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Jeff Seidel

Jeff Seidel is a freelance writer for the Catholic Review.

Vince Bagli, legendary sportscaster, remembered for kindness and commitment to Baltimore

October 8, 2020
By Jeff Seidel
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Obituaries, Sports

Vince Bagli, a legendary Baltimore sportscaster who died Oct. 6 at 93, is being remembered by friends and fans alike as a supremely kind person whose down-to-earth on-air presence didn’t go away when the cameras went off.

Mount St. Joseph, Calvert Hall football coaches take over in uncertain times

July 10, 2020
By Jeff Seidel
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Dom Damico and Josh Ward both face difficult jobs this fall, ones made even tougher by the coronavirus pandemic.

Elite high school athletes reflect on season in which coronavirus was the only winner

May 19, 2020
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: Coronavirus, Local News, News, Sports, Uncategorized

The coronavirus pandemic has affected American society in countless ways. Among those impacted have been high school athletes, including elite seniors.

IND maintains its winning touch against Mercy in ‘The Game’ 

February 1, 2020
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

While the Penguins, who play in the Interscholastic Athletic Association of Maryland A Conference, came in with a 2-18 record and six straight losses, their winning streak in “The Game” continued. IND has now beaten Mercy (10-8 overall ) seven straight years.

Mount de Sales enjoying a stellar fall sports season

October 7, 2019
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

While volleyball has gotten the most attention, it is one of just four teams from Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville enjoying strong fall seasons.

John Carroll baseball says ‘a little prayer’ for absent teammate

May 2, 2019
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Video

“He’s the 10th player on the field at all times,” John Carroll coach Darrion Siler said. “This is all player-driven. (It’s) totally them, finding ways they want to keep remembering.”

Team USA lacrosse abounds with Baltimore Catholic connections

July 11, 2018
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, World News

Their championship pedigrees are among the reasons three players from Catholic institutions in Baltimore are on the roster of Team USA at the world championships in Israel.

After emotional family losses, Calvert Hall wins A Conference lacrosse title

May 19, 2018
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

“Seeing Pete, a guy that’s been there for me since freshman year, his father passing, we had to do it for him, and we did,” said Sawyer. “This one was for Pete and Coach Hunts.”

UMBC men’s basketball coach reflects on faith at Catholic League Hall of Fame Banquet

May 4, 2018
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Throughout his time in the spotlight, Odom remained unchanged and true to his values of faith, family, belief and hard work, subjects he highlighted during a May 3 keynote address at the Baltimore Catholic League Hall of Fame Banquet.

Products of Calvert Hall, Mount St. Joe help Bears down Ravens

October 18, 2017
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: Eastern Vicariate, Local News, News

Adrian Amos and Kyle Fuller combined their strength and intellect to hurt the Ravens. The Amos-Fuller connection is ironic in multiple ways.

Curley soccer takes Reif Alumni Cup back from Calvert Hall  

September 28, 2017
By Jeff Seidel
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Video

“It’s a game that’s special for me because my freshman and sophomore year (we) lost it,” said Dragisics, who scored out what turned out to be the winning goal in the 39th minute

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