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07/02/2025

**** From the WKHJ Sports Desk ****

--CORRECTION—

When I posted our list of standout Northern female athletes, I listed “Emily Hostetler”. It should have been Emma Hostetler. My mistake.

Note: If there is ever a name mixup or a wrong picture, please let me know. All Garrett County student-athletes work hard and show great dedication and commitment, the last think I want is to make a mistake.

-Ben

06/27/2025

A Closer Look – Garrett County Historical Society June 22, 2025

On this edition of "A Closer Look", we spoke with Karen White Director Of The Garrett County Historical Society and Kathy Shaffer. We discussed the new exhibit coming to the museum from The Smithsonian titled: "Spark! Place Of Innovation”. We talked about what the exhibit entails and how the communities of Garrett County are involved. We discussed the various innovation that different companies in the county provide and how they are crucial for the economics of Garrett County. We talked about when the exhibit will be here and how people can view and/or volunteer.

06/27/2025

Tune in to the Garrett County Sports Spot Light Show every Friday morning at 9:30 AM on 104.5 WKHJ.

06/26/2025

SOUTHERN

GIRLS

Carly Wilt - SR - Girls basketball (WKHJ Southern Girls Basketball Player of the Year, WKHJ Super 7 Team, 1000 points scored), Softball

Emelee Parks - JR - Cross Country (All-State, WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star), Volleyball (WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star), Girls Basketball (WKHJ Super 7 Team), Softball ( WKHJ Diamond Star - HM)

Addie Wilson - JR - Volleyball, Softball (WKHJ Southern Softball Player of the Year, WKHJ Diamond Star)

Jayden Weaver - SO - Girls Soccer, Girls Basketball (WKHJ Super 7 Team)

Also considered - Abi Beeman

BOYS

Jared Haskiell - SR - Boys Soccer, Boys Basketball ( WKHJ Southern Boys Basketball Player of the Year, WKHJ Super 7 Team, 1000 points scored, 2nd All-Time Southern Boys Basketball in scoring), Baseball ( WKHJ Diamond Star)

Ben Nazelrod - SR - Football ( WKHJ All-WestMAC), Wrestling (State Qualifier), Tennis (State Qualifier)

Ben Brobst - JR -Cross Country (All-State, WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star), Indoor Track & Field (WKHJ Winter Sports All-Star), Track & Field (WKHJ Spring Sports All-Star)

Hank Lewis -SR - Golf (WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star, WKHJ Fall Sports Athlete of the Season, State Qualifier) Wrestling

Also Considered - Ben Lohr, Brayden Upole, Shane Sisler

****Note-Due to issue beyond my control, there was no “Teammate of the Year” for Baseball and Softball. It will return next year.

Winners will be announced on Garrett County Sports Spotlight this Friday June 27 @ 9:30 during Benji Law’s morning show on 104.5 WKHJ-FMJoin WKHJ Sports Director and “The Voice of Garrett County Sports” Ben Slazek as we put a bow (finally!!!) on the 2024-2025 High School sports season.

“Your home for Garrett County Sports, 104.5 WKHJ”

06/26/2025

BOYS

Luke Ross - SR - Football (All-State, WKHJ All-WestMAC) Boys Basketball, Baseball (WKHJ Northern Baseball Co-Player of the Year, WKHJ Diamond Star)

Nick Riley - SR - Football (All-State, WKHJ Northern Football Player of the Year, WKHJ All-WestMAC), Wrestling (WKHJ Winter All-Star), Baseball (WKHJ Diamond Star - HM)

Landon Yoder - JR - Football (WKHJ All-WestMAC), Wrestling, Baseball (WKHJ Diamond Star)

Wally Brands - SR - Football (WKHJ All-WestMAC), Basketball, Baseball (WKHJ Diamond Star)

Caleb Brenneman - SR - Wrestling (WKHJ WInter All-Star, WKHJ Winter Sports Male Athlete of the Season, Northern Wrestling All-Time Wins Leader, State Qualifier (runner up))

Also Considered - Matthew Bietzel

06/26/2025

**** From the WKHJ Sports Desk ****

ATHLETES of the YEAR
2024-2025

The Big One is here. These young women and men are the Cream of the Crop (Ooh Yeah!!!!) of the 2024-2025 sports year. This will be the first of what will be an annual award to recognize those whose performance made them best in Garrett County.

The finalists and winner was chosen by the WKHJ Sports Crew, with input from others associated with the teams, Garrett County Sports, and WKHJ. Criteria included on field success, statistical achievement, role on team, team success, how many sports played and contributions there in, and intangibles such as leadership and dedication. Listed below are the sports that each student-athlete participated in as well as Awards presented by WKHJ, consensus All-State recognition, and any major milestone accomplished this year. Winners will be announced on Friday June 27 during Garrett County Sports Spotlight at 9:30 AM, during Benji Law’s Morning Show. With that said….here are this years finalists for 2024-2025 Athlete of the Year.

