The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) has announced its state championship schedule, featuring multiple venues across Maryland. Arundel High School in Gambrills is set to host key football and soccer championship matches involving the Arundel Wildcats, showcasing the school’s important role in the postseason.
The state championships span a variety of sports including tennis, cross country, golf, volleyball, soccer, field hockey, and football, taking place at diverse locations such as UMD JTCC in College Park, Hereford High School in Parkton, Compass Pointe Golf Course in Pasadena, Reservoir High School in Fulton, and Howard County Recreation & Parks in Columbia.
MPSSAA State Championship Event Schedule and Venues
- 8:00 a.m. – Howard County Recreation & Parks, Columbia, MD – Field Hockey
- 9:00 a.m. – Hereford High School, Parkton, MD – Cross Country
- 9:00 a.m. – Lackey High School, Indian Head, MD – Soccer
- 9:00 a.m. – Arundel High, Gambrills, MD – Football
- 10:00 a.m. – UMD JTCC, College Park, MD – Tennis
- 2:24 p.m. – Eisenhower Golf Course, Crownsville, MD – Golf
- 3:00 p.m. – Queen Anne’s County High School, Centreville, MD – Soccer
- 3:30 p.m. – Compass Pointe Golf Course, Pasadena, MD – Golf
- 4:00 p.m. – Reservoir High School, Fulton, MD – Volleyball
- 5:00 p.m. – Arundel High, Gambrills, MD – Soccer
With Arundel High hosting both football and soccer championship contests, the Arundel Wildcats will compete on their home fields amid the statewide championships. These events highlight Arundel High’s significant role in Maryland high school sports and provide the Wildcats home-field advantage during key postseason games.
MSB Take
The MPSSAA state championship schedule illustrates the association’s broad footprint across Maryland by utilizing numerous venues to stage championships in a wide variety of sports. Arundel High School’s involvement as a host for football and soccer underscores the facility’s significance and the prominence of the Wildcats in state competition. Home-field opportunities during these championship matches can provide a critical boost for teams, while the geographically diverse set of locations promotes competitive fairness and accessibility for schools around the state.
Source: Original report
