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Mawdo Sallah scored a game-high 20 points and four others finished in double figures for Broadfording Christian Academy as the Lions steamrolled Hancock 87-40 in a boys basketball game Thursday night. Broadfording set the tone in the first quarter and dictated the rest of the game. The Lions started the game on a 12-0 run - all scored by Sallah and Ben Cradduck - and scored their first 20 points in the paint. “We wanted to press on defense and pound the ball inside on offense.

Thursday, February 28, 2013 BOYS BASKETBALL Broadfording 56, SPIRE 42 ERIE, Pa. - Mo Sallah had 17 points and Moni Anderson added 14 as Broadfording Christian beat SPIRE Institute (Ohio) in the opening round of the National Christian Schools Tournament. Broadfording (27-8) will play Atlantic Christian (N.J.) today at noon in a second-round game. BROADFORDING (29-8) Anderson 14, Daniels 8, Price 5, Cradduck 6, Silva 6, Sallah 17. Totals 24 2-7 56. SPIRE INSTITUTE Theodore 12, Barba 11, Aaron 12, Mohamed 5, Jefferson 2. Totals 16 6-9 42. Broadfording    17    12    11    16    -     56 Spire    14    8    13    7    -     42 3-point goals - Broadfording 6 (Anderson 4, Daniels 2)

If anything, the Williamsport football team got a physics lesson on Friday. Mark this down. It's hard to get on a roll when you are constantly going uphill. The Wildcats were definitely on the wrong end of the grade in their home opener as two critical fumbles led to Liberty's first two scores in a 35-14 loss to the Lions. Williamsport (1-0) fumbled at the Liberty 7 and tried to hold its ground as the Lions drove 93 yards for a touchdown, capped by a 36-yard, fourth-down scoring pass from Tim Anderson to Michael Reigner.

The Williamsport boys basketball team put on a floor show on Monday. The Wildcats used the whole court, steadily building a lead while containing comeback tries by Broadfording Christian for a 71-53 victory over the Lions. Williamsport (9-8) used a balanced attack, led by Sterling Christy with 21 points, nine rebounds, three blocked shots and three assists. Ryan Crabtree added 16 points, including a trio of 3-pointers, while Nick Johnson collected 15 points and eight rebounds.

Lions press past Leopards Walkersville's man pressure too much for Smithsburg By MIKE SIRBAUGH / Staff Correspondent photo: RIC DUGAN / staff photographer SMITHSBURG - When two big cats tangle with each other, it's usually the larger of the two that comes out on top. That scenario played out true to form Tuesday night, when the Leopards succumbed to the Lions from Walkersville 61-48 in Monocacy Valley...

BOYS BASKETBALL MERCERSBURG, Pa. -- Kiski School jumped out to a 30-9 first-quarter lead and routed Broadfording Christian 93-39 at the Mercersburg Basketball Classic on Friday. Iver Silva had 13 points, while Pete Cradduck and Jordan Whitt each had nine for the Lions (6-2). BROADFORDING (6-2) Blanks 2 0-0 5, Smith 0 1-2 1, Silva 5 2-2 13, Hirsch 0 1-2 1, Cradduck 4 1-3 9, Whitt 3 3-4 9, Boone 0 0-2 0, Wyand 0 1-2 1. Totals 14 9-17 39. KISKI SCHOOL Cowlah 4 2-3 10, Mayle 6 0-0 15, Smith 6 0-0 13, Jankovic 5 2-2 13, S. Bhaller 3 0-0 6, T. Bhaller 4 1-2 9, Thornton 5 0-0 11, Fitzjerald 3 0-0 6, Sebak 1 2-3 5, Patten 2 0-0 5. Totals 39 7-10 93. Broadfording 9 18 5 7 -- 39 Kiski School 30 21 25 17 -- 93 3-point goals -- Broadfording 2 (Blanks, Silva)

View all of the photos for purchase! HAGERSTOWN -- The Broadfording Christian Academy boys basketball team made its biggest statement by doing absolutely nothing. That's because the Lions made sure Heritage Academy did even less. Broadfording held Heritage scoreless for a 6-minute, 32-second stretch of the second quarter on Monday -- most of it with Iver Silva on the bench -- to battle its way to a 50-44 Mason Dixon Christian Conference victory. Heritage scored on an Aaron Clark drive for a 15-14 lead with 6:58 remaining in the first half.

Lions win MVAL golf title WALKERSVILLE, Md. - Walkersville placed four golfers in the top 10 Tuesday as the Lions defended their Monocacy Valley Athletic League title, beating Middletown by four strokes at Glade Valley Golf Course. Gene Mills led the way for the Lions with a 4-over 76. Ray Sheedy of Francis Scott Key led all golfers, firing a 1-over 73. North Hagerstown's Matt Hess and Smithsburg's Ashley Grier were the top Washington County golfers, finishing tied for fifth at 81. Team Scores: Walkersville 321; Middletown 325; Williamsport 343; Francis Scott Key 349; Smithsburg 350; North Hagerstown 357; Boonsboro 364; South Hagerstown 366; Catoctin 395; Brunswick 408. Top 10: Ray Sheedy (FSK)

bobp@herald-mail.com CATONSVILLE, Md. - The Walkersville girls basketball team has been driven by one single word this season: Defense. The Lions used their defense in trademark fashion Friday and took City College to school, claiming a 46-33 victory in the Maryland Class 2A state semifinal at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County's RAC Arena and putting themselves in position to defend the championship they won last year. "Defense wins championships," Walkersville's Chelsea Trout said.

