The Washington Post: Soccer Notebook

Howard County Is Left on Sideline

By Dave Yanovitz and Soraya Nadia McDonald
Special to The Washington Post
Wednesday, November 19, 2008; Page E07

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Either Quince Orchard or Leonardtown has played for a 4A state title each of the past three years, with Leonardtown claiming two titles, including one with a win over the Cougars last weekend.

The Raiders, however, might not have Quince Orchard to test their mettle against next season. The Cougars are expected to move down to 3A when the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association convenes next month.

The bad news for Leonardtown is that Thomas Johnson isn't going anywhere, and the Patriots had just two seniors on a team that lost in penalty kicks to Quince Orchard in the state semifinals.
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