-1 with a win at Elizabeth Seton.
Spartans now slated to host Bladensburg today at 3:30 p.m.
Pallotti Prep grad is now a junior on the women's soccer team at Delaware State.
Possible transfers, including quarterback Busick, leave program days before first game. Meanwhile, Laurel High begins the season Friday at High Point under new coach.
Reservoir High graduate headed off-campus at Salisbury after football team called off practice for three days.
A chronic condition didn't stop the North Laurel teen from making his martial arts tournament debut.
The Panthers welcome several new key players who excelled with other programs last year.
Former Pallotti High soccer standout has overcome four surgeries during her college career with the Terps.
The Spartans prepare for their first scrimmage under new head coach Todd Sommerville.
Children received tips from pro soccer players from the Netherlands.
Rising senior Correa will battle for quarterback spot when Panthers begin practice Wednesday under first-year head coach.
Erhie did not play football in high school, but native of Nigeria is a key on the offensive line at Bowie State.
Rising DeMatha High freshman wins two individual events at All-Star meet.
Top swimmers will not be on hand for All-Star meet on Saturday in Bowie.
The West Arundel standout won two events in the divisional swim meet, while Russett claimed the overall title in Division D after taking second in its divisional.
The Spartans will take part in seven-on-seven games this Saturday; St. Vincent Pallotti team went 5-1 at a Towson University event.
Team above .500 for first time since 2007 while Russett ends dual season with 5-0 mark; West Arundel also claims victory and is 3-2.
The Laurel Boys and Girls Club hosts daily workouts for former players at Towson, ODU, Morgan State and UMass under the guidance of trainer Joe Connelly.
Montpelier, West Laurel and Laurel City also post victories in Prince-Mont Swim League.
Jones instead plans to finish college degree; Laurel High grad Carroll headed to Bowie State while St. Vincent Pallotti head coach names JV mentor and welcomes standout transfer.
College hoops is almost a year-round event for several local products.
Former Spartan swimmer is one of the best in the area for West Laurel; Russett improves to 3-0 while West Arundel downs Montpelier.
St. Vincent Pallotti High grads are enjoying their last season as teammates in the summer swim league.
Several former basketball players at the Laurel school have played pro ball overseas and Rowland was with a team in France this year.
