Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis for The Sporting News
Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis at the Ravens Training Facility.
Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis for The Sporting News
Baltimore Ravens Linebacker Ray Lewis at the Ravens Training Facility.
Alexander Ovechkin for The Sporting News
Washington Capital forward Alexander Ovechkin at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, Monday, March 28, 2011.
Alexander Ovechkin for The Sporting News
Washington Capital forward Alexander Ovechkin at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington, Virginia, Monday, March 28, 2011.
Lardarius Webb for The Sporting News
Baltimore Ravens' corner back Lardarius Webb in the field house of the Ravens' Owings Mills Training Facility Wednesday November 17, 2010.
Michael Phelps for The New York Times
Freelance photo by Matt Roth Baltimore, Maryland Thursday, May 7, 2009 Assignment ID: 20102758A Michael Phelps North Baltimore Aquatic Club practice at the Loyola College Aquatic Center in Baltimore, Thursday, May 7, 2009.
Michael Phelps for The New York Times
To become the top swimmer in the world Michael Phelps had to make sacrifices. An undeveloped social life left the Olympian somewhat one-dimensional. After Beijing, Phelps was encouraged to decompress and explore the life of a normal twenty-something. After photos emerged of Phelps smoking marijuana at a private party in South Carolina, he endured the kind of public scorn felt by very few 23-year-olds. A newfound interest in golf and business investments are adding to Phelps's life experiences, but the most important thing for him right now is to train for London in 2012.
Gabrielle Galvez For Howard Magazine
Laurel resident Gabrielle Galvez, with Baltimore Fencing Center of Columbia, won a bronze in the Division 3 Woman's Epee at the US Fencing Association's Summer National Championships in Atlanta, GA. Galvez is photographed at BFC Friday, August 20, 2010.
Joey Thompson: Less Like The Hulk. ...More Like The Flash
Even though he is one of the fastest long distance runners in Maryland, Howard High School senior Joey Thompson takes his lack of bulk in stride. Thompson is the 2007-08 Howard County male indoor track player of the year.
Tyler Maizels, Eleven-Year-Old Weightlifter
Tyler Maizels, from Parkton, is a nationally ranked bronze medalist in his weight lifting age division. The eleven-year-old is photographed at his family's home gym Thursday, August 12, 2010. He and his mother Patty Maizels competed in the Maryland State Championships August 16-17 in Frederick, MD.
River Hill's Michael Campanero, Offensive Football Player of the Year
River Hill's Michael Campanero is the 2008 Howard County offensive football player of the year. He is photographed at Centennial Park in Ellicott City Thursday December 18, 2008.
SAM BROSTROM, VOLLEYBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Centennial senior Sam Brostrom is the volleyball player of the year. She is photographed at Centennial High School Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Wilde Lake sophomore Tyler Silberberg, boys golfer of the year.
The lighting set up is shown for Wilde Lake sophomore golfer Tyler Silberberg's player of the year shoot off one of the water hazards at Hobbit's Glen golf course Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
Wilde Lake sophomore Tyler Silberberg, boys golfer of the year.
Wilde Lake sophomore golfer Tyler Silberberg tied for 11th in the state and is the boys golfer of the year. He is photographed at Hobbits Glen Tuesday, November 30, 2010.
Glenelg Country's Sarah Bates, field hockey preview
Glenelg Country field hockey goalie Sarah Bates was one of 16 keepers selected nationwide to participate in the Junior Olympics. The small but quick junior will be defending the Dragons' cage this year. She is photographed at Glenelg Country School Tuesday, August 24, 2010.
Wilde Lake junior Beth Glaros, Girls Lacrosse Preview
Wilde Lake junior Beth Glaros for the Howard County girls lacrosse preview.
Alex Price, Howard County Times Girls Soccer Player of The Year
Senior Marriotts Ridge center midfielder Alex Price is the Howard County girls soccer player of the year. She is photographed at Marriotts Ridge Monday, December 6, 2010.
Wilde Lake's E.J. Gilman, Defensive Player of the Year
Wilde Lake senior linebacker E.J. Gilman, the 2010 football Defensive Player of the Year, helped lead the Wildecats to a State Championship. He is photographed at Wilde Lake High School Saturday, December 18, 2010.
Atholton shortstop Kory Britton, Baseball Player of the Year
Atholton junior shortstop is the baseball player of the year. He is photographed at Atholton High School Saturday, June 5, 2010.
Centennial High School's Ryan Lissner, Boys Tennis Player of the Year
Ryan Lissner is the all county boys tennis player of the year.
Owings Mills' Football Player Donovan Smith
Owings Mills tackle Donovan Smith, 6'5", 280 lbs, has been offered 22 scholarships to play football in college. He is photographed at Owings Mills High School's football stadium Wednesday, September 1, 2010.
Glenelg's Casey Schmidt, Softball Player of the Year
Glenelg's Casey Schmidt is one of those powerhouses at the plate and on the pitching rubber. To clench the 2010 county championship she hit her second homerun of the game against Howard in the eighth inning. She plays volleyball with equal veracity. Next year the seventeen-year-old won't have to decide which one to focus on, she will play both for Grove City (Pa.) College. She is photographed at Glenelg High School Tuesday, June 1, 2010.
River Hill's Rena Shi, Girls Tennis Player of the Year
River Hill sophomore Rena Shi wins with accuracy. She won top honors in the County Championships, but a hurt right wrist held her from advancing further in State play, but not before predominately using her backhand to win the first round of state playoffs. She is photographed at River Hill High School's tennis courts Thursday, June 11, 2009.
Atholton's Graham Bazell, Boys Runner of the Year
Atholton's Graham Bazell set a Class 3A state record in the 3,200-meter run (9 minutes, 13.27 seconds) and a personal record in the 1,600 (4:18.44) as he won two outdoor state championships in the same season for the first time as a senior.
Hammond pitcher Stephanie Speierman, Softball Player of the Year
Hammond senior pitcher Stephanie Speierman pitches in the high 60's and has used her defensive power to set the Maryland state career strikeout record. Next year she will play for Michigan, one of the top softball programs in the nation.
Glenelg's Lauriann Parker, Field Hockey Player of the Year
Glenelg's Lauriann Parker leaves her four year career as the school's all-time leading scorer in all categories with 50 goals, 42 assists, and 142 points. She led the county with 24 assists, more than double of any other player in the county and racked-up 19 goals. The 2008 field hockey player of the year is photographed at Centennial Park Sunday, December 7, 2008.
Mount Hebron's Becky Yep: Girls Cross Country Player of the Year
Mount Hebron junior runner Becky Yep returned from sophomore and freshman injuries to win the regional meet and finished second in the county and state meets. The Howard County girls cross country player of the year ran with consistency, keeping the majority of her finishes below 20:00. She is photographed at Centennial Park Monday November 24, 2008.
River Hill's Katie Harman, Girls Runner of the Year
River Hill senior Katie Harman won a combined 10 gold medals at the county, region and state meets this spring. She will run for James Madison University next year.
Oakland Mills boys basketball Winter Preview
Oakland Mills senior Greg Wittington is one of the school's "Big Three."