Laurel softball team wins district tourney

Second baseman Brianne Livingston recorded six assists, as Laurel played solid defense and fought back to take the lead in the seventh inning.

Gontareck also pitched well in the second South Baltimore game. South Baltimore got a run in the first inning, but Laurel took a 2-1 lead in the third. South Baltimore regained the lead with three runs in the fourth. But Laurel answered with three runs in the fifth to take a 5-4 lead. Desiree Pressau, playing second base, threw out three runners in the sixth. Jessica Kelly hit a two-run single to give Laurel a couple of insurance runs.

Laurel teams gather for invite

The Laurel Invitational Swim Meet, involving all of Laurel’s Prince-Mont Swim League teams, was held Sunday evening at Fairland Aquatic Center. Here are the top three finishers in each of the individual events:

Boys 10 & Under 25-meter Butterfly

1. Thomas Brown de Colstoun (Montpelier); 2. Ryan Webb (West Arundel); 3. Andrew O’Neil (Montpelier).

Girls 10 & Under 25 Butterfly

1. Abbey Holmes (West Laurel), 20.97; 2. Andrea Sturgis (West Arundel); 3. Olivia Petrusky (West Laurel).

Boys 11-12 50 Butterfly

1. Tony Bagileo (West Laurel), 38..15; 2. Edward Latney (West Arundel); 3. Hunter Tessier (West Arundel).

Girls 11-12 50 Butterfly

1. Taylor Hicks (Russett), 32.77; 2. Rachel Morgan (West Laurel); 3. Megan Reyda (Russett).

Boys 13-14 50 Butterfly

1. Eric Brothman (West Laurel), 30.65; 2. Billy Rodgers (West Arundel); 3. Will Hoover (West Laurel).

Girls 13-14 50 Butterfly

1. Caitlin Raynor (West Laurel), 33.81; 2. Andria Moyer (West Arundel); 3. Jessica Sweitzer (West Laurel).

Boys 15-18 50 Butterfly

1. Bobby Canner (Laurel City), 29.12; 2. Josh Ruffa (Laurel City); 3. Luke Roberts (Montpelier).

Girls 15-18 50 Butterfly

1. Courtney Gaddi (West Laurel), 32.92; 2. Lucy Mills (Montpelier); 3. Tina Cornell (Laurel City).

Boys 8 & Under 25 Freestyle

1. Thomas Brown de Colstoun (Montpelier), 17.2; 2. Jay Venit (West Arundel); 3. Matthew Whelan (Laurel City).

Girls 8 & Under 25 Freestyle

1. Kira Myers (West Laurel), 19.2; 2. Suzannah Mills (Montpelier); 3. Claire Mudd (West Laurel).

Boys 9-10 50 Freestyle

1. Dylan Buehler (Montpelier), 32.07; 2. Jake Harkcom (West Arundel); 3. Ryan Webb (West Arundel).

Girls 9-10 50 Freestyle

1. Erin Kane (West Laurel), 36.56; 2. Andrea Sturgis (West Arundel); 3. Katie Ruiz (West Laurel).

Boys 11-12 50 Freestyle

1. Tony Bagileo (West Laurel), 33.39; 2. Edward Latney (West Arundel); 3. Nathan Samson (West Laurel).

Girls 11-12 50 Freestyle

1. Taylor Hicks (Russett), 31.37; 2. Kellianne Venit (West Arundel); 3. Danielle Bonadies (West Laurel).

Boys 13-14 50 Freestyle

1. Eric Brothman (West Laurel), 28.49; 2. Lee Friedman (West Laurel); 3. Billy Rodgers (West Arundel).

Girls 13-14 50 Freestyle

1. Payton Bouie (Laurel City), 30.59; 2. Stephanie Bonadies (West Laurel); 3. Tiffany Willacy (West Laurel).

Boys 15-18 100 Freestyle

1. Matthew Stevens (West Laurel), 56.93; 2. Bobby Canner (Laurel City); 3. Brian Abdo (Montpelier).

Girls 15-18 100 Freestyle

1. Courtney Gaddi (West Laurel), 1:02.26; 2. Lucy Mills (Montpelier); 3. Tina Cornell (Laurel City).

Boys 8 & Under 25 Breaststroke

1. Jay Venit (West Arundel), 23.61; 2. Zachary Landau (West Laurel); 3. Rocco Mills (Montpelier).

Girls 8 & Under 25 Breaststroke

