Napora

Twice yesterday, No. 1 Glen Burnie fell behind by two runs at No. 7 Arundel. And both times, coach Bob Broccolino looked closely at his players for any signs of worry."

Girls lacrosse Player of the Year Carly Napora McDonogh The area's top line defender excelled in every way for a team that allowed just 6.9 goals per game. Quick and fearless, Napora stood up to 11 charging foes this season and took 43 charges during her Eagles career. The senior had the quick feet and controlled stick to contain attackers one-on-one, but she also had the field sense and anticipation to slip easily into the slides. Tenacious in practice as well as in games, Napora challenged herself to improve each day, and that helped her play a much bigger game than her physical stature might indicate.

The Chris Napora who rung up a .382 batting average and .764 slugging percentage while serving as Glen Burnie's designated hitter last spring no longer exists.This year, she's even better. And for so many reasons.For one thing, she earned the starting job at third base by working diligently on her fielding. And she improved her quickness by running on the track, exercising and lifting weights almost immediately after last season ended, losing around seven pounds in the process.She also concentrated on lowering her strikeouts by not always swinging for the fences, even though her power had resulted in four doubles, four triples, three home runs and 20 RBIs, as well as All-County honors.

Stanislaus John Napora, an Army veteran who served in the Korean and Vietnam wars and later worked as a utility supervisor, died of heart failure Monday at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. He was 76 and lived in Severn. He was born in Baltimore, one of 13 children of Polish immigrants. He was raised in Fells Point, dropping out of high school at the age of 17 to join the Army, through which he earned his General Educational Development certificate, said Jerome Napora of Severn, his eldest son. Mr. Napora served in the Army for 23 years, working as a mess steward and serving in combat in the Korean and Vietnam wars.

On Wednesday, June 25, 2003, JOSEPH SNYDER; loving husband of the late Eva Snyder (nee Friedman); beloved father of Lee M. Snyder and Linda S. Napora both of Baltimore, MD; devoted father-in-law of Gloryann Snyder and Dr. Joseph Napora; devoted brother of the late Charlotte, Celia B. and Paul S. Snyder; loving grandfather of Sharon Moss, Rachel S. and Benjamin Harris, Dr. Neil J. and Shelley Napora, Robin L. and Arthur Balter. Also survived by ten loving great-grandchildren. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC, 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Friday, June 27, 11 A.M. Interment Mikro Kodesh-Beth Israel Congregation Cemetery, 6700 Bowleys Lane.

When Chris Napora's name appears in Glen Burnie's lineup, it's usually for one reason: to hit.Yesterday at No. 3 Severna Park, she had the two biggest hits, drilling a triple to deep center field and com-ing around to score on a poor relay throw, then lining a three-run homer in the $H seventh to break open a close game.Coupled with the tough pitching of junior Denise Warren, who allowed just four hits and struck out six, No. 6 Glen Burnie ended Severna Park's winning steak at seven games with a 4-0 victory.

Girls lacrosse Player of the Year Carly Napora McDonogh The area's top line defender excelled in every way for a team that allowed just 6.9 goals per game. Quick and fearless, Napora stood up to 11 charging foes this season and took 43 charges during her Eagles career. The senior had the quick feet and controlled stick to contain attackers one-on-one, but she also had the field sense and anticipation to slip easily into the slides. Tenacious in practice as well as in games, Napora challenged herself to improve each day, and that helped her play a much bigger game than her physical stature might indicate.

Every team wants to get off to a fast start, but No. 1 Glen Burnie has done more than that.Through their first three games, the Gophers have been a blur.Yesterday, they used solid defense and timely hitting to remain undefeated and hand No. 12 North County its third straight loss, 5-1.Senior Samantha Miller picked up her second win, allowing four hits and an unearned run. She pitched a three-hitter with 15 strikeouts in last week's 21-1 rout of Annapolis.Also last week, senior Denise Warren struck out nine and gave up three hits in a 14-1 victory over Meade.

Glen Burnie coach Bob Broccolino referred to it as "the killer week," a three-game stretch against ranked teams, each one eager to hand his No. 1 Gophers their first loss.Each one failed.Yesterday, Samantha Miller didn't allow an earned run and was part of a 15-hit attack with a single, home run and three RBIs, as visiting Glen Burnie remained unbeaten with a 10-3 victory over No. 11 Old Mill in an Anne Arundel County 4A League game.The Gophers (5-0) have outscored their opponents, 56-9. They began this week by downing No. 12 North County, 5-1, and held off No. 3 Chesapeake Wednesday, 6-4."

For No. 3 Glen Burnie, yesterday's game at No. 2 Severna Park produced a win, a loss and confidence that another victory is forthcoming.The Gophers rallied for three runs in the sixth inning, two coming on a single by Chris Napora, and held on for a 3-2 win. That left them tied with Severna Park for the second seeding in Thursday's Class 4A East Region semifinals, necessitating a coin toss that the Falcons won.That means Glen Burnie, as the third seed, will...

