Hoyas in the News
	To suggest a news story about Georgetown Prep to appear on this page, please e-mail a link to the story to Director of Communications Brian Gnatt. One Man's Take on Redskins' Cuts The Washington Post Cut-down day always reminds me that people see things differently and, when the Redskins announced the season-opening 53-man group, there were many more roster surprises than I envisioned. ... And although I did not expect running back Marcus Mason to make it, the former Georgetown Prep standout is on the team. Dobyns and Gribbin Named to Top 50 Young Gun Rising Juniors list Inside Lacrosse Nick Petersen gets feel for city and team in case he returns from Penguins' camp Telegraph-Journal Nick Petersen (Prep '07) is enjoying a storybook summer. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins on June 27 and celebrated by getting married in July. And while the euphoria from those occasions is still fresh, the 20-year-old forward is focused on taking the next step in his career. Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Prep '89) brings his 'Good Boys and True' to SF Bay Area Reporter Playwriting can be more of an addiction than a profession, at least not a profession that can comfortably pay the bills, and television can provide a quick economic fix to help support a theatrical habit. But there is danger in getting hooked on the relatively easy money, and many a playwriting career has stalled under the Hollywood dollar sign. Redskins Training Camp Tracker The Washington Post Washington Redskins training camp this summer marks Marcus Mason's third bid to earn a spot on the team's regular season roster as a running back. Two years ago he played well enough to spend the season on the practice squad. A strong preseason in 2008, in which he led the team in rushing, was rewarded with a pink slip. McCarthy emerges Sooner than expected Washington Examiner Montgomery Teen Wins Junior Golf Tournament The Washington Post Last week, when Denny McCarthy of Burtonsville took his first trip to Oklahoma, he made it memorable, winning the 41st Trusted Choice Big 'I' National Championship in Ardmore. Little did McCarthy know that he would be returning to the Sooner State later this summer. McCarthy falls in Junior Amateur Washington Examiner Denny McCarthy of Burtonsville fell in the second round of match play in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship Thursday at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J. McCarthy, '11, appears on SI's 'Faces in the Crowd' SportsIllustrated.com Denny McCarthy, a junior at Georgetown Prep, won three tournaments in one week. He shot par for three rounds (total score of 210) at the Frank Emmet Schoolboy, one under for two rounds (143) in repeating as Middle Atlantic Golf Association Junior champion and 12 under for two rounds (130) to win the Argyle Golf Club's men's stroke play title. Returning state champions win division crown with consecutive rallies over Post 104 The Gazette The Gaithersburg Post 295 baseball team experienced a touch of déja vu Sunday afternoon, much to the chagrin of its cross-town rival.The reigning American Legion state champions topped Gaithersburg Post 104 twice on Sunday, 8-4 and 13-11, to win the Montgomery Division crown at Damascus Regional Park. Local amateur golfers hit the big time McCarthy (Prep Class of 2011) qualifies for premier U.S. Junior golf tournament The Gazette The grown-ups at Congressional Country Club this week aren't the only golfers worth bragging about in Montgomery County.From July 20-25, three county natives — Ben Warnquist of Rockville, Sean Bosdosh of Clarksburg and Denny McCarthy of Burtonsville — will compete in the prestigious United States Junior Amateur at Trump National Golf Club in Beminster, N.J. Eleven Scene Stealers you should have seen Josh Mateo, '08, as Angel, singing “Today 4 U”, at Rent: School Edition at Act Two Performing Arts DC Theater Scene Here was a Angel with spunk! Josh Mateo’s performance was not only endearing and heartfelt, but it was funny and athletic. I have rarely seen a performance (since I saw Telly Leung perform the role in NYC) of Angel where the actor jumped and slid across the stage with such ease and confidence - as Josh did at Act Two’s production of Rent: School Edition. From a bunker to Bishop Brady Bonat (Prep Class of 1992) named principal Concord Monitor Bishop Brady's new principal is a long way from the military bunker in the Pacific islands where he started his career. Shortly after graduating from college, Trevor Bonat headed overseas with Jesuit Volunteers International. He was sent to a tiny island in the Chuuk group of Micronesia, and at 22, he became dean of students at a Catholic high school. During his two years working out of a bunker used by the Japanese in World War II, Bonat supervised several students who went on to political careers in their island nations. Abt could follow in Hibbert's footsteps ESPNRISE.com Four years after Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert graduated from Georgetown Prep, coach Dwayne Bryant has another promising young big man in Taylor Abt, who is getting ready for the Class of 2011. The 6-foot-8, 205-pound Abt is a skilled, agile forward who played a key role as a reserve while a sophomore on the Little Hoya's 17-7 team in 2008-09. Peterson drafted to Pittsburgh Penguins The Low Down Online Chelsea, Quebec’s Nick Petersen could soon be lacing it up with Sydney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin after being drafted by the 2009 Stanley Cup Champions the Pittsburgh Penguins at this year’s NHL entry draft June 27. Stars Enjoy Their Night to Shine Area's Top Players Put Their Skills on Display in Showcase Event The Washington Post ...In the boys' game, Georgetown Prep attackman Brian Casey, who will attend Georgetown, scored four goals to lead the South, made up of all-stars from eight states and the District, to a 19-16 victory over a North squad that featured players from five states. McCarthy Qualifies at Naval Academy for US Junior Amateur Middle Atlantic Golf Association Medalist Denny McCarthy, from Burtonsville, and Tyler Wingo, from Fairfax, Va., a pair of recent All-Met high school selections, earned places in the U.S. Junior Boys championship in qualifying held at the U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club, June 16. In heading a field of 39, McCarthy shot 71-71--142, and Wingo, 71-75--146 over the 6,569-yard, par-71 course. Washington Post Spring 2009 All-Met The Washington Post Congratulations to the following Prep students who were recognized in the Washington Post’s Spring All-Met section. Lacrosse: John Kemp, ’09 (Player of the Year), and Brian Casey, ’09, were named to the Boys’ First Team. Pat Cotter, ’09, and Billy Gribbin, ’09, were named to the Boys' Second Team; Golf: Matt Brown, ’09, and Denny McCarthy, '11, were named to the Boys' Team; Baseball: Charles Zubrod, ’10, was named to the Boys’ Second Team; Tennis: Patrick Mulquin, '09, won honorable mention; Track & Field: Joseph Woiwode, '10, won honorable mention.   Paul Phillips looks to make his own name this season ESPNRise.com Georgetown Prep junior Paul Phillips is the third of three football-playing sons in his family. And with the name comes expectations. Summer no time to re-lax The Gazette Top lacrosse players take different avenues to find college suitors. His Simple Business Model: The Ladder The Washington Post Washington Post columnist Tom Heath discovers the successful business model and plan of Washington restaurateur Bo Blair, '90. Five young men from Georgetown Prep are proud to be among Loyola University's graduating 'Katrina Class' The Times-Picayune There were 986 freshmen enrolled at Loyola University in the fall of 2005. Of those, 307 graduated May 9 in the class of 2009, the "Katrina Class." Five of them were from Georgetown Prep -- my alma mater -- a very expensive, very demanding Jesuit school in Rockville, Md., a well-to-do suburb of Washington, D.C. Little Hoyas Don't Waste Any Time The Washington Post In a one-goal loss to Landon two weeks ago, Georgetown Prep needed 24 minutes 57 seconds to score its first goal. In the rematch yesterday, that was far from the case. Only 24 seconds into the final of the Interstate Athletic Conference tournament, attackman Billy Gribbin caught a pass from Mike Pirone and immediately ripped a shot into the back of the net. Some kisses better than others Georgetown Prep dominates Landon, 11-3, earns tie for IAC lacrosse title Washington Examiner Several minutes after the Interstate Athletic Conference lacrosse tournament final, Georgetown Prep coach Kevin Giblin shook the hand of Landon coach Rob Bordley at midfield.“Well, we kissed our sister again,” said Giblin, referring to their tie for the IAC title. Little Hoyas Take Private Schools Title The Washington Post As Denny McCarthy headed toward the 18th tee, Georgetown Prep Coach Bob Barry stopped his All-Met sophomore and advised him he had to birdie the final hole in order to tie teammate Matt Brown for first place in yesterday's Washington Private Schools Championship. "So what's he do?" Barry said. "He makes a birdie." Full of pride until the very end The Diamondback On March 22, before the series finale between the Terrapin baseball team and Boston College, Eagles star catcher Tony Sanchez spit on the image of Testudo adorning the outfield wall during pregame warm-ups. The act didn't go unnoticed. Sanchez continued to jaw at the Terps without repercussion, but when he turned his trash talk toward senior Mike Murphy, the fiery third baseman didn't take it lying down. All America Teams Announced Inside Lacrosse Three Prep lacrosse players were selected to compete with coach Kevin Giblin in the fourth annual Under Armour All-America Lacrosse Classic on Saturday, June 27th at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium in Towson, Md. Hunter Lussi, '12, named to SI Kids' Top 20 athletes under age 20 list Brown leads Georgetown Prep to IAC golf title The Gazette Georgetown Prep's Matt Brown capped his senior year with his first-ever tournament victory in the Interstate Athletic Conference individual golf championship held Tuesday at Front Royal, Va. He started with a bogey on the first hole and then righted himself to fire four birdies on his way to winning with a 3-under par, career-best tournament score of 68. Kashirsky has many duties Washington Times Simeon Varlamov is one of the top goaltending prospects in the world, but the 20-year-old Russian speaks little English and could be in for a culture shock during his first season in North America.The 2006 first-round pick by the Washington Capitals has had some help with that transition this week during summer development at Kettler Capitals Iceplex. One of the other players at camp, Nikita Kashirsky (Prep Class of 2004), is also from Russia and is fluent in both languages. Marcus Mason Is Back With The Skins Washingtonpost.com The former Skins RB and Georgetown