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No. 7-seed Maryland men’s lacrosse routed by No. 1-seed Notre Dame, 15-5, in national championship game
PHILADELPHIA — After an unlikely run to the national championship game, No. 7-seed Maryland men’s lacrosse was dominated by No. 1-seed Notre Dame, 15-5, on Monday.
For all of 2024, Notre Dame looked nearly flawless. Without a clear weakness, the Fighting Irish rolled into the championship game with a 15-1 record.
The Terps, who had rebounded from a terrible end to their regular season, made a run as the tournament’s seventh seed, hoping to get one more win and slay the seemingly unbeatable dragon.
But sometimes things play out just the way they should on paper, and Monday’s game was a prime example. Notre Dame overpowered the Terps on both ends of the field en route to their second straight national championship.
“I wish we would have won,” Maryland head coach John Tillman said, “… but we would have had to play incredibly clean and really, really high-level to win this game. I watched enough film and I know what they’ve done over the course of the year.”
Before any of the lacrosse that more than 30,000 fans came to see began, the game entered a two-hour weather delay for thunderstorms directly after the pregame festivities.
When the Terps retook the field for their second warm-up of the day, their energy looked unaffected by the waiting period. Luke Wierman won the first faceoff of the day after a violation by Notre Dame’s Will Lynch, and Ryan Siracusa instantly took advantage nailing a shot down low.
Daniel Kelly followed him up a couple minutes later, putting the Terps up 2-0. The Fighting Irish won 13 straight games for reason, though, and after Maryland’s brief early run, they demonstrated why.
The ball began to zip through Maryland’s defense, which was coming off maybe its best performance of the year against Virginia. It became apparent that Pat Kavanagh was not going to win his matchup against Ajax Zappitello, so he became a facilitator, particularly looking for his brother Chris.
Chris Kavanagh went on a three-goal run by himself, which included a spectacular spinning back-hand shot. Maryland’s defensive midfielders also looked overmatched by all three of the Fighting Irish’s offensive groups, who were blowing by them on sweep dodges.
“I think a lot of our game is just very instinctual,” Pat Kavanagh said, “that stuff you see out there on game day, crazy backhands, behind-the-backs, around the worlds, me, Chris [Kavanagh] and also Jake Taylor, we practice that stuff.”
Offensively, Maryland came to a screeching halt after their hot start, struggling to get shots on goal and failing to beat Tewaaraton finalist goalie Liam Entenmann when they did.
These two factors, combined with Logan McNaney failing to record a first-half save, resulted in seven unanswered goals for Notre Dame over the course of the first two quarters.
An extra-man-opportunity goal from Eric Malever stopped the bleeding before halftime, but Maryland still headed to the locker room down 10-4.
The Terps needed a blistering start to the second half to get back in the game, but it did not come. The offense remained completely stagnant, failing to score until Kelly found the back of the net with 30 seconds remaining in the third quarter. Entenmann was an unmovable force in the cage, and finished the game with a .762 save percentage.
“He doesn’t have any weaknesses,” Kelly said of Entenmann. “Sometimes we thought we had a good look and then he’d close it down by the time you went to shoot.”
Meanwhile, Notre Dame poured it on by adding four goals in third quarter.
By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, the game was all but over. Notre Dame added one more goal to set the final score at 15-5.
Maryland’s five goals was the second-lowest output in any national championship game ever, beaten only by its own three-goal performance against Loyola (Maryland) in 2012.
“If you’re going to lose a game, this is the one you want to lose,” Tillman said, “because you’ve maximized your time with our kids.”
After the conclusion of the game, Chris Kavanagh was named the tournament’s most outstanding player. Kelly, Zappitello and Wierman made the all-tournament team for the Terps.
Three things to know
1. Wierman’s dominance didn’t matter. Wierman did as much as Tillman could ask for, winning 17 of 24 faceoffs, but the Terps were unable to do anything with the extra possessions.
