Jason Murphy

Cool jazz tunes wafted through Pisces Lounge atop the Hyatt Regency as a chic crowd gathered to eat, drink and take in the view of the steamy Inner Harbor below. There would be plenty of sweat the next day, at Jason Murphy's Holding the Line Foundation's Football Camp. But, this was its swanky - and sweat-free - kickoff party for some participants and supporters. "My family taught me to always give back to the community," explained the host, Tennessee Titan lineman Jason Murphy. "So I hold the camp at my old alma mater, Edmondson High School.

Mariah Walton owns a trendy Philadelphia clothing boutique, West London. And this 29-year-old Philadelphian knows how best to show off the merchandise — by wearing it herself. We "glimpsed" Walton at the Havana Club, where she was a guest at the annual fundraiser for Holding the Line Foundation, founded by NFL free agent Jason Murphy to help underprivileged youth in sports mentorship programs. Walton looked oh-so-chic in a dress of her own design. It had a turquoise, yellow and black crochet bodice, with a black lace back and a black cotton bubble skirt embroidered with flowers.

Jason Murphy's size may have kept him out of the recreational leagues, but it has made for a perfect fit at Edmondson High. "I would have had to lose 40 pounds just to play," scoffed the senior defensive end who is now 6 feet 3 and 240 pounds. At age 13, Murphy recalled, he was deemed too big for his peers at about 5-9 and 160 pounds. At age 17, team captain Murphy and the Redskins have marched to a 9-0 record this season and a state Class 2A quarterfinal matchup against Northwest (9-1)

Cool jazz tunes wafted through Pisces Lounge atop the Hyatt Regency as a chic crowd gathered to eat, drink and take in the view of the steamy Inner Harbor below. There would be plenty of sweat the next day, at Jason Murphy's Holding the Line Foundation's Football Camp. But, this was its swanky - and sweat-free - kickoff party for some participants and supporters. "My family taught me to always give back to the community," explained the host, Tennessee Titan lineman Jason Murphy. "So I hold the camp at my old alma mater, Edmondson High School.

The Maryland Youth Hunter Education Challenge took place Saturday on the Mayberry Game Protection Association grounds in Westminster.Here's how the Carroll participants placed in each category:Junior DivisionHunter Responsibility -- Steve Zimmerman, first; Joe Bauerlein, third. Wildlife Identification -- Joe Bauerlein, first; Steve Zimmerman, second; Dan Long, third. Rifle -- Jason Murphy, first; Dan Long, second. Archery -- Jason Murphy, first; Fred Aguilar, third. Shotgun -- Steve Zimmerman, first; Jason Murphy, second; Fred Aguilar, third.

Suddenly on January 3, 2004 ALBERT EUGENE MURPHY "BUTCH" of Sunset Beach, Pasadena, beloved son of Al and Jean Murphy and loving grandson of Nora Sizemore, dearest brother of Patty Melendez and Jason Murphy. The family will receive friends at the family owned and operatedMCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME P.A., 3204 Mountain Rd. (Pasadena) on Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where services will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 A.M. Interment Maryland State Veterans Cemetery, of Crownsville.

Mariah Walton owns a trendy Philadelphia clothing boutique, West London. And this 29-year-old Philadelphian knows how best to show off the merchandise — by wearing it herself. We "glimpsed" Walton at the Havana Club, where she was a guest at the annual fundraiser for Holding the Line Foundation, founded by NFL free agent Jason Murphy to help underprivileged youth in sports mentorship programs. Walton looked oh-so-chic in a dress of her own design. It had a turquoise, yellow and black crochet bodice, with a black lace back and a black cotton bubble skirt embroidered with flowers.

Starrett Esworthy (Linebacker, Gilman) The chisled 6-1, 222-pound All-Metro Defensive Player of the Year registered eight sacks during a six-shutout session for the Greyhounds. Isaac Kufour (Running back, Mt. St. Joseph) The 6-1, 200-pound sophomore second-team All-Metro ran for 15 of his 20 touchdowns, scored four others on kickoff returns and ranks sixth in the state among Maryland's top returning rushers with 1,569 yards. Jason Murphy (Defensive end, Edmondson) Coming off a 30-sack season (45 for his career)

TodayBoys' Latin (1-0) at No. 6 Gilman (1-0)Time: 3: 30 p.m.Outlook: Gilman (4-6 last year) stunned then-No. 5 City, 17-0, last weekend. Boys' Latin routed St. James, 45-0. Two years ago, Boys' Latin won this contest, 20-0, and Gilman (of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference) finished dismally (2-7). Last year, the Greyhounds won, 11-0, but still finished at 4-6, including a loss to McDonogh -- a team the Lakers beat. Boys' Latin finished 8-2 in the MIAA B.No. 9 Hereford (1-0)

Some were surprised when Edmondson made a run at the state 2A football championship this past fall. Yesterday, the west Baltimore school shocked defending state 2A champion and No. 7 Dunbar, 72-65, in the Class 2A North Region final. The Redskins (13-8) will play Prince George's County's Gwynn Park, which beat Central 60-50 last night for the 2A South championship, in a semifinal 9 p.m. Friday at Cole Field House. Gwynn Park is ranked No. 11 in the state by the Associated Press. Keiron Posey scored 19 points to lead Edmondson, and Danny Dixon added 16. Calvin Dotson led Dunbar (18-6)

Suddenly on January 3, 2004 ALBERT EUGENE MURPHY "BUTCH" of Sunset Beach, Pasadena, beloved son of Al and Jean Murphy and loving grandson of Nora Sizemore, dearest brother of Patty Melendez and Jason Murphy. The family will receive friends at the family owned and operatedMCCULLY-POLYNIAK FUNERAL HOME P.A., 3204 Mountain Rd. (Pasadena) on Monday and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. where services will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 A.M. Interment Maryland State Veterans Cemetery, of Crownsville.

