The Maryland Stars Girls Fastpitch Softball Program recently awarded five college scholarships to long time players of their program. Awarded by Glen Warholic (director of the Stars program) and Gary Maring (18U Head Coach) during ASA Eastern Nationals (8/1/2009) at the Bob Hoffman Complex in York, PA, the recipients included

• Sarah Alpaugh, Liberty High School, Salisbury University, 7 years with the Stars

• Amber Chaney, Linganore High School, University of Maryland Baltimore County, 4 years with the Stars

• Allison Chew, Linganore High School, Millersville University, 5 years with the Stars

• Denise Mitchell, Marriotts Ridge High School, Shenandoah University, 2 years with the Stars

• Emelie McFarland, Century High School, Ursinus College, 7 years with the Stars

All 5 players have shown the dedication and success in the classroom and on the field that the Stars program holds as one of their most important values and provide these scholarships as incentive and a thank you to their long time players for achieving.

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The Maryland Stars Girls Fastpitch Softball Program fields teams at 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18&Under and Over 18. Teams play tournaments during the spring, summer, and autumn. The Stars are based in southern Carroll County, but have players from several counties in Maryland and Pennsylvania. For more information about the Maryland Stars, visit the Stars web site at www.marylandstars.org or contact Glen Warholic at director@marylandstars.org .