Perry Hall Athletics: Girls Lax Downed, Only Softball Remains Alive

Patch recaps playoff scores for Perry Hall High School sports.

Only softball remains in Perry Hall High School's spring post-season as of Tuesday. Perry Hall girls' lacrosse was halted Monday by Dulaney after posting two high scoring 24-2 and 17-1 victories. The Gators were ousted from the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association 4A-3A bracket 14-9. The Gators' only hope of spring silverware now comes down to softball with all other sports finished for the year.  The girls entered the tournament with a first-round bye followed by a comfortable 13-0 win over Western Monday. The No. 2 Gators advance to the regional semifinals where they will match up against an imposing Westminster High School on Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Perry Hall.  >>> Be sure to keep up with all Perry Hall news by …

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GALLERY: Perry Hall's Got Talent

Forty different acts performed at the annual Perry Hall High School Talent Show Wednesday evening. Share your photos and videos from the show here.

Did you go to the show? Post your pictures and videos of your favorite moments here!   Who needs Howie, Heidi, Howard or Mel B when you have a packed auditorium full of screaming Gators? Perry Hall High School was bursting at the seams Wednesday evening, showcasing the top talent the school had to offer for the largest talent show the school has seen, at least in recent history.  Get the Perry Hall Patch newsletter and breaking news alerts. About 40—yes 40—acts ranging from quirky comedy to dramatic dancing and a whole lot of guitar jams in between, took the stage. (See photos) "This event grows every years," Dana Brown, the PHHS Student Council supervisor, said. "It's a huge priority for our administration." Student Council president …

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Baltimore County Schools Kick Off Football Postseason

Perry Hall among seven county schools begin their bids for a state title beginning with the regional semifinals this weekend.

Class 4A North No. 4 Perry Hall (8-2) at No. 1 Poly (10-0) When: 7 p.m., Friday Outlook: Perry Hall ended the regular season with a 34-31 overtime loss to Hereford, but enters the postseason feeling confident. The Gators played a difficult schedule that includes wins over 2010 3A finalist Franklin and 2009 2A state champion Eastern Tech. Perry Hall's only other loss was a 32-23 setback to Baltimore County champion Catonsville. QB Mike DeBaugh anchors Perry Hall's offense throwing for 1,700 yards and 17 touchdowns this season. WR Derek Taylor is the Gators top receiver (44 catches, 724 yards, 6 TDs), while tailback Eric Latham has rushed for 1,202 yards and 12 touchdowns. Defensively, junior linebacker John Myers leads the Gators with 100 …

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Perry Hall Football Routs Woodlawn to Win Third Straight

The Gators will now set their sights on an undefeated Franklin team in hopes of continuing their playoff push.

Heading into last Friday's 4A North matchup with the Woodlawn Warriors, the Perry Hall Gators sat in third place in the conference. At the end of the regular season, the top four teams in each region advance to the regional tournament. The Gators may have improved their chances at a return to the postseason for the first time since 2008—official update to be released by the Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association (MPSSAA) on Tuesday—after a convincing 42-6 victory at home against the Warriors. Quarterback Mike DeBaugh continued his maturation by completing 10-of-16 passes for 163 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. For his efforts, the team voted him offensive most valuable player. But it was running back Eric …