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North County High School freshman Jack Andraka stood on the auditorium stage, speaking about the invention that earned him the $75,000 grand prize at the recent Intel International Science and Engineering Fair. Behind him stood Dr. Anirban Maitra, a professor in the Johns Hopkins University's department of pathology who gave Jack use of his lab to craft his invention, a cheap and effective "dipstick-sensor" method of testing blood or urine to identify early-stage pancreatic cancer and other diseases.

A 16-year-old boy has been charged in connection with the explosion of two improvised bottle bombs in an Aberdeen Dumpster, according to state fire marshals. Aberdeen city police originally responded to the first block of East Bel Air Avenue for a calls of "shots fired" shortly after 10 p.m. Thursday, according to a notice of investigation from the State Fire Marshal's Office. Police discovered two explosive devices - bottle bombs - inside a commercial Dumpster at the Magnolia Apartments, according to the notice.

All along, they had been so relaxed. So when it came time for Team O'Neill's horse to make his charge -- a historic one -- the colt moved forward almost nonchalantly. I'll Have Another glided past Bodemeister to win the 137th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course, setting up a chance at the first Triple Crown since 1978. The California-based horse is the 12th to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown since Affirmed edged Alydar in all three races.

Major Livingstone (Northwestern) scored the game-winner with two minutes left in the second overtime to lift the West over the East, 13-12, in the Baltimore City All-Star lacrosse game Wednesday at Mervo. William Gatling (Northwestern) scored his fourth goal with 24seconds left in regulation to tie the score at 12 and force overtime. Livingstone also finished with four goals. The West trailed 6-3 at the half. Baseball Class 2A state semifinals: Both games, Willamsport (13-9)

Tom opens calling it the "hardest fought season ever. " I'm not sure about that, but I will say that this is one with a lot of strong competitors, few loathsome personalities, and a satisfying final three. It starts with the pro dancers (the "real" pro dancers, not just the troupe) dancing to a song I would probably know if I were 20 years younger, but I'm not and the only 16-year-old in this house is a cat. At the end of the song, we get the pros walking the floor with their celebrity partners.

3 Consecutive MIAA team titles that the Gilman boys have won 4 Events the Carver boys won at last year's state meet en route to the Class 1A title 5 Events that Hereford's boys captured at the Baltimore County outdoor championships as they won for a second consecutive year

The young boys involved in the shooting death of Monae Turnage, whose body they hid under trash bags in an East Baltimore alley, were sentenced in juvenile court Wednesday. The 13-year-old who said he pulled the trigger will be committed indefinitely to a treatment facility; the 12-year-old who helped him move the body will be monitored by the Department of Juvenile Services while living with a relative in Harford County. But the family of Monae — the bubbly 13-year-old who wanted to be a pediatrician — sat outside the downtown Juvenile Justice Center after the hearing, stunned at the outcome.

As the parent of a "consolidated" student from Cardinal Gibbons, I can't express my anger and hurt over how cruel a blow this is to the boys from that school. I am frustrated at the callousness of the decision to abandon 300 boys. The archdiocese, putting on its political face, promised these boys options for the upcoming year that aren't really options at all. Of the 10 schools named as "receiver schools," most are either geographically or financially not options. Does the archdiocese feel it has served us well by giving us opportunities to attend schools in Annapolis or Harford County?

• Tom Carpenter, Winters Mill, senior • Austin Clark, Glenelg, senior • John Lobo, Loyola, senior • Constantine Matsakis, Mount Hebron, senior • Will Meadows, Gilman, sophomore • Shane O'Donnell, Annapolis, junior • Matthew Pacheco, Atholton, senior • Kikanae Punyua, Wilde Lake, junior • Ryan...

The Lutherville-Timonium Junior A boys topped the Maryland Lacrosse Club, 7-6, for the Maryland Youth Lacrosse Association title at Roland Park Country School on June 4. Lutherville trailed, 6-4, entering the fourth quarter until attackman Peter Jacobson knotted the score on a feed from Ryan Conrad — who eventually scored the winning goal. Jacobson, Timmy Kelly (2 goals), Conrad (2 goals, 1 assist) and Jack Lombardo (2 goals) accounted for all the scoring. The victory advanced LTRC to the state playoffs in Howard County at the Western Regional Park in Woodbine on June 9 when the MYLA champs routed the Kent Island Storm, 12-7.

The Hereford boys lacrosse team brought its usual high standard to another Class 3A-2A state championship game Thursday at UMBC Stadium, challenging Glenelg to try to keep up. With a near-perfect first half setting a pace that couldn't be matched, the No. 7 Bulls came away with a 13-8 win over the No. 9 Gladiators that earned them more recognition in the state record book. Hereford (19-1) becomes the first Maryland public school to win five straight championships and is now tied with Dulaney for most state crowns with eight.

