Volleyball

2 Sets of twins who play on the top-ranked Arundel volleyball team: the Tapleys (Ashlyn and Lindsay) and the Orrs (Allie and Britney). 3 Consecutive Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference titles won by No. 12 Mount de Sales entering this season. 23 Serves that second-ranked Centennial missed in the Class 3A state championship game last season. The Eagles are using the number as a motivational tool this year.

The deadline for submitting sports copy is 9 a.m. on Mondays. We prefer email (howardcountysports@patuxent.com). We do not accept results by phone. When two Howard County teams play, players from both teams (first and last names) must be mentioned in the write-up. Questions? Call 410-332-6578. Volleyball MAV First Rites of Summer Three Howard County volleyball players — Jamie Carey (Howard), Elyse Smith (Mt. Hebron) and Lindsey Scepura (Mt. Hebron) — teamed up to win the MAV First Rites of Summer 18-U Junior Triples beach volleyball tournament at Rehoboth Beach, Del. on May 12. Softball Maryland Chill After a slow start in the first pool play game and tying the PA Avalanche in the second pool play game, the Maryland Chill 14-U Purple bats got hot in elimination play last week.

Twenty-seven-old Minju Kim from Seoul, South Korea, found the early races a big yawn, so she and her friend Jieun Yi of Philadelphia stopped by the volleyball field. "For me, it's not that interesting," Kim said. She is visitig Yi, who is originally from Seoul, for a month. It is her first time in the United States. Yi married into a family full of horse racing fans. Today is her second trip to Preakness. She visited all three races last year, and said she perfers the Kentucky Derby for the outfits.

Twenty-seven-old Minju Kim from Seoul, South Korea, found the early races a big yawn, so she and her friend Jieun Yi of Philadelphia stopped by the volleyball field. "For me, it's not that interesting," Kim said. She is visitig Yi, who is originally from Seoul, for a month. It is her first time in the United States. Yi married into a family full of horse racing fans. Today is her second trip to Preakness. She visited all three races last year, and said she perfers the Kentucky Derby for the outfits.

State Semifinals (at Ritchie Coliseum, College Park)   Monday Class 4A 6 p.m. - Arundel vs. Bowie 8 p.m. - Richard Montgomery vs. Sherwood   Tuesday Class 1A 6 p.m.  - Perryville vs. Surrattsville 8 p.m. - Smithsburg vs. Western STES   Wednesday Class 2A 6 p.m. - Fallston vs. Calvert 8 a.m. - Century vs. Loch...

•Sarah Hall, Centennial, hitter, senior •Sam Henke, Severna Park, hitter, junior •Rachel Holehouse, Fallston, hitter, sophomore •Christine Isenberg, Francis Scott Key, hitter, senior •Hannah Schmidt, Mount de Sales, hitter, junior •Julie Posten, Reservoir, setter, senior •Allie Reed, Century, setter, junior •Sami Moran,...

Carter Paff sparked a 7-0 run in the decisive fifth game with three aces as the host Boys' Latin volleyball team beat Annapolis Area Christian School, 3-2, in a Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association B Conference semifinal Wednesday. The Lakers improved to 6-3 and the Eagles ended their season at 5-4. Boys' Latin advances to Friday's championship at 6 p.m. and will host the winner of Archbishop Curley/St. Paul's. The Lakers won, 12-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-8, 15-9. Mixed badminton Towson 7, Dulaney 4: The Generals won their fifth-consecutive Baltimore County Championship.

The senior hitter, a four-year starter, dominated the Class 4A state tournament last week to lead the Bruins to their third straight championship. In Saturday's 25-15, 25-29, 28-26 win over Magruder in the finals, Salvarola had 14 kills and 13 digs - stepping up big late in the third game when the Bruins trailed 18-13. In Wednesday's semifinal win over Urbana, captured in four games, she finished with 14 kills and 17 digs. Salvarola also is a standout softball player and has accepted a scholarship to play that sport at South Florida.

Rachael Holehouse Fallston, hitter, senior Holehouse was the undisputed leader of a team that won the Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference championship for the fourth straight year. Her ability to step up at key times in big games was a major reason Fallston compiled a 34-5 record over the past two seasons. A four-year starter at Fallston, Holehouse led the Cougars to a berth in the Class 2A state title game this year. She contributed 32 kills in that match, which ended in a four-set loss to Century.