2. The Terps’ defense was forced to rotate. Virginia head coach Lars Tiffany praised Maryland’s defensive unit after their semifinal loss to the Terps, saying the Cavaliers just couldn’t draw slides against them. Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s offense forced rotations the entire first half when they went on their run.
“I thought a huge part of the game was us being able to get leverage on their short sticks and cause them to slide around a little bit,” Notre Dame head coach Kevin Corrigan. “That makes picks harder, that makes everything harder.”
3. Offensive playmakers were absent. When the Terps struggled early in the year, much of the focus was on their lack of a true offensive star. These concerns were pushed aside when their offense thrived in the first three NCAA Tournament games, but the Terps inability to turn to a true star when they needed a goal became apparent against Notre Dame.
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Road condition, traffic congestion in Md. costs drivers thousands, report finds – WTOP News
A new report by the transportation nonprofit TRIPS found the condition of the roads in Maryland’s D.C. suburbs is costing residents over $3,500 annually.
A new report found the condition of the roads in Maryland’s D.C. suburbs is costing residents over $3,500 annually.
This includes increased wear and tear on vehicles as well as depreciation, wasted fuel, wasted time and the cost of traffic accidents.
Rocky Moretti is the director of development and research at TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. During a news conference Wednesday, he said the average driver in Maryland’s D.C. suburbs is spending an additional 90 hours per year stuck in traffic and wasting an additional 26 gallons of gas.
Statewide, 30% of Maryland roads are in “poor” condition, which Moretti said is significantly higher than the national average. The D.C. suburbs fare somewhat better, with 27% in poor condition, according to TRIP. Another 24% of Maryland’s roads in D.C. suburbs are rated in “mediocre” condition, compared with 21% statewide, the report found.
“I’m sad to say, you know, a lot of that stuff just rings true with me. For a long time, I was a local commissioner back about 20 years ago, in the early 2000s. And we were constantly wrestling with the need to put more money in our traffic infrastructure and just struggling to find the funding for that, as we saw state and federal dollars continue to drop,” said Jim Kercheval, executive director of the greater Hagerstown committee.
The report said the federal transportation program that was last reauthorized in 2021 was a significant boost to Maryland, increasing federal funding for roadways by 29%. Highway construction inflation since that bill was passed, however, has increased 47%. At the same time, the state is seeing decreasing revenues from gas taxes because of electric and more fuel efficient vehicles.
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Ocean City’s 2026 calendar packed with fun events. Here’s the schedule
Ocean City, Maryland, has announced a big event lineup for 2026. Here’s a closer look at what music festival, car shows and more are to come.
The Delmarva Peninsula is no strange to Irish heritage and history.
Now, ahead of St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2026, here’s a closer look at just how that rich Irish history has shaped Delmarva and one of its most popular resort towns.
Irish immigrants helped shape Maryland infrastructure
The state of Maryland, in particular, has deep historical ties to Irish immigrants.
According to the Delmarva Irish-American Club, thousands of Irish immigrants arrived through the Port of Baltimore seeking refuge amid the Irish Potato Famine during the 1840s and 1850s. Together, the immigrants built railroads, dug canals, and formed tight-knit communities in areas such as Locust Point and Fell’s Point in Baltimore.
Irish immigrants also played a big part in early American infrastructure in Maryland.
Throughout the 19th century, countless Irish immigrants helped construct portions of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad, the oldest railroad ever to be built in the United States. Even Delmarva Irish-American Club Vice President John R. O’Brien’s great grandfather was a stone mason on the second half of the Washington Monument.
In what ways does Ocean City celebrate Irish culture?
Ocean City, Maryland’s first ever St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place in 1980. Since then, the parade and accompanying festival have grown into one of the Eastern Shore’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
Following the influx of Irish immigration during the 1840s and 1850s, many individuals of Irish descent began to settle throughout Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region. Now, that heritage is reflected in local organizations, churches, music traditions and community-wide events such as Ocean City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
This year’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration will take place on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The procession will begin at noon at 57th Street on Coastal Highway, marching south to the 45th Street Shopping Center.
