The Student Athlete Mentoring Program (SAMP), created by Watkins Mill alumnus Joseph Hooks through the 480 Club, is entering its fourth year with a new twist that brought a professional sports feel to youth mentorship in Montgomery County.
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Montgomery County’s Kiki Rice has reached the top of the college basketball world. Rice helped lead UCLA to a dominant 79-51 win over fellow No. 1 seed South Carolina in the national championship, finishing with 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists in the title-clinching victory.
Montgomery County’s Kiki Rice is heading to the national championship after helping UCLA secure a 51-44 win over Texas in the women’s Final Four.
Montgomery County Public Schools saw a dominant winter season, with eight teams capturing state championships across multiple sports during the 2025-2026 school year.
Montgomery County native Sam Anas has etched his name into international hockey history, tying the Kontinental Hockey League’s all-time single-season points record with a remarkable 89 points in 67 games.
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Update: The game has been postponed. Please check with @moco.hoops for updates.
Montgomery County’s top high school basketball seniors will take the court together one final time this week as part of the 2025-2026 Montgomery County Coaches Senior All-Star Game.
The Washington Commanders are rumored to have interest in NFL free agent pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie, according to Commanders and NFL reporter Ben Standig. If the move comes together, it would bring a Montgomery County native back home.
A legendary chapter of Maryland high school football is being brought to life in a new book written by former Seneca Valley High School athletic director Ray Sacramo and longtime head coach Terry Changuris. The project chronicles the rich history of Seneca Valley football and the foundation of a program that became one of the most successful in the state.
Montgomery County native Christian Marsh has been selected by USA Gymnastics to serve on the commentary team for the 2026 Winter Cup, taking place February 21 and 22 in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Cleveland Browns have filled their defensive coordinator vacancy following the resignation of Jim Schwartz, according to several reports, hiring Atlanta Falcons defensive passing game coordinator and Montgomery County native Mike Rutenberg for the role.
The Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks are hiring Montgomery County native Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero.