Last Saturday, area students took part in the Preston Mitchum Jr. Foundation's career awareness day, which offered advice and hands-on skills from professionals representing nearly a dozen industries.

Local football talent was on display in the area last weekend, as both St. Paul's and Mount Hebron hosted 7-on-7 passing tournaments.

The North boys beat the South, 13-12, in the Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic. The North girls also won, 13-12.

The Virginia Senators were ranked No. 1 until the Maryland Orioles Under-18 team, coached by Bill Fritz and Nemo Lingerman, beat them last Saturday.

The Baltimore Under-18 RBI baseball team members are hoping to prove what many other amateur teams in town have done for many years -- they can play with anyone.

Scott Garceau's semi-retirement from Channel 2 after 28 years anchoring local sports is a loss for the local high school sports scene.

Stepping on a big league baseball field is still the ultimate thrill for a young player, especially when the field is Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Rudy Gay spent part of last week in Baltimore, playing in the Archbishop Spalding alumni game, speaking at summer camps and saying thanks to those who helped him realize his dream of playing professional basketball.

For the second time in his brief career, Carmelo Anthony has been named to the U.S. Olympic basketball team.