Prep product is back with the Redskins, according to a league source, after being claimed on waivers. Mason spent the past two training camps with Washington and was one of the final cuts in 2008. He was signed to Baltimore's practice squad and then later to the Jets' active roster, but was placed on waivers Monday after New York selected a running back in the third round of the draft. Cavs’ Glading nears the end of a remarkable career Richmond Times-Dispatch Their younger teammates haven't seen the last of Duke. For Danny Glading and the other seniors on the University of Virginia men's lacrosse team, though, tonight is it, barring an encounter with the Blue Devils in next month's NCAA tournament. Taylor, Little Hoyas Pull Away for Victory The Washington Post Passing the ball back and forth with his teammates on the first midfield line before the start of the second half, Georgetown Prep senior Sean Taylor knew something had to change. For 24 minutes, the second-ranked Little Hoyas had succumbed to the pressure of the St. Albans defense. Murphy Belts Three Doubles, Drives in Three Runs umterps.com Mike Murphy went 3-for-4 with three RBI doubles and the Terrapins' bats delivered a season-high 17 hits as the University of Maryland baseball team defeated Mount St. Mary's, 13-2, Tuesday evening at a rainy Shipley Field. Fox Named Swimmer of the Year; Mongelli Named Coach of the Year The Washington Post Repeat All-Met Brady Fox led his team to the Washington Metropolitan Prep School Swim Dive League and Metros titles, with Metros wins in the 100 butterfly (48.71) and 100 backstroke (49.19), automatic all-American times. He heads to Virginia. Washington Post Winter All-Met The Washington Post Congratulations to the Prep students and swimming coach Matt Mongelli, ’93, who were recognized in the Washington Post’s Winter All-Met section on April 8, 2009. Swimming: Brady Fox, ’09, and Matt Thomas, ’10, were named to the Boys’ First Team and Jonathan Ekstrom, ’11, and Adam Spencer, ’09, won honorable mention. Coach Matt Mongelli was named Swimming Coach of the Year; Track & Field: Ramsey Chapin, ’09, won honorable mention; Basketball: Markel Starks, ’10, was named to the Boys’ Second Team; Hockey: Justin Butler, ’11, and C.J. Sweigart, ’09, were named to the Second Team. Wrestling: Jenkins Monzey, ’10, Eric Fessell, ’10, and Junior Monzey, ’10, won honorable mention. Recruit Olson To Play In Charm City Challenge LoyolaGreyhounds.com Loyola men's basketball early-signee Robert Olson has been selected for the United States roster for the 2009 Charm City Challenge which will be played on April 5 at the Towson Center. The 6-4 guard from Georgetown Prep signed his National Letter of Intent with the Greyhounds in November and will begin playing at Loyola in the Fall. For recap, click here. Lawler Nominated for Scholar-Athlete Award Digitalsports.com Trevor Lawler, '09, is selected as the National Football Foundation's Eastern Region Scholar Athlete Nominee. Four doctors and chaplain honored for their service to those in need Catholic Standard At the brunch following the annual Rose Mass for those in the healing professions, four local doctors (including Vincent Vaghi, '69, and Michael Keegan, '69) and a hospital chaplain were recognized for their outstanding volunteer service in serving the community's health care needs. Relihan Takes Third in the 200 IM as Records Continue to Fall for Maryland umterps.com Andrew Relihan provided the Maryland men's swimming and diving team with its first trip to the podium Thursday night as the freshman took third in the 200 IM in school-record time on day two of the 2009 Atlantic Coast Conference Championships at Eppley Recreation Center Natatorium. Cats’ Young provides maturity Burlington Free Press Garvey Young had his sights set on becoming class president at Georgetown Prep in Washington, D.C., and was satisfied with his campaign. “I gave a good speech,” Young said, “but I lost in a close race.” While his political career came to a halt before his senior year of high school, Young’s charisma is paying off for the University of Vermont and its men’s basketball team. Hoyas' Zerega a pleasant surprise The Gazette Georgetown Prep senior Giancarlo Zerega is making the most of his opportunities. After spending the first two-plus years of his high school career on the junior varsity team, Zerega won a wrestle-off at 160 pounds midway through his junior season. Building upon that practice mat victory, Zerega placed second at last year's Interstate Athletic Conference tournament despite not being seeded, and followed by taking fifth place at the Maryland State Private School meet. The Examiner's top private school picks The Examiner Prep named in Best All-Boys School category Churchill Girls Surprise; Georgetown Prep Boys Reign The Washington Post Georgetown Prep extended its reign as the boys' team to beat with its sixth straight Metros title, edging rival Gonzaga, 433 to 401.5. Now it's time to sink or swim Usual team champions face fierce challenges at Metros The Gazette Every competitive swimming pool has a line of flags above each end, about a third of the way in. They play an integral role in swimmers' race strategies: What happens between them and the wall could be the difference between a win and second place. For Thomas, no I in ‘Prep' Transfer from Magruder enjoys being out of individual spotlight The Gazette When Georgetown Prep swimming and diving coach Matt Mongelli announced his lineup for Saturday's Washington