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Broadneck defeats Churchill in volleyball state semifinal | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:46:53 +0000

The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship.

Broadneck’s Camryn Bedell hits the ball over the net in set two. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck celebrates a point in set three. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Anna Graves celebrates a point in set three. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Barrett Bolter sets the ball in set three. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Alexis Luscomb, left, and Anna Graves go for the ball in set three. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s coach Tracey Regalbuto talks to her team during a timeout in set three. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Alexis Luscomb, left, and Anna Graves celebrate a point in set three. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Kennedy Smith hits the ball over the net in set two. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s coach Tracey Regalbuto in set two. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s coach Tracey Regalbuto claps after winning set two. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Anna Graves hits the ball over the net in set two. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’sAddison Britton hits the ball over the net in set two. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Anna Graves hits the ball over the net in set one. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Addison Britton hits the ball over the net in set one. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck celebrates a point in set two. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Barrett Bolter serves in set one. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Alexis Luscomb digs the ball in set one. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Kennedy Smith hits the ball over the net in set one. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s coach Tracey Regalbuto in set one. The Broadneck Bruins defeat the Winston Churchill Bulldogs in three sets, Tuesday at Urbana High School, to advance to the MPSSAA Class 4A state volleyball championship. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy hosts Yale basketball in Veterans Classic | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:38:20 +0000

The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis.

Navy’s Jordan Pennick drives the ball around Yale’s Riley Fox in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Austin Benigni scores over Yale’s Casey Simmons in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

First year Navy head coach Jon Perry in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Austin Benigni drives by Yale’s Trevor Mullin in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

First year Navy head coach Jon Perry reacts after Yale scores another three pointer in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Austin Benigni is fouled by Yale’s Casey Simmons, and makes two at the line, in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Yale’s Isaac Celiscar takes a Navy rebound away from David Burnett in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Jordan Pennick attempts a three point shot over Yale’s Riley Fox in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Aidan Kehoe scores over Yale’s Nick Townsend in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Nyles Howard scores on the dunk in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Mike Woods drives towards the basket as Yale’s Isaac Celiscar guards him in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Austin Benigni scores over Yale’s Nick Townsend in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Austin Benigni is fouled by Yale’s y Simmons and makes two at the line in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Navy Dance Team. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Aidan Kehoe hits for two in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Yale’s Casey Simmons blocks the shot of Navy’s Jinwoo Kim in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

New Navy basketball head coach Jon Perry, left, gives a commemorative ball to former head coach Ed DeChellis, who stepped down after last season. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Donovan Draper attempts a shot between Yale’s Isaac Celiscar, left and Casey Simmons, right, in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Jinwoo Kim scores on a fast break layup in front of Yale’s Devon Arlington in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Aidan Kehoe looks to pass to Donovan Draper in the first half. The Navy Midshipmen host the Yale Bulldogs in game two of the 12th annual Veterans Classic basketball event at the Naval Academy’s Alumni Hall in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Linganore defeats South River field hockey | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:33:15 +0000

The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School.

South River’s Kaylee Crovo moves the ball as Linganore’s Autumn Jordan plays defense. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Linganore goalkeeper Allena Jaworski and her teammates take positions for a corner in the first overtime. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

South River’s Blake O’Connell’s opportunity at a game winner on an open net is dashed when she can’t get to the ball before it goes out of bounds in the first overtime. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

South River’s Sophia Peeples tries to score on a corner as Linganore’s Kim Blaine plays defense in the first overtime. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

South River’s Sophia Peeples moves the ball as Linganore’s Autumn Jordan plays defense. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

South River’s Blake O’Connell goal aspirations are denied by Linganore’s Addison Ridgely in the first overtime. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

South River’s Addyson Parker tries to score on a corner as Linganore’s Amilia Nasto plays defense in the first overtime. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Linganore goalkeeper Allena Jaworski smothers the ball as South River’s Blake O’Connell tries to score. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

South River’s Blake O’Connell tries to score around Linganore goalkeeper Allena Jaworski in the first overtime. The Linganore Lancers defeat the South River Seahawks, 2-1, in double overtime, to win a MPSSAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal Wednesday night at Glen Burnie High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep defeats St. Mary’s field hockey | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:02:07 +0000

The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal.

