Glenelg aims to defend titles in Howard County lacrosse

The 2025 high school boys lacrosse season in Howard County is set to begin, with Glenelg looking to defend its titles. Last season, Glenelg won the Class 2A state championship and the county championship. They are expected to face strong competition this year, as many teams have graduated talented players, including Glenelg's star, Tim Iannarino. Several returning players will be key for their teams. Glenelg's notable returners include Zach Coughlin, Drew LaPointe, and Chase Buscher. Other teams like Mt. Hebron and Marriotts Ridge also have strong players returning. Notably, Guilford Park is in its first varsity season after moving up from junior varsity. The 13 Howard County teams are divided into two divisions, Summit and Sierra. The champions from each division will compete at the end of the season to determine the county champion. Atholton, led by new coach Jay Davis, aims for improvement with a roster of experienced upperclassmen. Centennial is focusing on rebuilding after losing key players last season, but hopes to rely on returning talent. Glenelg will feature a strong lineup, with many players returning from last season's successful campaign. Newcomers will add depth to the team, which is focused on achieving more state success. Guilford Park looks forward to a new challenge at the varsity level. Coach Danny Amacher believes his young players, who recently experienced success in junior varsity, will grow in their new roles. Other teams, like Hammond and Howard, are looking to build on their previous seasons. Marriotts Ridge aims to compete strongly despite losing several key contributors. Mt. Hebron faces a rebuilding season with new coach Scott Sorensen. They are relying on returning players to lead the way after losing a significant number of All-County honorees. Meanwhile, Oakland Mills hopes to improve after retaining its entire attack unit. Reservoir and River Hill also seek better seasons and have notable returners to guide their squads. Finally, Wilde Lake will focus on nurturing its young roster, rebuilding after losing many seniors from last season. Coaches across all teams are optimistic and eager to see how their players perform in the upcoming season.