MISSED CLEARS, MISSED OPPORTUNITIES  -  PASADENA, Md. -  The Chesapeake Cougars had been having a dream season up until Tuesday night.  Coming into the game 11-2-1, the Cougars' only slip-ups had been to a solid Severna Park team during the season, and an away draw in a tournament game.  Otherwise, league play was the Cougars' playground this year.

Prior to the 4A East Quarterfinal, the Patriots talked again of the importance to play with urgency and heart.  To battle into each tackle as if the entire season was in the balance.  Tuesday night in Pasadena, the Pats did exactly that, between the 18's.

Ten minutes into the game, what looked to be a relatively harmless cross made it's way through the Old Mill penalty area and somehow on the end of a Cougar striker's foot.  The shot buried into the upper corner, while 7 Patriots starred in disbelief that they were now trailing 1-0.  It seemed everyone thought someone else would clear the ball, but it never happened.

After picking themselves up off the deck, the Pats weathered another 15 minutes of Cougar pressure, with Eric Fernholz making several good saves to keep the game close.

With 15 minutes remaining in the half, a loose ball won in the Pats attacking third was played into the corner, where Damien Ramos found himself alone on the end line.  His curling cross found the head of a slashing Jon Furrs and his expert header handcuffed the goalkeeper and leveled the score at 1-1.  The Pats then suffered a devastating blow 5 minutes later, when a long Cougar throw-in found the head of a man 7 yards from goal, and was calmly headed into the net.

"I don't know the exact numbers," pointed out Coach Martin, "but I would have to guess that we've given up at least a dozen goals this year as a result of long throws and corners.  It's ashamed, because those battles in the box have nothing to do with soccer skill at all... only a mindset, a toughness that we've been searching for all year.  It's really as simple as just deciding that YOU are going to win the ball first.  But it takes everyone with that mindset, and we've just not been able to get everyone to buy in to heading the ball this year."

The second half began with a flurry, as the Pats continued to play hard, but couldn't come up with the final pass, or a striker on the end of a cross.  The closest the Pats came in the second half was a corner kick that resulted in a shot missing wide from about 8 yards.  That would effectively end the night for the red, white, and blue, as only minutes later, the Cougars cashed in on another long throw-in.  This one glancing off the back of a Cougar player as he ducked down 6-yards from goal, and snuck by 5 Patriots into the goal.

The final Chesapeake goal came with just seconds remaining when a frustration foul in the box resulted in a Cougar penalty kick.  Some would say the 4-1 score line wasn't fair, or didn't reflect the true flow of the game, but in the end, it was a certain microcosm of the Patriot season.  As Coach Davis summed it up after the game, "Being solid and competitive for most of a game doesn't matter if your opponent is willing to sacrifice when it matters most and we're not.  The 18-yard box is where 95% of high school goals are scored, and usually off of loose balls... not Premier League quality goals.  If we're not willing to win those loose balls, on offense or defense, an 8-8 record is what we deserve."

So in the end, the season was definitely filled with positives for the future of the program.  While an 8-8-0 season is considered an under-achievement in the Coach Martin era, many younger players showed some flashes of good things to look forward to.  The question will be however, whether the team has learned from this years' missed opportunities, and can capitalize next season.

** See the CHESAPEAKE Playoff Photo Gallery provided by Tracy Fernholz

PATS PUSH PAST GOPHERS  - GLEN BURNIE, Md. - There are often many instances during a high school soccer season that a team has the opportunity to show its' collective mettle.  This years' group of Patriots has seen more than its' share, and Friday night's Regional 1st Round game versus Glen Burnie was no different.

Missing 6 rostered players from the lineup due to injury or illness, the Patriots used a stream-lined and efficient team effort to stop a group of Gophers looking to avenge a 2-0 loss to the Pats earlier in the week.  Despite the challenges, the fit and remaining Pats stayed focused and committed, and capitalized on a handful of good fortune in the first half to take control.

Jimmy Dutcher and Ryan Milligan both scored on penalty kicks in the first half, while Glen Burnie also lost a defender to ejection for a "last man back" foul.  The surging Patriots took a 2-0 lead and a man advantage into the break.

The second half continued with the Patriots pushing forward and peppering the Gopher goal, only to be thwarted by several brilliant saves by the Gopher Goalie.  The Pats breakthrough 3rd goal came with 20 minutes remaining, as Matty Collins scored his 2nd goal in as many games against Glen Burnie off a pass slipped into the box by Kevin Agostinho.

"We're playing well right now," said Coach Martin.  "We're fortunate to sneak out of here tonight with this win considering all of our personnel issues.  We'll need everyone at their best if we are going to compete against Chesapeake.  They're playing so well right now, and they can beat you so many ways."

The Patriots lost to the Cougars 1-0 at Chesapeake back on the 1st of October in a game the Pats played nearly 60 minutes with only 10 men.

"We felt pretty positive after that game, and pretty pleased with how our kids reacted that night and rallied around each other... and fought together," reminded Coach Martin.  "We'll need similar passion and effort Tuesday to have any chance to pull off the upset.  The bottom line here is that the kids have the opportunity to move on... but they need to make it happen."

** See the GLEN BURNIE Playoff Photo Gallery provided by Tracy Fernholz


100 WINS -  MILLERSVILLE, Md. - The regular season has ended, after Monday night's 2-0 win against long-time rival Glen Burnie.  The Patriots have now pushed their record back to .500 (at 7-7) and are heading into the playoffs in their best form of the season.  After struggling during the middle part of the schedule against some of the top teams in the County, the Pats seem to have rediscovered an energy they had only displayed in spurts during the regular season.  With a playoff opener looming 3 days away against the SAME Gopher team on Friday, the Patriots have picked the right time to play.

The win on Monday also pushed Coach Martin into the rarest of air as well.  In less than 9 full seasons, Martin and his teams have now won a total of 100 games, faster than any coach in the history of the program.  There have been lots of BIG games within those 100 wins, including 3 County Championship Games (winning 2), 4 Region Championship Games (winning 3) , 3 state semi-finals (winning 2), and 2 state finals.

Next on the agenda is to guide a team yet to reach its' full potential into a long playoff run and back to states.  That mission starts Friday at Glen Burnie, at 5:00pm.

** See the GLEN BURNIE Photo Gallery provided by Tracy Fernholz


PATS FIND THEIR PRIDE - MILLERSVILLE, Md. -  In the middle of a tough season, the Patriots have fought their own minds at times, trying to figure out where they fit in within the county pecking order.  Several times during the year, the Pats have played in powerful spurts, appearing to have shed their uncertainties to take their rightful place in the top half of the league.  Unfortunately, injuries and inconsistent play have knocked the Pats on their heels more than once.

Thursday night, however, the Pats put together their best game of the season, and finally proved to themselves without equivocation that they can play with ANYONE in the league when they're are focused, determined, and TOGETHER.  The Falcons from Severna Park were hoping to leave Bob Golliday Field after having cemented a spot in the County Championship Game.  What they weren't counting on was the rough & tumble dogfight they'd be in to earn it.

The Patriots resembled nothing of the team that had struggled to a 6-6 start, winning nearly every 50-50 ball, tackling hard, and flying all over the field.  In the 20th minute, Sean Perdomo lunged into a Falcon defender to win a ball.  As the ball squirted away, Perdomo lunged again, and finally slid at his man's feet to steal the ball.  No sooner had he won it, he quickly popped up, took one touch and drove the ball home to the near post to put the Patriots up 1-0.

"That's all we've been asking for all year," said Coach Martin at halftime. "Guys who will just give everything to the team for 80 minutes."

5 minutes to half however, the Falcons pounced on a mistake of their own, and leveled the score.

The second half was a battle of wills, as the Falcons pounded the Patriot goal mouth, but the defense of the red, white, and blue refused to break.  The Pats fought into overtime, but couldn't mount more than a few counter-attacks while Severna Park poured into their half.

The game winner came with only 4:00 left in the second overtime, as confusion in the Pats goal mouth left the ball sitting for a Falcon striker to poke home into an empty net.  The game slipped away from the Pats on the scoreboard, but the energy and commitment they showed together as a team will not be forgotten.  Expectations have now been raised as Senior night against Glen Burnie looms on the opposite side of the weekend... and then the State Playoff draw.

At that point, the records reset, and the Pats have the opportunity to turn some heads.

** See the Severna Park Photo Gallery provided by Tracy Fernholz.


ANNAPOLIS SAILS BY PATS - ANNAPOLIS, Md. -  The last week of the regular season began for the Patriots Tuesday night with the first of a slate of tough games against 3 front runners in the race for the County title.  The Panthers from Annapolis have been riding the county's leading scorer to new heights this year, and showed the Pats exactly why they are at the head of the class in Anne Arundel County.

From the opening whistle, the Panthers outworked the Patriots on the slick new surface at their stadium field.  The Pats took momentum into the closing minutes of the first half, only to be stung by the Panthers 2nd goal, just before the break.

Scoring again early in the second half to take a commanding 3-0 lead, the Panthers didn't look back, pressing forward at every opportunity.  Sean Perdomo closed the lead to 3-1, with just under 20 minutes remaining, but the Panthers extinguished what little life the Pats showed by pounding home a 4th goal 10 minutes later.  The comprehensive throttling was the worst Patriot loss to Annapolis since Old Mill opened in 1975, wiping away a pair of 4-2 losses in 1978 and 1989.  The Patriots are now 25-8-1 against the Panthers.


RECORD BREAKING ALUMNI GAME - MILLERSVILLE, Md. - The 2008 Old Mill Soccer Alumni Game was a huge success on Saturday (October 11th).  A record number 37 guys participated, even despite 8 players who committed to play, but weren't able to make the game for various reasons.

Old Mill classes from 1978 through 2008 were represented this year, and the game was an instant classic.  The Odd years team squeaked out a 1-goal win versus the Even years team, nervously clinging to the 2-1 lead as time expired.

Man of the Match, Adam Dayton (class of 2001), was instrumental in keeping the Even Team to only one goal.  He cut out crosses and made several key saves in the 3rd period to preserve the Odd Team's second straight win in the annual game.  "You know, he's a football player," pointed out Coach Davis (class of 1988).  "I think the Even Team should bring in some wrestlers next year," speaking of Dayton's "honorary" membership to the soccer program.

The biggest addition to the Alumni festivities this year was the push to provide an even more family oriented event.  Joe McNally (class of 1996) spearheaded the effort by setting up a "grilling tent" to provide the spectators (and some players) with Burgers, Hotdogs, Chips, Sodas and Water.  "We decided it was the right thing to do to encourage guys to bring their families and enjoy the afternoon," said McNally.  "It's a celebration of our program, and nothing says celebration like the smell of hamburgers on the grill... in my opinion."

McNally had plenty of help from parents and players of our program, taking turns grilling, getting drinks, and ice.  All that, and we haven't even mentioned the enormous help from Diana Smith, who provided tables, tents, and coolers.

"We had so many people willing to pitch in, it was amazing," pointed out Coach Davis.  "Guys were recruiting players for us, parents were offering to help in any way they could. Coach Klug gave up his grill for the day. Alumni sent donations, even though they couldn't make the game.  The examples of support go on and on.  It's just another example of how far this programs' reach has extended and what Patriot Soccer means to everyone who has been involved over the years."

The coaching staff would like to thank everyone who participated this year, whether you played, just showed up to watch and see some old friends, sent in a donation, helped us organize and run the event, or just shot us an e-mail with kind words for our program.  We take very seriously the responsibility we have to look after this program and make sure it continues to represent all the hard work and sacrifice the players since 1976 have contributed.
 
** See the 2008 ALUMNI GAME PHOTO GALLERY


COLLINS LEADS PATS PAST SAINTS - MILLERSVILLE, Md. - Sophomore Matty Collins struck for a 1st half brace against St. Mary's on Saturday night, helping to improve the Patriots to 6-5 and adding a valuable "out-of-county" win to the Pats resume as the State Tournament draw creeps closer.  Collins' first goal came when he pounced on a missed clear inside the Saint's goal mouth, sliding under a defender to poke the ball into the net in the 10th minute.  In the 25th minute, Collins tackled a St. Mary's defender 25 yards from goal, took a touch, and blasted home from just outside the penalty box.

"Tonight, Matt's work rate was as high as we've seen it this year," said Coach Martin. "We've talked for a few weeks now about being aggressive and winning 50/50 balls and good things will happen.  Matt showed tonight that hard work leads to positive results.  He really impressed us with his effort tonight."

Jimmy Dutcher finished the scoring in the second half, taking a header from Brandon Park in the 55th minute and launching a rocket that snuck under the St. Mary's goalkeeper to push the lead to 3-0.  Dutcher's contributions in the field continue to be an unexpected plus for a lagging offense as he nears the top of the scoring list the year.

Eric Fernholz started his first game in goal, and posted his first shut-out win.  Aided by outstanding efforts by Dominique Conway, Jun Lee, and Kevin Murphy, Fernholz kept St. Mary's at bay for most of the game.

The Pats now stare down the gun barrel at the 2nd and 3rd ranked teams in the county this week, starting with a visit to 2nd ranked Annapolis Tuesday at 5:00pm, and hosting 3rd ranked, and surging Severna Park Thursday at 7:00pm.

** See the St. Mary's Photo Gallery provided by Tracy Fernholz


ALUMNI GAME IS COMING - MILLERSVILLE, Md. - It's the time of year when we're searching far and wide for Alumni from our program to come out of the woodwork to help make our Annual Alumni Game a success.  Last year's great turnout proved to be an inspiration for a few of us.  Coach Joe McNally (1996) and Coach Ed Davis (1988) have set out on a mission to find 40 total  Alumni to show up for this year's game.

In addition to the recruiting responsibilities, Coach McNally has also headed up the "snack bar squad".  He is spearheading an effort to have a grill for burgers and hot dogs, and plenty of cold refreshing drinks on hand.  If anyone would like to help him with this effort, please e-mail Coach McNally.

Currently, we have 21 guys committed to play.  If you know of anyone who wants to play, or you want to play yourself, e-mail us at Alumni@OldMillSoccer.com as soon as possible.


PARK... and RIDE - MILLERSVILLE, Md. - No season would be complete without the classic league match-up between the Patriots and their long-time rival Wildcats from Arundel High School.  It seems every year, the two teams line up opposite each other and battle their hearts out for 80 minutes.  This year's regular season clash proved no different Tuesday night.

The Patriots, still working hard to establish an identity for themselves this season, started slowly.  The Wildcats controlled much of the first half with deliberate possession and plenty of patience in their attacking half.  The style nearly paid off as Damien Ramos was forced to run his man away from Pats goalkeeper Randy Depfer after a late half through ball nearly found the end of a Wildcat run.  The sheet remained clean however, and set the stage for a game changing run that set the Pats ahead, 1-0.

Making an attacking run through midfield, Ryan Milligan took a dribble at the heart of the Arundel defense and shot from 24 yards.  His attempt was blocked away, but the rebound pinged between 3 defenders only to sit back up for Milligan right at the top of the box.  The sophomore back quickly pounced, slotting a sharp one-timer into the empty net in the 32nd minute.  The goal came completely against the run of play, and set the Pats up for a second half battle.

The Pats came out very fast in the second half, obviously determined to take command of the game in the final 40 minutes.  Brandon Park, working tirelessly as usual, found himself in the pocket of an Arundel defender in the corner of the box.  After pushing the ball to a better angle, Park struck a rocket into the back post to double the Pats lead, at 2-0, in the 43rd.

The next 10 minutes were a back and forth battle typical of the rivalry.  In the 60th minute, the Pats gave away a back pass, and were bitten by a streaking Wildcat who tucked away a shot that bounced over a sprawling Depfer, and cut the lead to 2-1.

The final 20 minutes kept the crowd breathless, while the Pats hung on, trying to protect the lead.  Several corner kicks and free kicks poured into the box, but fortunately for the Pats, no Arundel player could find the end of one of their set pieces.  At the final whistle, the red, white, and blue snuck away with a 2-1 win they were fortunate to secure.

"I sound like a broken record these days," said Coach Martin afterward.  "We're doing some good things, and definitely getting better, but there are some glaring problems that we still need to fix if we're going to get to a level where we can advance in the tournament.  We're halfway through the season now, 7 games in.  It's now that the guys need to decide whether they are all in for the ride.  We've got a solid team here that can compete if guys are willing to battle... but that is the real question with this group."

Things get no easier this week, as the Pats host Broadneck on Friday night at 7:00pm.  The Bruins have dominated the league the last 3 years, and the Pats have not beaten them since a 1-0 squeaker 2004, when the Pats finished the regular season 10-0-1 in county in route to sweeping both the League and the County Cup Championships.


PASS THE DUTCHER - FT. MEADE, Md. - Early season tests are common in high school soccer, especially with young teams.  Thursday night, the Patriots continued to learn more about themselves and their collective resolve.

Lined up against a tough, scrappy, and much improved Meade Mustang team, the Pats showed early how skillful they can play, and how dominant they can be.  As a unit the team stood tall at midfield, bringing the play to the Mustangs, and were rewarded early on.  A ball played wide to Matt Collins led to a deft little chip behind the defense that sent Jimmy Dutcher free, and he didn't disappoint, slotting a shot that grazed his defenders and found its' way to the near post.

As the half wore on, the game became sloppy and very chippy on both sides.  The game turned into a struggle of wills rather than a soccer game.  On Thursday night however, the Patriots were able to keep their composure and focus well enough to make their early goal stand up.

The defense was stout throughout the game, making few errors, and some very timely tackles on balls that they might have given up on a few weeks ago.  "I think our kids have proven a lot to themselves over the last week as far as how tough they can be," said Coach Martin.  "For the most part, the guys have worked extremely hard since that opening loss and with the exception of the effort last Saturday versus Kennedy, we're very encouraged by the progress we're making."

That progress will be tested immensely on Tuesday, when the Patriots host the Wildcats from Arundel at 5:00pm.  After squeaking by Arundel in season last year, the Pats were hammered in a home playoff loss to those same Wildcats 3 weeks later 4-2.  "They always play us hard," added Coach Martin, "and this year we expect nothing less.  We'll have to work harder than we have all year so far to compete with them."


ALUMNI GAME ANNOUNCED  -  The Annual Patriot Alumni game will be held this year on SATURDAY, October 11th, at 1:00pm.  The game will kick off a full day of soccer at the complex, starting with the Alumni playing on the bermuda field, followed by a JV game versus St. Marys at 4:00pm, and then the Varsity game at the stadium versus St. Marys at 6:30pm.  For more info, e-mail Alumni@OldMillSoccer.com.  More information will be posted soon, and a sign-up form will be mailed to those Alumni whose address we have.


PATS SMITE KNIGHTS  -  MILLERSVILLE, Md. - The Patriots opened their home schedule on Tuesday afternoon with a match versus a struggling North County team whose new coach and new team are working hard to put things together.  The Pats dominated play for most of the game, sending waves of attack into the final third early, to jump on top 3-0 by halftime.

Jon Furrs scored his second game winner of the season, crunching a layoff from Brandon Park from 22 yards out.  The ball sailed over the outstretched arms of the Knights keeper, and the Pats were off and running.  Jimmy Dutcher then took over in the attacking third, winning loose balls and playing his teammates into the box early.  His efforts put the Knights defense under tremendous pressure and subsequently Sean Perdomo found himself on the end of several layoffs and through balls, of which he finished two, adding to a converted penalty.

Overall, the Pats enter into the third week of the season with a 3-2 record, which could easily be 5-0 with a few breaks and a little more focused play. The next test versus Meade will be a challenging one as the Mustangs are playing quite well.

** See the North County Photo Gallery provided by Tracy Fernholz


JV SUFFERS 1st LOSS -  The Patriots JV team took it tough one on the chin Tuesday, after outplaying North County's JV for much of the 70 minute game.  The difference in the game was the Pats inability to finish any one of several chances, and a brief mistake defensively.  The JV Pats are now 2-1.


PATRIOTS SPLIT FOR THE WEEKEND - Early season tournaments often test a team in ways they are not anticipating.  Saturday's tournament at Linganore High School in Frederick County proved that theory early, in a lot of ways.  Particularly with the early 10:00am first game against Kennedy High School, a team the Pats have never beaten.

"Lots of our guys appeared to be exhausted and not ready to play," commented Coach Martin.  "We just were not ready to play early on. and they made us pay for it."

Kennedy played a very technical style and made the Pats chase for 80 minutes.  The 3-2 loss was a classic example of a game that got away, to a team who just seemed to have a better understanding of the game on that day.

The nightcap was a completely different story.  An outmatched St. Michaels team didn't offer anywhere near the pressure on the ball, nor were they technical in their approach to the game.  As a result, the Pats were able to take control early, and leave no doubt at the outcome.  Several players scored their first career goals, and the Pats pulled their record even at 2-2 entering the full County League schedule this week.

** See the Kennedy Photo Gallery provided by Tracy Fernholz


McMULLEN CLINCHES WIN FOR GOUCHER - 2005 Patriot Grad Tim McMullen scored the game winning penalty kick in the 78th minute on Wednesday (Sept. 10th) to clinch a 3-2 win for the Goucher Men's soccer team and help improve their record to 3-2-0.  Tim is third on his team in points as the Gophers look forward to their conference schedule.  To see the Goucher Soccer Page, click HERE.