NORTHERN

GIRLS

Emma Hostetler - SR -Girls Soccer (All-State, WKHJ Girls Fall Female Athlete of the Season), Track & Field (WKHJ Spring Sports All-Star)

Abby Nelson -JR - Girls Soccer (WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star), Girls Basketball (WKHJ Northern Girls Player of the Year, WKHJ Super 7 team, 1000 points scored), Track & Field

Demi Ross -JR - Volleyball (WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star), Softball (WKHJ Diamond Star)

Kenzie Upole / Isabella Yoder / Kaylee Bowser - Sr - ***Note: These 3 young ladies have been so intertwined not just this year, but across their careers. I felt that it would be appropriate, especially considering they probably have played more games together, encompassing all sports, than any three athletes in school history, to see them as teammates one final time****
Girls Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Basketball, Track & Field. Upole - (WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star, WKHJ Northern Girls Teammate of the Year, WKHJ Spring Sports All-Star) Yoder - (WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star, WKHJ Super 7-Honorable Mention, WKHJ Spring Sports All-Star) Bowser - (WKHJ Fall Sports All-Star, WKHJ Spring Sports All-Star)

Also Considered - Rain Ritchie, Ashley McHenry-Sorber

Join Your friends from WKHJ at Oakland's kick off to Summer today. We will be here on Second Street until noon.
06/21/2025

Join Your friends from WKHJ at Oakland's kick off to Summer today. We will be here on Second Street until noon.

Apologies to all. I posted a pic of who I thought was Northern’s Rain Ritchey. It was not. Here IS a photo of the 1st ev...
06/19/2025

Apologies to all. I posted a pic of who I thought was Northern’s Rain Ritchey. It was not. Here IS a photo of the 1st ever WKHJ Northern Softball Player of the Year.

06/16/2025

Congratulations to those named to our inaugural Diamond Stars team. To all the seniors, we wish you the best, whether continuing your athletic career, or concentrating in other pursuits, in all your future endeavors. To those players returning, we look forward to 2026 and our continued coverage of Garrett County High School sports.

Ben Slazek
Sports Director/ PxP Announcer
104.5 WKHJ-FM

“Your home for Garrett County Sports, 104.5”

#10 - Hayden Williams INF / P Southern Baseball SOAnother SO for Southern that arrived in 2025. Hayden played reg...
06/16/2025

#10 - Hayden Williams INF / P
Southern Baseball SO

Another SO for Southern that arrived in 2025. Hayden played regularly at 2B for the Rams and fielded at a very respectable .907. His offensive numbers won’t take your breath away, but was a key contributor with 12 RBI’s and 2 triples. Helped his team with 6 Sacrifices. This is a gut pick for me I see a lot of potential in Hayden and I believe he could be one the key players for Coach McLaughlin. I expects big year.

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#11 - Nick Riley OF / P
Northern Baseball

Nick had quite the Senior year. Our Northern Football Player of the Year had an All-State level of play helping Northern to their 1st State Final. That season forced Nick to get a late start in wrestling. No issues, placed 7th in Region. The SR, not quite tired yet, then was a big contributor for Coach Carr. Nick, who doesn’t wear a watch, he simply decides what time it is (had to get 1 more in), hit .350 and 20 RBI’s as he added some pop to the Huskies lineup. Good Luck to the newest Yellow Jacket as Nick will be playing football for Waynesburg University in Greene County,PA, about 25 minutes from me. They got themselves a player.

Honorable Mention #7 - Emelee Parks OF Southern Softball JRHere we go again. Another All-Star team, another appear...
06/16/2025

Honorable Mention

#7 - Emelee Parks OF
Southern Softball JR

Here we go again. Another All-Star team, another appearance for Emily Parks. I will say it again, Emelee is maybe the best female athlete in Western MD. The JR is one of the most competitive athletes I’ve ever covered. Parks maned CF for Coach Hill and led the Rams in runs and excelled in the 1 hole. Looks and plays the part of a restaurant quality leadoff hitterbeing said, I’m gonna start writing her synopsis for what I’m sure will be an All-Star Fall season now. You know it’s gonna happen.

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#17 - Ryan Bird 3B / P
Southern Baseball JR

I do miss the hair. However he styles it, Ryan had a solid year for the Rams. The JR brought some pop to the Rams lineup card. Had a team leading 3 dingers and had an OPS over 1. Led Southern in walks as well. Ryan made 7 appearances on the bump for Coach McLaughlin striking out more than a player an inning. It will be exciting where those power numbers can go as Ryan continues to put in the work.

#5 - Cole Folk SS Northern Baseball SRCole is a glue guy. He’s the type of player that teams have to have on the ...
06/16/2025

#5 - Cole Folk SS
Northern Baseball SR

Cole is a glue guy. He’s the type of player that teams have to have on the field to be successful. On defense, The SR had a good season at SS, field in at a .930 clip, leading the Huskies in assists and having the 2nd most total chances on the club. I’m going to admit that when I was putting this team together, I didn’t have Cole in the mix. Then I looked at his numbers. He’s no Rafael Belliard (ask any pirate fan over 45). Folk was among the Huskies leaders in hits, RBI’s, 2B (Doubles), and At-Bats. Going back to his team first approach, Cole led Northern with 6 sacrifices. It’s a category that is often overlooked, as Cole was at times. It doesn’t factor into many metrics and his not as glamorous as OPS or HR’s, but is necessary to a team that has to win close games and shows a willingness to help the team do whatever is needed to win and do whatever is asked of him. That entire statement pretty much nails what Cole did in his final year for Coach Carr. He will be one of the toughest players to replace next season.

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