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Manchester Valley relies on its defense for an opening night win over Harford Tech

Second half full-court press helps the Mavericks build a cushion

Katherine Dunn

Dec 6, 2022

Manchester Valley's Emma Penczek (2) and Reese Kresslein combined for 22 points to lead the No. 14 Mavericks past No. 15 Harford Tech, 32-23, in Monday night's basketball season opener. Penczek also had four steals as the Mavericks forced many of Harford Tech's 26 turnovers. Kresslein had eight rebounds.

Sad about Patterson Bowling Center’s closure? Here are other places you can go for duckpin bowling in and around Baltimore.

There are still many duckpin bowling options in the area.

Cadence Quaranta

Dec 5, 2022

Buck Delcher and Bud Price finish up a Monday after game at Parkville Lanes.

Baltimore-area high school boys basketball: Top games to watch

Several key matchups on tap on the hardwood in the coming season

Derek Toney

Dec 5, 2022

Quentin Moore, pulling up for a shot against Edmondson in last season's Baltimore City title game, led Lake Clifton to three victories over the Red Storm. The rivals meet next week in East Baltimore.

The Baltimore Banner/VSN Boys & Girls Preseason Basketball Top 15

Mount St. Joseph (boys) and McDonogh (girls) both open at No. 1 after topping the final polls last year

VSN Staff

Dec 5, 2022

Final Football Top 15: St. Frances is still the one

Panthers go wire-to-wire once again

Derek Toney

Dec 4, 2022

St. Frances traveled all over the country in pursuit of the nation's No. 1 ranking before falling in its final game against IMG Academy (FL). The Panthers, however, still have no peers in the Baltimore area as they went wire-to-wire atop the The Baltimore Banner/VSN Top 15.

Baltimore-area high school girls basketball: Top games to watch

Several key matchups on tap on the hardwood in the coming season

Katherine Dunn

Dec 4, 2022

It will be a battle of state champions when Class 4A champ Western, with Breasia Colt (with ball) takes on 3A champ Poly and Taylor Addison on

Baltimore-area high school boys basketball players to watch

Profiles of 10 future college stars you can see this winter

Derek Toney

Dec 4, 2022

Jahnathan Lamothe returns for a fourth varsity season for St. Frances this winter. The University of Maryland recruit averaged 11.4 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists last season.

Baltimore-area high school girls basketball players to watch

Profiles of 10 future college stars you can watch this winter

Katherine Dunn

Dec 4, 2022

McDonogh's Kennedy Umeh (left), an all-around superstar, displays her defensive prowess in a contest against St. Frances last season.

2022 Baltimore Banner/VSN Top 15 Polls: Week 14

Our weekly look at the rankings of the top teams in football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey and volleyball

Nov 29, 2022

2022 Baltimore Banner/VSN Top 15 Polls: Week 13

Our weekly look at the rankings of the top teams in football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey and volleyball

VSN Staff

Nov 22, 2022

‘The true meaning is kind of hard’: How American Indians in Maryland observe Thanksgiving

For Maryland’s American Indian population, Thanksgiving can be a complicated — and oftentimes painful — reminder of lost lives, land and culture.

John-John Williams IV

Nov 22, 2022

A Native American celebration of food, culture, and heritage took place at the 46th Annual BAIC PowWow at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium on November 19, 2022.

Carroll Community College and McDaniel College to launch a dual admissions agreement next fall

Students who apply to McDaniel College through the program will receive guaranteed admission and a scholarship.

Cadence Quaranta

Nov 21, 2022

(Left to Right) Dr. Wendy Morris, Acting Provost and Dean of the Faculty at McDaniel, McDaniel College President Dr. Julia Jasken, Carroll Community College President Dr. James D. Ball, and Dr. Rosalie Mince, Provost at Carroll, sign the Memorandum of Understanding on Nov. 16 during a ceremony held at Carroll.

Fallston rallies for a repeat in 1A state girls soccer

King’s hat trick in varsity finale ignites No. 12 Cougars over South Carroll

Eric Bem

Nov 20, 2022

Fallston won its second straight Class 1A state girls soccer title with a 3-2 victory over South Carroll Saturday afternoon at Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex. The No. 13 Cougars have won four state titles since 2009.

State semifinals is next stop in football playoff journey

Harford Tech edges past South Carroll in 2A/1A quarterfinals; Urbana ends Perry Hall’s run in 4A/3A

VSN Staff

Updated Nov 19, 2022

Milford Mill's Sean Williams bursts through a hole in the Franklin defense for a nice gain.

Century clips No. 8 Glenelg for state 2A girls soccer title

No. 14 Knights shutdown Gladiators’ repeat hopes for first championship since 2013

Eric Bem

Nov 19, 2022

The wait is over for Century High after a 1-0 victory over No. 8 Glenelg in the Class 2A state girls soccer title match at Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex. It's the first state title for the Carroll County school since 2013.

Weekend high school sports roundup — Nov. 16-19

Scores and recaps from across the Baltimore Metro area

VSN Staff

Nov 19, 2022

Concordia Prep defensive back Cam Laury, #1, tackles St. Mary's running back Wyatt Cotton, #26, in the MIAA B Conference football championship, Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.

Unbeaten Liberty wins Class 2A volleyball state title

Lions seniors complete an amazing turnaround of the course of their four year careers

Katherine Dunn

Nov 18, 2022

Liberty’s Grace Maerten (4) celebrates a point during the MPSSAA 2A Volleyball State Championship matchup between Liberty High School and Middletown High School at the APG Federal Credit Union Arena in Bel Air, Maryland.

South Carroll volleyball falls one win shy of it’s 1A state championship bid

Clear Spring keeps the Cavaliers from building momentum in a three-set sweep

Katherine Dunn

Nov 17, 2022

South Carroll volleyball gathered for a team photo with the 1A state runner-up trophy after falling to Clear Spring, in three sets, in the championship match.

2022 Baltimore Banner/VSN Top 15 Polls: Week 12

Our weekly look at the rankings of the top teams in football, boys and girls soccer, field hockey and volleyball

VSN Staff

Nov 15, 2022

Local squads in play for state boys soccer championship parlay

Centennial, Fallston and Severna Park advance to finals; Glenelg and North Harford to meet for 2A title

Nov 14, 2022

Centennial's boys soccer team is headed to the Class 3A state championship after Saturday's semifinal victory over James M. Bennett. The Eagles will play Frederick County's Tuscarora for the crown, Thursday evening at Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex.

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