"My experience as an API athlete has been extremely beneficial. Each one of the coaches has taken the time to get to know me and they constantly push me to my full potential. Each time I finish a session, I know I am leaving better then I came. The entire API coaching staff has helped build my confidence and together they have taught me that being the best at everything is not important, what is important is that I am the best I can be and that I always push myself to be better."

Claire Horn, Field Hockey
Severna Park High School & LeHigh University

Local Sports News baltimoresun.com - Sports  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Terps coach Williams has groups of steadfast supporters Friends of Gary, Fastbreak, totaling a few hundred members, have always had his back Gary Williams measured his words carefully.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Bergesen 'disappointed' with exhibition debut Right-hander is healthy but allows 3 hits in 1 1/3 innings The rust was evident and also understandable from a pitcher who hadn't thrown in a game of any significance in 7 1/2 months.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  What's Gary Williams going to do without disrespect? Terps get ranking, awards, and it takes away incentive W ow, look what they've done to poor Gary Williams.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Ravens wide receiver Mason agrees to return Two-year, $8 million deal brings back Flacco's favorite target, team's most consistent threat On the night when wide receiver Derrick Mason came back to the Ravens, their passing attack continued to take another step forward.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Fleischmann's OT goal lifts Capitals over Hurricanes Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the host Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The NHL-leading Capitals have earned a standings point in 15 straight home games and haven't lost at home in regulation in 2010. Washington's franchise-record 13-game home winning streak ended Monday night in a shootout loss to Dallas. Defenseman Mike Green scored twice, Alexander Semin got his 31st, and Jos� Theodore made 28 saves for the Capitals. Alex Ovechkin , tied with Sidney Crosby for the NHL goal-scoring lead with 44, was held to one assist.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  UMES men rally past Coppin; Morgan men top N.C. A&T Kevin White (23 points) scored the last 13 points of the game as the UMES men (11-20) beat 11th seed Coppin State (8-22), 64-58, in the first round of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Hawks, the No. 6 seed, will face South Carolina State (16-13) in tonight's quarterfinals at 6.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Defensive back Carroll impresses on Terps' pro day Twelve former Terps football players participated in Maryland's Pro Timing Day in College Park, working out for approximately 35 representatives from 27 NFL teams. Defensive back Nolan Carroll , who did not participate in drills at the NFL combine, was impressive during his workout Wednesday, posting the top marks in the 40-yard dash (4.39), pro agility drill (4.21) and L drill (6.81). Carroll also did 17 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press and had a vertical jump of 37 1/2 inches.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Raffeto plans to step down as NSA's CEO by June 30 As the National Steeplechase Association prepares to begin its 2010 racing season March 20 with the traditional kickoff in Aiken, S.C., its chief executive officer Lou Raffetto said Wednesday night that he will be leaving the organization June 30 or sooner. Raffetto, who served as the Maryland Jockey Club's racing secretary from 1978 through 1984 and then as its chief operating officer and president from 2001 to 2007, said while he does not have a job lined up at the moment, he is hoping to find a new opportunity in the thoroughbred industry. On the 2010 schedule, My Lady's Manor will run in Monkton on April 10, the Grand National in Butler on April 17, the Maryland Hunt Cup in Glyndon on April 24; the Maryland and national steeplechase seasons will end with the annual event at Fair Hill on May 29.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Salisbury men edge Cortland, 12-11, improve record to 5-0 Shawn Zordani scored the game-winner with 3:13 left to lift Salisbury men (5-0) to a 12-11 victory over Cortland (1-2) in Haverford, Pa.  Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500  Five area players win regional honors Area players and teams scored big at the 47th Annual Scholar Athlete Awards Dinner held by the Greater Baltimore Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame on Wednesday night at Martin's West. powered by zFeeder