In August of 2021, a woman was rescued after a copperhead snake bit her while hiking the same trails our team practices on. Search and rescue teams with off-road all-terrain vehicles from Providence, Texas Station, and the Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company responded and were able to find the woman and take her to a hospital for treatment. Read more here.
After this incident, we discussed with the team and the coaches and officially decided to adopt the Copperhead as our team mascot. At the 2021 Maryland State Championship in Pickall we wore the copperhead around our neck on the podium for the first time. We’ve taken the Copperhead onto every podium since that day! Go Copperheads!
Team History
Originally started as the North Baltimore County Composite in 2019, the team was a group of 20 student athletes and coaches. The team unofficially adopted the name of the Bulls using the mascot from Hereford schools. Today our team has more than 50 student athletes who attend schools up and down the York Rd corridor, from Cockeysville, Dulaney and Parkton to Dumbarton, Towson and schools in the City of Baltimore. We are a true Composite Team and could not have a mascot from one school over another. We are Copperheads!
About Copperheads
Copperhead snakes are venomous pit vipers found in various parts of North America, including Maryland. Historically, copperhead snakes were known to inhabit several counties across Maryland, particularly in areas with suitable habitats such as forests, swamps, and rocky terrains. They are adaptable creatures and can thrive in various environments as long as there is suitable shelter and prey.
Copperhead Safety
If you encounter a copperhead or any other snake in the wild, it’s best to give them space and allow them to move away. If you suspect you or someone else has been bitten by a venomous snake, seek immediate medical attention.