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Field Hockey: Great Mills 2, La Plata 1

Posted on 30 October 2008 by .

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By James A. McCray III
Prince George’s County, Content Manager

Reagan Beasley knocked in her second goal of the game 2 minutes before the half, and then she acknowledged a fan that held up a sign that read, “Great Mills=Regional champs.”

Although the sign was not all the way true at that very moment, it held true to its saying at the end of the 3A South championship contest Thursday as Great Mills defeated the visiting La Plata Warriors, 2-1, to win its second consecutive 3A South regional title in a rematch of last season’s championship game.

Beasley put the Hornets on the board only 1 minute into the match to give Great Mills a 1-0 lead, and in turn set the tone for the eventual regional champions. 

“That is what I have been begging them to do all playoffs, go down and score first,” Great Mills head coach Michelle Richmond said. ” … Northern scored on us first [in the 3A South semifinal], and that was one thing that we had stressed coming into this game, we needed to jump on them right away.”

La Plata (8-7) went into the halftime period down 2-0, however the Warriors came out and looked to be more aggressive. In being aggressive, senior Jeanette Lebarron was able to score a goal, and cut the lead to 2-1.

“I am proud of all of their accomplishments,” La Plata head coach Pomie Radcliff said. “Teamwork and communication has been the big thing. I had 13 seniors this year, and we went this entire year with total teamwork. … As you probably noticed, they picked it up in the second half. Picked it up just a little bit too late, but they picked it up in the second half.

“Great Mills had the regional championship last year, we had it the year before, we wanted it back, they wanted to keep it, and they have 13 seniors, so we knew it was going to be a really tough game.”

Great Mills (14-1) enters its bid for a state title with more experience than last season. Last season, Richmond led a junior-laded team. However, this year, 13 seniors look to add to the regional championships.  

“We have actually experienced the [artificial] turf, and we have seen the level of competition there, so now we are a lot more prepared,” Beasley said. 

“They know what to expect now,” Richmond said. “The surface is not going to be a big surprise, it is not going to be a shock, and they are not going to be star struck. I am hoping the difference is that they know what we are heading into now.”

tmccray@digitalsports.com


Great Mills 2, La Plata 1
La Plata    0   1
Great Mills 2   0

Goals:
La Plata (Lebarron)
Great Mills (Beasley 2)

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Football: The Week Ahead

Posted on 29 October 2008 by .

 SMAC Football Preview — Week 9

Game of the Week
Lackey (5-3, 4-2) at Westlake (7-1, 5-1)
Friday, 7 p.m.

When these county rivals hook up on Friday night, as usual more will be on the line than bragging rights.

A year ago, it was Lackey upending a seemingly unstoppable Westlake train in the regular-season matchup. Three weeks later the Chargers pulled it off again in the 3A South final, denying the Wolverines a regional championship and a shot in the 3A semifinals. This year, Lackey needs this game if it is to reach the postseason. With Penn State commits Darrell Givens and Malcolm Willis heading up one of the top secondaries around, the Chargers opened the season as a preseason favorite in the SMAC. But now with three losses — two of which came by a combined four points — there is no more wiggle room.

Westlake could effectively return the favor from last year by defeating the Chargers. The Wolverines are coming off of a 42-33 win at Chopticon in a game that featured a tremendous special-teams effort and more highlight-reel footage from Devon Smith. Smith, another Penn State recruit, leads the conference with 20 touchdowns through eight weeks. Westlake is battling for a top-two seed in the 3A South playoff field, and a win over Lackey would go a long way towards achieving that and earning the Wolverines a first-round game at home.

Other games to watch
Northern (3-5, 1-5) at Huntingtown (7-1, 5-1), Friday at 7 p.m.
Huntingtown has cruised through the season, largely on the strength of its multi-faceted offensive attack, and is very possibly two wins away from securing home-field throughout the 3A South playoffs. But with county-rival Northern traveling down from just up Route 4, this game could be more than what the records would indicate. The Patriots could still climb back to finish at .500 with two more wins.

McDonough (4-4, 4-2) at La Plata (3-5, 2-4), Friday at 7 p.m.
After a tough first half to the season, McDonough has won three straight games. The Rams overcame a 15-3 deficit last week against Northern, and could have produced their most complete game of the year in the 33-15 win. A win this week would ensure that the young Rams finish at the .500 mark, at the very least.
True to last year’s form, La Plata has hung with most teams its played all season long. Last week the Warriors pushed Huntingtown for a half before the Hurricanes pulled away down the stretch.


Other games
Chopticon (5-3, 3-3) at Great Mills (0-8, 0-6), Friday at 7 p.m.
North Point (7-1, 6-0) at Thomas Stone (1-7, 0-6), Friday at 7 p.m.
Patuxent (6-2, 5-1) at Calvert (2-6, 2-5), Friday at 7 p.m.
Landon School (7-1) at Leonardtown (2-6, 2-5), Friday at 7 p.m.

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Football: SMAC Week 8 Top 5

Posted on 28 October 2008 by .

SMAC Football Top 5 — Week 8

1. North Point (7-1, 6-0)
Previous ranking: 1
The Eagles remain on top for the third consecutive week after a 34-14 non-conference win over Rockville. North Point is in the driver’s seat in the SMAC race, and is on course to nab at the very least a top-two seed in the 2A South, and quite possibly earn the No. 1 seed to attain home-field advantage throughout the regionals. All that separates North Point from an undefeated conference season and a first SMAC championship are games against Thomas Stone and McDonough the next two weeks.
This week: at Stone, Friday at 7 p.m.

2. Huntingtown (7-1, 5-1)
Previous ranking: 2
Huntingtown cleared one more hurdle last week in a 24-6 win at La Plata. La Plata tripped up the Hurricanes in 2007, but Huntingtown proved too much this time around. While Huntingtown looks to secure in earning its second consecutive 3A South playoff berth, a pair of wins in the final two weeks would give a shot to lock up the No. 1 seed to give the Hurricanes home-field for the duration of their regional stay. It will not necessarily be easy, though, as county rival Northern heads south this week.
This week: vs. Northern, Friday at 7 p.m.

3. Westlake (7-1, 5-1)
Previous ranking: 3
With a big boost from its special teams, Westlake survived last Friday’s trip to Chopticon by a 42-33 count. Devon Smith added four more touchdowns to bring his season total to 20, and the Wolverines won their third straight. Up next is county-rival Lackey, which is in must-win mode. A Wolverines’ win would vault them into the mix for home-field in the 3A South, while it would also spell the end of Lackey’s playoff hopes.
This week: vs. Lackey, Friday at 7 p.m.

4. Patuxent (6-2, 5-1)
Previous ranking: 4
Building upon its win over Chopticon in Week 7, the Panthers again provided evidence that they are amongst the most dangerous teams in the area. The Panthers followed up what was possibly their best performance of the season at Chopticon with a dominating 45-6 win over Thomas Stone. The Panthers appear to be in good position to claim their third consecutive appearance in the 2A South playoffs, with only games against Calvert and Great Mills — which have combined for two wins — remaining on the slate. Chief competitors for the 2A South spots Douglass (6-2) and Gwynn Park (7-1) each have difficult finishes to the schedule. In addition to a Week 10 matchup against each other, Douglass travels to Potomac (5-3) in Week 9, while Gwynn Park hosts Friendly (7-1).
This week: at Calvert, Friday at 7 p.m.

5. Chopticon (5-3, 3-3)
Previous ranking: 5
After huge wins over 3A South rivals Potomac and Lackey in the fifth and sixth weeks, the Braves have now dropped two in a row to Patuxent and Westlake. Senior quarterback Leo Kyte reinjured an ankle in Friday’s clash with Westlake, though Tyler Summers took over in the second half and kept Chopticon’s offense moving with great success. The Braves need to win out to have a shot at making a second consecutive 3A South appearance. If Lackey were to beat Westlake and La Plata to finish the season, however, Chopticon would be left on the outside looking in.
This week: at Great Mills, Friday at 7 p.m.

    ***DigitalSports’ SMAC Top 5 is selected by SMAC Content Manager Andy States. Please e-mail any questions or comments to astates@digitalsports.com.

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Football: The Week Ahead

Posted on 22 October 2008 by .

 SMAC Football Preview — Week 8

Game of the Week
Westlake (6-1, 4-1) at Chopticon (5-2, 3-2)
Friday, 7 p.m.

It’s no secret that Devon Smith is one of the most explosive players around. Smith accounted for over 300 yards and scored five touchdowns in Westlake’s 49-14 win over La Plata last week, and has scored a conference-high 16 touchdowns this season. This week, the Wolverines travel to Chopticon, where the Braves will try to slow Smith and Westlake’s potent offense in a battle with 3A South significance.

Chopticon’s four-game winning streak was snapped last week by Patuxent. The Braves currently sit in the No. 4 spot in the 3A South race — the final spot to earn a berth in the playoffs. A win over Westlake would go a long way towards clinching a second consecutive berth for the Braves. Leo Kyte, the SMAC’s leading passer, will look to test Westlake’s secondary as Chopticon looks to topple its second Charles County-power in three weeks.

At 6-1, Westlake currently sits in the region’s third slot, and could climb into the race for the top seed by winning out the last three games. But before they can get three, the Wolverines need to win one, and a win over Chopticon would put the team in a secure spot in terms of clinching a postseason berth.

Other games to watch
Huntingtown (6-1, 4-1) at La Plata (3-4, 2-3), Friday at 7 p.m.
A year ago Huntingtown was cruising towards the first playoff berth in program history when its Week 8 clash with La Plata rolled around. La Plata took a wild decision, though Huntingtown bounced back and still made its first postseason appearance. This year, the Hurricanes will look to avenge last year’s loss and continue on towards a second straight 3A South berth. If Huntingtown wins out, it stands a good chance to earn home-field throughout its regional life by virtue of a No. 1 seed.

Northern (3-4, 1-4) at McDonough (3-4, 3-2), Friday at 7 p.m.
The winner of this game gets back to .500 for the first time since Week 2. Northern is coming off its second shutout of the season, a 35-0 win over Patapsco last week. McDonough is riding its first win streak of the season, with back-to-back wins over Great Mills and Thomas Stone.

Other games
Calvert (1-6, 1-5) at Great Mills (0-7, 0-5), Friday at 7 p.m.
Leonardtown (2-5, 2-3) at Lackey (4-3, 3-2), Friday at 7 p.m.
Thomas Stone (1-6, 0-5) at Patuxent (5-2, 4-1), Friday at 7 p.m.
Rockville (4-3) at North Point (6-1, 6-0), Friday at 7 p.m.

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Football: SMAC Week 7 Top 5

Posted on 20 October 2008 by .

SMAC Football Top 5 — Week 7

1. North Point (6-1, 6-0)
Previous ranking: 1
Arlando Scott rushed for 322 yards and three touchdowns and the Eagles’ defense stifled Lackey in a 32-14 win. Since an 18-13 non-conference setback to Patuxent in Week 1, the Eagles have improved each week and have now defeated 2007 playoff teams Huntingtown, Westlake and Lackey in three of the past four weeks, and in relatively convincing fashion. With three weeks to play, North Point holds both the SMAC title and its playoff fortunes in its own hands. If the team were to win out it would win the SMAC championship in just its second varsity season and would likely earn one of the top two playoff seeds in the 2A South. The Eagles will look to make it a fourth win over a playoff team from last year when they host Rockville for homecoming this Friday. North Point shut out Rockville 42-0 a year ago.
This week: vs. Rockville, Friday at 7 p.m.

2. Huntingtown (6-1, 4-1)
Previous ranking: 2
Huntingtown’s prolific offense continued to pile up the points in a 55-21 win over Great Mills this past week. The Hurricanes are eyeing a second consecutive postseason berth, and with three more wins to close out the season could earn a top-two seed in the 3A South to host a first-round game. This week, though, is a tough matchup against La Plata, which handed the Hurricanes one of their regular-season losses a year ago.
This week: at La Plata, Friday at 7 p.m.

3. Westlake (6-1, 4-1)
Previous ranking: 3
Devon Smith scored five touchdowns to pace Westlake in a 49-14 home win over La Plata this past week. The Wolverines have one of the tougher schedules around over the final three weeks, with fellow 3A South contender Chopticon on the slate for this week and county-rival Lackey on deck. With three wins Westlake would claw back in the mix for a top-two seed in the 3A South, but needs to keep winning, regardless, to ensure entry into the postseason dance.
This week: at Chopticon, Friday at 7 p.m.

4. Patuxent (5-2, 4-1)
Previous ranking: NR
The defending conference champions return to the rankings after an impressive 34-18 win over Chopticon. Patuxent, which dealt with a slew of major injuries early in the season, finally appears to be clicking on all cylinders and does not have a team with more than one win left on its schedule. Three straight wins to finish would likely earn the Panthers a third consecutive appearance in the 2A South playoff field.
This week: vs. Thomas Stone, Friday at 7 p.m.

5. Chopticon (5-2, 3-2)
Previous ranking: 4
Following big wins on the road against both Potomac and Lackey, the Braves went back home and came out on the downside of a 34-18 decision to Patuxent. Chopticon could take a big step towards a second consecutive playoff appearance with an upset of Lackey this week. 
This week: vs. Westlake, Friday at 7 p.m.

    ***DigitalSports SMAC Top 5 is selected by SMAC Content Editor Andy States. Please email any questions or comments to astates@digitalsports.com.

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Football: Westlake 49, La Plata 14

Posted on 20 October 2008 by .

Box Score           1    2    3    4    —   F  
    La Plata          0    7    0    7    —  14
    Westlake       21  21   7    0    —  49

Scoring Plays                               
1Q — WL — Reese 9 interception return (kick failed) — 9:19
1Q — WL — Smith 5 run (Reese run) — 5:41
1Q — WL — Smith 10 run (Koster kick) — 1:47
2Q — LP  — Holliman 20 pass from Smoot (Lemmert kick)
2Q — WL — Smith 94 run (Koster kick) — 9:24
2Q — WL — Reese 40 run (Koster kick) — 7:19
2Q — WL — Smith 43 pass from Istvan (Koster kick) — 0:00
3Q — WL — Smith 6 run (Koster kick) — 5:08
4Q — LP  — Smoot 5 run (Lemmert kick)

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Football: The Week Ahead

Posted on 15 October 2008 by .

 SMAC Football Preview — Week 7

Games of the Week
Lackey (4-2, 3-1) at North Point (5-1, 5-0)
Friday, 7 p.m.

A week ago, it appeared this game could be the determining factor in the race for the SMAC championship. But after getting knocked off by Chopticon a week ago, it’s must-win for Lackey in more ways than just the conference race. Lackey’s star-laden defense will be matched up against a Ja’Ron Neal-led North Point offense that scored 48 points a week ago, and put up 24 on Westlake in Week 5. North Point’s defense has been formidable in its own right, holding high-powered Huntingtown and Westlake to 14 and 13, respectively, before pitching a shutout against Leonardtown last week.

An Eagles win would clearly put the second-year varsity program in the driver’s seat in conference and would also bolster the team’s potential playoff seeding in the 2A South. A loss for Lackey would not only most likely knock it out of the SMAC race, but could possibly serve to knock the Chargers, the defending 3A South champs, out of the playoff race, as well.  

Patuxent (4-2, 3-1) at Chopticon (5-1, 3-1)
Thursday, 7 p.m.

Chopticon only bolstered its position in conference and in the 3A South with its 20-19 upset at Lackey last week. A year ago, the Braves entered their Week 6 stretch with a loss against Lackey, followed by losses to Patuxent and Westlake. With one of those losses already reversed this year, Chopticon could solidify its standing in the region with a win at home against Patuxent.

The defending SMAC-champion Panthers, after dealing with a slew of injuries to start the season, also need the win to remain in contention for a playoff spot in the ultra-tight 2A South race. A week ago, seniors Justin Ford and Marcus Bullock led the Panthers to a 28-point second-half outburst in a 49-21 win over La Plata.  

Other game to watch
La Plata (3-3, 2-2) at Westlake (5-1, 3-1), Friday at 7 p.m.

La Plata played Westlake as tough as anyone through the season’s first eight weeks a year ago. This year, Westlake enters the matchup already with a loss, and needs to hold serve to maintain position in the 3A South’s top four with tough games at Chopticon and against Lackey looming in the following two weeks.

Other games
Leonardtown (1-5, 0-4) at Calvert (1-5, 1-3), Thursday at 7 p.m.
Great Mills (0-6, 0-4) at Huntingtown (5-1, 3-1), Thursday at 7 p.m.
Thomas Stone (1-5, 0-4) at McDonough (2-4, 2-2), Friday at 7 p.m.
Patapsco (3-3) at Northern (2-4), Friday at 7 p.m.