St. Mary’s coach Karen Zarchin in the second quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep’s Kendal Leeland hits the ball in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Natalie McLaughlin passes in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep coach Katrina Wolfe Ross in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep’s Paige Mogar makes her way around Addy Drain on a corner in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s celebrates a Paige Heary goal in the second quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s goalkeeper Emersyn Swader swats the ball away for a save on a penalty shot in the second quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep’s Paige Mogar hits the ball on a corner in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Clara Mullen gets around Notre Dame Prep’s Kendal Leeland on a corner in the second quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep’s Maddie Faith moves the ball in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Paige Heary passes the ball in the second quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep’s Paige Mogar moves the ball as St. Mary’s Natalie McLaughlin pursues her in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep’s Mollie Faith hits the ball in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep’s Emerson Ross hits the ball on a corner as St. Mary’s Addy Drain tries to clog it up in the first quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Notre Dame Prep goalkeeper Harper Bowen makes a kick save on a Reese Chiati shot in the second quarter. The visiting Notre Dame Preparatory School Blazers defeat the St. Mary’s Saints, 3-2, in overtime to win a IAAM A Conference field hockey semifinal. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Severna Park vs Crofton girls field hockey | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 23:27:07 +0000

The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final.

Crofton’s Jackie Kerner, center, moves the ball between Severna Park’s Emerson Clarke, left, and Katelyn Wiseman, right, in the first quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Crofton’s Maddy Gummeringer takes a shot on goal in the second quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Severna Park’s Grace Redmond takes a shot past Crofton’s Jackie Kerner in the second quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Crofton’s Jackie Kerner controls the ball with Severna Park’s Leela Vernugopal pressing her in the first quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Severna Park’s Sofi Weber moves the ball in the second quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Severna Park’s Izzy Scarfo moves the ball in the second quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Severna Park’s Leela Vernugopal moves the ball as Crofton’s Katie DeForest defends in the first quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Severna Park’s Addy Hill takes a shot on goal in the second quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Crofton’s Laili Afzal moves the ball as Severna Park’s Izzy Scafo fights to take it away in the second quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Crofton’s Laili Afzal moves the ball as Severna Park’s Sofi Weber pursues in the first quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Crofton’s Jackie Kerner hits the ball in the first quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Crofton’s Izzy Fagiolo makes a strong defensive move clearing the ball after a shot from Severna Park’s Addy Hill in the second quarter. The Severna Park Falcons host the visiting Crofton Cardinals in a girls high school field hockey 4A East Region I final. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy defeats Florida-Atlantic football | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 23:48:39 +0000

The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.

