Author: Damon Anderson

Damon Anderson is an army veteran and 1992 graduate of Quince Orchard High School who has covered MoCo public high school football for 15 years. Damon and Kevin Grant also started the first ever podcast covering local high school football.

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MoCo Football 2025: 3A & 2A Preseason Preview– New Eras, Familiar Struggles, and Fleeting Hope

By Damon Anderson
Photo courtesy Fran Fitzpatrick @fitzphotoandfun on Instagram

Only three weeks separate us from the opening whistles of official practices, and with it, the final chapter of our Montgomery County preseason coverage. Today, we turn our lens to the last five programs still waiting for their moment, four in the revamped 3A West and Poolesville, flying solo in 2A. The truth is, this group carries a disproportionate share of instability, inconsistency, and introspection. For some, 2025 represents a clean slate. For others, it’s about just staying afloat.

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The Wait is Almost Over: A 2025 Montgomery County Football Preseason Primer

By Damon Anderson

The dark days are almost behind us. The sun’s setting a little earlier, the pads are coming out of the storage bins, and footballs are starting to fly through humid summer air. It won’t be long now—conditioning, then scrimmages, and then, before you know it, September 5th will roll around and with it the glorious return of MoCo football. (more…)

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In-Depth Recap of Quince Orchard’s State Championship Victory Over Wise

By Damon Anderson

Friday night at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the Quince Orchard Cougars stood tall once again, defeating the Wise Pumas 24-13 in the Maryland Class 4A state championship. The victory marked Quince Orchard’s third title in four years, a fitting redemption after last year’s unexpected playoff exit.

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4A State Final Preview & Prediction: Quince Orchard vs Wise

By Damon Anderson

Some games transcend the typical Friday night spectacle, and this year’s state final between the Wise Pumas and Quince Orchard Cougars is one of them. It’s not just about the trophy; it’s about legacy, evolution, and the ever-burning quest to cement greatness. One of these two teams has won every 4A state title since 2015. The Pumas hold a 3-2 series edge, but the Cougars have won the last two. Preview and predictions for all other State Championship games can be seen here.

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Class 4A Football Semifinal Preview and Prediction: Broadneck at Quince Orchard

By Damon Anderson

Cougars Clash with Bruins in Semifinal Showdown of Grit and Glory: The Maryland high school football landscape is no stranger to epic playoff battles, but this week’s Class 4A semifinal between Quince Orchard and Broadneck promises to be a clash for the ages. On one sideline, the Cougars—a perennial powerhouse with a resume glistening in playoff dominance—boast just one loss in the last decade. On the other hand, the Bruins have surged to prominence as the terror of Montgomery County, going 3-0 vs MoCo, dating back to last year.

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High School Football Playoff Preview & Predictions

By Damon Anderson

As we roll into Week 2 of the playoffs, Montgomery County’s top teams are ready for intense rematches and rivalries that promise plenty of fireworks. Here’s a breakdown of each matchup and how I see them playing out. The Game of the Week preview and prediction can be seen here.

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