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Golf: SMAC tournament

Posted on 14 October 2008 by .

By Andy States
Content Manager, SMAC

His tee shot gone astray, Chopticon’s Bobby Ehrhardt was stuck in the woods with the SMAC championship hanging on the line.

Ehrhardt and North Point’s Mitchell Buccelli, tied at 4-over 74 through 18 holes in Tuesday’s SMAC championship at White Plains, were on No. 10, the first playoff hole for the individual title. But while Buccelli’s tee shot found the fairway, Ehrhardt was able to tie the hole when his North Point counterpart three-putted. Ehrhardt then won the tournament on the second playoff hole, nipping Buccelli by a stroke.

“I was nervous starting out. I’ve never been in a playoff before,” Ehrhardt said after winning the tournament. “I got lucky on the first hole that [Buccelli] three-putted. It was unlucky for him, but great for me because I messed up on my tee shot.”

There was not nearly as much drama in terms of the team competition, as North Point ended its season-long rivalry with perennial SMAC frontrunner La Plata with the upper hand. The Eagles, who do not boast a senior in the starting lineup, shot 305 to clip runner-up La Plata by 13 strokes.

A year ago, the Eagles beat La Plata in the regular season to earn a piece of the SMAC regular-season crown, but the Warriors claimed the conference handily at the SMAC tournament. This year, North Point again won the regular-season dual, but La Plata came back to post the lowest scores at both the District 4 and Charles County tournaments. But with the SMAC title on the line on Tuesday, North Point’s top four golfers grouped scores between 74 and 78 to earn the program conference tournament bragging rights for the first time.

“Luckily today we finally got it when it really counted. We put it all together,” North Point coach Tony Jones said. “My kids have been waiting for this for the whole season, to get an opportunity to play again.

“It was our day. I’m excited about it. We worked hard to get ready, but we also worked knowing that if we could win this it shoots us right into the playoffs, to be ready to try to do something at the state level.”

A big reason for the team success was the performance of Buccelli. The junior, one of the top golfers in the conference, had struggled over the past couple of weeks. But on Tuesday, Buccelli’s round paced his team to the conference crown. Freshman Eric Sawchak came in a stroke behind at 75, while Mckenzie Cutter and Michael Hill each shot 78.

“It was a good round for me,” Buccelli said. “I’m not too disappointed in the playoff just because I haven’t really played well all year. To finally contribute to a good team effort today felt good.

“We all really stepped up. Freshman Eric Sawchak put a really good round up to start things off and then everyone came in with good, solid rounds.”

For La Plata, a team that always holds state-title aspirations and entered the year on the heels of two consecutive 4A/3A state runner-up finishes, Tuesday just was not its day. A week after shooting an aggregate 301 to blister the field, including North Point, at the Charles County tournament at Swan Point, the Warriors were only able to post two sub-80 scores.

“North Point deserves it,” La Plata coach David Russell said. “They won on a neutral site, so they’re SMAC champs. They deserve it. This course has been a nemesis for my guys. It’s very tight and unforgiving. They’re used to a little more space.

“Again, our ultimate goal is to wins states. This isn’t going to do at states — we might not make the cut. It is what it is, and it’s back to the drawing board. We have less than a week to prepare, so hopefully these guys learn from it.”

While La Plata hopes to rebound at next week’s 4A/3A state tournament, North Point will look to ride its momentum. The Eagles, competing as the district’s representative in the 2A/1A tournament, would love nothing more than to follow up their first SMAC tournament title with their first state championship trophy. One added benefit this year, the state tournament is being contested at the familiar confines of Potomac Ridge — North Point’s home course.

“If you can put together two rounds like today, you should be in the money, having an opportunity to win,” Jones said of his team’s prospects. “But again, one hole at a time, one swing at a time.”

