Gary Adornato

Gary Adornato

Joined: Jun 17, 2024

Gary Adornato began covering high school sports with the Baltimore Sun in 1982, while still a mass communications major at Towson University, and in 2003 became one of the first journalists to cover high school sports online while operating MIAASports.com, the official website of the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association. Later, Adornato pioneered market-wide coverage of high school sports with DigitalSports.com, introducing video highlights and player interviews while assembling an award-winning editorial staff. In 2010, he launched VarsitySportsNetwork.com which became the premier source of high school media coverage in the state of Maryland. In 2022, he sold VSN to The Baltimore Banner and joined SBLive Sports as the company's East Coast Managing Editor.

Former Bishop McNamara basketball star Jay Gavin has promoted from an assistant with the Mustangs to the team's head coach.

Maryland

Bishop McNamara promotes Jay Gavin to lead boys basketball program

Nyla Brooks of the East team takes a shot during practice for the 2025 McDonald's All American Games in Brooklyn (N.Y.).

Virginia

Bishop Ireton senior represents DMV well in McDonald’s Game

Saints Peter & Paul midfielder Grant Messick has committed to play his college lacrosse at Flagler College.

Maryland

Saints Peter & Paul's Grant Messick is headed to Flagler College for lacrosse

Team Maryland has announced its roster for the 2025 Big 33 Classic which will take place against Pennsylvania on May 25, 2025.

Maryland

Maryland’s Best Set to Battle Pennsylvania in 68th Annual Big 33 Football Classic; Roster Announced

Greg Tibbett is returning to Louisiana for his second stint as head coach at Glenbrook High.

Louisiana

Return Engagement: Greg Tibbitt Returns as Glenbrook Head Football Coach

In a rare Sunday announcement, Glenbrook High announced that Greg Tibbitt has been named the school's new head football coach. This will be Tibbitt's second sti

The Fallston Cougars are off an running in the MPSSAA 2A boys basketball state tournament, following their 67-45 opening round win over Rising Sun.

Maryland

Fallston Dominates Rising Sun in 2025 Maryland 2A Boys Basketball Tournament Opener

Led by standout performances from Aiden Robinson and Oliver Schamburg, Fallston cruises past Rising Sun, 67-45, to advance to the second round against C. Milton Wright.

The Linganore Lancers advanced seven wrestlers to the semifinals of the 2025 MPSSAA 4A West Regional Tournament. Action continues on Saturday.

Maryland

MPSSAA 4A West Regional Wrestling Tournament: Top Contenders Advance to Semifinals

The race for the 4A West regional wrestling titles and spots in the state championships intensified as top wrestlers advance past the quarterfinals, setting up thrilling semifinal showdowns

The Ponte Vedra girls soccer team had their fins up while celebrating its victory in the 2025 FHSAA Class 5A girls soccer state championship game.

Florida

Ponte Vedra girls, Arnold boys capture FHSAA Class 5A soccer state titles

Katie DeVincentis and Lulu Consuji each score to lead the Lady Sharks; Marlins overcome Tampa Jesuit in a shootout.

Maryland

Baltimore Touchdown Club Announces 2025 Super 22 Selections

Maryland’s top high school football juniors to be honored at 27th BTC Super 22 Banquet on March 26.

Mount St. Joseph holds the 2023 BCL Tournament championship trophy. The Gaels won both the BCL and MIAA A post season events in 2022, the BCL in 2023 and the MIAA A in 2024.

Maryland

MIAA and BCL Basketball Playoffs Set: Full Brackets, Matchups, and Championship Schedule

Two elite leagues, two championships, but one set of core teams.

Bishop Watterson is projected to win its semifinal playoff game in Ohio's Division II Central 1, Region 7.

Ohio

Ohio high school girls basketball Playoff Pick 'Em Challenge: Make your Round 1 predictions

The Ohio (OHSAA) high school girls basketball playoffs are underway: Check out our sectional semifinal picks, and then make yours!

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson is enjoying a spectacular freshman season with the Spartans, but he outdid himself with a dazzling drive and score against Oregon on Feb. 8 in a Big 10 contest.

Michigan

Jase Richardson dazzles with an insane dribble, drive and scoop

Michigan State freshman, who starred at Columbus (Florida) and Bishop Gorman (Nevadea) in high school, shines as legendary coach Tom Izzo ties Bobby Knight's career Big 10 win record.

Miami Central head coach Jube Joseph raises his arms in celebration after his Rockets captured the 2022 FHSAA Class 2M state championship, the program's fourth consecutive state title at that time.

Florida

Rocket Crash: Miami Central parts ways with football head coach Jube Joseph

Ray Rice, who left the NFL in disgrace after allegations of domestic violence, but who has since become an advocate for domestic violence awareness, has been named the new junior varsity football coach at Milford Mill High School in Maryland.

Maryland

Former NFL star Ray Rice to coach JV football in Maryland

Tyler Ward, a former Lehigh University football player who has been the head coach at Bethleham Catholic in Pennsylvania the last two years, is set to be named the new head coach at Calvert Hall in Maryland this week.

Maryland

Calvert Hall names Tyler Ward as its new head football coach

Cameron Boozer will lead top-ranked Columbus into Tuesday's showdown with Westminster Academy, the No. 9 team in Florida.

Florida

How to watch top-ranked Columbus vs. Westminster Academy in a Florida Top 10 boys basketball showdown