Thursday, January 3, 2013
Maeve Doherty a junior at Severna Park High School appeared in the Dec. 24 issue of Sports Illustrated.
It’s common to find Sports Illustrated magazines filled with your favorite professional athletes or well-known college players. However, last week’s copy of the sports magazine featured a familiar face for Severna Park residents—Severna Park High School junior Maeve Doherty. Doherty, a defensive player on the Falcon field hockey team, was recognized in Sports Illustrated’s “Faces in the Crowd Section,” which highlights outstanding high school athletes. Sports Illustrated wrote the following about Doherty: Maeve, a junior defenseman at Severna Park High, was named All-State in helping the Falcons reach the state regional final for the second straight season, allowing only 13 goals in 16 games. Last year she scored the first goal in the …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Samantha Slattery, a senior at Severna Park High School, will play field hockey at The College of William and Mary next fall.
Samantha Slattery, a senior at Severna Park High School, has committed to play field hockey at The College of William and Mary. Patch caught up with Slattery, 17, to ask her a few questions about her recent commitment. Severna Park Patch: What are you most looking forward to in college? Slattery: Being part of a really close knit team and practicing throughout the entire school year together in-season and out-of-season. Severna Park Patch: How has your high school athletic career (in school or outside of school) prepared you for the Division I experience? Slattery: I've learned to balance working, academics and athletics, which is important to do when I play at the collegiate level for the next four years. Severna Park Patch: What made …
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Three Severna Park High School athletes are named to the All-State team.
The Severna Park High School field hockey team led the All-State squad with three first-team selections this season. The list was announced last week. According to The Baltimore Sun, the state Field Hockey Coaches Association released its list for All-State first-team, second-team and honorable mention. Three Falcons were among those named to the first-team, which was the most from any one school in the state. The following Severna Park field hockey players were named to the first-team All-State squad. Severna Park field hockey entered the 2012 season as the defending 4A state champions, but fell to South River in the playoffs. Do you know any of the SPHS first-team All-State members? Congratulate them in the comments.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Here’s a recap on what’s going on with Severna Park High School sports teams involved in postseason play.
Between Hurricane Sandy and the upcoming election, news of local athletics has gotten a little lost. So for those of you wondering how the Falcons are doing, here’s a recap on where some teams stand in postseason play. Volleyball After receiving a No. 2 seed, the Falcon volleyball team earned a first-round bye in the MPSSAA playoffs. Severna Park will host Old Mill on Monday night at 6 p.m. The Falcons have just two losses on the season, but both of them came to Arundel. Boys Soccer The Falcons finished the regular season with an undefeated record only to fall to North County in the County Championships. However, it seems the team was able to put that loss behind it. The Falcons (16-1) will host Old Mill (7-8-2) in the Region Final on …
Sunday, October 28, 2012
This week Patch reported on two small-town businesses that are making a big impact on the community.
Here's a look at some of the top stories from Severna Park Patch this week. To read more of any story, just click on the link. 1. Risking It All for Split Ends Split Ends Salon co-owner Jennifer Hardison left her 9-to-5 job working PR for the Orioles in 2000, and decided to open a hair salon with her sister—something she had no background doing. Twelve years later, Split Ends is one of the most popular hair salons in Severna Park. 2. Olde Tyme Barber Shop Showcases Community Achievement You don’t need to talk to Olde Tyme Barber Shop owner Brian Mears to know how much he cares for his customers and the kids in Severna Park—it is apparent on the walls. The local barbershop, which begins its 16th year in business on Nov. 1, recently …
Thursday, October 25, 2012
The Severna Park field hockey team will begin postseason play on Thursday.
At the end of the season last year, the Severna Park field hockey team stood on the field at Washington College in Chestertown, MD, on top of the world—victorious over Bethesda-Chevy Chase in the Maryland 4A state championship. Coach Lil Shelton had just earned her 20th state championship and the programs 20th—a state record. The Falcons finished the season 17-2 earning their eighth title in the last 11 years. About a year later, the Falcons enter the playoffs with a record of 10-3, but without Shelton. The team will start postseason action on Thursday when the Falcons take on Arundel in Severna Park, but it is Ann Andrews who will lead the way. “I’m nervous; it has been one of those season too, because all the teams are strong and …
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
The Severna Park boys soccer team finished the regular season with a perfect 14-0 record.
The Severna Park High School field hockey team, along with girls and boys soccer will begin playoff play this week. The defending 4A state champion field hockey team earned a first round bye in the MPSSAA playoffs and a No. 4 seed. The team will face No. 5 Arundel on Thursday in Severna Park. The Falcon field hockey team suffered losses this season to Broadneck on Sept. 4 and two losses to South River on Oct. 2 and Oct. 17. This is the first time in 37 seasons the Falcons will enter post-season play without 20-time state champion coach Lil Shelton. In the beginning of the season, new coach Ann Andrews said she felt as though the pressure for state title falls heavily on the girls. And senior Taylor Anspach said a championship was still on …
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Severna Park dominated the Monday night game against Annapolis, winning 4-2, while both teams raised money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure to recognize breast cancer awareness month.
For the past three years, the Severna Park and Annapolis field hockey teams have come together in October to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The field on Monday night at Annapolis High was dominated by pink accessories—and by the Falcons, who easily handled Annapolis with a 4-2 win. Players for both teams wore pink hair bows and shin guard covers with pink ribbons on them. This year's fundraiser included a silent auction of items valued more than $100, pink breast cancer awareness bracelets and more. The game itself was virtually one-sided in favor of Severna Park, who, with the win, improved to 10-2 on the season. Severna Park, Broadneck and South River have dominated field hockey throughout the county in past years. The …
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The boys and girls soccer teams, along with field hockey and volleyball will face Broadneck on Tuesday.
Rivals are set to face off as Severna Park High School’s field hockey, volleyball and girls and boys soccer teams prepare to face Broadneck on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The varsity volleyball team heads into Tuesday night’s matchup with an undefeated record at stake. A few weeks ago, junior Natalie Coverse said the Broadneck game is one of the team’s most highly anticipated matchups. “Well it is our rival so every team in the school wants to beat them,” she said. “They are one of our biggest competitors and always are.” The volleyball team will play Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Severna Park High School. Meanwhile, Broadneck handed the Falcon field hockey team its first loss of the season on Sept. 4. Severna Park fell to the Bruins 2-1 and …
The senior field hockey player is also involved in student government.
Patch stopped by the Severna Park varsity field hockey practice and spoke with senior Morgan Williams, 17, about her field hockey career, life at SPHS and her plans for the future. Severna Park Patch: What is your favorite Severna Park field hockey memory? Morgan Williams: Probably the first year I made the team and getting our sister [on JV]. It was all so exciting. Severna Park Patch: After winning the Maryland 4A field hockey championship last year, what are your expectations for this season? Williams: I expect us to be good. We have been working really hard so I think it will pay off. Severna Park Patch: What other groups or activities do you participate in at Severna Park High School? Williams: I do National Honor Society. I am in …
joyce burns
1:07 pm on Friday, January 4, 2013
What an honor!!! You are amazing! Keep up the good work and dedication! Mrs. Burns more ›