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Todd Karpovich

Todd Karpovich is a freelance writer for the Catholic Review. A 1990 graduate of Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, he is a contributor to the Associated Press, ESPN, the Baltimore Sun, PressBox and Sports Xchange, among other media outlets nationwide.

Todd is the co-author of “If These Walls Could Talk: Stories from the Baltimore Ravens Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box”; “Skipper Supreme: Buck Showalter and the Baltimore Orioles”; and the author of “Manchester United (Europe's Best Soccer Clubs),” “Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees,” and “Michigan State Spartans (Inside College Football).”

From babies to seniors: Knowing health needs

November 3, 2022
By Todd Karpovich
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, Local News, News

At every stage of life from birth to senior years, there are different areas of focus for keeping in good health. It’s important to work with your physician to know what health concerns need to be addressed for each new stage of life.

Buccaneers coach earns bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s University

October 26, 2022
By Todd Karpovich
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Colleges, Feature, Local News, News, Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles recently completed his bachelor of science degree in youth and community development through the Center for Accelerated and Adult Education at Mount St. Mary’s University.

Finding the right fit: How to make the most of high school open houses

October 4, 2022
By Todd Karpovich
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Morgan Anderson has been attending St. John the Evangelist School in Severna Park for 10 years, and now she is looking for a Catholic high school that will allow her more amazing opportunities and help her to grow into an adult.  Morgan and her family plan to attend as many open houses as possible to […]

Calvert Hall’s Kevin Ford, a teacher of the year for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, loves his job

August 25, 2022
By Todd Karpovich
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

Kevin Ford has a simple philosophy for teaching literature at Calvert Hall: Have fun.

A tough transition made easier at Baltimore area Catholic high schools

May 19, 2022
By Todd Karpovich
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

The transition from middle school to high school can be daunting. Recent issues with COVID-19 only added to those challenges for students.

Orioles’ first female announcer finds parallels between baseball and her faith

April 11, 2022
By Todd Karpovich
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

Adrienne Roberson enjoys the view, whether it’s driving into downtown Baltimore or sitting at her perch in the press box at Camden Yards.

Loyola Blakefield grad Zimmermann earns spot in Orioles’ rotation

March 31, 2021
By Todd Karpovich
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

“When he arrived as a 10th-grader I knew he had the ability and good baseball instincts, but he was young and small, 5-9ish,” Crowley said. “By his senior year, he was one of the best high school pitchers in the area and I knew his college future was bright.”

John Carroll stuns St. Frances Academy to win Baltimore Catholic League tournament

March 26, 2021
By Todd Karpovich
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Sports

John Carroll is just the second No. 6 seed to win the BCLtournament title, the other being Towson Catholic in 1989.

Loyola Blakefield spirit ‘burning strong’ in brothers who own Dundalk restaurant

March 17, 2021
By Todd Karpovich
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools

John and Tony Minadakis, owners of Jimmy’s Famous Seafood in Dundalk, embody the mission statement they learned at Loyola Blakefield: “To serve with and for others.”

Mount St. Joseph High School soccer opener 2020

Glad to be back on field, Mount St. Joseph beats Curley in Catholic soccer opener

October 31, 2020
By Todd Karpovich
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports

Mount St. Joseph High School scored a 3-1 victory against Archbishop Curley High in its opener in a newly formed Catholic soccer league.

Dundalk school bonds with county police as part of ‘Faith & Blue’ weekend

October 9, 2020
By Todd Karpovich
Catholic Review
Filed Under: Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Video

The student council at Our Lady of Hope/St. Luke School in Dundalk presented Baltimore County police with a wagon full of snacks the morning of Oct. 9 to thank them for their service in the local community.

Turkey Bowl 100: Naval Academy-bound Card big on ‘brotherhood’

November 20, 2019
By Todd Karpovich
Filed Under: #IamCatholic, Feature, Local News, News, Schools, Sports, Turkey Bowl

The Cardinals will rely heavily on Sasaki and his leadership in the 100th Turkey Bowl.

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