Before last week’s home game, the Stephen Decatur girls lacrosse team celebrated the life of Lakelyn Draheim, who died in January of brain cancer. Left, Shelby Rosemond and Mia Kemp carry an honorary framed jersey in Draheim’s favorite color of pink. Kira DiPietro gave up her number for the gift because it was Lakelyn’s favorite… Read more »
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 Boys Lose First
Stephen Decatur boys lacrosse team lost its first game of the season Monday, falling to Easton on the road, 15-8. The Warriors dominated the game, getting out to an early lead and never looking back. Last Friday, Decatur won a thriller over Sts. Peter and Paul at home, 9-8. Left, senior Gabe Geiser is pictured… Read more »
Seahawks Outlast Mallards, 20-19
Stephen Decatur boys’ lacrosse team remained undefeated on the young season Tuesday night, defeating Worcester Prep 20-19 in a thriller. Decatur maintained the lead for nearly the entire game, but the Mallards would not go away, never letting the lead grow beyond four goals. For Worcester Prep, seniors Griffin Jones and Jack Gardner were dominate,… Read more »
SD’s McLaughlin Tosses First No-No
BERLIN – Senior Ryan McLaughlin’s first trip to the hill this season was an outstanding one – a no hitter against Bennett last Friday.Decatur is off to a fast start this season, earning shutout wins in its first two games over Bennett, 6-0, and Wi-Hi, 20-0.In an interview on WMDT after his pitching gem, McLaughlin,… Read more »
Decatur Cruises To Easy Win
After allowing the first goal of the game to Worcester Prep, Stephen Decatur’s girls lacrosse team stormed back to gain the lead at 2-1 with 15 minutes left in the first half. At halftime, Decatur led 7-1, but Worcester came out quick with three quick goals behind senior Caitlyn Hoen getting hot at the draw…. Read more »
State Champs Recognized
At a meeting last month, the Berlin Mayor and Council presented certificates of recognition to two Berlin Little League teams who won the Maryland championships last summer for their age groups. Pictured above are members of the Junior League state champion team with Mayor Zack Tyndall with the council in the background. Below are members… Read more »
SU Adds Golf Teams
SALISBURY — Perennially one of the top athletics programs at the NCAA Division III level, Salisbury University recently took another step forward, announcing the addition of men’s and women’s golf to its offering of Division III varsity sports.Teams are set to begin competition in the 2024-25 academic year.The two golf programs will bring the number… Read more »
Two Wrestlers Win State Titles
The varsity wrestling program at Stephen Decatur High School wrapped up its winter season with two individual state championships – Logan Intrieri at 132 pounds, pictured above center with top finishers, and Elijah Collick at 106 pounds, pictured below center. Altogether, all 11 regional wrestlers qualified for states with four state finalists, seven total state… Read more »
Decatur Wins Region, Bows Out

BERLIN – After winning the regional championship last Thursday, Stephen Decatur’s boys basketball team’s playoff run grinded to a halt Saturday night.In the quarterfinals of the MPSSAA Class 3A boys basketball tournament, the Damascus Hornets crushed the Seahawks, 82-52. Decatur got off to a slow start, falling behind 14-6 in the first quarter before taking… Read more »
WPS Cheerleading Leaders
At the conclusion of the season, Worcester Preparatory School recognized its middle school cheerleading award winners. Pictured, front from left, are Abby Ferguson, most improved player, and Ava Holland, most outstanding teammate; and, back, Emma Brooks, coach’s award, and Addyson Wisniewski, MVP. Submitted Photo