Bennett Solomon

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Bennett Solomon

In 54 years at the same high school, this lacrosse coach has become a constant (washingtonpost.com) In 54 years at the same high school, this lacrosse coach has become a constant By Bennett Solomon 2025041612003900 In the summer of 1971, Kathy Jenkins joined the staff of St. Agnes girls' school for a faculty retreat. Fresh out of Marjorie Webster Junior College, Jenkins was 20 years old and a new physical education teacher.

2 weeks ago | umterps.com | Bennett Solomon

Ciardi came to Maryland as a pitcher but didn’t have the 6-foot-5 presence on the mound that could intimidate hitters. Although he knew he was undersized, he always felt he could pitch against the best. Ciardi majored in business and marketing and pitched for Maryland baseball from 1979-83 (redshirting in 1982) while on scholarship. He worked his way up in the rotation, starting the season in the bullpen during his freshman year. Halfway through his first year, he became a starter.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Bennett Solomon

Girls’ lacrosse Top 10: Stone Ridge stays on a roll, Yorktown climbs (washingtonpost.com) Girls’ lacrosse Top 10: Stone Ridge stays on a roll, Yorktown climbs By Bennett Solomon 2025040718304900 During the opening days of the spring season, the flu ripped through the Stone Ridge lacrosse program. The Gators were missing nine players at its peak, leaving limited options on the bench.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Bennett Solomon

Archbishop Spalding is accustomed to intense league games in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A conference. This spring, the challenge started right away as the Cavaliers opened a new campaign with a matchup against defending champion St. Paul’s. After falling short in the IAAM semifinals last year, the Cavaliers only had practice and a few scrimmages to prepare them for the No. 2 team in the country, per USA Lacrosse.

1 month ago | washingtonpost.com | Bennett Solomon

Good Counsel girls’ lacrosse coach Michael Haight wants his younger players to know about their program’s rich history. Winners of the last three Washington Catholic Athletic Conference titles, the Falcons haven’t lost a game since April 2023. Haight, who is entering his 24th year with Good Counsel, has letters on file from former players. When a younger player makes varsity and receives their jersey, a letter from the alumni who wore that number comes along with it.