Navy coach Brian Newberry on the sidelines in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath leaps into the end zone to score his third touchdown of the game, in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath slips out of a tackle by Florida-Atlantic’s Naejaun Barber on a run in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Brandon Chatman has a big run before being tackled by Florida-Atlantic’s Derrick Rogers in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy tight end Jake Norris catches a ball thrown by Braxton Woodson and has a nice run after the catch in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Navy celebrates a Florida-Atlantic turnover in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Navy sideline has some fun waving towels as they kickoff to Florida-Atlantic in the fourth quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Brandon Chatman goes airborne on a run in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy celebrates a third quarter Florida-Atlantic turnover. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy wide receiver Joshua Guerin and Florida-Atlantic defensive back Damarius McGhee go up for a Blake Horvath pass that falls incomplete in the third quarter. The Navy Midshipmen defeat the Florida-Atlantic Owls, 42-32, in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath hits Brandon Chatman with a shovel pass for positive yards on the run in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Brandon Chatman has a nice run in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs for a first down in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath fakes a handoff to Alex Tecza in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Midshipmen come from the stands to do push ups after Navy scores in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy coach Brian Newberry in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath scores on a keeper in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Adam Klenk knocks the ball from Florida Atlantic quarterback Caden Veltkamp’s hand, causing a fumble which Navy recovers in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath celebrates after scoring on a run in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Marcus Bleazard tackles Florida Atlantic quarterback Caden Veltkamp in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath hands off to Alex Tecza, who has a nice run in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Alex Tecza runs in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Alex Tecza runs into the Florida Atlantic defense after a few yard gain in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Florida Atlantic coach Zach Kittley during a timeout. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Brandon Chatman gets around the edge on a nice run in the first quarter during Saturday’s game against Florida Atlantic at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath hands off to Alex Tecza in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy celebrates a Braxton Woodson touchdown in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath keeps his legs churning to score on a run in the second quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath gains nice yards on a run in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Bill The Goat 37 is celebrated on his retirement day. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy’s Brandon Chatman gets around the edge on a nice run in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy quarterback Blake Horvath runs in the first quarter. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Midshipmen run on to the field. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The midshipmen march on to the field prior to the game. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Midshipmen, with coach Brian Newberry, run on to the field. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Naval Academy Color Guard marches on to the field. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Fans in the stands during the national anthem. The Navy Midshipmen host the Florida-Atlantic Owls in NCAA college football Saturday at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s defeats Bryn Mawr girls soccer | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:20:48 +0000

The St. Mary’s Saints defeat the visiting Bryn Mawr Mawrtians, 1-0, in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals.

Bryn Mawr’s Nina Wiggins stops the ball with her chest to get control the in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Bryn Mawr’s Sanya Patel takes a shot on goal in the second half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s celebrates Anna Hamilton’s goal in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Anna Hamilton sends one into the Bryn Mawr goal to score in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Bryn Mawr’s Sanya Patel goes high to kick a ball away from St. Mary’s Kendall Day in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Stella Waynick and Bryn Mawr’s Sanya Patel fight for the ball in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Stella Waynick advances the ball away from Bryn Mawr’s Sanya Patel in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Kendall Day moves the ball as Bryn Mawr’s Adrienne Seidenzahl pressures her in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Casey O’Hare takes a shot on goal in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Maddie Mitchell sends the ball back towards the Bryn Mawr goal and away from Nina Wiggins in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Kaylen Burnam and Bryn Mawr’s Shelby Smith chase a ball in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Bryn Mawr’s Mallory Seidenzahl controls the ball as St. Mary’s Elizabeth Schummer covers her in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Emma Gray kicks the ball away from Bryn Mawr’s Sanya Patel in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Maddie Mitchell moves the ball as Bryn Mawr’s Nina Wiggins pursues in the second half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Stella Waynick and Bryn Mawr’s Nina Wiggins fight for the ball in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

St. Mary’s Kaylen Burnam kicks the ball downfield in the first half. The St. Mary’s Saints hosts the Bryn Mawr Mawrtians in the first round of the IAAM B conference girls soccer finals. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake defeats Northeast boys soccer in playoff | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 23:49:46 +0000

The Chesapeake Cougars defeat the visiting Northeast Eagles, 3-2, in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening.

Chesapeake’s Cory Faust clears the ball away from Northeast’s Tyler Bodine in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Blake Quinn and Northeast’s Tyler Bodine fight for the ball in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Ryan Kopp takes it to the goal and scores in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Northeast’s Kaiden Janiak shoots the ball by Chesapeake’s Paul Michael as he takes it down the field in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Northeast celebrates a Juan Gutierrez goal in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Northeast’s Shane Shriver kicks the ball as Chesapeake’s Connor Weaver gives chase in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Cade Shannon works the ball around Northeast’s Finn Koch in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake coach Ryan Keeter, right. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Byron Klohr and Northeast’s Zachary Trombly go for the ball in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Northeast’s Danylo Yelshaiev kicks the ball behind himself and Chesapeake defender Cade Shannon in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Byron Klohr has his scoring attempt stopped by Northeast goalkeeper Marley Saxton in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Byron Klohr and Northeast’s Joey Lawrence fight for the ball in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Ryan Kopp takes it to the goal and scores as Northeast’s Juan Gutierrez tries to stop him in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Cade Shannon moves the ball in the first half. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Jacob Katona moves the ball as Northeast’s Joey Kazmierski pursues him in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake’s Byron Klohr shoots and scores in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Northeast’s Joey Lawrence goes for a header in front of Chesapeake’s Ryan Kopp in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Chesapeake goalkeeper Theo Dimitrious scoops up a ball in the first half. The Chesapeake Cougars host the Northeast Eagles in playoff boys soccer Wednesday evening. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

