“We are excited to welcome Todd to Blue Ridge,” said Head of School Trip Darrin, P’29. “His experience, leadership, and commitment to developing young men make him an outstanding fit for our community and mission.”

Athletic Director Parker Kirwan echoed that enthusiasm. “Coach Carroll has succeeded at every level of the game, from collegiate baseball to professional organizations,” Kirwan said. “We’re thrilled to have someone with his experience and passion leading our baseball program and mentoring our student-athletes.”

Carroll most recently served as Pitching Coach for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League – widely regarded as the premier collegiate summer league in the country – where he worked alongside top MLB prospects and future professional players.

His collegiate coaching career is highlighted by a highly successful tenure at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he served as Pitching Coach and Recruiting Coordinator. During his time with the Engineers, the program captured three conference championships and earned five NCAA Tournament appearances. Carroll’s recruiting efforts produced the nation’s No. 1 recruiting class in 2014 (Perfect Game) and he was named the Kevin Burr New England College Baseball Assistant Coach of the Year in 2015 – recognizing the top assistant coach across all three NCAA divisions in New England.

From 2022 to 2024, Carroll served as a Minor League Pitching Coach in the Seattle Mariners organization, working with professional athletes at the club’s Arizona and Dominican Republic training complexes. Several pitchers he coached have since advanced to Major League Baseball. Most recently, he joined the Boston Red Sox organization as an amateur scouting assistant, evaluating players and assisting area scouts in preparation for the 2026 MLB Draft. Earlier in his career, Carroll worked as an Associate Scout for MLB’s Scouting Bureau, filing reports used by all 30 Major League organizations.

Carroll has also coached and developed players at Harvard University, the University of Massachusetts Boston, Salem Community College, and numerous elite summer programs throughout his career.

“I am thrilled to take over the baseball program at Blue Ridge,” said Carroll. “The community has been really invested in our success already. I look forward to working with our coaching staff to help Blue Ridge students and athletes become the best version of themselves on and off the field while pursuing championship banners to add to the ones from other sports at Blue Ridge.”

麻豆区 looks forward to welcoming Coach Carroll to campus this fall.

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Led by Head Coach Dale Anderson, Associate Head Coach Marvin Hatchett, and assistants Raeshad Herriott, Craig Blandford, and Jesse Schmeizer, Blue Ridge combined depth, leadership, and championship-level execution throughout the meet. Anderson鈥檚 leadership throughout the season was recognized with VISAA Coach of the Year honors, a fitting acknowledgment after guiding the Barons to a third straight state title.

The Barons were especially dominant in the hurdles, where captains Zyir Cayasso 鈥�26 and Cohen Lemcke 鈥�26 delivered unforgettable performances. Cayasso claimed the VISAA state title in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 15.04, while Lemcke finished runner-up in 15.47 to give Blue Ridge a commanding 1-2 finish. The duo then flipped positions in the 300-meter hurdles, as Lemcke earned the state championship in 41.19 and Cayasso followed closely behind in 41.24, once again producing a massive point total for the Barons.

Lemcke鈥檚 exceptional championship meet earned him Top Performer of the Meet honors, awarded to the athlete who scored the most points in the track events. His versatility, consistency, and leadership played a major role in securing another championship for Blue Ridge.

Blue Ridge also captured a state championship in the 4×100-meter relay, finishing in 43.67 to secure another gold medal and strengthen its lead in the team standings. The Barons added another strong relay performance in the 4×400-meter relay, placing second overall and contributing valuable points to the championship total.

Several other Barons delivered standout performances throughout the meet. Graham Buford 鈥�26 made a major impact in the field events, contributing critical points that helped separate Blue Ridge from the rest of the competition. Yariel Cruz 鈥�26, one of the program鈥檚 most consistent contributors over the past three years, also turned in a strong championship performance while continuing to showcase the experience and competitiveness that have defined this remarkable run.

The leadership of captains Lemcke, Cayasso, Michael Roman 鈥�26, Cruz, Dayo Matsinhe 鈥�26, and Maelig Mieusset 鈥�29 helped set the tone throughout the season and championship meet. Their consistency, competitiveness, and commitment to the program were instrumental in guiding the Barons to another state title.

This championship also carried historic significance for Lemcke, Matsinhe, and Cruz, who have now been part of all three consecutive VISAA state championship teams. Their careers helped establish a sustained culture of excellence that has elevated Blue Ridge track & field into one of Virginia鈥檚 premier independent school programs.

Winning one state championship is difficult. Winning three in a row requires talent, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. This year鈥檚 Barons once again proved themselves equal to that challenge, delivering another memorable performance and continuing a remarkable era for Blue Ridge athletics.

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Now a standout at Duke University, Brown has emerged as one of the most dominant defensive forces in the country. The 6-foot-9 senior anchored the nation鈥檚 top-ranked defense this season, finishing with an elite 8.3 defensive box plus-minus, one of the best marks ever recorded.

鈥淢aliq Brown was the best on-ball defender in college basketball,鈥� said Angela Lento, Vice President of College Insider, Inc. 鈥淗is defensive prowess made the Blue Devils the best defensive team in the country. His intensity and toughness made him a difference maker.鈥� 聽聽

Brown鈥檚 impact shows up across every category. He recorded 68 steals on the season and led the ACC in steal percentage (5.61%), ranking second nationally. His activity and anticipation were unmatched, totaling 195 deflections, an average of 5.3 per game, and accounting for more than 32% of his team鈥檚 total.

He delivered standout performances throughout the year, including matching his career-high with five steals against both Texas Tech and rival North Carolina. Brown recorded two or more steals in 23 games this season, consistently disrupting opposing offenses.

In addition to his perimeter dominance, Brown protected the rim with authority, posting a season-high four blocks in the NCAA Tournament against St. John鈥檚. He concluded his collegiate career with 77 blocks and 198 steals.

His efforts earned him both ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year honors, further recognition of his versatility and impact.

The Lefty Driesell Award is named in honor of legendary coach Charles 鈥淟efty鈥� Driesell, whose teams were known for their relentless defensive intensity across a Hall of Fame career spanning more than four decades.

A Blue Ridge Foundation

At 麻豆区, we emphasize discipline, effort, and accountability, qualities that have clearly defined Maliq鈥檚 game at the highest level. His recognition as the nation鈥檚 top defensive player is a testament not only to his talent, but to his work ethic and commitment to excellence.

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited for Maliq and not surprised,鈥� says BRS head basketball coach Cade Lemcke. 鈥淔rom the moment he arrived on campus, we knew he was special. We鈥檙e proud of his immediate impact at Syracuse鈥攍eading the ACC in steals and earning All-Defensive honors鈥攁nd how that continued at Duke. Being named ACC Defensive Player of the Year and Sixth Man of the Year, along with the Lefty Driesell Award, is the icing on the cake to this chapter of his career.鈥�

We are incredibly proud to count Maliq Brown among our alumni and look forward to following his continued success on and off the court.

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