The Maryland media relations staff compiled a list of some of its favorite stories featuring our student-athletes, coaches, families and fans from the year that was 2017. Take a look back at their triumphs, tribulations, goals achieved and dreams realized from pieces produced by members of the local, regional and national media.
Jan. - March | April - May | June - Sept. | Oct. - Dec.

Maryland men's lacrosse hosted a walk to honor a child with leukemia
The Diamondback | By Rachel Bucchino | October 1

A 5-foot-7 Georgetown grad became Maryland football's most unlikely player
Washington Post | Dan Steinberg | October 5
Eva Alexandrova could be the star Maryland tennis needs to get to the next level
Testudo Times | Jared Goldstein | October 10
Maryland's Tim Rotanz: The Warrior
Inside Lacrosse | Matt Kinnear | October 20

Hope Gouterman predicted her Maryland soccer career as a third grader
The Diamondback | By Sean Whooley | October 20

'All In' Ray Leone spent 25 years preparing to coach Maryland women's soccer
The Diamondback | Sean Whooley | October 23
For rebuilding Terps women, two weeks of basketball in Taiwan a reminder of what they have
Baltimore Sun | Jonas Shafer | October 25

Greenwalt leads Anne Arundel contingent for Terps field hockey
Baltimore Sun | Adam Zielonka | October 28
Latest leg of Terps center Sean Obi's lifelong journey leads to Maryland
Baltimore Sun | Don Markus | October 28
Sophomore Jake Funk makes his points in the red zone for Maryland
Washington Post | Roman Stubbs | November 3
Maryland women's basketball and football post record Graduation Success Rates
The Baltimore Sun | Don Markus | November 8

From foster care to Maryland women's basketball, Ieshia Small has come a long way
Diamondback | Thomas Kendziora | November 10
HIS TIME, HIS TEAM: Dayne St. Clair has grown into a dependable goalkeeper for Maryland soccer
The Diamondback | James Crabtree-Hannigan | November 16
Behind Terps field hockey star Linnea Gonzales, a reliable voice
The Baltimore Sun | By Jonas Shaffer | November 16

Alexandra Lucki was Maryland cross country's first NCAA qualifier since 2011
The Diamondback | By Rachel Bucchino | November 19

Maryland volleyball coach Steve Aird emotionally reflected on Hailey Murray's growth
Diamondback | Andy Kostka | November 19
Once an afterthought, linebacker Jermaine Carter Jr. will leave Maryland among school's leading tacklers
Baltimore Sun | Don Markus | November 22

The international flavor of the Maryland men's basketball team is certainly not vanilla
Baltimore Sun | Don Markus | November 25
'His brother made him tough': Terps' Darryl Morsell carries family tragedy in silence
Washington Post | Darryl Morsell | December 20
In basketball odyssey, Eleanna Christinaki finds a home (and gyros) with No. 15 Maryland women
Baltimore Sun | Jonas Shaffer | December 20
Jan. - March | April - May | June - Sept. | Oct. - Dec.