Pikesville girls basketball ties state record with fifth title

Pikesville girls basketball won their fifth consecutive Class 1A title, tying a state record. They defeated Southern-Garrett 67-62, with Mariah Jones-Bey scoring 21 points and NyJae Malik-El adding 19 points. Pikesville excelled at the free-throw line, making 24 of 37 attempts. Southern struggled with foul trouble, losing key players in the fourth quarter, which hindered their comeback efforts. Despite trailing early, Pikesville's strong second half and rebounding efforts secured their victory. The team, which has no seniors, shows promise for future championships.