“Twenty minutes from the house,” his father joked as Baba Oladotun officially committed to the University of Maryland, announcing the decision live on his YouTube page Wednesday evening.
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Montgomery County Public Schools has released the 2025 Girls’ Volleyball All-County Teams, highlighting the top performers from a competitive and talent-packed season. This year’s selections honor athletes who consistently delivered impact, leadership, and excellence on the court.
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.
Former Our Lady of Good Counsel quarterback Frankie Weaver delivered a breakout performance on Saturday, throwing for career highs of 428 yards and six touchdowns as Monmouth rolled past North Carolina A&T 63-19. The 6’5, 215-pound redshirt freshman from New Market, Maryland put together one of the most impressive quarterback performances in the program’s recent history.
A Montgomery County student is taking youth development into his own hands. Poolesville High School senior Oren Hurwitz has launched SmartPlay360, a free, student-led program that blends academics with athletics to make learning fun, accessible, and engaging for children across the county.
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Results of second round of 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):
Clemson Athletics is putting a spotlight on Montgomery County native Ryan Linthicum, as highlighted last week in a feature by Clemson staff writer Ashby Mixon, recognizing the Damascus alum’s emergence as a key piece of the Tigers’ offensive line. Linthicum, a 6’3, 305-pound center, entered the 2025 season with more than 1,085 career snaps over 23 games (14 starts), and Clemson’s website describes him as a “breakout contributor in 2024.”
Baba Oladotun, one of the nation’s top high school basketball prospects, will announce his college commitment on Wednesday, November 19, at James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring.
As the Maryland high school football postseason 2nd round kicks into full gear, Montgomery County is brimming with marquee matchups and familiar storylines. From rematches between storied rivals to Cinderella […]
Bethesda native Josh Pitsenberger continues to shine for Yale football, powering the Bulldogs to a 34-22 victory over Brown on Saturday to secure their fourth consecutive win and improve to 6-2 on the season.
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It’s been a banner start to the NFL season for the New England Patriots, who improved to 8-2 on Sunday with a big win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, tying the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos for the league’s best record. Two familiar names from Montgomery County have been right in the middle of it… Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins.