Baltimore County sports reporter

Craig J. Clary

Craig Clary covers mostly high school sports and former players from Baltimore County who have excelled in college and the pros. Craig started his career full-time in 1985 with Patuxent Publishing and was a writer and assistant sports editor for several community papers. He has won multiple MDDC awards. One of his favorite stories was a cover about former Baltimore Orioles announcer Jon Miller, when he was invited to sit in the booth with Miller and Hall of Fame announcer Ernie Harwell. Email him at cclary@baltsun.com.

Hereford’s Dempsey Nelson, left, and Kylie Jacobson shown in the Barnhart Invitational, helped the Bulls to their fourth state title in five years. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Hereford girls cross country wins Class 2A state title, boys finish second

November 11, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

Hereford girls cross country wins it fourth state championship in five years, while the boys team finishes as state runner-up.

Towson players celebrate their 29-20 victory over Overlea in the first round of the Class 3A regional playoffs. (Craig Clary/Staff)

Towson football advances in regional playoffs with 29-20 win over Overlea

November 8, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Armando Villanueva helped lead a dominant rushing attack to lift Towson over Overlea in the Class 3A regional playoffs.

New Town linebacker John Davis causes the fumble on Franklin's quarterback Jacob Howard that led to the only score in the Titans' 6-0 playoff victory. It was their first shutout of the season. (Rick Currier/Freelance)

Defensive TD lifts New Town football over Franklin in regional playoffs

November 7, 2025 at 10:51 p.m.

A 57-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown by Ashton Gates proved to be the difference in New Town's 6-0 playoff victory over Franklin.

Westminster celebrates Stevie Schultz’s goal against Towson in the second quarter. The Westminster Owls defeat the Towson Generals, 3-0, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Westminster field hockey returns to Class 3A state final after 3-0 victory over Towson

November 6, 2025 at 2:38 p.m.

Westminster field hockey blanks Towson and returns to the Class 3A state championship game for the second straight year.

Randallstown celebrates after a touchdown run by Collin Sutton in a win over Franklin on Friday. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Randallstown football rallies with late TD for 12-7 victory over Franklin

October 31, 2025 at 10:00 p.m.

Randallstown senior Chris Williams made highlight plays on both sides of the ball to help lead a victory over Franklin.

Lyla Hamel, left, and Allie Lindner embrace after beating St. Mary's in double overtime of an IAAM B Conference semifinal on Wednesday. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Karis Tate’s double overtime goal sends Mount de Sales girls soccer to conference finals

October 29, 2025 at 10:33 p.m.

Karis Tate scored with nine seconds left in double overtime to lift Mount de Sales to a 3-2 victory over St. Mary's in the IAAM B semifinals.

Dulaney teammates celebrate a point against Hereford during the Baltimore County volleyball championship match at Dulaney High Hereford won in four sets. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Hereford volleyball defeats No. 7 Dulaney in Baltimore County title match

October 29, 2025 at 12:24 p.m.

Hereford volleyball avenges two losses to Dulaney with a victory in the Baltimore County championship game.

Howard celebrates after beating Catonsville, 2-1, in the Class 3A regional semifinal at CCBC iCatonsville. (John Gillis/Freelance)

Howard boys soccer rallies for 2-1 win over Catonsville in regional semifinals

October 26, 2025 at 2:32 p.m.

After falling behind Catonsville early in the second half, Howard responded with two quick goals to advance to the regional championship game.

Towson's Shawna Dyer (7) and teammates celebrate during the Generals' 5-set victory over Catonsville.(Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Towson volleyball rallies for 5-set victory over Catonsville

October 30, 2025 at 12:09 p.m.

Towson and Catonsville volleyball went back-and-forth through five sets before the Generals finally prevailed.

The Dulaney Lions celebrate moments after winning the Baltimore County field hockey championship game, 5-2, over Hereford High School at Hereford High School in Parkton, MD. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Sarah Crowley’s hat trick lifts Dulaney field hockey to Baltimore County championship

October 23, 2025 at 4:15 p.m.

Sarah Crowley's hat trick helps Dulaney field hockey to a 5-2 win over Hereford in the Baltimore County championship game.