Hunt goes into Saturday for first time since 2004 return

Today will be the first day of Saturday hunting since Maryland’s annual black bear hunt returned in 2004 after a 51-year absence. After a recordsetting opening day of 41 bears Monday in Garrett and Allegany counties, the weather deteriorated, leading to fewer hunters and a decline in the bear harvest, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. As of Friday night, 83 bears had been taken this week, short of the quota range of 95 to 130.

South River’s Schimoler commits to UMBC

South River junior attackman-midfielder Gunnar Schimoler has committed orally to UMBC. The son of the late John Schimoler, who played on Syracuse’s 1983 national championship team, the 6-foot-1, 175-pound recruit started as a sophomore for the Seahawks, helping them to the Class 4A-3A state title. He is a nephew of the late Paul Schimoler, who was a four-time All-Ivy League and All-America goalie at Cornell and regarded as one of the all-time greats at the position. MORE RECRUITING: Midfielder Brian Prigmore of Hockinson High in Brush Prairie, Wash., has committed to Navy. ... Midfielder-faceoff specialist Charlie Taylor of Calverton School in Huntingtown has committed to High Point. ... St. Paul’s attackman Dawes Milchling has committed to Vermont. ... Sacred Heart announced that defenseman Cole Luthy (Loyola High) will join the team for the 2014 season. Luthy played four seasons of lacrosse for the Dons, helping the team win the MIAA state championship in 2013. —