Falcon Playoff Update: Field Hockey Wins, Volleyball Begins

The high school sports season is entering its most exciting stretch, as football winds down its regular season and other teams are neck-deep in the state playoffs. 

Here's an update on Severna Park teams' performance in the past few days, as well as a look ahead to upcoming playoff matchups. 

Volleyball

The MPSSAA announced the draws for the state volleyball tournament on Monday afternoon. Severna Park earned a No. 2 seed and will host No. 7 Old Mill on Thursday.

The Falcons finished the regular season with a 12-2 overall record and a 9-2 record in conference play. Severna Park faced Old Mill on Oct. 1, and came away with a three-game sweep.

Field Hockey 

Severna Park field hockey advanced to the regional championship game Monday night with a 1-0 victory over Arundel. The No. 1 Falcons will host rival Broadneck Wednesday night. In a surprise upset, No. 4 Broadneck topped defending state champions South River Monday night 2-1. 

Boys Soccer: 

After receiving a first-round bye, the No. 1 Falcon boys soccer team enters playoff action Tuesday night when the team hosts No. 5 Glen Burnie. Severna Park is fresh off a county championship victory, and is poised to make another postseason run. 

Girls Soccer:

The Severna Park girls soccer team defeated Meade 2-1 in the first round of the state playoffs, and will now host Old Mill Tuesday night at 5 p.m.

Football:

The Falcon football team still has two games remaining in the regular season. At 4-4, they will not be playoff-bound but could secure a winning record.  Severna Park will host Northeast on Friday night, and finish the season on Nov. 8 at Old Mill.