Five seniors on the Stephen Decatur’s varsity girls soccer team were recognized during Monday’s 9-0 win over Snow Hill High School at home. Pictured, from left, are senior game honorees Katelynn King, Morgan Sullivan, Kayla Rocco, Riley Wilson and Summer Knupp. Submitted Photo
Category: Sports
Each week the highlights of the local scholastic sports scene will be featured here along with any and all other major athletic events taking place in the Greater Ocean City area.
Decatur Rolls, Remains Unbeaten
Stephen Decatur’s varsity football team improved to 4-0 last Friday night with a 39-0 victory over Snow Hill High School. Left, senior quarterback Brycen Coleman hurdles a player for a big gain on the ground in the first half. Right, this week’s Hammond Tough Guy Award went to wideout Evan Copeland, who had four catches… Read more »
Mallards Rolling
After two weeks, Worcester Prep’s boys varsity soccer team has a 4-1 record with wins over Greenwood (9-0), Delmarva Christian (5-1), The Salisbury School (2-1) and Gunston (…). The Mallards lost last week to Indian River High School, 2-1. Pictured above are senior Dylan McGovern, who scored twice in the Indian River game, and sophomore… Read more »
Decatur Girls Soccer
As of Wednesday, Stephen Decatur’s girls varsity soccer team’s record stood at 2-2 on the young season. The Seahawks countered losses to Mardela (3-2) and Bennett (5-1) with wins over Wi-Hi (13-0) and Kent Island (3-1). Above, sophomore Luca Russo is pictured delivering a corner in the Wi-Hi win. Below, senior Riley Wilson pushes the… Read more »
Tough Guy Award
The week three Hammond Tough Guy award spotlights Garrett Maloney, who delivered an exceptional performance with a 92% grade, indicating his high efficiency as an offensive lineman. He also recorded seven pancakes — a term used in football when an offensive player flattens a defensive player, allowing teammates to advance the ball.
World-Record Payout In 50th WMO
OCEAN CITY — The 400 registered boats for the 50th Annual White Marlin Open were probably the most conservation-minded group that has ever fished the open – or any other billfish tournament held in recent memory. Of the 605 billfish caught during the five-day event, 602 were released.With over $7 million of the total $10.5… Read more »
Berlin Little League Juniors State Champions
Berlin Little League Juniors team won the state championship last weekend, defeating Brunswick, 5-3 in the championship game. On Tuesday, Berlin won the first game of the Junior League Eastern Regional Tournament 8-2 over Connecticut. There are nine teams participating in the tournament in DuBois, Pa. The team is pictured after winning the state crown…. Read more »
Last Day Decides Big Fish Classic
Rough seas played a major role in the 10th Annual HUK Big Fish Classic, reducing thetournament essentially to a one-day affair with the entire leadership overhauled on the last day. There were 69 boats participating with an eye on a piece of the $740,900 purse. In the end, the big winner was the Port-A-Bella with… Read more »
Kid’s Classic Tournament Results
The Ocean City Marlin Club’s 19th Annual Kid’s Classic Tournament attracted 73 boats to last weekend’s event. The following is a look at complete results in order of finish:White marlin release: First place, Reel Chaos, above, three releases; second place, Max Bet, three releases; and third place, Kilo Charlie, two releases.Yellowfin tuna: First place, Absolut… Read more »
Canyon Kick-Off Pays Out $52K
Ocean City Marlin Club Canyon Kick-Off Tournament last weekend, attracting 34 boatsand paying out more than $52,000 in prize money. Final standings were: Tuna: first place, Fish On, 219 pounds, $11,385, above; second place, Makenzie Rae, 55.5 pounds, $2,511, below; third place, Barbara Rose, 51.5 pounds, $1,458, top right; fourth place, Fishticuffs, 48.5 pounds, $1,890… Read more »