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Two field hockey players battle for control of the ball during the 2016 State Finals.

2017 State Field Hockey Champions Prevail Over Tough Competition!!

Nov 13, 2017 12:15 PM

The 2017 State Field Hockey Championships came to a chilly close on Saturday with four closely contested games which highlighted crisp offense and stingy defense. Class 4A South River edged Dulaney for their 6th overall title and 2nd consecutive, 2-1. Class 1A Patuxent followed with their first ever State title over a tough Francis Scott Key squad, 2-0. Class 2A Glenelg nipped Hereford by a score of 1-0 and Chesapeake-AA successfully defended last year's 3A title over C.M. Wright, 2-0.

A Damascus receiver jumps to catch the football as a Franklin defender closes in during the 2016 State Finals.

2017 Final Official MPSSAA Football Points Standings!!

Nov 05, 2017 05:25 PM

The final official point standings for the 2017 season are posted here following the seeding meeting today (11/5) that confirmed which teams qualified for the post-season playoffs and what the schedule will be for next weekend's Region Semifinal games. Select the link inside of this story to view the complete final regular season standings for each classification and region.

A wide view of the start of the 3A Boys race at the 2017 State Championships.

2017 Region Cross Country Meet Results

Nov 03, 2017 01:13 PM

The 2017 Cross Country Region meets were completed on Thursday, 11/2 at thirteen sites across the state. Qualifying teams and individuals from these meets will now head to the State Championship Meets at Hereford HS on Saturday, 11/11. Select the links inside of this story to view the complete meet results, thanks to our friends at County Sports Zone.

Wise defenders tackle a Quince Orchard ball carrier in the 2016 State 4A Football Final.

2017 State Football News, Notes, And Reminders!!

Nov 03, 2017 12:10 PM

News, notes, and reminders for participating schools, teams, fans, and administrators as well as interested members of the media are provided inside of this story for the upcoming State Football playoffs. Read more for information that is designed to answer frequently asked questions regarding the State Tournament!

An African-American female golfer blasts out of the bunker during the 2016 State Tournament.

Cool Heads And Steady Hands Guide 2017 State Golf Champions To Victory!!

Oct 25, 2017 04:30 PM

Another State Golf Tournament has come to scintillating finish as the team from Marriotts Ridge posted their 6th overall and consecutive state title in Class 2A/1A while the Class 4A/3A Walt Whitman team secured their 7th state title but first in the past ten years. Select the links available inside of this story to view the final individual and team results along with group photos.

Loyola University's Ridley Athletic Complex.

State Soccer Finals Schedule Adjustment Required!!

Oct 16, 2017 06:00 PM

In a recent meeting with Loyola University officials, the MPSSAA was alerted to previously scheduled events on Thurs., 11/16 that would render Ridley Athletic Complex short-staffed. Therefore, in order to provide a professional atmosphere and to ensure the very best for our student-athletes and their schools, the MPSSAA will now host two games at Loyola on Weds., 11/15 and then return to the University for the remaining contests on Fri., 11/17 and Sat., 11/18 as originally scheduled.

MPSSAA Partners With Huddle For State Championship Ticketing!!

Sep 14, 2017 03:30 PM

The MPSSAA is pleased to announce a partnership with Huddle® to provide ticketing for our state championship events, further expanding the nation's largest and most innovative ticketing solution for the high school market. Huddle offers an integrated digital and paper ticketing solution for both state association post-season events and individual school regular season events.

MPSSAA Mourns The Untimely Passing Of Sam Singleton and Walt Hardy

Sep 05, 2017 10:10 AM

The MPSSAA is saddened by the sudden passing of Sam Singleton on 8/31 and Walt Hardy on 9/2. Our most heartfelt sympathies go out to the family, friends, students, and co-workers whose lives were touched by these two gentlemen. Both Sam and Walt brought a positive energy with them in whatever they did and they will be sorely missed.

Nationwide Participation In High School Sports Nears The 8 Million Mark!!

Aug 08, 2017 11:15 AM

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has just announced that the number of participants in high school sports increased for the 28th consecutive year in 2016‐17 – drawing close to the 8 million mark – according to the annual High School Athletics Participation Survey (see link inside of story). Maryland's participation numbers also experienced an increase last year to 112,414 student-athletes.

2017 NFHS Hall of Fame inductee from Maryland, Bernie Walter flanked by Kevin Necessary and Andy Warner.

NFHS Inducts Bernie Walter Into Their Hall Of Fame Class For 2017!!

Jul 03, 2017 11:30 AM

The NFHS inducted former Arundel HS Baseball coach and Athletic Director Bernie Walter along with a group of five athletes, four coaches, one administrator and one contest official into the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) National High School Hall of Fame July 2 at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Select the link inside of the story to view the complete NFHS press release