Sports News
Sabillasville Student Named United East Scholar Athlete
Abby Moreland of Sabillasville has been recognized for her success both in the classroom and on the court at Wilson College. Moreland, a member of the Wilson College women’s volleyball team, was recently named a United East Scholar Athlete by the United East Conference for the Fall 2025 season. She is among 57 student-athletes from…
Seventeen CYA Wrestlers Compete in MMWL End-of-Season Championship
Seventeen wrestlers from the Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Wrestling program competed in the MMWL End-of-Season Championship the first weekend in March, showcasing their hard work and dedication throughout the season. The tournament brought together some of the league’s top competitors, and all 17 wrestlers represented CYA with determination and sportsmanship on the mat. Six wrestlers…
CYA Shoot-A-Thon Scores Big for Youth Basketball
by Alisha Yocum The Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball once again had a fun-filled day raising money on February 23 to help cover costs like gym rentals, uniforms, equipment, paid officials, and league fees. The goal was for each player to raise at least $50 to help support the league. The number of shots attempted…
CYA Celebrates Mid-Maryland 8th Grade Players
Alisha Yocum Each year, Catoctin Youth Association (CYA) Basketball takes time to recognize a special group of players: those finishing their final season of middle school basketball. This year was no different, as the organization honored both the Girls and Boys Varsity Mid-Maryland 8th grade players at the conclusion of their seasons. The recognition celebrates…
Two Local Youths Take First Place in the Maryland State NASP Tournament
By Marylou Baker The 2026 Maryland State NASP (National Archery in Schools Program) tournament was held in Westminster, Maryland, on March 13 and March 14. Several local schools participated in the tournament, including Emmitsburg Elementary, Thurmont Middle, Thurmont Elementary, Sabillasville Environmental, and Wolfsville Elementary. The tournament is divided into six different divisions: elementary, middle, and…
SPORTS TALK
With Michael Betteridge Where’s Your Glove? April brings an end to the winter high school sports season and the beginning of the spring season. We transition from basketball to baseball and softball. We move from indoors in stuffy gyms, weighed down by our winter gear protecting us from record cold, to outdoors and the beautiful…