Metropolitan Prep School Swimming and Diving League Championships, most of his team seemed confused. Matt Thomas, one of the state's best freestylers, would not swim the 200 free. Wrestling: Georgetown Prep is 2nd at St. Albans Digitalsports.com A few years ago, a blizzard swept through Washington DC, locking out several top-notch out-of-state teams from participating in the St. Albans wrestling tournament. It was then that Georgetown Prep finished third, its highest placing up to that point in the prestigious local tournament.But on a warm Saturday with a handful of major Pennsylvania and Virginia wrestling teams beating up on the rest of the local competition, Georgetown Prep held its own, finishing second behind nationally-ranked Wyoming Seminary for its highest ever finish at St. Albans. Little Hoyas Find Extra Motivation The Washington Post Georgetown Prep senior Brady Fox walked into anatomy class on Wednesday morning prepared to take a test when he sat at his lab table. Instead of the exam in front of him, Fox found a newspaper clipping placed there by his teacher. Highlighted in the article was a quote from a rival Gonzaga swimmer stating that the Eagles had perhaps delivered a message to the Little Hoyas entering last night's Washington Metropolitan Prep School Swimming and Diving League (WMPSSDL) Championships by placing ahead of them at the National Catholic High School Championships near Philadelphia the previous weekend. Little Hoyas to Prep for State Meet The Washington Post Georgetown Prep has one more week to prepare for the Maryland private schools state championships, but instead of using the time to relax, the Little Hoyas will beat themselves up a little bit this weekend at the St. Albans Invitational in Northwest Washington. Little Hoyas Carry On Minus Starks The Washington Post The raucous crowd of 2,000 at Georgetown Prep shared an awkward silence last night as they watched Little Hoyas junior guard Markel Starks roll around in the lane, writhing in pain as he grabbed his left knee following a collision with a group of Landon defenders. Bidwill's career Prep The Washington Times More than 60 years after he missed out on winning a championship at Georgetown Prep, Arizona Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill, class of 1949, is finally getting his chance. The Cardinals will play the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII on Sunday in Tampa, Fla. Considering the decades of futility as the franchise migrated from Chicago to St. Louis to the desert, it is the stunning surprise of this NFL season and sweet redemption for Bidwill, a frequent target for his team's well-chronicled difficulties. After Many Years of Criticism, Bidwill ('49) Has Hand in Winning The Washington Post As Arizona Cardinals players and coaches exchanged celebratory slaps on the back and hugs all around him Sunday evening, Bill Bidwill walked casually into a corner equipment area within the spacious home locker room at their futuristic stadium in the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. He was wearing a blue jacket, with a tiny Cardinals pin on the lapel, and his trademark red bow tie. Olympic swim hopefuls face four-year wait for next Trials The Gazette Former Georgetown Prep swimmer Josh Hafkin, now in his sophomore season at the University of North Carolina, rarely finds himself at a loss for words. But when his mentor, Alan Goldberg, asked him how he would eat an elephant, Hafkin had no idea. Garvey Young Embracing new role The Vermont Cynic UVM freshman guard Garvey Young knows people. For starters, he's scrimmaged with Vermont's single-season scoring record-holder Taylor Coppenrath. But his connections run further and even more prestigious. National Prep Basketball Tournament Will Be Held in D.C. The Washington Post Several of the country's top high school basketball teams will travel to Georgetown Prep in April for a postseason tournament that could be the first step to the creation of a national high school championship in the sport. WMGA Taps McCarthy as Junior Golfer of the Year wmgagolf.org The Washington Metropolitan Golf Association named Denny McCarthy of Georgetown Prep and Argyle Country Club as its 2008 Junior Golfer of the Year. Gyenis Going South Mocorunning.com A competitive club swimmer since he was four years old, Andrew Gyenis chose to apply to Georgetown Prep in large part due to their beautiful swimming facilities. He originally decided to join the cross country team to stay in shape during a three week break between swimming seasons. Never had he run competitively, nor did he expect to be particularly talented at it. Yet three months later, he finds himself doing vigorous pacing workouts on the track in hopes of winning the southeast region footlocker championship freshman race this weekend. From Little to big Hoya Touted Georgetown Prep guard Starks has future decided early on The Gazette ESPN.com recruiting director Bob Gibbons was recently quoted as saying that Georgetown Prep junior point guard Markel Starks "is one of the best young players in the D.C. area, and the nation" and "the Class of 2010 is loaded with talented point guards and Starks has the potential to rank with the best." An Ironman Who's Not Yet a Man The Washington Post It's a drizzly, gray dawn on Maryland's Eastern Shore as 291 bold souls in wetsuits and goggles wade into Hambrook Bay for a grueling test of stamina that will stretch past nightfall. But it's easy to pick out 14-year-old Hunter