On Wednesday, June 25, 2003, JOSEPH SNYDER; loving husband of the late Eva Snyder (nee Friedman); beloved father of Lee M. Snyder and Linda S. Napora both of Baltimore, MD; devoted father-in-law of Gloryann Snyder and Dr. Joseph Napora; devoted brother of the late Charlotte, Celia B. and Paul S. Snyder; loving grandfather of Sharon Moss, Rachel S. and Benjamin Harris, Dr. Neil J. and Shelley Napora, Robin L. and Arthur Balter. Also survived by ten loving great-grandchildren. Services at SOL LEVINSON & BROS INC, 8900 Reisterstown Road, at Mt. Wilson Lane, on Friday, June 27, 11 A.M. Interment Mikro Kodesh-Beth Israel Congregation Cemetery, 6700 Bowleys Lane.

BaseballBlue Jays: Moved P Bill Risley from 15-day to 60-day DL.Devil Rays: Called up 3B Herbert Perry from Triple-A Durham. Transferred P Rick Gorecki from 15- to 60-day DL.Marlins: Assigned IF Mike Lowell to Triple-A Calgary on rehab assignment.Tigers: Activated P Bryce Florie from 15-day DL. Designated P Mel Rojas for assignment.CollegesAmerica East: Named Towson 2B Julie Ciccarelli to all-conference softball first team. Named to second team were: Towson P Julie Hughes, 1B Kara Kitchen (Arundel)

A two-vehicle accident on the inner loop of Interstate 695 in Linthicum early yesterday left a 27-year-old man dead and three others in serious condition at Maryland Shock Trauma Center, according to Maryland State Police,The deceased, whose name was not released by police pending notification of relatives, was traveling north in a Mazda RX-7 when he lost control of his car and struck a Ford truck, a guard rail and a tree near the Camp Meade Road exit, police...

For No. 3 Glen Burnie, yesterday's game at No. 2 Severna Park produced a win, a loss and confidence that another victory is forthcoming.The Gophers rallied for three runs in the sixth inning, two coming on a single by Chris Napora, and held on for a 3-2 win. That left them tied with Severna Park for the second seeding in Thursday's Class 4A East Region semifinals, necessitating a coin toss that the Falcons won.That means Glen Burnie, as the third seed, will...

Rarely has a team already eliminated from the playoffs and with seemingly little to play for been this dangerous. Then again, No. 13 Old Mill didn't know until after yesterday's 7-4 upset at No. 2 Glen Burnie that it couldn't get into the postseason.The Patriots (12-5) have brought down the top two teams in the metro area this week, including Monday's 4-3 win over No. 1 Severna Park that ended the Falcons' winning streak at 13 games. They have won eight of their last nine.Yesterday, they collected 10 hits and took advantage of five Glen Burnie errors to score five unearned runs off Denise Warren (6-3)

Twice yesterday, No. 1 Glen Burnie fell behind by two runs at No. 7 Arundel. And both times, coach Bob Broccolino looked closely at his players for any signs of worry."

BaseballBlue Jays: Moved P Bill Risley from 15-day to 60-day DL.Devil Rays: Called up 3B Herbert Perry from Triple-A Durham. Transferred P Rick Gorecki from 15- to 60-day DL.Marlins: Assigned IF Mike Lowell to Triple-A Calgary on rehab assignment.Tigers: Activated P Bryce Florie from 15-day DL. Designated P Mel Rojas for assignment.CollegesAmerica East: Named Towson 2B Julie Ciccarelli to all-conference softball first team. Named to second team were: Towson P Julie Hughes, 1B Kara Kitchen (Arundel)

A two-vehicle accident on the inner loop of Interstate 695 in Linthicum early yesterday left a 27-year-old man dead and three others in serious condition at Maryland Shock Trauma Center, according to Maryland State Police,The deceased, whose name was not released by police pending notification of relatives, was traveling north in a Mazda RX-7 when he lost control of his car and struck a Ford truck, a guard rail and a tree near the Camp Meade Road exit, police...

The Chris Napora who rung up a .382 batting average and .764 slugging percentage while serving as Glen Burnie's designated hitter last spring no longer exists.This year, she's even better. And for so many reasons.For one thing, she earned the starting job at third base by working diligently on her fielding. And she improved her quickness by running on the track, exercising and lifting weights almost immediately after last season ended, losing around seven pounds in the process.She also concentrated on lowering her strikeouts by not always swinging for the fences, even though her power had resulted in four doubles, four triples, three home runs and 20 RBIs, as well as All-County honors.

Glen Burnie coach Bob Broccolino referred to it as "the killer week," a three-game stretch against ranked teams, each one eager to hand his No. 1 Gophers their first loss.Each one failed.Yesterday, Samantha Miller didn't allow an earned run and was part of a 15-hit attack with a single, home run and three RBIs, as visiting Glen Burnie remained unbeaten with a 10-3 victory over No. 11 Old Mill in an Anne Arundel County 4A League game.The Gophers (5-0) have outscored their opponents, 56-9. They began this week by downing No. 12 North County, 5-1, and held off No. 3 Chesapeake Wednesday, 6-4."