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Quarterback ChallengeDuring halftime of every home game this season, the Toyota Quarterback Challenge showcases two standout Maryland high school quarterbacks who are chosen in conjunction with the Maryland Football Coaches Association. Both quarterbacks compete in a passing competition where they are given two chances to complete passes to their receivers, with the longest completion winning! Each high school receives 40 tickets to the game courtesy of Toyota, and each quarterback receives a football autographed by Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. The winning school also receives a $300 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods for their athletic department.
Aug. 24, 2009 – At halftime of the Ravens' game against the New York Jets, North Hagerstown defeated Wilde Lake. North Hagerstown quarterback Glenn Lynnlowman (17) threw to Anthony Winter (7) and Anthony Wells (2). Wilde Lake quarterback Joe Kelly (4) threw to E.J. Gilman (28) and Jordan Mynatt (9).
September 13, 2009 – As the Ravens kicked off the regular season against Kansas City, David Wood of Hereford High School and Evan Pittman of Dunbar High School competed in the Toyota Quarterback Challenge at halftime. As the first 3 passes of the contest fell incomplete, Hereford was left the final opportunity and capitalized with a 42-yard completion for the win!
September 27, 2009 – This week’s QB Challenge matchup pitted Anton Haynes of Hammond High School against Montrel Revels of Randallstown High School. As Haynes’ first pass of the contest feel incomplete, Revels put Randallstown on the board with a 42-yard strike. Haynes answered back with a 43-yard completion of his own, but Revels got the final attempt and made it count by registering a 46-yard toss to secure the win for Randallstown! Congratulations to both schools for putting on a great show!
October 11, 2009 – In a matchup of terrific high school quarterbacks, Joey Dorsey of Franklin High School faced off against Shane Lee of South River High School in the Toyota Quarterback Challenge at halftime. As Dorsey set the mark with a 41-yard completion, Lee answered back with a 41-yard strike of his own. Dorsey then upped the bar with a 43-yard completion that proved to be the longest toss of the afternoon and gave Franklin the win! Congratulations to Joey Dorsey, Shane Lee, and their wide receivers for a fantastic competition.
November 1, 2009 – Even though Old Mill High School favors the run to the pass in their regular season games, Old Mill quarterback Joe Thorton was able to show off his arm for all to see in the Toyota Quarterback Challenge at M&T Bank Stadium. While Thorton and Old Mill won the competition with a 54-yard toss, Edmondson High School quarterback Jerry Lovelock pushed Thorton throughout the competition with a 50-yard completion of his own. Congratulations to both schools for a great competition and best of luck the rest of the season!
Champions Athletes of the WeekThe Baltimore Ravens continue to work with high school athletic directors in Maryland to promote academic, athletic, and community excellence among student-athletes through the Ravens Champions Athlete of the Week program, presented by Toyota. Prior to each Ravens home game, one male and one female student athlete will be selected as the Ravens Champion Athlete of the Week! Each winner will receive two tickets to that week’s game, a VIP pregame field tour, a special Ravens jersey, recognition on the huge SmartVision boards, and their profile showcased on BaltimoreRavens.com. In addition, each winner’s school will also receive a $500 donation to their school’s athletic program.
Aug. 24, 2009
The Ravens champions for the Ravens' preseason game against the New York Jets were Hammond's Christina Maldonado and Westminster Senior's Ben Immink. Christina plays soccer, tennis, lacrosse and indoor track. Ben is a swimmer.
September 13, 2009
Christina Johnson – Christina is senior at Parkville High School where she participates in volleyball, tennis, and indoor track. In addition to Christina’s on-field accomplishments, she is also a superstar off the field as well, as she serves on Parkville’s Student Government Association and is member of the National Dance Honors Society.
David Lieb – As a member of the cross country and track and field teams at Middletown High School, as well as the It’s Academic team and Student Government Association, David has excelled in athletics, academics, and community service. While David keeps busy with these afterschool activities, he has continued to maintain a 5.0 weighted GPA.
September 27, 2009
Taylor Blazer- Taylor is a model student and a standout athlete at Stephen Decatur High School where she has been honored for her soccer, swimming, and lacrosse accomplishments. In addition, Taylor has managed to dedicate over 150 hours to community service this year, while still maintaining straight A’s throughout high school.
Tyler Kight- A starter on Frederick High School’s football and baseball team, Tyler Kight excels on and off the field. In addition to his athletic prowess, Tyler dedicates time to help elementary school students in his community with their reading as a member of his high school’s “Athletes for Achievement Program.” Furthermore, he also spends time each summer building homes with the youth group at his church.
October 11, 2009
Briannah Smith – Along with being a standout player on the field hockey team at South Carroll High School, Briannah excels as an honor roll student and member of the National Honors Society. In addition, she contributes to the youth in her community by teaching religious education at church and volunteering her time as a field hockey camp counselor.
Matt Watson – Matt deserves recognition beyond his athletic triumphs in football and baseball at Glen Burnie High School. In addition to his athletics, Matt maintains excellent grades and is committed to a successful college career in the future as a member of the nationwide A.V.I.D. program.
November 1, 2009
Brittany Barr – Brittany is a standout athlete at Century High School, where she shuts out other teams in the field hockey goal. She was honored with the invitation to participate in the USA Field Hockey Futures Program which develops the skills of the region’s best athletes. Brittany also volunteers at field hockey clinics for middle school girls, and is a member of the National Honors Society.
Alan Blitstein – Adam is a model student at Owings Mills High School where he plays soccer and baseball, as well as wrestles. Even though he is busy with athletics, Alan maintains an excellent GPA and finds time to work with children as a camp counselor and a volunteer at his community center.
View photos of last season's outstanding student athletes.
The High School Player Development program provides incoming, fall season, sophomores, juniors and seniors a program focusing on academic counseling as well as specific football skill training by position.
Each participant gains a full awareness of what it takes to become a successful high school and collegiate student-athlete, along with the resources and information to meet NCAA Clearinghouse requirements. This is a free program sponsored and created by the National Football League.
For more information go to www.nflyouthpd.com or call the JPD and HSPD Regional Manager Bill McGregor, at 301-864-2755 301-864-2755.
The Baltimore Ravens would like to congratulate the Baltimore area team that represented the Ravens at the “2009 National 7-on-7 Tournament!” The team entered the tournament as the 3-seed in the AFC, but bowed out to the Indianapolis Colts team in the elimination round.
Special congratulations go to head coach Vince Ahearn and player Ryan Dixon for receiving this year’s coach and player “AFC Sportsmanship Awards!”
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With more than four million boys and girls from around the country taking part in the NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition every year from July through January, it is one of the world's largest youth sports participation programs. Punt, Pass & Kick is a national skills competition for boys and girls to compete separately against their peers in punting, passing and place kicking. The NFL wants every child to be given an equal opportunity to compete, so there is no registration fee or purchase required for any participant to enter. Boys and girls, in four separate age divisions (8-9, 10-11, 12-13, and 14-15), compete against each other in punting, passing and place kicking. Scores are calculated as distance minus accuracy. Winners from local events advance to Sectional Competitions, with the top five winners in each region advancing to Team Championships. The first-place finishers in each Team Championship age group advance to the National Finals at an NFL playoff game in January.
The Baltimore Ravens would like to congratulate Sarah F. for taking first place in the Girls 12/13 Division at the Punt, Pass and Kick National Finals! Sarah won her division by a very impressive 39 feet and 9 inches. Way to go Sarah!
So what are you waiting for? Find out more about PP&K, or call (800) NFL-SNAP (800) NFL-SNAP. See upcoming local competitions.
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