Team scores: North Point 305, La Plata 318, Chopticon 323, McDonough 323, Northern 342, Thomas Stone 348, Huntingtown 350, Leonardtown 351, Calvert 357, Patuxent 360, Great Mills 410, Lackey 474

North Point: Buccelli 74, Sawchak 75, Cutter 78, Hill 78
La Plata: Bowling 79, Logan 79, Dove 80, Nagle 80
Chopticon: Ehrhardt 74, King 82, Seifert 83, Jerome 84
McDonough: Dickerson 76, Taylor 76, Gary Bowie 83, George Bowie 88
Northern: Ryon 78, O’Kane 82, Hoffer 85, Wilsey 97
Stone: Reed 84, Schliep 85, Tonstad 86, Boswell 93
Huntingtown: Stallings 77, Knupp 86, Powers 92, Fink 95
Leonardtown: Spak 83, Richards 87, Fenwick 90, Gonzalez 91
Calvert: Fox 86, Peed 87, King 90, Mchale 94
Patuxent: Gradle 79, Courtney 89, Pillion 93, Jaffee 99
Great Mills: Hicks 89, Webster 105, Elliott 103, Wilbur 108
Lackey: Deloache 87, Stiles 126, Lawson 127, Orazio 134
Westlake: Hardos 90

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Football: SMAC Week 6 Top 5

Posted on 13 October 2008 by .

SMAC Football Top 5 — Week 6

1. North Point (5-1, 5-0)
Previous ranking: 2
With last week’s 48-0 shutout at Leonardtown, the Eagles have won five straight since dropping an 18-13 decision to Patuxent in Week 1. North Point is still unbeaten in conference play, and this week’s matchup with Lackey — regarded by many as the pre-season conference favorite — could determine the SMAC championship and will have ramifications in potential playoff seedings for both teams.
This week: vs. Lackey, Friday at 7 p.m.

2. Huntingtown (5-1, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 3
Huntingtown drilled visiting Loch Raven 57-13 in a non-conference affair last week to win its second straight since losing a tight Week 4 decision to North Point. With what would appear to be a favorable schedule down the stretch, the Hurricanes look to be in good position in the 3A South, and with just one loss are still in the hunt for at least a piece of the conference crown, as well.
This week: vs. Great Mills, Thursday at 7 p.m.

3. Westlake (5-1, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 4
After a tough first half which saw the Wolverines up just 6-0, Westlake got its offense moving again. Chris Istvan had possibly his best night through the air since taking over Westlake’s quarterback duties, and Devon Smith again exhibited his explosiveness both on the ground and as part of the passing game in the Wolverines’ 33-7 win at Northern. While the win helped Westlake bounce back from the loss at North Point the week prior, the team is just getting into the meat of its schedule with games against La Plata, Chopticon and Lackey on the docket for the next three weeks.
This week: vs. La Plata, Friday at 7 p.m.

4. Chopticon (5-1, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 5
The Braves won their fourth in a row, this time over conference-favorite Lackey by a 20-19 count on a late touchdown pass from Leo Kyte to Tyler Summers. True to past form, Chopticon has been in tight battles virtually every step of the way this season. In the last three wins the Braves have won by a combined seven points, and have had only one decision — win or lose — decided by more six points all season. This week brings a new challenge with defending conference-champ Patuxent, which appears to be healthy and rolling again after a strong second-half effort in a 49-21 win at La Plata, coming in to Braves Stadium.
This week: vs. Patuxent, Friday at 7 p.m.

5. Lackey (4-2, 3-1)
Previous ranking: 1 
Losing the Chopticon puts Lackey in a tough position. It not only was the Chargers’ first conference loss of the season, but also put them in a dangerous position in the race for a 3A South playoff berth. This week’s encounter with the upstart North Point Eagles, which looked to be a game that could determine the SMAC champion, now is a must-win for Lackey with the playoffs potentially hanging in the balance.
This week: at North Point, Friday at 7 p.m.

    ***DigitalSports’ SMAC Top 5 is selected by SMAC Content Manager Andy States. Please e-mail any questions or comments to astates@digitalsports.com.

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WJLA (ABC 7) Partners with DigitalSports.com

Posted on 10 October 2008 by .

Washington D.C. area high school and youth sports to be featured as part of innovative alignment between leading D.C. media properties


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The goal of DigitalSports(r) is to inform, entertain and inspire.  DigitalSports believes that the real heroes are to be found in our local communities; next door, in our homes and in our schools.  More information can be found at www.digitalsports.com.


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