Lussi. He's the one with braces. He's also the one sporting a zebra-striped swim cap so his parents can monitor his progress -- and his safety -- amid so many flailing limbs in the choppy, open water. Despite economy, private schools see steady enrollment The Gazette Officials at some of the area's priciest private schools are still seeing increased interest in enrollment despite the economic downturn, but they foresee a tough year ahead for financial aid, budgets and endowment numbers. Five-Star Brady Fox Picks College Swimming World Another Swimming World five-star prospect has come forward with a collegiate pledge today. This time, Brady Fox, who swims for Rockville Montgomery and attends Georgetown Prep, ... is headed to the University of Virginia. Lessons From the Field Washingtonian Sports play a big role at Washington's private schools, from helping kids build character and get into college to raising money and a school's profile. To visit Washingtonian's home page, click here. Speaking Peace to Power The Washington Post The story of a Jesuit priest who has been arrested more than 75 times. As Catholicism's largest male religious order, the Society of Jesus -- known as the Jesuits -- has had its share of rebels and loners since its origins in 16th-century Spain. ... The son of a Washington area newspaperman and a nurse, and a graduate of a Jesuit high school (Georgetown Prep) and Duke University, John Dear, '77,  joined the Jesuits in 1982 and was ordained in 1993. Prep hoops powers eye new postseason tournament USA TODAY Nike, Paragon Marketing and ESPN are working on a postseason eight-team national boys high school tournament in April in Washington, D.C. The tournament would include national powers that do not play state championships and would be held Final Four weekend (April 3-4) at Georgetown Prep. Little Hoyas' Starks Decides Georgetown Is 'Best Place' The Washington Post Georgetown Prep junior guard Markel Starks yesterday accepted a scholarship offer to play for Georgetown. On the Field, Not for Practice Redskinsblog.com Redskins Park is hosting the Redskins Charitable Foundation’s 1st Down for Fitness today, a fitness fair for special needs children. Fifty students with disabilities have been brought here by the organization KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now), and are being led through a series of physical activities by Redskins players, strength and conditioning coaches, and student volunteers from Georgetown Prep. Georgetown Prep's Chapin wins individual B title The (Dealware) News Journal Archmere Academy's boys cross country team helped the Auks bring out the brooms at the 51st annual Lake Forest Invitational at Killens Pond State Park on Saturday morning. Prep gives Good Counsel soccer a learning experience The Gazette "Experienced" is an interesting codeword in the world of sports. When coaches use it, the connotation is usually more than just the literal meaning. It's generally synonymous with the word "good." Little Hoyas Pull Away From Panthers The Washington Post During his first summer in Georgetown Prep's football program, junior quarterback Jack Schryber heard a constant theme in Coach Dan Paro's speeches: "Make adversity your friend."  Denny McCarthy captures win at Junior All-Star at Petersburg Worldgolf.com PETERSBURG, Va. -- After a phenomenal second-round 4-under-par 68, Denny McCarthy, 15, of Burtonsville, Md., managed to do it all over again in the final round of the Junior All-Star at Petersburg. His final-round 68 gave him a tournament total 8-under-par 208 and a three-stroke victory in the Boys Division. Future bright at tight end for Cavs Daily Progress (Charlottesville, Va.) “Tight End U” lost two players at its marquee position in the spring when Virginia pass-catchers Tom Santi and Jonathan Stupar took their talents to the NFL. But the future of the position is in good hands. Cotter, Casey, Gribbin and Kemp named Top 50 Rising Seniors Inside Lacrosse Despite His Fumble, Redskins Could Find It Hard to Drop Mason The Washington Post A shirtless Marcus Mason stood at attention in front of his locker Saturday, seconds after his Washington teammates praised his running style and minutes after his head coach lauded his performance during a 17-14 win against Buffalo. Division 3 Standout Makes His Mark in Major League Lacrosse New Jersey Pride Matthew Hickman doesn’t have a special routine before games, he doesn’t walk the field or mentally visualize the ball passing the goalie and hitting the back of the net. What he does have running through his mind is the notion that today he will do everything in his power to play is best, and push his teammates to do the same. Q&A with Roy Hibbert NBA.com Proving himself...again Mason is opening eyes at Skins' camp for 2nd year in a row Richmond Times-Dispatch Most players use their legs to gain yardage on running plays. Marcus Mason uses something quite different and quite a bit higher on his body. Fox growing used to spotlight Georgetown Prep senior-to-be continues to rise in swimming ranks The Gazette Big crowds used to affect rising Georgetown Prep senior swimmer Brady Fox more. But evident in his two Montgomery County Swim League record-setting swims in the 100-meter freestyle and 100 backstroke events at Sunday’s MCSL Individual All-Star meet, which attracted more than 400 fans to the Rockville Swim Center, he’s become comfortable as the center of attention. ‘The Vulture’ looms large for Bluefield Bluefield Daily Telegraph Tuesday