30-second Time Out with …

By Andrew Conrad
Posted: October 14, 2008

… Sam Brostrom, Centennial sophomore outside hitter.

Brostrom has led the undefeated Eagles with 46 kills, 11 aces, and 50 digs going into October. Those numbers do not include the Eagles’ tournament championship at the Bulldog Invitational, a tournament at North Caroline High that includes private schools and is considered the toughest tournament in the state. As a freshman, Brostrom was named second team all-county and recorded 149 kills, fifth in the county. Centennial has yet to drop a game in a dual-match play. Centennial is 10-0 this week heading into matches with River Hill (9-1), Catonsville (9-1), and Wilde Lake (9-1).

* TV show I can’t miss: Lost

* Favorite pre-game locker room song: Let it Rock, Kevin Rudolf

* Best on court moment: Beating Mount de Sales to win the Bulldog tournament

* Best movie I saw recently: The Dark Knight

* Top professional athlete role model: Misty May Treanor

* Hardest class you ever took: This year’s English 10 Honors

* When I grow up I want to: work in pharmacy or physical therapy

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30-second Time Out with…

By Brent Kennedy
Posted: October 13, 2008

…Sean Heintzelman, Reservoir senior golfer.

Heintzelman burst onto the golf scene this season after first picking up a club just over a year ago. He put together a round of 43 points to tie for seventh at the county tournament. Two days later, on Oct. 3, he fired a 76 to finish sixth at the District V tournament and qualify for states as an individual.

TV show I can’t miss: That 70s Show
Lowest 18-hole score you ever shot: 71
What’s harder, real golf or mini golf?: mini golf
How many holes-in-one do you think you’ll make in your life?: 3
Best movie I saw recently: Tommy Boy
Hardest class you ever took: English 12 Honors
When I grow up I want to: Live in Arizona and be an Engineer
Pepsi or Coke: Sprite

Note: 30-second Time Out with local high school athletes will be featured in Sidelines throughout the season.

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Football: Week 6 Power Rankings

By Andrew Conrad
Posted: October 10, 2008

No changes needed to be made after Week 5’s results. Do I know what I’m doing or what? (Just kidding: I don’t know what I’m doing.) There were a couple of close calls — at Atholton (No. 8 almost upset No. 2) and Glenelg (No. 6 and No. 3). With a few potential upsets (Long Reach at Atholton, Howard at Wilde Lake, Mt. Hebron at Oakland Mills) this week, I doubt the rankings will make it through Week 6 unscathed … The fun part, though, is watching.

1. (1*) River Hill. (5-0, 264 points scored, 22 points allowed)

Defense and special teams picked up the offense (three turnovers) with four touchdowns, two on Malek Redd kick returns and two on interception returns (Michael Campanaro and Kevin Johnson). This team is the total package and is playing in another league.

Last week: Beat Long Reach (2-3), 50-7. This week: at No. 7 Reservoir (3-2), Friday at 7.

2. (2) Wilde Lake. (5-0, 142-79)

The Wildecats are one of only two undefeated teams in the county, though they’re fourth in points scored and third in points allowed. They have won four of their five games by three points or less (two by one). A convincing win over Howard would be a big way of asserting themselves: The teams split wins last year in the regular season and playoffs. First-year Howard coach Bruce Strunk was an assistant at Wilde Lake for the past several seasons.

Last week: Beat Atholton (1-4), 22-21. This week: home against No. 4 Howard (4-1), Friday at 7.

3. (3) Marriotts Ridge. (4-1, 160-39)

The Mustangs survived an overtime scare from the always tough Glenelg squad, and should have no trouble improving to 5-1 before a Week 7 test at RiverHill. Quarterback Tim Blair has been getting the job done with his feet.

Last week: Beat Glenelg (2-3), 28-20. This week: home against Hammond (0-5), Saturday at 1:30.**

4. (4) Howard. (4-1, 178-87)

The Lions are the hottest team in the league, with the second most points scored behind River Hill, but they’ve been doing it against lower-ranked teams: Their five first-half opponents have a combined six wins. How they perform against Wilde Lake will be a good indicator of how they’ll do in the second half, and whether they’re playoff bound.

Last week: Beat Hammond (0-5), 47-6. This week: at Wilde Lake, Friday at 7.

