Mardela Softball and Stephen Decatur Baseball Advance to Maryland State Semifinals
On May 15, 2026, the Mardela Warriors softball team and the Stephen Decatur Seahawks baseball team secured victories in their respective MPSSAA state quarterfinal matches, advancing to the state semifinals while maintaining their undefeated records for the season. Mardela, the defending Class 1A State Champions, shut out Patuxent 10-0 at home, marking their fourth consecutive postseason shutout. They are scheduled to face South Carroll in the semifinals on May 19 at the Bachman Sports Complex. Meanwhile, Stephen Decatur defeated Towson 11-1 in the Class 3A State Quarterfinals, driven by strong pitching performances from Caleb Loring, Rij Braciszewski, and Kyle Springle. Decatur will advance to face the winner of the Chesapeake-Damascus game, with details to be announced. Both teams entered these matches as Bayside Conference Champions. In contrast, Mardela's baseball team ended its season with a 9-3 loss to Patuxent in the Class 1A State Quarterfinals. These results highlight the continued dominance of these two programs in Maryland high school athletics as they pursue state titles.
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