PATS RALLY FOR WIN, EACH OTHER - Throughout tryouts, preseason, and now into the season, the Pats resembled a MASH unit as much as a soccer team.  On any given day, upwards of 3 to 5 players could be sitting on the bench nursing bumps and bruises, or even more serious injuries.  Thursday night, the remaining healthy and willing Patriots proved that hard work and knowing you can count on your teammates can go a long way.

After his two-year Varsity career produced some close calls and near misses, John Furrs stepped up against the Eagles of Northeast and found himself on the end of two balls played toward him right in front of goal.  The first two goals of his high school career led the Pats to a 2-1 win, under very trying circumstances.

"We've had lots of injuries since tryouts and that has really handcuffed our efforts to put together any continuity with lineups, positions, and players simply learning how to play with one another," pointed out Coach Martin.  "Tonight, our healthy guys all just decided to take on the responsibility of getting the result we needed.  The guys worked extremely hard all week.  We really pushed them, and tonight they responded... for each other.  They should be very proud of how hard they played.  For the most part, they stayed very composed, and they were rewarded for their efforts.  It doesn't get any easier now with two games Saturday and a roster of maybe 16 players who are fit."

With the win, the Pats pull themselves back into the pack of the county standings.  Next up is the Linganore Tournament on Saturday.  See the Tournament Update here.

To read the Digital Sports recap, click HERE.  To read the Gazette recap, click HERE.


Bulls Brothers Lead UMBC Soccer  -  Danny and Andrew Bulls, both former Patriots now line up together up the road in Catonsville as Retrievers at UMBC.  The older Danny Bulls is a Senior captain for UMBC and has been featured as a marking back, a midfielder, and occasional attacking roles.  While at Old Mill, Danny was a 4-year varsity player, and holds the 4th spot on the all-time scoring list with 24 goals in his career, despite missing all but 2 games as a freshman, and playing only 10 of 20 games as a senior.  Danny played a major role in the program's resurgence in the AACo. elite, being named All-South, All-State, All-Met, and All-County in each year from his Sophomore year on.

Andrew is a freshman at UMBC, and in only his first 4 games as a Retriever, he leads the team in scoring with 2 goals and 2 assists.  His natural ability to impact a game has always been his best trait as a player and was a major factor during his freshman (and only) year at Old Mill.  He scored 8 goals and had 8 assists, leading the team in points, over 20 games in 2004.  He scored 3 game winners that year, 2 in games versus Severna Park that year, and 1 in a 3-1 comeback win versus Patuxent in the Region Semi-Finals.  He also scored the first goal in a 3-2 comeback win versus Arundel in the Region Finals.  Andrew seemed to always step up during the biggest games at Old Mill, and continued that for 3 years after transferring to McDonogh.  Now at UMBC, Andrew continues to shine, being named "Rookie of the Week" for the second straight week in the America East Conference, and also being named to the College Soccer News list of "100 Freshman to Keep An Eye On".

To check out more info or simply to follow the Bulls Brothers this year at UMBC, click HERE.


Linganore Tournament on Saturday, September 13th:

 

We will meet at Old Mill High School at 7:45 am, we will self-transport to this tournament.  Self-transportation forms will be sent home on Monday and must be returned by Wednesday afternoon.  Please let me know if you are able to provide transportation as I have only received a few responses from parents who are able to assist in driving. 

 

We play the 10:00 am game vs. Kennedy HS, loser plays at 5:00 pm and winner plays at 7:00 pm.  Linganore HS has moved to a new facility, directions are: 

From rt 70 west.
Take exit 62  for rt 75 New Market
Bear right at end of ramp.
Take left at light onto Rt 144.
Drive through New Market and stay on 144 for aprox 2 miles.
Enter traffic circle and exit at first right onto eagle head drive.
School is on top of the hill, take first left into school.
The stadium is straight back behind the school.

 

Linganore's new facility has a new turf field, I have been told by their AD that no Gatorade or soda may be consumed on the field or in the bench area, only water is allowed on the field.  Also, they are having a few issues with the facility and they are not sure if their concessions will be up and running for Saturday's tournament.  So packing a cooler may be a good idea. 

 

Players may leave after the 10:00 am game with their parents or whoever transported them to the game, players will need to return to Linganore HS 1 hour and 15 minutes before the next game.

 

If you have any questions please contact Coach Martin, or call (410) 969-9010, ext. 265