Tag: Basketball
Hospice names new CEO and President
The Board of Directors of Hospice of the Chesapeake announced that Ben Marcantonio has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the non-profit organization effective September 24, 2015. “We have chosen Ben Marcantonio to lead Hospice of the Chesapeake because of his effective and collaborative leadership skills, his proven ability to navigate the rapidly […]
AACC athletics wins sportsmanship prize for sixth time
Anne Arundel Community College Athletics has won the 2014-2015 Jack Cistriano Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MD JUCO) Sportsmanship Award for the second consecutive year and for the sixth time overall. In announcing the award to AACC coaches, staff and team members, Athletics Director Duane Herr said, “I commend each and every one of you […]
LSO to present Spring Gala on Tuesday
The Londontowne Symphony Orchestra (LSO) is proud to announce that its annual fundraising gala will be held Tuesday, March 24 at 6 PM at The Byzantium banquet center in Annapolis. The LSO is raising funds to support its mission of bringing high-quality, low-cost classical music to the residents of central Maryland. The 2015 Gala will […]
Celebrate Maryland Day with art and history at St. John’s College
The Friends of St. John’s College invite the community to celebrate Maryland Day at St. John’s College. Visitors may take guided tours of McDowell Hall, the venue where Francis Scott Key (an alumnus of St. John’s College and author of “The Star-Spangled Banner”) attended concerts and classes, and where the Marquis de Lafayette, a French […]
CBMM blessing of the fleet scheduled for April 22nd
Celebrate the beginning of this year’s boating season by joining the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum for an April 22 Blessing of the Fleet ceremony. The ceremony honors the museum’s floating fleet as well as other Chesapeake Bay working vessels and pleasure craft, with prayers offered for a safe and bountiful season. The event is free […]
Has Annapolis adopted common core math to calculate parking tickets?
Earlier this week, a reader contacted us about a parking ticket. She admits she was wrong and deserved the ticket. She admits she failed to pay it on time and additional penalties applied. But that is where it gets weird. Seems the City of Annapolis is using some type of Common Core math or voodoo […]
Todd Taylor joins CBMM as boat donations manager
Longtime yachting professional Todd Taylor of Easton, MD has joined the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum as Boat Donation Program Manager. In this new position, Taylor will work closely with CBMM Boat Donation Director Lad Mills to further enhance the program. Taylor will leverage his industry network to promote awareness of CBMM’s boat donation program, while […]
HoopKidz Basketball For Kids
HoopKidz Instructional Basketball program begins our Fall Friday 2012 session in Annapolis at Truxtun Park on Friday, September 21st, 2012! HoopKidz is designed to teach Boys & Girls, Ages 3 to 13 to have fun while improving their Basketball skills. HoopKidz is a great opportunity to prepare Children for their upcoming organized Basketball seasons. Team Play, Sportsmanship, and […]
14U “Gold” Adds to Stars’ History
The Maryland Lady Shooting Stars basketball team did what many of their supporters thought was possible–improve upon last year’s impeccable season. The 14U “gold” not only duplicated last year’s success, they surpassed it by ranking fourth at the Division I Amateur Athletics Union (AAU) National Tournament. Prior to this AAU season, Coach Bailey and his […]
Shooting Stars “Gold” Turns “Platinum”
The Maryland Lady Shooting Stars 14U “gold” won their 2nd straight State Championship defeating the Maryland Storm 47-40 in last weekend’s District Qualifying Tournament (DQT). The victory was “all so” bittersweet for Coach Bailey, his staff, and his girls who have endured huge obstacles during their championship run. Prior to the DQT, many spectators, supporters, […]
Maryland Lady Shooting Stars Capture Early Invitation
The “Elites” capture invite to the D-1 Nationals Many of the top Amateur Athletics Union (AAU) girls basketball organizations competed last weekend in the Team Sol Super Regional Tournament held at the Sports Complex in Maryland. All of the teams started the weekend with a common mission—to secure an invitation to this year’s Division I […]
Sensational Sophs Win Big
15U Wins Charm City Under Armour Tournament The Maryland Lady Shooting Stars 15U rebounded this weekend winning the Charm City Under Armour Tournament. The Sensational Sophs showed resiliency after losing its first game by two points to the DC Love (Holy Cross AAU). After that loss, some were dubious about the team’s ability to compete […]
Maryland Lady Shooting Stars: Preparing for Battle
The Maryland Lady Shooting Stars gear up this weekend to kickoff its 2009 Amateur Athletics Union (AAU) season at the Charm City Under Armour Shootout Tournament, March 27-29. The Stars will feature five of its teams to include the two elite teams, 14U “gold” and the dynamic 15U “sophomores”. Both have been heralded — the “gold” […]
Lady Wildcats Disappointed Again
The Arundel High School Lady Wildcats were once again denied the elusive State Championship losing to Eleanor Roosevelt’s Lady Raiders by four in the State semi-finals. Despite having three Division I signees and two juniors who are being highly recruited, the team could not prevent the Lady Raiders from capturing an unprecedented five consecutive State titles. Many […]