The Longmeadow Lions Club and the Chewsville Lions Club will again be providing the food concessions for the Washington County Hospital Perinatal Bereavement Program Kids' Stuff Yard Sale on Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon. A variety of items such as sausage and egg muffins, country ham sandwiches, hot dogs, steamers, pulled pork sandwiches and other snacks and drinks will be offered. Have breakfast and/or lunch at the sale and support many community projects. The yard sale will be held on the west parking lot of the Volvo Group property off Maugans Avenue.

Tuesday - Massey Roe scholarship presentation Diabetes support group The group will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, in the first-floor community room at Potomac Towers. Neighborhood meeting and tree planting Elizabethtown East activities include: Tuesday - 7 p.m. meeting held at Bulls & Bears, 38 S. Potomac St., downtown Hagerstown Saturday - Tree planting; trees will be delivered to 119  E. Antietam St., downtown Hagerstown. The planting is intended to beautify Elizabethtown East.

The Greencastle Lions Club has contributed $180,000 to two hometown organizations. The Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library at 305 E. Baltimore St. received $108,000, and the Jerome R. King Playground at 240 N. Carlisle St. got $72,000 from the Lions Club on Thursday night. “This is a momentous occasion for the Greencastle Lions and for the community in general,” said Terry Musselman, secretary of the Greencastle Lions Club, referring to the Lions Club's commitment to service.

Lions Clubs of District 22-W had the opportunity to promote Americanism in its communities by sponsoring an American heritage essay contest. There were five categories in which to participate: elementary grades, middle school, high school, Lion/Lioness Clubs and nonLions or Lionesses. Each category had a specific topic on which to write. The Smithsburg Lions Club recently honored Samantha Diehl, Riley House and Kayla Huntzberry as the winners from the Smithsburg area. They were invited to attend a meeting with their parents and read their essays to the membership.

The Clear Spring Lions Club announced the winners of the Lions American Heritage, Preservation and Patriotism Essay Contest.  This is an annual competition, and the winners' essays are sent on to District 22W to compete at the next level.  • Elementary school winners: first place - Keyana Faith; second place - Anna Grace Fleming; third place - Joanna Whitmore  • Middle school winners: first place - Bethany Doppel; second place -...

Recent graduates of Boonsboro High School are eligible to apply for a new scholarship through the Boonsboro Lions Club.   The scholarship is renewable and is geared toward students in need. Recipients will receive $500 per semester for their freshman year and $1,000 per semester for their sophomore year as long as the student maintains a 2.0 grade-point average and is enrolled at Hagerstown Community College fulltime. To receive this scholarship, students must: Submit an application to HCC Fill out a 2012-2013 FAFSA at www.fafsa.gov . Use HCC school code 002074.

The West Hagerstown Lions Club will hold its annual Leader Dog Banquet Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m. at Washington Square United Methodist Church, 538 Washington Ave. in Hagerstown. The speaker will be Pauline Ulrey and her dog from Illinois. There will also be an auction to raise funds for the Leader Dog program.  Tickets cost $9.50 per person. The community is invited. To make reservations, call Donna Jackman at 301-790-2036 by April 22. Basket bingo to benefit PTA The Salem Avenue Elementary PTA is partnering with the Funkstown Lions Club to host a Longaberger basket bingo Sunday, April 28, at the Funkstown fire hall.

ST. JAMES - The Saint James boys lacrosse team faced something it hadn't seen yet this season - a zone defense played by Mid-Atlantic Conference foe St. Andrews - and beat it with unselfish teamwork. Nine players scored at least one goal as the Saints spread the ball and found enough holes in St. Andrews' defense to earn an 11-7 victory on a chilly Tuesday evening. Connor Abeles had two goals and an assist, Austin Fahey also had two goals and Kyle Neale and Jacob Thompson had a goal and two assists each to lead Saint James (4-2, 1-0)

On Tuesday, the Hagerstown Lions Club will hold its annual  Friendship Day when members invite others in the community to the club to experience the friendship, fellowship and enthusiasm of the Lions Club and learn more about its service to the community and what Lions Clubs International is doing throughout the world. This is a time to introduce a friend, relative or associate to the Hagerstown Lions Club.  A new member induction is also scheduled for Tuesday's meeting. Member Chris Brunner will sponsor Ryan Burns.

Friday, March 1, 2013 BOYS BASKETBALL Broadfording 58, Atlantic Christian 55 ERIE, Pa. - Mawdo Sallah scored a game-high 19 points to lead Broadfording Christian Academy to a semifinal win over Atlantic Christian of New Jersey in the National Christian Schools Tournament. Isaiah Daniels hit three 3-pointers en route to 17 points and Moni Anderson had eight points, including two 3-pointers for the Lions. Broadfording will play IMG Institute of Florida in the finals on Saturday at 1:30 pm. BROADFORDING Anderson 8, Daniels 17, Price 4, B. Cradduck 6, Silva 4, Sallah 19. Totals 23 7-15 58. ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN Davis 13, Vargas 16, Picking 6, Stolmenov 11, Petinelli 2, Walker 7. Totals 18 12-21 55. Broadfording    21    11    16    10    -     58 Atlantic     14    14    15    12    -     55 3-point goals - Broadfording 5 (Anderson 2, Daniels 3)