It has been a familiar scene the past two days at UMBC: lacrosse sticks flying everywhere, a mass celebration, then the traditional team photo with the state championship plaque proudly displayed. When it was the South River boys' turn, after a stunning, 10-8 comeback win over Westminster in the Class 4A-3A final, the sticks flew a bit higher, the celebratory pile came together quicker and the smiles were broader. The No. 8 Seahawks had more to enjoy than bringing home the program's second state championship Wednesday at rainy UMBC Stadium.

The Hereford-Glenelg boys lacrosse Class 3A-2A state title game has been postponed to 4 p.m. tomorrow at UMBC due to lightning. The game was originally scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday night, but officials are trying to wait out the weather to finish the South River-Westminster boys lacrosse game that started earlier afternoon. The teams have 2 minutes, 33 seconds left to play and is scheduled to resume at 7:33 p.m. The Severna Park-Westminster girls lacrosse Class 4A-3A state title game has been tentatively scheduled to begin.

The Fallston boys lacrosse team made the final quarter of the season its finest in Tuesday's Class 2A-1A state semifinal against South Carroll. The No. 15 Cougars scored six unanswered goals to turn a close game into a 14-7 win over the Cavaliers at UMBC Stadium. Senior midfielder Zach Wheeler provided most of the offense with a record-breaking performance, finishing with five goals and five assists. His 10 points broke the single-game record in Class 2A-1A , previously nine, and tied the mark for all three classifications.

On Friday, the junior won the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference individual tennis title, beating McDonogh's Jake Gober, 6-3, 6-1. That performance came after Portner won at No.1 singles and No.1 doubles in leading the Gaels to their first team tennis championship since 1984, when they played in the Maryland Scholastic Association. Portner is a lefty who hits a heavy ball with lots of topspin, and he's smart on and off the court. He carries a 4.0 GPA and is in contact with Ivy League schools.

A 43-year-old man who police say was stabbed more than 20 times last month by his stepson during an argument over money died late last week from his injuries, according to police and court records. Police say George Stevenson was able to call for help, and responding officers found him bleeding profusely in the living room of his apartment in the 1400 block of Limit Ave., suffering from stab wounds to his arm, chest and back. Stevenson said he had been stabbed with an unknown object by his stepson, 16-year-old Galen Stevenson, who then fled on foot, police said.

Class 3A State Finals Thursday (at UMBC) Girls: Huntingtown vs. Urbana, 5 Boys: Mt. Hebron vs. Watkins Mill, 7:30 Class 4A State Finals Friday (at UMBC) Girls: Severna Park vs. Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 5 Boys: Walter Johnson vs. Bowie, 7:30 Class 1A State Finals Saturday (at UMBC) Girls: Brunswick vs. Manchester Valley, noon Boys: Mountain Ridge vs. Manchester Valley, 2:30 Class 2A State Finals Saturday (at UMBC)

Josh Selby had a game-high 28 points and eight assists as No. 10 Lake Clifton beat host Northwestern-Prince George's, 60-48, Thursday. The Lakers (9-3) are on a six-game winning streak. "We kept them at a distance once we got up," Lake Clifton coach Herman Harried said. "When they made baskets, we just pulled away again." The Lakers led 15-9 after the first quarter before stretching the advantage to 34-20 at the half. The Wildcats fell to 6-4. Wrestling No. 10 Hereford 72, Woodlawn 4: The host Bulls (17-1)

Calvert Hall and Gilman each have three boys on the South roster for this summer's Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic, leading the way among local teams. Below is the full roster for the South, which will face the North All-Americans on June 30 at Towson's Johnny Unitas Stadium. For full boys and girls rosters, click here .   2012 SOUTH BOYS ALL-AMERICA TEAM Name Hometown High School Position College AthleteBio Luke Aaron Great Falls, VA Deerfield Goalie Duke Athlete Bio *Brent Armstrong Falls Church, VA St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Midfield North Carolina Athlete Bio Ryan Brown Sykesville, MD Calvert Hall Attack Johns Hopkins Athlete Bio Deemer Class Hunt Valley, MD Loyola Midfield Duke Athlete Bio Evan Connell Lutherville, MD Calvert Hall Defense North Carolina Athlete Bio *Matt Florence Greenwood Village, CO Kent Denver Midfield Virginia Athlete Bio Connor Frisina Berwyn, PA Conestoga Attack Delaware Athlete Bio Brendan Gaughan Carlsbad, CA La Costa Canyon Attack Michigan Athlete Bio Ryan Guittare Garnet Valley, PA Garnet Valley Defense...

The young boys involved in the shooting death of Monae Turnage, whose body they hid under trash bags in an East Baltimore alley, were sentenced in juvenile court Wednesday. The 13-year-old who said he pulled the trigger will be committed indefinitely to a treatment facility; the 12-year-old who helped him move the body will be monitored by the Department of Juvenile Services while living with a relative in Harford County. But the family of Monae — the bubbly 13-year-old who wanted to be a pediatrician — sat outside the downtown Juvenile Justice Center after the hearing, stunned at the outcome.