Ava Morales flopped down on the high jump landing pit Saturday and momentarily was thrown off by the resulting cheers at the Frederick High stadium. Initially, reflexively, she figured she’d missed.

Ava Janet Rippeon, 83, of Frederick, died Wednesday, February 20, at her home, after an extended illness. She was the wife of Norman Clifford Rippeon, whom she married April 5, 1952. They were married ...

Senior Ava Moore led the Assumption Rockets with 18 points, while Indiana University signee Ashlinn James added 14 points. Assumption's defense forced 17 steals, which led to easy transition baskets.