Sports Roundup: a look at local high school sports

On Jan. 27 the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland (IAAM) track and field teams gathered at the Prince George’s County Sports Complex in Landover, Md. Some of the best high school talent in the area participated for the championship, including two outstanding athletes Elise Cooper, of the McDonogh School, and Devin Underwood of Mount Saint Joseph High School. Devin Underwood ran the final relay leg of the 1600 meter relay to secure the championship for Mt. St Joe.

McDonogh won the girls “A Conference, and the boys from Mount Saint Joseph also won their “A” Conference.

On Jan. 26 Edmondson traveled to Dunbar to face off on the court. Basketball might be “just a game” to some, but here, it’s a fierce rivalry, with Coach Dantzler of Edmonson coming home to coach against his alma mater Dunbar. Dunbar got off to a fast start The Red Storm of Edmondson made a run at the Poets only to fall short 69-60.

Former Mayor of Baltimore Jack Young watches his high school basketball team, the Poets, play against Edmondson. (Photos by James Fields)
Kyrie Sherrod scores 15 points for Edmonson (Photos by James Fields)
Dunbar coach Dana Johnson watches as her team goes on to victory. (Photos by James Fields)
Dunbar’s Otis Toney scores from the free throw line and finishes with 24 points. (Photos by James Fields)
Dunbar’s Tony Hart drives to the basket being defended by Edmonson’s Marcus Jackson. (Photos by James Fields)
D.J. Dantzler Edmondson drives to the hoop for two of his 15 points. (Photos by James Fields)
Elise Cooper races to a victory for McDonogh Girls track team at the IAAM track and field Championships in Prince George’s County. (Photos by James Fields)
Devin Underwood leads his team in the final race of the night to secure the win for Mount Saint Joseph High School at the Boy’s MIAA track and field championships in Prince George’s County. (Photos by James Fields)