Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_16323766_3 (preliminary_average VARCHAR, state VARCHAR)
### Question:
What was the preliminary average for Miss Maryland?
### Answer:
SELECT preliminary_average FROM table_16323766_3 WHERE state = "Maryland"