{"id":11522794,"date":"2025-06-27T09:59:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T13:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/?p=11522794"},"modified":"2025-06-27T16:21:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T20:21:24","slug":"centurys-jt-ferguson-named-2025-carroll-county-boys-lacrosse-player-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.baltimoresun.com\/2025\/06\/27\/centurys-jt-ferguson-named-2025-carroll-county-boys-lacrosse-player-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Century’s JT Ferguson named 2025 Carroll County boys lacrosse Player of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each of the many boys lacrosse scoring threats spread across Carroll County brought something different to the field \u2014 unique mindsets, signature moves and individual styles.<\/p>\n

But there was one challenge they all had in common: JT Ferguson.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe other coaches all had guys they liked and thought they were the best, but hearing all the names it kind of hit me,\u201d Century coach Jeremy Benson said. \u201cJT matched up against all of them and handled them pretty well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ferguson anchored the defense for the Knights, helping lead them to another Carroll County championship before capturing the Class 2A West Region I title.<\/p>\n

For his performance, Century\u2019s JT Ferguson has been named the 2025 Carroll County Times boys lacrosse Player of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll the work that I did paid off,\u201d Ferguson said. \u201cI couldn\u2019t have been happier with how the year went for myself and for my teammates.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Benson focused on developing a young offensive unit that included freshmen on attack, it was up to veterans like Ferguson to keep the defense steady while the young attackers found their footing. He helped form a strong defensive trio alongside future college teammate Dom Damico and standout goalie Jacob Ushamirsky.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe stepped up for us big time while we were struggling early in the season,\u201d Benson said. \u201cHe\u2019s shown a ton of growth from his freshman year, and we saw that manifest in the way he led the team by example and as a vocal presence as well. It was much needed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once the Knights found their rhythm, with Ferguson setting the tone, they didn\u2019t look back. Century won every county game they played, with their only loss coming via forfeit. Game after game, Ferguson drew the assignment of defending the opposing team\u2019s top scoring threat.<\/p>\n

More often than not, those players walked away frustrated. Ferguson\u2019s ability to make plays shifted momentum and directly led to goals on the other end.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes it was a good check, or him picking up a ground ball. Other times he would cause a turnover that either led directly to a goal, or he would go and score the goal himself,\u201d Benson said. \u201cEvery game, he made an impact. That\u2019s what makes him special as a player.\u201d<\/p>\n