SMCPS Athletics
December 2024
SMCPS Athletics had a very successful fall season. We had teams win SMAC and Regional Championships. Congratulations to all the players and coaches on their successful fall seasons.
Additionally, we would like to thank our school administrators and game workers for all their hard work and support during the fall season. Finally, we would like to thank our parents, student body, and fans for their support of all of our teams at home and away events. Your support is appreciated and please know we take a great deal of pride when we get to represent our school and our community on the field and on the court.
St. Mary's County Cup - Final Fall Points Total
The winner of the St. Mary’s County Cup will be based on regular season events between the three (3) public High Schools in St. Mary’s County. The total points for each school from the fall season are listed below:
- CHS - 120 points
- GMHS - 90 points
- LHS - 300 points
Fan Expectations for Athletic Events
St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) strives to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all students and patrons at all athletic events. Additional support beyond our normal procedures, standard level of coverage, and security measures may be implemented throughout the school year at any time. Strategies and decisions will center around the safety of all students, staff, and spectators at our events and promote positive experiences for all.
Athletes, Coaches, and Fans; Let’s all remember to “RESPECT THE GAME”
Resources and Information:
- SMCPS Athletic Events Safety Plan and Additional Interventions
- SMAC Admission Policies
- MPSSAA Respect The Game Campaign
- NFHS Bench Bad Behavior Campaign
- SMCPS Fan Code of Conduct (pictured below)
Tessa Gray
After winning the Softball 4A Maryland State Championship in the Spring, Tessa Gray shifted her focus to Field Hockey for the Fall Season. Her game winning goal in the SMAC Championship game lifted the Raiders to a 1-0 lead over Patuxent High School and clinched the SMAC Title that alluded them last year.
Tessa was a dominant force on the field throughout the season. She led the team in total points (60), shots on goal (52), total goals (29) and game winning goals (7). Her individual skills are coupled with a great work ethic and a strong sense of competition that made her a leader on and off the field. Tessa will be taking her field hockey skills to Salisbury State University next year. However, you still have time to catch Tessa and the rest of the softball team on the field this Spring as they plan to defend their softball state title. Congratulations Tessa on a great Field Hockey Season and good luck in the Spring!
Nathan Kennedy
Coach Brian Hawkins
Coach Hawkins has just completed his 7th year coaching at Great Mills High School and 3rd as the Varsity Head Coach. He led the Hornets to a very exciting 9-0-2 regular season record and made it to the third round of the MPSSAA state playoffs. He was also selected by his peers 2024 SMAC coach of the year by the Southern Maryland Athletic Conference Coaches Association. When he is not on the soccer pitch at Great Mills, Brian has been a volunteer coach for the St. Mary's Soccer travel program where he has been a member of the board for six years.
Upcoming Events:
- December 5 - Wrestling vs Leonardtown/Thomas Stone
- December 6 - Boys Basketball vs Great Mills
- December 11 - Indoor Track at PG Sports Complex
- December 13 - Boys Basketball vs Leonardtown
- December 16 - Girls Basketball vs Calvert
- December 16 - Swimming vs Northern at CSM
For full Chopticon schedules: https://www.smacathletics.org/public/genie/561/school/2/
We only sell tickets through GoFan.
Please use this link to purchase tickets. https://gofan.co/app/school/MD24767
Season Opener:
- Indoor Track - Thursday, December 5th, 4:00 PM @ PG Sports & Learning Center
- Wrestling - Thursday, December 5th, 5:30 PM @ Calvert High School
- Boys Basketball - Friday, December 6th, 6:30 PM @ Chopticon High School
- Girls Basketball - Friday, December 6th, 6:30 PM @ Great Mills High School
- Swimming - Wednesday, December 11th, 5:00 PM @ Hall Aquatic Center
For full Great Mills schedules: https://www.smacathletics.org/public/genie/561/school/152/
All tickets can be purchased at https://gofan.co/app/school/MD24791
The Leonardtown Raiders had a historic Fall Sports Season capturing SMAC Championships in Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Boys Cross Country, Girls Cross Country and Field Hockey. The Golf Team, Girls Soccer Team, Boys Cross Country Team, Girls Cross Country Team, and the FOOTBALL team also captured Regional Titles. The Football Team will play in the State Semi-Final Game on Friday, November 29, 2024, against Mergenthaler High School at 6:30 pm.
Leonardtown had several seniors participate in our National Signing Day activities on November 13, 2024:
- Isabella Giampetroni Wilmington University, Tessa Gray Salisbury University, Abbey Robrecht Frostburg State University, Lily Coombs West Chester University, Devon Gough Virginia State University, Allie Robrecht Frostburg State University, Claire Radford University of South Carolina-Aiken, Leah Magda Frostburg State University, Gretchen Brady Adelphi University
Our Winter teams have finished tryouts and they are working hard to prepare for the start of their season. Here are a few upcoming events for our Winter Sports Teams:
- 12/05/2024 - Indoor Track Meet at PG Sports and Learning Center 4:00 pm
- 12/06-07/2024 - Grindstone Wrestling Tournament (TBA)
- 12/16/2024 - Swim Meet vs Huntingtown and LaPlata at St. Mary’s College 6:00
- 12/27/2024 - Patuxent High School Holiday Boys and Girls Basketball Tournament (TBA)
Tickets for all of our games can be purchased at GoFan.co
Join Corollary Sports for the Bowling season, beginning in February. Registration for the 2025 Bowling season is now open until Friday, January 31, 2025.
- Bowling Registration
- Contact: corollarysports@smcps.org for more information.
Thank you to the Coaches for their hard work and dedication to provide students with a unique opportunity to learn, practice, and improve their abilities to ride a variety of types of bikes.
School Athletics Websites:
GoFan:
HUDL Livestream:
Website: Facility Coordination, PE, and Athletics
Twitter: @SMCPShapeAths
Phone: (301) 475-4256