night, Patrick Kantakevich sat in the Bluefield Orioles’ dugout at Bowen Field and watched as his team was trying to rally from a 5-4 deficit. His job was done. He threw a perfect ninth inning and it was up to his teammates. Bike ride to beach brings in dough The Washington Times Benjamin Dalley and Joseph Schmitz began biking their way here from the District out of teenage self-interest: their parents wouldn't let them borrow a car. Door still open to couple in need The Baltimore Sun Matt Bjonerud is the young, urban professional who opened his Baltimore rowhouse to a homeless couple last winter. They're still with him this summer. The man still panhandles. But his wife found a job. They no longer sleep in a tent. That's progress. Hibbert Is Happy To Land in Indiana The Washington Post There were a few nervous moments for Roy Hibbert as he watched the NBA draft last night, particularly when the Toronto Raptors were on the clock with the 17th pick. From all indications, that was when Commissioner David Stern was going to call the name of the Georgetown center. County group holds Olympics for developmentally disabled adults The Gazette More than 120 consumers from Community Support Services, a county group that helps adults with developmental disabilities, took to the fields, tracks and courts of Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda Saturday to participate in their own Olympics. Different schools, similar goals The Gazette At Georgetown Preparatory School, graduating seniors at the all-boys school don white tuxedos. At Holton-Arms School, the graduating girls wear all-white gowns, a tradition started at the school’s inception in 1901. ... Kyle Bancroft, the student commencement speaker for Georgetown Prep’s May 24 ceremony, said his plans are similar to many who leave high school: to help others. Young legs help Prep to IAC title The Gazette In Garvey Young’s remarkable high school athletic career, one of the things he’d never done was run 800 meters in competition. Until Saturday, when the Georgetown Prep senior did it during the IAC Track & Field Championship meet at Bullis. From rivals to teammates Former lacrosse adversaries agree on Hoyas The Gazette On April 25, Georgetown University men’s lacrosse teammates Ryan Shuler and Jake Samperton were hanging out in Samperton’s hotel room. The Hoyas were on a road trip to New Jersey, where they’d play Rutgers the next day. But that afternoon, they were focused on what was happening back in Bethesda. Georgetown Prep Dominates IAC Golf Tournament The Connection A strong Georgetown Prep team, led by freshman Denny McCarthy, dominated the Interstate Athletic Conference golf championship on April 29. Prep won its third straight tournament title by 25 strokes over runner up Landon. Episcopal was a close third, and city rival St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes finished fifth. Shenandoah Valley Golf Club in Front Royal hosted the one-round championship. Lacrosse: Little Hoyas Win Four-OT Thriller The Washington Post Less than a half-hour after the conclusion of yesterday's four-overtime classic between top-ranked Georgetown Prep and No. 3 Landon, Little Hoyas junior Brian Casey walked through his campus parking lot on a pair of aching legs. Originally headed to the comfort of his car, he soon realized rest would have to wait. Crucial Faceoff for Little Hoyas, Bears The Washington Post When top-ranked Georgetown Prep and third-ranked Landon meet tomorrow with the Interstate Athletic Conference regular season title on the line, the key spot on the field could be the very center. Baseball: County grads helping out big-time local college programs The Gazette Standing just under 6 feet tall and weighing under 200 pounds, Georgetown Prep graduate and current University of Maryland third baseman Mike Murphy is anything but the prototypical clean-up hitter in the Atlantic Coast Conference, a league full of beefy middle-of-the-lineup types such as Georgia Tech’s Luke Murton (6-4, 236 pounds). Slow Start Doesn't Hurt Little Hoyas Against St. Albans McCormick, Casey Provide the Offense Over Final 3 Quarters The Washington Post Georgetown Prep senior Kevin McCormick doesn't know why, but he and his teammates typically are a little slow to start games. District Stars Ditch Flash For Tight Defense in Clutch The Washington Post It's supposed to be an exhibition, but even in all-star contests like the preliminary game of the Capital Classic, the scoreboard is working. And, as Garvey Young watched his District All-Stars' 17-point fourth quarter lead gradually slip away yesterday, he became concerned. County stars impress at Cap Classic B-CC’s Cooley, Prep’s Young strut stuff The Gazette Bethesda-Chevy Chase High senior Austin Cooley wanted to accomplish two goals during Sunday’s Capital Classic — have fun and lead his Suburban All-Star squad to a victory. Hoyas prove too much for Crusaders The Baltimore Sun The St. Paul's lacrosse team fell to host Georgetown Prep of North Bethesda, 6-3. The Hoyas are ranked No. 25 on insidelacrosse.com and fell to Gilman, 10-7, on March 20. Murphy's Two Home Runs Lift Terps to 8-7 Victory at William & Mary Maryland Terrapin Athletics Junior third baseman Mike Murphy hit two home runs, including a game-tying shot in the top of the ninth inning to lead the University of Maryland baseball to an 8-7, come-from-behind victory against the William & Mary Tribe in Williamsburg, Va. Wednesday evening. Drop in Applications Tests D.C. Area Private