How can people honor their Irish heritage at home?
There are many ways people of all ages can honor their Irish heritage and history alongside friends and family at home.
A few Irish-centered activities include:
- Listening to traditional Irish folk music
- Baking Irish soda bread or stew
- Learning about family genealogy
- Reading Irish literature and mythology
- Sharing Irish stories and folklore with children
- Decorating with Celtic symbols and shamrocks
Fun Irish phrases such as “Sláinte” (meaning cheers or good health), “Céad míle fáilte” (meaning a hundred thousand welcomes), and the Irish blessing “May the road rise to meet you,” can also be incorporated into daily vocabulary.
What is the Delmarva Irish-American Club?
The Delmarva Irish-American Club was founded in 1980 by a small group of friends with the vision of celebrating the Feast Day of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland, with a grand parade.
The club’s first membership drive resulted in 75 members. Today, there are nearly 300. The club is open to anyone who is Irish, of Irish descent, or likes all things Irish, Delmarva Now previously reported.
The Delmarva Irish-American Club — a 501(c)(3) social organization — is an all-volunteer, local charity that works year-round to celebrate and preserve Irish history and culture on the Eastern Shore.
“Our goal is to celebrate Irish heritage and share those traditions with the broader community while keeping them alive for the next generation,” Vice President John R. O’Brien shared.
The club is largely responsible for the Ocean City’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and also supports Irish music, dance and cultural events throughout the year. To learn more, visit www.delmarvairish.org.
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.
Parents who’ve lost their children to fentanyl overdoses went to Annapolis, Maryland Tuesday in search of accountability.
They want a new law that would hold drug dealers accountable when someone dies from an overdose. Their efforts have met strong opposition in the past, so this year, lawmakers are making changes.
Isis Flores held photos of her 16-year-old son, Yader, who died from a fentanyl overdose.
The Montgomery County mom pleaded with lawmakers to pass legislation that would hold drug dealers accountable when someone dies from an overdose.
“A mother who lost a child in 2022 to this horrible drug,” she said. “This is something horrible and that a child passed through — my son was one of them.”
Scott Broadfoot Sr. spoke through tears about his 21-year-old son, Scottie, who also died from an overdose. While prosecutors say there was a suspect in his son’s death, the person could not be charged under current Maryland law.
“Losing Scottie is a devastation unlike any other,” Broadfoot said. “The pain that follows, his passing, is something our family carries every day.”
These families are supporting a bill that would make distribution of heroin or fentanyl causing serious bodily injury or death a felony in Maryland. Supporters say it’s needed to hold people accountable for overdose deaths.
“We can’t bring these brothers, sisters, moms, dads back,” said Maryland Del. Chris Tomlinson, who represents Carroll and Frederick Counties. “But we can take this small step to keep this poison off the streets and hold drug dealers accountable for selling a lethal product that results in death of those we cherish the most.”
This is the third year in a row this legislation has been introduced, but because of the opposition, supporters have made changes. They’re hoping those changes will make a difference in getting it passed this year.
Among the concerns from opponents is the bill could punish those struggling with addiction who need help and treatment they won’t get through the prison system.
The biggest change supporters made to the bill is that a suspect must have a prior drug manufacturing or distribution conviction in order to face this new felony charge.
Supporters say dozens of other states already have similar laws.
“It is time that House Bill 1386, that this bill be passed so Maryland can join the vast majority of jurisdictions that already see the dangers of fentanyl and already have drug-induced homicide laws” said Stuart Welch with the Harford County State’s Attorney’s Office.
In previous years, the bill has not come up for a vote. Supporters say they’ll keep coming back until the bill passes.
“How many lives must we lose?” Broadfoot said.
The maximum sentence for anyone convicted under this new law – if it passes – would be 20 years in prison.
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