1. Kira Myers (West Laurel), 25.93; 1. Danielle Calabrese (West Laurel), 25.93; 3. Eanna Keys (Laurel City).

Boys 9-10 25 Breaststroke

1. Dylan Buehler (Montpelier), 18.95; 2. Sam Mudd (West Laurel); 3. Peter Moyer (West Arundel).

Girls 9-10 25 Breaststroke

1. Erin Kane (West Laurel), 20.96; 2. Delia Parrish (West Arundel); 3. Olivia Petrusky (West Laurel).

Boys 11-12 50 Breaststroke

1. Nick Mills (Montpelier), 44.98; 2. Nathan Samson (West Laurel); 3. James Oslund (West Arundel).

Girls 11-12 50 Breaststroke

1. Danielle Bonadies (West Laurel), 45.41; 2. Rachel Morgan (West Laurel); 3. Asha Modali (Russett).

Boys 13-14 50 Breaststroke

1. Lee Friedman (West Laurel) 38.5; 2. Michael Roberts (Montpelier); 3. Gabe Cox (Russett).

Girls 13-14 50 Breaststroke

1. Stephanie Bonadies (West Laurel), 42.53; 2. Kelsey Karpman (West Laurel); 3. Katlyn Axenfeld (Laurel City).

Boys 15-18 50 Breaststroke

1. Matthew Stevens (West Laurel), 34.85; 2. Brian Abdo (Montpelier); 3. Josh Ruffa (Laurel City).

Girls 15-18 50 Breaststroke

1. Stephanie Blau (Montpelier), 38.21; 2. Leah Whitt (Russett); 3. Kari De Hof (Laurel City).

Boys 9-10 25 Backstroke

1 . Jake Harkcom (West Arundel), 23.19; 2. Daniel Shaner (West Laurel); 3. Chris Myers (West Laurel).

Girls 9-10 25 Backstroke

1. Erin Kane (West Laurel), 19.47; 2. Katie Ruiz (West Laurel); 3. Alexandra Bowman (Russett).

Boys 11-12 50 Backstroke

1. Nick Mills (Montpelier), 41.55; 2. Hunter Cox (Russett); 3. David Shaner (West Laurel).

Girls 11-12 50 Backstroke

1. Kellianne Venit (West Arundel), 38.98; 2. Danielle Bonadies (West Laurel); 3. Alyssa Lauritsen (Laurel City).

Event 33 Boys 13-14 50 Backstroke

1. John Sturgis (West Arundel), 37.93; 2. Will Hoover (West Laurel); 3. Matthew Derrick (Montpelier).

Girls 13-14 50 Backstroke

1. Caitlin Raynor (West Laurel), 34.52; 2. Stephanie Bonadies (West Laurel); 3. Jessica Sweitzer (West Laurel).

Boys 15-18 50 Backstroke

1. James Tomassoni (Montpelier), 35.46; 2. Phillip LaClair (Laurel City); 3. Ronald Shoupe (Montpelier).

Girls 15-18 50 Backstroke

1. Stephanie Blau (Montpelier), 34.35; 2. Lucy Mills (Montpelier); 3. Meische Cox (Russett).

Boys 8 & Under 25 Backstroke

1. Thomas Brown de Colstoun (Montpelier), 20.18; 2. Jay Venit (West Arundel); 3. Rocco Mills (Montpelier).

Girls 8 & Under 25 Backstroke

1. Kira Myers (West Laurel), 22.56; 2. Claire Mudd (West Laurel); 3. Suzannah Mills (Montpelier).

Boys 12 & Under 100 IM

1. Dylan Buehler (Montpelier), 1:22.05; 2. Nick Mills (Montpelier); 3. Tony Bagileo (West Laurel).

Girls 12 & Under 100 IM

1. Taylor Hicks (Russett), 1:18.86; 2. Kellianne Venit (West Arundel); 3. Rachel Morgan (West Laurel).

Boys 13-14 100 IM

1. Eric Brothman (West Laurel), 1:09.31; 2. Lee Friedman (West Laurel); 3. Billy Rodgers (West Arundel).

Girls 13-14 100 IM

1. Caitlin Raynor (West Laurel), 1:18.31; 2. Andria Moyer (West Arundel); 3. Naomi Mills (Montpelier).

Boys 15-18 100 IM

1. Matthew Stevens (West Laurel), 1:05.6 7; 2. Bobby Canner (Laurel City); 3. Brian Abdo (Montpelier).

Girls 15-18 100 IM

1. Stephanie Blau (Montpelier), 1:13.01; 2. Courtney Gaddi (West Laurel); 3. Tina Cornell (Laurel City).

Russett stays unbeaten

The Russett swim team earned a279-254 victory in a closely contested meet against the Kingfish Swim Club on Saturday as the Prince-Mont Swim League season continued.

