Welcome to the Afro’s weekly sports wrap-up.
The Matchup Wrap-up:
There were only two games to see this week. Dunbar versus Walkersville, and Fort Hill versus Edmonson-Westside. Both the Poets and the Red Storm were doing well this postseason. Unfortunately, last week both the Dunbar Poets and Edmonson-Westside Red Storm’s season came to an end last week with both teams losing. The Poets were edged out in a close game 12-7 by the Walkersville Lions. Dunbar ended their season 9-4 overall.
Melvin Curbeam, of the Dunbar Poets averaged 47 yards per game during the season. (Courtesy Photo)
Meanwhile, the Red Storm were also soundly defeated by the Havre de Grace Warriors 31-14 on Nov. 25. The Red Storm ended their season 6-7 overall. With these two teams, out of the playoffs, the Baltimore City I region has no more teams in the 2016 Maryland High School Football Playoffs.
Player(s) of the Week:
The Final Player of the Week for the Baltimore City I region this 2016 season is Melvin Curbeam of The Dunbar Poets. Curbeam is a sophomore wide receiver and kickoff returner for the Poets. Melvin had over 600 yards this season while averaging 47 yards per game. Be sure to check out more from Melvin and the Dunbar Poets next football season.
The Games to Come:
Unfortunately, as all the Baltimore teams are out, there are no upcoming Baltimore games to look out for. Tune in next season.