Capital Gazette Sports

08/06/2025

Who is the best basketball player on the Navy Football team? That question was posed to Navy football players and sparked considerable debate? Is it 317-pound center Hoke Smith II or 6-foot-4 linebacker Luke Pirris?
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/08/06/who-is-the-best-basketball-player-on-the-navy-football-team/

08/05/2025

Coordinator P.J. Volker vows the Navy Football defense will continue to meet the high standard that has been set. Volker breaks down the unit and addresses some of the holes that need to be filled during preseason camp.

Navy football has played defense at a high level ever since Brian Newberry joined the staff in 2019 and that trend is expected to continue.

08/02/2025

Byron Ireland leads top-seeded Battle Tested to the Annapolis Summer Basketball League championship. MVP scores 23 points in 73-69 victory over No. 2 Borden Insurance. Battle Tested is third straight first-year franchise to claim the crown.

Byron Ireland was named MVP as top-seeded Battle Tested beat Borden Insurance to capture the Annapolis Summer Basketball League championship.

08/01/2025

Camari Wilkerson leads the way as No. 2 Borden Insurance beats B.I.G. in double-overtime thriller. Top-seeded Battle Tested cruises in other semifinal. Championship game set for Friday night at Truxtun Park.

In a tense game, Borden Insurance barely survived a gutsy upset bid and pulled out a 63-61 double-overtime victory over B.I.G.

07/31/2025

Culture of the Navy Football program is set by its rigorous offseason strength and conditioning. Coach Jim Kiritsy spearheads the program that begins with "fourth quarter" winter workouts and ends with eight weeks of summer training.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/07/31/navy-football-offseason-strength-and-conditioning/

07/30/2025

Five Things to Watch going into Navy Football preseason camp. Offensive line, secondary among the question marks. Also, how will offensive coordinator Drew Cronic evolve the Wing-T?

Navy needs to develop depth along its offensive line unit during preseason practice. Here’s what else to watch during preseason camp.

07/29/2025

IMG Academy announced as a "Foundation School" for the Naval Academy. The renowned preparatory school in Bradenton, Florida will partner with the Athletic & Scholarships Program of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation.

The Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with Florida prep school IMG Academy.

07/26/2025

Experts say Navy Football should contend for the championship of the American Conference. Coming off a successful 2024 campaign, the Midshipmen welcome the higher expectations for the program.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/07/25/navy-football-welcomes-high-expectations-entering-season/

07/22/2025

LOCAL SAILING NOTES: Annapolis resident John Loe posts runner-up result at the Star Western Hemisphere Championships, which were hosted by Gibson Island Yacht Squadron.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/07/22/annapolis-john-loe-runner-up-at-star-western-hemisphere-championships-notes/

07/22/2025

Severna Park resident Zach Cielewich played in the Major League Soccer (MLS) Next All-Star game on Monday night. The backup goalie for the Annapolis Blues this season will soon be joining D.C. United.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/07/21/severna-park-resident-zach-cielewich-to-play-in-mls-next-all-star-game/

07/22/2025

The American Conference rebrands, officially retiring the American Athletic Conference and AAC. The American also introduced a mascot, Soar the Eagle.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/07/21/american-athletic-conference-rebrands-as-the-american-conference/

07/16/2025

Anne Arundel County native Cam Spencer has signed a four-year, $10.5 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Spencer, who grew up in Davidsonville, got three years guaranteed.
https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/07/15/anne-arundel-county-cam-spencer-signs-4-year-contract-grizzlies/