Schools The Washington Post A shrinking pool of younger students, a souring economy and rising tuition -- approaching $30,000 at several schools -- have resulted in a drop in applications at some Washington area private schools. Georgetown Prep Wrestler Finishes Big washingtonpost.com Chance Gaffney figured he might as well clear up any questions about his tattoo before the season started. Before a summer workout, the Georgetown Prep senior wrestler pulled up his shirt and showed his coach the four-inch red-and-blue butterfly on his right shoulder. Joey Kemp Tabbed as GWLL Player of the Week LaxPower Senior goaltender Joey Kemp (Potomac, Md./Georgetown Prep) has been named the Great Western Lacrosse League (GWLL) player of the week for the week of February 11-17. Kemp made 13 saves in helping the fifth-ranked Fighting Irish top No. 17 Loyola in the season opener on February 16 in Baltimore, Md. Georgetown opens season on Saturday vs. Maryland Inside Lacrosse The No. 4-ranked Georgetown University men’s lacrosse team opens the 2008 regular season on Saturday, February 23, hosting sixth-ranked Maryland in a non-league matchup of two local rivals at the Multi-Sport Field. Penn Lacrosse Ready For 2008 to Begin Penn Athletics The Penn men’s lacrosse team is ready to rock and roll in 2008. STX/Inside Lacrosse Preseason Top 25 High School Poll Inside Lacrosse Prep’s Gaffney wins state private-school title The Gazette Since last year’s Maryland Independent Schools Championships, current Georgetown Prep senior wrestler Chancellor Gaffney has been consumed by a single thought: winning a state championship. Georgetown Prep wins tourney, Bullis wins title The Gazette Yes, the Georgetown Prep basketball team defeated Bullis, 58-53, in Saturday night’s Interstate Athletic Conference tournament championship game at St. Albans in Washington, D.C. Ironically, however, it was Prep that did Bullis the biggest favor of the season Friday night in the semifinals. The Little Hoyas’ 82-61 victory at Episcopal, coupled with Bullis’s 67-60 win over Landon the same night gave the Bulldogs the overall conference title based on the conference’s points system — no matter what the outcome of the tournament title game. Montgomery County continues to produce high-level swimming talent The Gazette In Montgomery County, high school swimmers thrive in a close-knit community that, by comparison to some other sports, is relatively obscure. Little Hoyas Dig Deep The Washington Post As his teammates' shouts of joy echoed through the locker room wall behind him and an assistant coach stood nearby staring at the Interstate Athletic Conference trophy, Georgetown Prep senior guard-forward Alvin Tucker rolled his eyes toward the ceiling, trying to grasp the irony of last night's 58-53 victory over Bullis. Suburban Pioneers, Without Roughing It The Washington Post Jefferson at Inigo's Crossing won't be finished until March, but pioneering residents now living at the North Bethesda apartment complex don't mind. WSSU signs 4 more to complete recruiting class MEAC/SWAC Sports Main Street The Rams completed their class of 14yesterday with the addition of four players. The four signees announced yesterday included two teammates from Georgetown Prep in Washington, D.C. - Edgar Sheppard, a 6-4, 305 offensive lineman, and Jimmy Johnson III, a 6-3, 230-pound tight end. Mason signs deal with ’Skins The Gazette The Washington Redskins have gone through a whirlwind of change in recent weeks with the retiring of Hall of Fame head coach Joe Gibbs, the firing of coordinators Greg Williams and Al Saunders and then the hiring of their replacements, Jim Zorn and Greg Blache, but none of that, at least for now, has affected the status of former Georgetown Prep running back Marcus Mason, a Potomac native. Prep wins eighth straight IAC title The Gazette The Georgetown Prep swimming and diving team won its eighth-straight Interstate Athletic Conference title Saturday at its home facility, ensuring it remains the only team to win IACs since the meet was reinstated after a 20-year hiatus. Georgetown Prep's Little Hoyas Were Anything But The Hoya Some afternoons, Aris Williams would pick up Roy Hibbert, and the two Georgetown Preparatory School big men would drive to McDonough Gymnasium to play pickup ball against Hoya greats like Patrick Ewing, Dikembe Mutombo and Alonzo Mourning. Class of 2008 ACC Coastal recruiting overview ESPN.com ...Tight end was a major need heading into this class and Colter Phillips is a nice pickup. The Cavaliers have some young blockers at the position, but Phillips gives them an end with good receiving skills and a big target on intermediate routes. Prep wrestling is the favorite in IAC The Gazette With one more win against Episcopal Wednesday, the Georgetown Prep wrestling team will secure at least a share of its fourth straight Interstate Athletic Conference title. Dwayne Bryant Interview, Part I Hoya Hoops Roy Hibbert has been doing a great job lately for the Hoyas, so we at Hoya Hoops decided to talk to one of the people who helped the big fella get to where he is today, his high school basketball coach. Bayhawks to hold training camp at Georgetown Prep Inside Lacrosse Washington Bayhawks of Major League Lacrosse announced the team’s 2008 schedule. ... Training camp will be conducted at Georgetown Prep and is free and open to the public. Vermont Men's Basketball Announces Class of 2012 University of Vermont The University of Vermont men’s basketball team has announced that