Gabe Cox, Taylor Hicks, Paige Kidd and Michaela Guild led the way for Russett as each won three events. Meanwhile, Tyler Reyda, Lauren Ritter, Alex Bowman and Alyssa Lindrose bolstered Russett’s scoring by each winning two events.

Russett improved to 4-0 with the victory and will travel to Mount Rainier on Saturday to face Division F rival Prince George’s Council, which also is 4-0.

Soccer teams seek players

Laurel Soccer Club is forming a newU-9 girls’ travel soccer team that will begin league play this fall. Players must be born on or after Aug. 1, 1998 and need not reside in Laurel. Call 240-601-2388.

Laurel Soccer Club seeks players for its U-14 and U-15 boys’ teams, which will play in NCSL this fall. Call 301-497-1607 or send an e-mail to laurelsoccer@yahoo.com.

The Lewisdale-University Park Galaxy U-11 soccer team is looking for players for the fall season. This past spring, as a U-10 team, the Galaxy went 3-2-2 playing in a U-12 league. Call 301-792-8954 or send an e-mail to perakis58@yahoo.com.

The Maryland United Strikers U-14 boys’ soccer team seeks players Call coach Lloyd Anderson at 301-343-7219.

The Freestate X-Treme, a U-19 WAGS Division 1 team, is looking for players for the fall who were born on or after Aug. 1, 1988. The team will play in college showcase tournaments. Call Katie Strand at 704-668-4642 or Lou D’Orsaneo at 301-249-5628.

The Freestate Lightning, a WAGS U-13 team, is looking for girls born between Aug. 1, 1994 and July 31, 1995. Call David Allen at 301-809-0241 or Peggy D’Orsaneo at 301-249-5628.

The Laurel Wolves are holding tryouts for their U-11 boys’ team in Division 3 of the National Capital Soccer League. Players must be born between Aug. 1, 1995 and July 31, 1996. Call Jose Rodas at 301-604-8335 or 202-744-5458 or log on to www.laurelsoccerclub.org.

The Bowie Soccer United Firebirds U-10 boys’ soccer team seeks players for the fall season in the National Capital Soccer League. Players born between Aug. 1, 1996 and July 31, 1997 are eligible to try out from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Mitchellville Field 3 on Mitchellville Road in Bowie. Cal Earl Findlater at 301-466-6698.

Basketball camps planned

The DeMatha Basketball Camp for boys and girls ages 7 to 16 will be held July 23 and 30 and Aug. 6 at DeMatha High School. The cost is $200 per session. Before- and after-care is available. Call 240-764-2255.

The Todd Bozeman Basketball School for boys and girls ages 6 to 13 will be held Aug. 12-16 at the City of Bowie Gymnasium. Before- and after-care available. Log on to www.tbozehoops.com or send an e-mail to tbbs@aol.com.

The Take Charge Program and Street Basketball Association will hold their third annual Basketball and Life Skills Camp for boys and girls ages 9 to 15 who are Prince George’s County residents, July 23-27 at Bowie High School and July 30-Aug. 3 at Forestville High School. The camps are free to the first 100 who register. Call 301-420-7395 or log on to www.takechargeprogram.org.

Five-Star Basketball will hold boys’ day camps Monday through July 20 at Bowie City Gym and July 30-Aug. 3 at both Georgetown Prep and the Capital Sports Complex. Co-ed instructional camps and boys’ and girls’ overnight camps at locations outside the county also are available. Log on to www.5starbasketball.com or call 301-762-2121.

Willie Diggs’ DreamMakers Academy will host a Summer Basketball Camp Aug. 6-10 at Bowie City Gym. Call Stacye Wright at 301-442-5318 or Daron Fullwood at 301-580-7222 or log on to www.dreammakersacademy.org.