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Gary Adornato

Gary Adornato is the founder and original publisher of Varsity Sports Network, a high school sports news network that became part of The Baltimore Banner in August 2022. He oversees a team of award winning staff reporters and freelance contributors who cover Maryland high school sports through extensive game/event coverage, feature stories, video highlights and interviews, local rankings, and much more.

The latest from Gary

Spalding grad Cam Whitmore taken by Houston in the first round of the NBA Draft
Two-time BCL Player of the Year is taken at No. 20 overall after one season at Villanova
Former Archbishop Spalding start Cam Whitmore dunks during his senior season with the Cavaliers, as he was named the Baltimore Catholic League Player of the Year of a second consecutive season. After a one-and-done campaign at Villanova University, Whitmore was selected with the 20th overall pick in the first round the NBA Draft, by the Houston Rockets, Thursday night.
The 41st Brooks Robinson High School All-Star Game is set for this Sunday
The Baltimore area is well represented on both the North and South rosters
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, who starred for the Orioles from 1955-1977, is namesake of the MAI Capital Management Brooks Robinson All-Star Game, which will take place for the 41st time, Sunday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Howard County winter sports
Centennial’s Calvin Kraisser and Howard’s Gabby Kennerly are our Howard County Winter Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year
HowardÕs Gabby Kennerly, left, and Jenna Vetter react near the end of their Class 3A state girls basketball final against Poly in College Park on Friday, March 10, 2023. (Photo by Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Baltimore City spring sports
Boys’ Latin’s Liam White and Western’s Zion Pittman are our Baltimore City Spring Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
The Baltimore BannerÕs High School Athlete Awards and McCormickÕs Unsung Heroes event at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Baltimore County fall sports
Calvert Hall’s Ben Madore and Maryvale Prep’s Libby Potter are our Baltimore County Fall Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year
Calvert Hall's Ryan Belal (left), Cody Angelini, Ben Madore and Ryan Henneman (back) celebrate after Belal scored the tying goal in Sunday's MIAA A Conference championship game.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Anne Arundel County spring sports
Severn’s Jacob Todd and Northeast’s Caitlyn Cornwell are our Anne Arundel County Spring Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Presley McGinty (left), Caitlyn Cornwell and Brynn Jones helped Northeast remain undefeated in Anne Arundel County play Monday afternoon. The No. 3 Eagles defeated 11th-ranked Arundel.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Baltimore County winter sports
Parkville’s Caron Smith and McDonogh’s Autumn Fleary are our Baltimore County Winter Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year
Parkville Knights Caron Smith (5) goes to the basket for a lay up during the second half of the MPSSAA 4A Boys state basketball final against the Meade Mustangs, Saturday, March 11, 2023, in College Park.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Harford County fall sports
Joppatowne’s Steven Robinson and Fallston’s Katherine King are our Harford County Fall Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year
The Baltimore BannerÕs High School Athlete Awards and McCormickÕs Unsung Heroes event at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Howard County spring sports
Oakland Mills’ Trevin McHargh and Reservoir’s Maggie Frisvold are our Howard County Spring Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Maggie Frisvold was again domimant for Reservoir softball Tuesday evening. The UMBC recruit pitched a three-hitter and struck out 12 as the top-ranked Gators advanced to the Class 3A state title game with a 4-0 victory over Southern Maryland's Huntingtown in a state semifinal match at Bachmann Park in Glen Burnie.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Harford County winter sports
Aberdeen’s Taylan Bass and Fallston’s Ayla Galloway are our Harford County Winter Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
The Baltimore BannerÕs High School Athlete Awards and McCormickÕs Unsung Heroes event at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Harford County spring sports
C. Milton Wright’s Tommy Cannavale and Fallston’s Ayla Galloway are our Harford County Spring Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
The Baltimore Banner's High School Athlete Awards and McCormick's Unsung Heroes event at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Baltimore Banner and McCormick honor 2022-23 high school athletes
The Baltimore Banner honored high school athletes from the Baltimore region during its inaugural high school sports banquet on Wednesday night at M&T Bank Stadium.
McCormick Unsung Heroes awardees Georgiana Benckini, from left, of Notre Dame Prep, Imani Groce, of Western Tech, Carter Herbert, of Perry Hall, Emmanuel Awogbesan, of Milford Mill, Adam Ossakow, of Hereford, and Brianna Bridgemohan, of Forest Park, stand together at The Baltimore BannerÕs High School Athlete Awards and McCormickÕs Unsung Heroes event at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 7, 2023.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Baltimore County spring sports
McDonogh’s AJ Marsh and Kate Levy are our Baltimore County Spring Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
The Baltimore BannerÕs High School Athlete Awards and McCormickÕs Unsung Heroes event at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Anne Arundel County winter sports
St. Mary’s Aidan Harris and Glen Burnie’s Amourie Porter are our Anne Arundel County Winter Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
The Baltimore BannerÕs High School Athlete Awards and McCormickÕs Unsung Heroes event at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. (Steve Ruark for the Baltimore Banner)
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Howard County fall sports
Centennial’s Kodee Karcher and Hammond’s Safi Hampton are our Howard County Fall Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year
Hammond outside hitter Safi Hampton has emerged as one of the top high school volleyball players in the Baltimore area and has twice been an All-Howard County first team selection. She has committed to play for North Carolina and hopes to play professionally in Europe after her college career ends.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Anne Arundel County fall sports
Archbishop Spalding’s Malik Washington and Broadneck’s Kyleigh Bland are our Anne Arundel County Fall Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Archbishop Spalding quarterback Malik Washington, the 2022 Baltimore Banner/VSN Football Offensive Player of the Year.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Baltimore City winter sports
Mount St. Joseph’s Amani Hansberry and St. Frances’ Ande’a Cherisier are our Baltimore City Winter Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Mount Saint JosephÕs Amani Hansberry dunks against New Town in the second half of a high school basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, in Baltimore. Mount Saint Joseph won 95-43.
The Baltimore Banner Awards: Baltimore City fall sports
St. Frances Academy’s Dashawn Womack and Mercy’s Payton Schenning are our Baltimore City Fall Sports Male and Female Athletes of the Year.
Photo 1: Mercy senior Payton Schenning maneuvers around a Notre Dame Prep defender during the second half of Friday evening's girls soccer match with Notre Dame Prep. Schenning finished with a goal as the fifth-ranked Magic won their sixth straight game with a 2-0 decision over No. 4 Notre Dame Prep in an IAAM A Conference action in Baltimore City.
McDonogh girls come up short at GEICO Nationals
With only seven players available and star Kennedy Umeh away with the US National Team, the Eagles struggle with Long Island Lutheran’s height
McDonogh's Paris Locke, who scored 16 points in Friday's GEICO Nationals semifinal game against Long Island Lutheran (NY), boxes out in the nationally televised contest.
National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Awards set to return to in-person format
Seventy scholar athletes to be honored at Martin’s West on March 15th with $20,000 in scholarship money going to regional winners; top area high school and college football teams also to be recognized
The 60th annual editor of the Baltimore Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Awards return to an in-person format for the first time since the pandemic, on March 15th at Martin's West.
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