[Baltimore Sun] Across the fields in Baltimore County: A look at the top high school sports teams, players and more (March 29)
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With the spring high school sports season just over a week old, here’s a look at some of the top teams and players off to strong starts in Baltimore County.
Hot streaks
Teams that are playing at the top of their games
Carver A&T softball: The Wildcats posted two decisive wins to start their season, beating Old Mill, 11-3, and Catonsville, 14-5. They are averaging 14.5 hits per game so far. After taking time off for spring break, the Wildcats are back in action Wednesday against Dulaney.
Franklin baseball: The Indians opened the season 2-0 thanks in part to timely hitting and shutdown pitching. In wins over Dundalk and Kenwood, Franklin pitchers have only given up six hits combined. Meanwhile, the offense is averaging 12 runs per game.
Perry Hall baseball: Gavin Rayner gave the Gators a walk-off win in their opener against Randallstown. A day later, Perry Hall came back with AJ Mendoza striking out 12 in a 6-1 win over Eastern Tech.
Hereford girls lacrosse: The Bulls are averaging 14 goals per game through two wins to open the season. After edging Westminster, a Class 3A state semifinalist last season, 12-9, on March 21, they posted a shutout of county rival Sparrows Point, 16-0.
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Towson boys lacrosse: Coach Phil Rossetti’s team has been consistent in opening the season 3-0. The Generals won an opening day thriller, 11-10 over Archbishop Curley, then followed up with two dominant defensive performances, allowing a total of three goals in wins over Westminster and C. Milton Wright.
Overlea track and field: The Falcons swept a season-opening county meet against Towson, Perry Hall, Patapsco, Kenwood and Carver A&T. The boys totaled 170.5 points, beating Towson (159). The girls finished with 152 points, far ahead of second-place Carver A&T (76).
The starting lineup
Players who have been clutch performers for their teams
Alyssa Dong, Western Tech, girls lacrosse: In the Wolverines’ season-opening 10-8 win over Pikesville, Dong made seven saves, anchoring a defense that held the Panthers scoreless over their final five possessions in a game that was tied at 8 going into the fourth quarter.
Aaron Lippman, Parkville, track and field: Lippman won the 400- and 800-meter runs during a season-opening county meet also including Eastern Tech, Dundalk, Franklin, Milford Mill and Parkville. His 400 time of 49.6 seconds was the best across four county meets that were held March 22.
Aubree Lilly, Carver A&T, track and field: The sophomore won three individual events at the opening inter-county meet: the 100 (13.1), 200 (26.1) and long jump (15-7 1/2). She ran the fastest 200 in the county on opening day, her 100 time was tied for the best and her long jump distance was second best.
Thomas Mezzullo, Dulaney, baseball: The Lions’ leadoff hitter did his job of getting on base well in the team’s first two games, going a combined 6-for-9 with four runs scored.
Lansdowne pitcher Matt O’Donnell reacts after pitching six shutout innings against Western Tech. O’Donnell recorded 15 strikeouts against Western Tech before leaving the game because of his pitch count. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)
Matt O’Donnell, Lansdowne, baseball: In his opening day start against Western Tech, O’Donnell pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowed one unearned run without surrendering a hit, and struck out 15 to get the win.
Ansen Park, Towson, boys lacrosse: Park is proving to be a helpful asset for his teammates. He’s had two assists in each of the Generals’ first three games. He’s earned 11 points (5 goals, 6 assists) so far this season.
Allison Pumphrey, Carver A&T, softball: The Wildcats’ leadoff hitter is 4-for-8 with six runs scored and five RBIs through the first two games. She was a home run short of the cycle in the season opener vs. Old Mill.
A numbers game
8 — Runs scored by Franklin in the final two innings of its 8-1 win over Kenwood on March 22.
11 — Consecutive batters Hereford softball pitcher Taylor Roberts retired at one point against Patapsco. Seven were strikeouts.
17 — Wins out of a possible 18 each for Towson and Lansdowne’s tennis teams as both have started 2-0.
20 — Goal differential for Hereford boys lacrosse in wins over Westminster and Sparrows Point.
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