USNA Class of 75 Gulf to Goat Ride | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:09:52 +0000

Members of the Naval Academy Class of 1975 complete their Gulf to Goat Charity Bike Ride at the Bill The Goat statue on the yard, having started 1,200-miles away in Apalachicola, FL, Oct. 1.

Vanessa Duffié waves a sign for her father David Duffié, who rode in the event but could not finish due to injury. Members of the Naval Academy Class of 1975 complete their Gulf to Goat Charity Bike Ride at the Bill The Goat statue on the yard, having started 1,200-miles away in Apalachicola, FL, Oct. 1. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Members of the Naval Academy Class of 1975 complete their Gulf to Goat Charity Bike Ride at the Bill The Goat statue on the yard, having started 1,200-miles away in Apalachicola, FL, Oct. 1. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Jay Donnelly, left, and Mike Meier, right, fly the US Navy and Marine flags behind their bikes. Members of the Naval Academy Class of 1975 complete their Gulf to Goat Charity Bike Ride at the Bill The Goat statue on the yard, having started 1,200-miles away in Apalachicola, FL, Oct. 1. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Flying Old Glory behind him, lead rider of this leg, Mike McDermott, 72, brings the bicyclists in for the finish. Members of the Naval Academy Class of 1975 complete their Gulf to Goat Charity Bike Ride at the Bill The Goat statue on the yard, having started 1,200-miles away in Apalachicola, FL, Oct. 1. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

A crowd of supports and family members wait for the riders to arrive. Members of the Naval Academy Class of 1975 complete their Gulf to Goat Charity Bike Ride at the Bill The Goat statue on the yard, having started 1,200-miles away in Apalachicola, FL, Oct. 1. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel vs Broadneck girls volleyball county championship | PHOTOS

Paul W. Gillespie — Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:18:32 +0000

The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School.

Broadneck’s Chloe Richie hits the ball over in game three. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Anna Graves hits the ball over to score in game three. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Camryn Bedell hits the ball over in game three. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Kennedy Smith scores in game three. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel celebrates winning game three. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck celebrates a hard won point by Kennedy Smith in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Anna Graves digs the ball on a serve in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Anna Graves digs the ball in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel coach Ashley Yuscavage in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Anna Graves hits the ball over in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck coach Tracey Regalbuto in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s Spring Terry hits the ball over the net in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Alexis Luscomb digs the ball in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s Bailey Swinton sets the ball in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Alexis Luscomb serves in game one. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Sydney Lawrence sets the ball in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck celebrates a hard won point in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Kennedy Smith scores past Arundel’s Giuliana Leon in game one. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

The Arundel Crowd cheers. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s Bailey Swinton digs the ball in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s Bailey Swinton scores in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s Giuliana Leon tips the shot of Broadneck’s Camryn Bedell in game one. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s Adalia Funderburk blocks the shot of Broadneck’s Kennedy Smith in game one. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Barrett Bolter serves in game two. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s Bailey Swinton scores in game one. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Arundel’s KaLani Richardson hits the ball over the net in game one. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Broadneck’s Camryn Bedell scores in game one. The Broadneck Bruins play the Arundel Wildcats in the Anne Arundel County girls volleyball championship game at Annapolis High School. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)