Damon Anderson, Author at The MoCo Show

Week 1 MoCo High School Football Preview & Predictions

Published September 3, 2026 at 8:52AM

Week 1 is supposed to be about optimism. Everyone is undefeated, every roster has a reason to believe it is better than the one that finished last season, and every coach has spent an offseason explaining why the work his players put in will matter when the lights come on. Then the games begin.

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Quince Orchard Alums Aydan and Elisha West Leave Michigan State For Minnesota

By Damon Anderson

Published January 7, 2026 at 2:41PM | Updated January 8, 2026 at 8:30AM

Aydan and Elisha West

For anyone who spent Friday nights at Quince Orchard, the names Aydan and Elisha West still echo like a PA announcement before kickoff. Two Maryland brothers who grew up chasing each other around the CougarDome secondary are now chasing a shared future in the University of Minnesota’s maroon and gold.

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2025 All-County Football Team

By Damon Anderson

Published December 15, 2025 at 11:52PM | Updated December 16, 2025 at 7:51AM

There are seasons that blur together, and then there are seasons that leave behind a clear hierarchy, of programs, of players, and of performances that forced everyone else to adjust. This year in Montgomery County football was firmly the latter, and the MoCo All-County Team reflects a fall defined by dominance, adaptability, and elite two-way impact. Graphics below, listing all players, by Sam Nosoff (Blair he’s coach).

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Maryland

Quince Orchard Holds Off Wise to Win 4A State Championship Thriller in Annapolis

By Damon Anderson

Published December 6, 2025 at 9:32AM

photo by Phil Fabrizio

The Class 4A state championship lived up to its billing Friday night as top-ranked Quince Orchard edged Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High School 26–21 at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. Our own Damon Anderson was on the sideline providing live updates as the Cougars completed another championship season in dramatic fashion. Photos below by Phil Fabrizio.

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Maryland Football State Championship Preview & Predictions

By Damon Anderson

Published December 3, 2025 at 9:10PM | Updated December 3, 2025 at 10:50PM

Earlier this week, we provided the preview and predictions for the 4A and 4A/3A Maryland Football State Championship games, which both involve teams from Montgomery County. Below, we look at the rest of the field:

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Maryland 4A/3A Football State Championship Preview & Prediction

By Damon Anderson

Published December 2, 2025 at 7:09AM

Courtesy Daniel Soso

If you believe in football karma, if you believe that high school seasons sometimes bend back toward the moments that shaped them, then this state championship matchup feels predestined. The Class 4A/3A – No. 1 Sherwood vs. No. 2 Mergenthaler (Mervo) takes place on Thursday, December 4th at 7:00pm (Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, MD).

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Maryland

Maryland High School Football State Semifinal Preview and Predictions

By Damon Anderson

Published November 25, 2025 at 8:15AM

High School Football State Semifinal Preview and Predictions By Damon Anderson

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Maryland High School Football Playoffs: State Quarterfinal Scores

By Damon Anderson

Published November 21, 2025 at 8:05PM | Updated November 28, 2025 at 12:06PM

MoCo Football

Results of the quarter final round Maryland high school football playoff games (MCPS games) can be seen below. Scores will be updated as we receive them (an F will signify the score is final): (more…)

Maryland

Maryland High School Football 4A State Quarterfinals Preview & Predictions

By Damon Anderson

Published November 18, 2025 at 7:36AM

Courtesy Matt Brezovec

The MPSSAA quarterfinals arrive with high drama, high-profile clashes, and a handful of local teams trying to punch their ticket to a Thanksgiving-week semifinal. From the Cougar Dome to Sandy Spring to Burtonsville, the storylines are rich: juggernauts defending their turf, upstarts playing with house money, and perennial bridesmaids desperately trying to crack the glass ceiling. Here’s a deep dive into four marquee matchups involving Montgomery County programs and what to expect when the lights come on Friday night.

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Final Regular Season High School Football Top 10

By Damon Anderson

Published November 5, 2025 at 8:50PM | Updated November 5, 2025 at 9:27PM

The regular season is officially in the books, and what a ride it’s been across Montgomery County. From undefeated juggernauts to long-awaited breakthroughs, the 2025 campaign delivered storylines that will echo into the playoffs. As the postseason kicks off, here’s where every contender stands heading into November.

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Maryland High School Football Playoffs: Squads Set for Opening Round Showdowns

By Damon Anderson

Published November 4, 2025 at 12:04AM | Updated November 4, 2025 at 9:00PM

Courtesy Matt Brezovec

The regular season is in the books, and the second season begins this week as Montgomery County’s finest hit the gridiron for the first round of the Maryland High School Football Playoffs. From powerhouse programs like Quince Orchard and Sherwood looking to continue dominant runs, to upstart stories like Wheaton and Kennedy aiming to make noise, the opening round is loaded with intrigue.

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