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Vote: Who should be the Maryland high school softball Player of the Week? (4/14/2025)
Who was the Maryland softball Player of the Week last week?
Each week, High School on SI scours the state of Maryland and compiles the top performances from the previous week.
Voting closes Sunday, April 20, at 11:59 pm. PT. The winner will be announced in the following week’s poll.
Mia Forseter, Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School
Forseter, a junior, pitched a five-inning no-hitter and struck out 12 batters in CESJDS’ 12-0 shutout win over Sandy Spring. Earlier in the week, she had five strikeouts in two no-hit innings, and went 3-for-3 at the plate with a home run, a double, two RBIs, three runs scored, and two stolen bases in the Lions’ 19-1 win vs. Don Bosco.
Maggie King, Churchill
The senior and George Washington commit reached the 100 K milestone in Churchill’s 6-1 loss to Damascus. She now has 103 strikeouts in 41 2/3 innings pitched this season.
Alina Bonior, Walter Johnson
Bonior, a junior, drove in five runs on two hits in Walter Johnson’s 17-7 win over Richard Montgomery. She hit an inside-the-park home run in the fifth inning, scoring three runs.
Kennedy Woodruff, Oxon Hill
The senior and USC commit contributed to Oxon Hill’s dominant 43-0 shutout victory over Potomac on both sides. At the plate, Woodruff went 4-for-6 with five RBIs, two home runs, two doubles, and five runs scored. On the mound, she recorded nine strikeout through three no-hit innings.
Sydney Carter, Oxon Hill
Carter, a senior, also played a major role in the Clippers’ 43-0 shutout over Potomac. She recorded seven RBIs and two home runs on three hits.
Madison McGinnis, Decatur
McGinnis, a senior, pitched seven full innings and struck out 11 batters in Decatur’s 7-2 victory over Easton. She also tallied two RBIs in the Seahawks’ 12-0 victory over Wicomico.
Gabby Encinas, Clarksburg
The senior went 3-for-3 with five RBIs, two doubles, and a run scored in Clarksburg’s 16-0 shutout win over Gaithersburg.
Abby Marmen, Fallston
Marmen, a junior, contributed to Fallston’s 22-0 win over Aberdeen with five RBIs, a homer, a double, and three runs scored on 3-for-3 hitting.
Taylor Smith, Catoctin
The senior and Virginia commit was electric on the mound with 13 strikeouts in five innings in Catoctin’s 12-1 victory over Boonsboro.
Lyla Wescoat, Bohemia Manor
Wescoat, a sophomore, recorded a remarkable 16 strikeouts in seven innings, along with an RBI in Bohemia Manor’s 10-5 victory over Harford Tech.
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The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region.
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Washington Nationals’ first-round draft pick Chris Hacopian inked his first professional contract Wednesday, a moment made sweeter by the fact it was just a 30-minute drive from home to get to Nationals Park and put pen to paper.
The 21-year-old second baseman and 11th overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft has deep ties to the D.C. region. He’s from Potomac, Maryland, and played his high school ball at Winston Churchill, where he was named the 2022 Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year and a 2022 Washington Post All-Met selection.
According to MLB.com, Hacopian grew up a Nationals fan, admiring the likes of Ian Desmond, Danny Espinosa and others. He also played his first two collegiate seasons at the University of Maryland, where his father Derek played before him, before transferring to Texas A&M for his junior season.
With the Aggies, Hacopian hit .319 with 11 home runs and 41 RBI across 42 games en route to being named First-Team All-Southeastern Conference and a Third-Team All-American by Baseball America, the Nationals said in a news release.
After inking his contract Wednesday, Hacopian donned his new jersey and ball cap and stepped onto D.C.’s beloved diamond as a part of the Nationals organization for the first time.
“That was so cool, oh my gosh. I’ve been in the stands like, 100 times, but being on the field is so different,” he said.
Hacopian was ranked 14th among MLB Draft prospects by MLB.com. The 6-foot-1-inch, 210-pound second baseman boasted one of the best bats in college baseball, according to MLB.com, with excellent control over the strike zone and feel for the barrel, along with solid pop.
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The state said the five recently traveled together to “a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak.”
Maryland health officials confirmed five more measles cases, all in Carroll County.
“These individuals recently traveled together to a location in the U.S. experiencing an active measles outbreak,” the state Department of Health said in a release.
The agency said others may have been exposed on the afternoon of July 13 in the emergency department waiting room at Carroll Hospital Center in Westminster.
Another measles case recently prompted warnings from health officials in Maryland, Virginia and the District. On June 17, a Maryland resident traveled through Dulles International Airport and visited a D.C. urgent care clinic.
Measles is highly contagious. It can spread through the air through coughs, breathing, and sneezes. Early symptoms can include fevers of over 101 degrees, coughs, runny noses, watery eyes and face or body rashes.
It can take up to 21 days after exposure for the first symptoms to appear, and those who are not fully vaccinated or otherwise immune to measles are especially vulnerable.
The five new measles cases in Maryland bring the state’s year-to-date total to nine. The state health department confirmed three cases in 2025, and one in each of the previous two years.
“All Marylanders should review potential exposure times, watch for symptoms, and confirm they are up to date on their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations,” the health department said.
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Baltimore may be under an extreme heat alert, but residents can dream about autumn, as tickets are now on sale for the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show returning to the Maryland State Fairgrounds in October.
This three-day celebration of home and garden takes place from Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. Expect hundreds of exhibitors, local makers, home improvement experts, family-friendly experiences and celebrity guests. The show offers everyone the chance to explore the very latest in home improvement, landscaping, outdoor living and decor, the chance to take part in hands-on experiences, and do some holiday shopping all under one roof.
This year’s show will have more than 300 exhibitors, including more than 100 crafters from around Maryland in the Makers Market. There will be unique exhibits, stage presentations and a special appearance by Chase Morrill, Ashley Morrill-Eldridge and Ryan Eldridge from Magnolia Network’s hit series “Maine Cabin Masters.” The three will have two Main Stage appearances, one on Friday, Oct. 16 at 4 p.m. and the second on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 12 p.m.
“As temperatures start to drop and the holiday season comes into view, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show is a place to gather ideas, meet local experts and get inspired before the busy season begins,” said Dave Paul, show manager, in a statement. “Whether attendees are planning a home project, looking for outdoor living ideas or getting a head start on holiday shopping, the show brings together resources and experiences for every kind of homeowner, maker and DIY enthusiast.”
In addition to the Makers Market and stars of “Maine Cabin Masters”, the Maryland Fall Home & Garden + Craft Show will have a petting zoo, a Kids Market where attendees can shop from local children, and much more.
Tickets are available online and at the door. Prices are as follows:
Online:
- Adults: $8
- Senior Citizens (60+): $6
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- 4-Pack Online: $30 for four tickets, valid for one admission each and one day only
At the door:
- Adults: $10
- Senior Citizens (60+): $8
- Children (ages 6-12): $4
- Friday & Saturday: $4 after 4 p.m. at the door only
Special Offers:
- Active and retired military personnel, veterans, firefighters and police officers receive free admission all weekend, along with one guest, with valid ID at the box office.
- Attendees who show a CharmPass app, Light RailLink ticket or eligible transit pass at the box office receive free admission any day of the show. One admission is available per pass.
The Maryland State Fairgrounds is located at 2200 York Road in Lutherville-Timonium.
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