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Girls basketball Standings (as of Jan. 29) River Hill, 12-1 county, 13-3 overall; Reservoir, 12-2, 12-2; Howard, 11-2, 14-2; Mt. Hebron, 10-3, 12-4; Glenelg, 6-7, 8-8; Oakland Mills, 6-7, 8-8; Atholton, 6-7, 7-7; Centennial, 5-7, 6-9; Long Reach, 4-9, 6-10; Marriotts Ridge, 3-10, 3-11; Wilde Lake, 2-10, 3-11; Hammond, 0-12, 0-12; Chapelgate, 8-3 IAAM C, 13-5; Glenelg Country, 5-7 IAAM C, 5-8. Boys basketball Standings (as of Jan. 29)...

The MIAA championships highlighted Week 12 with Gilman dominating Calvert Hall for the A Conference title and St. Paul's and St. Frances escaping close calls in the B and C conference finals, respectively. The regional championships also featured their share of lopsided wins and close games. As we head into the state tournament, here are some of the statistics that stood out in this weekend's action. 2 Point conversion in overtime, a pass from Anthony Pino to Rob Suite, for the difference in St. Paul's 28-27 win over John Carroll for the B Conference title 2:20 Left when St. Frances' Khalil Stanfield intercepted a pass to seal the Panthers' 30-25 win over Severn for the C Conference title 3 Turnovers grabbed by John Carroll's Montell Martin -- two interceptions, one fumble recovery -- in the loss to St. Paul's 3 Rushing touchdowns scored within six minutes by River Hill's Justin Arn in a 35-27 win over Atholton 3 Touchdown passes thrown by Atholton quarterback Luke Casey within three minutes to rally the Raiders to within 8 points of River Hill in the final two minutes 3 Defending state champs still alive in the playoffs -- River Hill, Middletown and Dunbar 4 Teams remaining undefeated in the Baltimore area -- River Hill, Westminster, St. Paul's and St. Frances 5 Players who rushed for 200 or more yards in this weekend's playoff games -- Gilman's Shane Cockerille...

With just two weeks left in the high school football season, seven of The Baltimore Sun's Top 15 teams are still in action. Six advanced to the state semifinals while Calvert Hall is headed for its annual Turkey Bowl rivalry with Loyola on Thursday morning at M&T Bank Stadium. Here's a look at the results for the Top 15 from this weekend's regional finals and MIAA championships. Look for the new rankings in Tuesday's paper. Ranking/Team/Record/Latest result/Next opponent/ 1. Gilman/9-2/Def.

The Westfield Marching Band Parents Association would like to extend our warmest thanks to the staff, parents and students of Atholton High School in Columbia. The recent hurricane and snowstorm in New Jersey kept the WHS Band from practicing in the lead-up to their most crucial performances of the season, the National Championship in Annapolis and the New Jersey State Championship. By opening their facilities, striping the field, providing water, snacks and coffee for the band and parents and staff, the school provided a huge boost to the band.

For the past three years, No. 9 Atholton has heard about Glenelg being the best team in Howard County, as well as one of the best in the state. After Glenelg won its third straight state title earlier in the day, the Raiders won their first-ever state championship with a 2-1 victory over Hereford, handing the Bulls their first loss of the season. "Glenelg, they're making us better," Atholton goalie Emily Clinch said after a nine-save performance. "They're our rival and we love them.

Atholton senior forward Briana Stine and her teammates worked effortlessly around the Broadneck High School field Wednesday night, while a few hardy fans watched huddled under umbrellas in the stands. Stine seemed to be gliding as she scored two of Atholton's goals to anchor the 4-0 victory over 3A South regional champ Northern (10-5-1)in the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association 3A state semifinal. The win stretched No. 9 Atholton's winning streak to nine games, improved its record to 14-2 and earned the Raiders a place in the 3A state final at Washington College on Saturday.

After finishing second in the state championship the past two years, Atholton junior Bryana Nguyen enjoyed a breakthrough performance with a two-day total of 144 to win her first individual girls state title last Wednesday at University of Maryland Golf Course in College Park. Nguyen took a one-shot lead into the final round and shot a 73 to hold off runner-up Delaney Shah of Wootton. Nguyen calmly sank a six-foot putt for par on the final hole to secure the victory. After missing a short putt for birdie on her opening hole of the final round, Nguyen came back with a birdie putt on the par-3 second hole to settle in. From there, she consistently found the fairway and played a steady round to stay ahead of her challengers.

In each of the past three years, the Marriotts Ridge golf team took the first-day lead in the Class 2A-1A state championship only to slip back on the second day. Again this year, an impressive opening round put the Mustangs at the top of the leader board going into Wednesday's final round at the University of Maryland Golf Course. This time, however, they had freshman Bennett Buch. With his second straight under-par round, Buch captured the individual boys title and led Marriotts Ridge to the elusive team title, the program's first.