Jordan Clarke (Rockville, Md.) and Garvey Young (Washington, D.C.) will join the program next season as members of the class of 2012. Little Hoyas fire depth charge at St. Albans The Gazette The Georgetown Prep basketball team has star power. But four Prep players average double figures in scoring and many more contribute in other ways, giving the team a tremendous amount of depth to go along with its marquee appeal. Depth Powers Gonzaga Past Georgetown Prep Washington Post Swimming is a sport often dominated by individual athletes, and going into the season Gonzaga Coach Joe Viola knew his team lacked the "star power" of many other top teams in the region. Little Hoyas getting big contributions from Starks MaxPreps.com Over the past 10 games, Georgetown Prep has won seven times by an average of 18 points per game. The Little Hoyas only loss was by six points against a tough Miami Springs (Fla.) team that would eventually win the Junior Orange Bowl Classic over the Christmas holiday. Big Man On Campus Washingtonian He’s one of the nation’s best college basketball players. But Roy Hibbert put his NBA dreams on hold to play his senior year at Georgetown, hoping to win another national championship for the Hoyas. Nighthawks prep for New Year, new league Business Gazette - Gaithersburg, MD The Nighthawks have moved their home games from Montgomery College’s Rockville campus to the brand-new Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at Georgetown Prep. Hilton, Springs win Jr. OB MiamiHerald.com ...Earning all-tournament team honors along with Hilton were Walker, Fortunado, Steven Lopez (Coral Reef), Garvey Young (Georgetown Prep) and Ashen Ward ... Little Hoyas Turn the Tables The Washington Post Euphoria began to settle in as Georgetown Prep forward Henry Albers watched the final few seconds tick off the game clock yesterday, ... Terps 'In Love With' Local Guard Though he hasn’t received quite the same level of national hype with which a few other local guards in his class have been lavished, many feel Georgetown Prep guard Markel Starks could end up as good as any of them. ... Wickford, Tucked Away but Not Far Away The Washington Post Although it is almost within honking distance of traffic-clogged Rockville Pike, life in the tiny community of Wickford is distinctly quiet. Obituary: Aloysius C. Galvin The Washington Post The Rev. Aloysius Carroll Galvin, 82, a Jesuit priest who was the former president of the University of Scranton and a longtime mathematics teacher at Georgetown Preparatory School, died of cancer Nov. 23 in the Jesuit community on the campus of the school in North Bethesda. Leveling the Private Playing Field The Washington Post, May 16, 2007 Counting projects recently completed, those under construction and others planned for the next few years, area private schools are spending in excess of $150 million on new sports facilities. This does not include wish lists on long-range master plans for several schools. State-of-the-Art, All-in-One Athletics Center The Washington Post, April 19, 2007 Georgetown Preparatory School in North Bethesda, which has long been known as a sports powerhouse, now has the facilities to make the most of its students' athletic abilities. Keeping the Faith The Erickson Tribune, April 15, 2007 The son of Irish immigrants, Father William Elliott grew up in a traditional Catholic home, but he didn’t seriously consider the priesthood until his second year at Boston College. Do like the Romans did The Gazette, Jan. 31, 2007 It’s a little telling that two of the largest ruins in Rome are stadiums. When you spent your weekdays conquering the world, there was nothing better on the weekend than kicking back to watch a good gladiator fight at the Colosseum, or a chariot race at the Circus Maximus. New athletic center opens at Georgetown Prep The Gazette, Jan. 31, 2007 Georgetown Preparatory School in Bethesda is celebrating a new athletic center and a ground lease agreement that allowed the school to build the new facility. Georgetown Prep's Game Plan To Finance Athletic Center The Washington Post, Jan. 29, 2007 A unique real estate deal allowed Georgetown Preparatory School on Rockville Pike to open its new $23 million athletic center yesterday. New faces at helms of Holton-Arms, Georgetown Prep The Gazette, Jan. 24, 2007 Two private schools in Bethesda, Georgetown Preparatory School and The Holton-Arms School, have recently named new academic leaders. Jeffrey Jones began his new position as headmaster at Georgetown Prep earlier this month. Susanna Jones will begin at Holton-Arms in July as head of school. The two are not related. Georgetown Prep named Best Private School Bethesda Magazine, January/February 2007 Prep was named "Best Private School (Upper)" by Bethesda Magazine, which noted that Prep "gets high marks for its outstanding academics and strong commitment to the spiritual growth of its students." What's Best for the Boy - Georgetown Prep Maintains the Jesuit Tradition Washington's Finest Magazine, Winter 2006 Private schools return from summer The Examiner, Sept. 8, 2006 Students across the D.C. metropolitan region are dusting off the ties and blazers this week as private schools open their gates for a new year. (Download PDF) Rivalry Reborn for two D.C.-area Schools USA Today, Sept. 8, 2006 Dormant for almost two decades, the football rivalry between Georgetown Prep (North Bethesda, Md.) and Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) has enjoyed a revival. (Download PDF)