5. (5) Long Reach. (2-3, 88-120)

Positives to take away from Week 5: forced three Hawk turnovers and scored a first-half touchdown against the league’s best defense. Of the two homecoming games on Saturday, Lightning at Atholton is the one to attend.

Last week: Lost to River Hill (5-0), 50-7. This week: at No. 8 Atholton (1-4), Saturday at 2.**

6. (6) Glenelg. (2-3, 138-105)

The Gladiators have been in every single game and have nearly upset two of the top three teams. Nearly doesn’t get you much, though.

Last week: Lost to Marriotts Ridge (4-1), 28-20. This week: at No. 9 Centennial (2-3), Friday at 7.

7. (7) Reservoir. (3-2, 89-80)

An excellent defense has been keeping the Gators afloat. It will be interesting to see if they can keep their head above water this week.

Last week: Beat Oakland Mills (1-4), 27-10. This week: home against No. 1 River Hill (5-0), Friday at 7.

8. (8) Atholton. (1-4, 95-140)

The Boys in Green nearly pulled off the shocker against Wilde Lake, although the Lake is playing everyone close (except Hammond). Now that they’re building some confidence, the Raiders could shoot up a few spots with a very possible upset Saturday on homecoming.

Last week: Lost to Wilde Lake (4-1), 22-21. This week: home against No. 5 Long Reach (2-3), Saturday at 2.

9. (9) Centennial. (2-3, 61-122)

Big win in the Holshue Cup sets up a chance for the Eagles to improve to .500, though it’s a long shot this week against a grinding Glenelg front. Kyle Young has been leading the way by running the ball and stopping the run on defense.

Last week: Beat Mt. Hebron (1-4), 21-14. This week: home against No. 6 Glenelg (2-3), Friday at 7.

10. (10) Mt. Hebron. (1-4, 52-171)

With upcoming games against Oakland Mills and Hammond, the Vikings could either solidify their spot in the Top 10, or drop out and let one of the bubble teams in.

Last week: Lost to Centennial (2-3), 21-14. This week: at Oakland Mills (1-4), Friday at 7.

On the bubble: Hammond (0-5), Oakland Mills (1-5).

* Last week’s ranking

**Homecoming game

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30-second Time Out with …

By Brent Kennedy
Posted: October 10, 2008

… Alex Taylor, Glenelg junior golfer.

Taylor put together a round of 74 at Fairway Hills during the District V tournament Oct. 3, which was good enough for a second-place tie with Atholton’s Morgan Hill. Taylor’s round also was the best score on a Gladiators team that qualified for states with a combined four-man total of 327. Two days earlier at the county tournament, Taylor finished in a tie for seventh after shooting 11-over par at the Timbers at Troy.

TV show I can’t miss: The Office
Lowest 18-hole score you ever shot: 74 (at Districts)
What’s harder real golf or mini golf?: Real golf
How many holes-in-one do you think you’ll have in your life?: 1
Best movie I saw recently: Tin Cup
Hardest class you ever took: Math
When I grow up I want to: Make my own golf course
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi

Note: 30-second Time Out is an ongoing glimpse into the lives of athletes around the county. Check back for more throughout the season, including updates next week on golfers Sean Heintzelman (Reservoir), Seong Lee (Atholton) and Matt Philie (Glenelg).

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30-second Time Out with …

By Brent Kennedy
Posted: October 9, 2008

… Morgan Hill, Atholton junior golfer.

It was an exciting couple days for Hill last week as he captured first place at the county tournament on Oct. 1 and then finished tied for second at the District V tournament Oct. 3. His round of 53 points (using the Stableford scoring system that awards four points for a birdie, three for a par, two for a bogey, etc.) at counties was six better than the runner-up and helped his team capture the team title as well. At Districts, he fired a round of 74.

TV show I can’t miss: Golf Central at 7
Lowest 18-hole score you ever shot: 70
What’s harder real golf or mini golf?: Real golf
How many holes-in-one do you think you’ll make in your life? As many as I can, but one will be enough
Best movie you saw recently: Dark Knight
Hardest class you ever took: Chemistry
When I grow up I want to: Play on the PGA tour
Pepsi or Coke: Pepsi

NOTE: This is the first of several 30-second Time Outs with golfers around the county. Check back tomorrow for Glenelg’s Alex Taylor.

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