Best Of 2022: Best High School Boys’ Coach
2022 marks PressBox’s sixth annual Best Of edition celebrating the top people, performances and moments of the year.
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Archbishop Spalding
Navy WR Jayden Umbarger: ‘Couldn’t Ask For Anything More’ Out Of Academy Experience
Archbishop Spalding High School grad Jayden Umbarger chose to attend the Naval Academy because he wanted a school and football program that would challenge him on the field and off. Now in his third season, Umbarger has become the Mids’ top receiver.
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As Senior Year At Spalding Winds Down, Villanova-Bound Cam Whitmore Feels ‘Truly Blessed’
Now in his senior year at Archbishop Spalding, basketball star Cam Whitmore is enjoying a big season for the Cavaliers before heading to Villanova. “I am grateful for my development and truly blessed to be in the position I am in,” Whitmore said.
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Archbishop Spalding’s Kyler Greenwalt, Margot Lawn Propel Maryland Field Hockey
Former Archbishop Spalding stars Margot Lawn and Kyler Greenwalt have played key roles for Maryland field hockey this season as the No. 4 Terrapins look to close out the regular season strong. “We have a great team,” Lawn said. “We’re really fast and disciplined when we want to be.”
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Spalding Football Pursues First MIAA A Conference Title With Physicality, Toughness
Archbishop Spalding football has already won more games than it did in 2019, and its style of play is rooted in physicality along the lines. “We go by the mindset that we are the toughest team in Maryland,” senior offensive lineman Brian Baucia said.
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Archbishop Spalding Football Looking To Carry Success Into 2021
Not much high school football took place this year, but Archbishop Spalding football team stood out during its two games. “It served a little bit like spring ball,” head coach Kyle Schmitt said.
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After Challenging Offseason, MIAA Football Programs Thrilled To Be Back On Field
Several MIAA football programs are back in action for a pandemic-altered open season. “I just think the main goal was to give our players a chance to have a season,” Archbishop Spalding coach Kyle Schmitt said. “… During this, I really wanted to play.”
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Spalding Graduate Evan Fochtman Thriving In New Role For Navy Football
Originally recruited as a quarterback from Archbishop Spalding, Evan Fochtman is now thriving as a junior safety for Navy. “Wherever they need me, I’ll play,” Fochtman said. “Whatever the coaches need, I am here for them.”
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With Former Coach In Mind, Spalding Football Aims For First MIAA A Conference Title
The team that wins the MIAA A Conference football championship receives The Mike Whittles Trophy, named in honor of the longtime Archbishop Spalding coach who died of cancer in 2012. This year, the Cavaliers are hoping to win that trophy for the first time.
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