50 Years Ago – July 2026
50 Years Ago This Month Harford Barbell's Don Starr took first place in the Atlantic Weightlifting Championships, held in Cumberland, Maryland. Starr's 315-pound bench press, 465-pound squat, and 535-pound deadlift gave him a total of 1,315 pounds, edging the...
25 Years Ago – July 2026
25 Years Ago This Month Geneva Farms saw three holes-in-one in a single week. To kick things off, Tom Bailey aced the 130-yard ninth hole with a 6-iron. On Wednesday, Nelson White used a 7-iron to record a hole-in-one on the 147-yard 17th hole. Then on Friday, Brian...
10 Years Ago – July 2026
10 years ago this month North Harford junior Andrew Preston was named a high school lacrosse All-American. It marked the second time Preston earned All-American honors, making him the first Harford County lacrosse player to receive the distinction twice. Preston went...
Why Are We Making Kids Choose?

One of the biggest shifts I’ve seen in youth sports is the pressure to choose. Somewhere along the way, we started asking kids to make decisions that many adults struggle to make. We tell 13, 14, and 15-year-olds that they need to pick a sport and commit to it year-round. No other teams. No other seasons.

50 Years Ago – March 2026

50 Years Ago – March 2026

50 Years Ago This Month 20-year-old Karin Yarosh from Aberdeen became the 1st female to win a Maryland horse race in 1976. Her mount was Latin Humor. Yarosh was paid $22 for the win. Harford County maintained a stranglehold on wrestling's heavyweight division winning...

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25 Years Ago – March 2026

25 Years Ago – March 2026

25 Years Ago This Month The National Federation of Coaches Association named Fallston High School Field Hockey coach Alice Puckett coach of the year. The Harford Hurricanes played host to the Chesapeake and Potomac League Swimming Championships. Apparently, 'home...

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10 Years Ago – March 2026

10 Years Ago – March 2026

10 years ago this month Lehigh University junior Kiana Wright set the school's triple jump record at Boston University with a jump of 39 feet 1/2 inch.  Wright was a three sport athlete for The John Carroll School. Both of HCC's basketball teams competed at the US Jr...

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The Game Hasn’t Changed. The Demands Have.

The Game Hasn’t Changed. The Demands Have.

Being involved with youth sports for more than a decade, I’ve noticed something interesting: the games haven’t changed, but the demands have. The fields are the same size. The balls are the same. But the pressure? That’s different.  Youth sports have reached new highs...

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Beyond the Game with Keith Rawlings

Beyond the Game with Keith Rawlings

Keith Rawlings has created one of the most successful community based fitness centers in Harford County. He has evolved his center over time to adapt to his community’s needs. He relies on his experience as an athlete and a coach. As one of the area’s most powerful coaches, listen in to hear his formula for success and where it all began!

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Coach’s Corner: Craig Reddish

Coach’s Corner: Craig Reddish

Coach’s Corner is a weekly column where local coaches share practical advice, personal insights, and valuable lessons from the world of youth and high school sports. Whether you’re a coach looking to lead better, a parent supporting from the sidelines, or a player working to grow on and off the field, Coach’s Corner offers guidance, encouragement, and real-world experience to help you navigate the game—and life—with purpose.

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Sip and Saute This Valentine’s Day!

Sip and Saute This Valentine’s Day!

If you are looking for an amazing, one of a kind Valentine's Day dinner, check out Maison Catering's Sip and Saute at Rockfield Manor on February 14th, 2026. I got a sneak preview of what is to come for their Valentine's intimate dinner, and there are SO many...

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25 Years Ago – February 2026

25 Years Ago – February 2026

25 Years Ago This Month Forest Hill's Austin Ensor qualified for US Motocross Nationals at Loretta Lynn's Dude Ranch. Austin competed in the 4-8 year old 50cc oil injected class. Austin also played soccer and basketball, when he wasn't traveling the east coast racing...

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50 Years Ago – February 2026

50 Years Ago – February 2026

50 Years Ago This Month The powers that be decided to renew the gridiron rivalry between Bel Air and John Carroll. In the five games played from 1967-1973, Bel Air owned a 5-1 advantage, with two of JC's losses by a TD or less. Along with the schools agreeing, the Bel...

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