Victor Abiamiri's physique often drew second looks four years ago when he enrolled at Gilman as a 6-foot-4, 200-pound freshman. Today, the 6-5, 245-pounder is one of the nation's most sought-after Division I recruits as a defensive end. These days there are at least three 15-year-old sophomores who are turning heads - one each in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association's A Conference, Baltimore City and Baltimore County leagues - as starters on...

The national spotlight has always eluded Tanardo Sharps. The senior Temple University tailback from Meade High has averaged 5.3 yards a carry over a 27-game career, has two career-high 203-yard games, and Thursday night he began his final collegiate season by amassing 118 yards in the first half of a 34-7 romp over Division I-AA Richmond. But still, the 5-foot-11, 196-pound speedster gets little respect around the country. Sharps will have a big opportunity to change all that tomorrow night, when the Owls face nationally recognized Oregon State at Franklin Field in Philadelphia.

Jason Murphy's size may have kept him out of the recreational leagues, but it has made for a perfect fit at Edmondson High. "I would have had to lose 40 pounds just to play," scoffed the senior defensive end who is now 6 feet 3 and 240 pounds. At age 13, Murphy recalled, he was deemed too big for his peers at about 5-9 and 160 pounds. At age 17, team captain Murphy and the Redskins have marched to a 9-0 record this season and a state Class 2A quarterfinal matchup against Northwest (9-1)

Starrett Esworthy (Linebacker, Gilman) The chisled 6-1, 222-pound All-Metro Defensive Player of the Year registered eight sacks during a six-shutout session for the Greyhounds. Isaac Kufour (Running back, Mt. St. Joseph) The 6-1, 200-pound sophomore second-team All-Metro ran for 15 of his 20 touchdowns, scored four others on kickoff returns and ranks sixth in the state among Maryland's top returning rushers with 1,569 yards. Jason Murphy (Defensive end, Edmondson) Coming off a 30-sack season (45 for his career)

Some were surprised when Edmondson made a run at the state 2A football championship this past fall. Yesterday, the west Baltimore school shocked defending state 2A champion and No. 7 Dunbar, 72-65, in the Class 2A North Region final. The Redskins (13-8) will play Prince George's County's Gwynn Park, which beat Central 60-50 last night for the 2A South championship, in a semifinal 9 p.m. Friday at Cole Field House. Gwynn Park is ranked No. 11 in the state by the Associated Press. Keiron Posey scored 19 points to lead Edmondson, and Danny Dixon added 16. Calvin Dotson led Dunbar (18-6)

Victor Abiamiri's physique often drew second looks four years ago when he enrolled at Gilman as a 6-foot-4, 200-pound freshman. Today, the 6-5, 245-pounder is one of the nation's most sought-after Division I recruits as a defensive end. These days there are at least three 15-year-old sophomores who are turning heads - one each in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association's A Conference, Baltimore City and Baltimore County leagues - as starters on...

It used to be a homecoming win was guaranteed by scheduling Hereford -- but not this year.The Bulls ruined county 1A-2A league rival Overlea's homecoming yesterday, 26-0, for their first-ever victory over a Falcons team. Hereford is 6-0 (5-0 league) for the first time in the school's history."Overlea's always been a strong, powerful program -- basically a legend in Baltimore County," said second-year coach Steve Turnbaugh, whose Bulls took over sole possession of first place in the 1A-2A.

No. 8 Eastern Tech (1-0) at Woodlawn (0-1)When: 4 todayOutlook: With a new coach, Reggie White, and a new system -- he replaced the power game with the wing-T -- the Warriors hope to catch the Mavericks in transition. Eastern Tech showed a balanced offense in last week's 36-0 rout of Aberdeen, with five players scoring. Woodlawn has QB Vince Fuller, one of the region's best recruits, according to SuperPrep. The Warriors narrowly lost, 19-14, to Howard last week. Eastern Tech won last year's matchup, then a Class 3A-4A league opener, by a point on the way to being a state runner-up.

COLLEGE PARK -- Asked a few weeks back what it would take for Hereford's football program to take its place alongside past state champs Randallstown and Milford Mill, Rob Collins said: "Playing Hereford football will get us mentioned someday."Yesterday's 27-0 rout of 1A state-title opponent Beall (11-2) at the University of Maryland's Byrd Stadium -- the Bulls' ninth shutout this season -- is an indication that day has arrived as Hereford (13-0) ripped off its 24th victory in the past 25 games and became Baltimore County's fourth-ever state champ.