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Stronger Concussion Regs Approved

BERLIN- Public school systems in Maryland and across the lower shore will have to implement even more stringent regulations on concussions and head injuries for student-athletes after the state announced the changes last week. The Maryland State Board of Education took action in their meeting last week to strengthen protections for student-athletes by making permanent the emergency regulations put in place last fall requiring training for coaches in the area of brain injuries. Board members...READ MORE

Seahawks Fall to South River in Region Duals

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity wrestling team’s bid for a perfect season came to a close on Wednesday with a loss in the state Class 4A-3A East Region dual tournament to old rival South River, but the season continues with the Bayside championship looming. The Seahawks fell to South River, 34-27, in a close match on Wednesday in the 4A-3A East Region dual meet for its first team loss of the season. Decatur entered the region dual meet as the number-two seed, while South River came...READ MORE

Seahawks Return Home after Loss to Washington

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s boys’ varsity basketball team completed a tough three-game road stretch this week with a 50-46 loss to Washington on Tuesday and is now ready for a little home cooking. The Seahawks completed a tough stretch of three straight road games against Washington on Tuesday and fell to the Jaguars, 50-46. The late season road swing started with a close 55-50 loss to Worcester County rival Pocomoke last Tuesday and included a 54-41 win over Crisfield sandwiched in...READ MORE

Decatur’s Duker Wins High Jump Regional Title

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s varsity indoor track teams turned in strong performances at the state 3A-East Region meet this week with middle-of-the-pack team finishes and several outstanding individual efforts including a regional title in the boys’ high jump. The Seahawks competed in the 3A-East Region meet in Prince George’s County and acquitted themselves well against some of the top track athletes in the state. The Decatur boys finished seventh overall in the region meet with...READ MORE

25th St. Pat’s Soccer Tourney Set to Return

OCEAN CITY- The  Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department’s 25th annual St. Patrick’s Soccer Tournament returns next weekend with roughly 150 teams and hundreds of players from all over the mid-Atlantic region expected to converge on the resort for the four-weekend event. From modest beginnings 25 years ago, the annual St. Patrick’s Tournament has grown by leaps and bounds over the years and is now one of the largest events of its kind. The 2013 tournament will host over...READ MORE

Decatur Girls Roll Past Jaguars, 60-16

BERLIN- Stephen Decatur’s girls’ varsity basketball team utilized a high-powered offense and atrocious shooting by visiting Washington on Tuesday to cruise to a 60-16 win over the Jaguars. The Seahawks were already head 10-3 in the first quarter before a steady parade of free throws increased the lead. Monique Wise went up strong and was fouled and made the front end of a one-and-one to increase the lead to 11-4. On the next possession, Abbey Schorr knocked down a pair of foul shots...READ MORE