Century volleyball coach Becky Trumbo wonders whether she'll get a hug from her kid brother, Bryan, tonight. It happened the last time their teams played. Becky, 26, was coaching her first season at Century last year, and Bryan, 23, was doing the same at Liberty as their teams were set to play each other. As the coaches and captains met with officials, Becky extended her hand for a routine handshake. Instead, Bryan reeled her in for a big brotherly hug. Gamesmanship?

Loyola men's basketball Jones, Laster, Tuohy join 2012-13 class Loyola coach Jimmy Patsos announced the addition of three players to the Greyhounds' 2012-13 freshman class: Jarred Jones (John Carroll), Eric Laster and Sean Tuohy Jr. , whose adoptive older brother is Ravens offensive tackle Michael Oher . "We're excited to have Jarred, Eric and S.J. join our program," Patsos said. "With Jarred, we are bringing in another player who knows what it takes to be successful in the Baltimore Catholic League, one of the top high school conferences around, and Eric certainly had a terrific senior year in Delaware.

Submitting sports notices The deadline for submitting sports copy is 9 a.m. Monday. We prefer email (howardcountysports@patuxent.com). Questions? Call 410-332-6578. Volleyball The Maryland Juniors Volleyball Club is hosting a series of juniors volleyball summer programs. The camps and clinics were designed to meet the need of all different level of juniors volleyball players. It includes all skill camp, specific technique clinics, pre-high school tryout camp and beginner camp.

Alas, Kegasus will not be the most athletic, um, sentient being in the infield at Preakness. Olympic Gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will compete in a National Volleyball League (yes, that's a thing) event on May 18-19. The pair will be making their domestic debut in advance of the London Games. Dalhausser, who's nickname "The Thin Beast" must be among the best in sports, will be recognizable to many sports fans. One, he's a thin beast. Two, he's got a bald dome that really sticks with you. Summer Olympic contenders Jen Kessy and April Ross will also compete on Preakness weekend, in what might be, according to a release, the only domestic appearance by American teams prior to the competition in London.  America's best known beach duo -- Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh -- has reunited but is not scheduled to appear in Baltimore.

The Towson University community is expressing condolences this week to colleague, Deb Moriarty, for the death of her husband, Gregory Giovanazzi. Moriarty is vice president for student affairs at Towson University, and also serves as president for the Towson Chamber of Commerce. Giovanazzi, 54, of Catonsville, died in his sleep Monday, March 19, at home. A "Life is Good" celebration in his honor is scheduled to be held Saturday at Towson University at noon in the West Village Commons Ballroom.

A celebration of the life of Greg Giovanazzi, former Olympic women's volleyball coach who also led programs at three area colleges, will be held Saturday at Towson University from noon to 3 p.m. Giovanazzi, 54, died in his sleep Monday after suffering from debilitating migraine headaches for more than half of his life. The memorial service will be informal, per his request, Deb Giovanazzi said. "We're asking people to wear Hawaiian shirts, sun dresses and flip-flops," his wife said.

Two years ago, the Student Government Association at Francis Scott Key High School came up with a fundraising idea that has bumped and spiked its way into an annual tradition. The third annual charity volleyball tournament, "Spike Out Sarcoma" will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the school. The tournament features two divisions, A and B, to allow players with all different skill levels - from beginner to pro - to participate and take on the challenge of raising awareness of sarcoma.

Annapolis Area Christian School is seeking a varsity boys' soccer a a junior varsity girls' volleyball coach for the 2012 fall season.  The soccer position is part time with the possibility of becoming a full-time teacher-coach position depending on the academic openings at the school this spring.  Playing and coaching experience are required. The volleyball position is part time with coaching experience preferred. Interested applicants should send a resume to Director of Athletics Jim Domoracki at  jdomoracki@aacsonline.org .

A three-sport standout, Holehouse was named the All-Metro Volleyball Player of the Year a few weeks ago on the same day she scored her 1,000 t h career point in basketball. She helped the basketball team win state championships her first two years and was an All-Metro second-team guard last winter. She now has 1,050 career points. In volleyball, she led the Cougars to a state title last year and to the state final last month. In tennis, she is an Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference champion and has been to the state tournament three straight times.