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2021 Year in Review: A look back at some of our most popular (non-COVID) posts and stories from the past year.

2021 Year in Review

Below you’ll find some of our most popular (non-COVID) posts and stories from 2021.

January:

Inauguration Day Bernie

Jon Bernthal hanging out at the Lego Store in Westfield Montgomery

“Originally from MoCo, the actor is popular for his many roles in television series and movies such as The Walking Dead, The Punisher, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Accountant, Ford v Ferrari, and the recent Soprano’s movie The Many Saints of Newark.

He grew up in the Cabin John area and graduated from Sidwell Friends in DC in 1995.

He still has family in the area and is spotted hanging out in MoCo all the time.

Photo courtesy of @e_j_fletch on Instagram”

February:

Good Counsel Alum Plays in Second Straight SuperBowl

Kansas City Chief Dorian O’Daniel played against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers at this year’s SuperBowl LV in Tampa, FL.

Dorian attended high school and played football at Good Counsel in Olney, where he was a running back and linebacker. As a senior he was named the Montgomery Sentinal’s Offensive Player of the Year and the Gazette’s Montgomery County Player of the Year.

That year he also made the Washington Post’s All-Met First Team. O’Daniel then graduated from Clemson with a degree in parks, recreation, and tourism management.

In 2018, he was selected 100th overall in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft.

Last year Dorian and the Chief’s won the NFL Championship when they defeated the San Francisco 49ers SuperBowl LIV.

March:

Brian Nicholson, a MoCo Native, is the Youngest Krispy Kreme General Manager in Company History


Krispy Kreme recently opened a new shop at a Columbia Heights in Washington DC with general manager Brian Nicholson leading the way.

Brian is a MoCo native. He was born and raised in the county and graduated from Wootton High School in 2018.

He has worked for Krispy Kreme for five years, starting a the Fallsgrove location in Rockville, where he became a full-time in employee after his high school graduation and served as an assistant general manager.

After just 9 months, he was promoted to general manager of the DuPont Circle location before being asked to open the newest location at 3100 14th Street in Columbia Heights last month.

Brian tells us his experience opening a new store has been “more than fun” and was excited to be able to open the store in February– Black History Month.

We wish Brian the best at Krispy Kreme and look forward to seeing him continue to succeed. Maybe he will bring MoCo a second Krispy Kreme location? We can only hope!

Congratulations, Brian!

Steve Chu, QO alum and owner of Baltimore restaurant Ekiben, Drove 6 Hours to Cook for Customer with Cancer

Steve Chu, QO alum and owner of Baltimore restaurant Ekiben, packed up and headed to Vermont when he learned that one of his customers, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, was craving one of their dishes.

A family member had reached out to the Ekiben team to tell them that her mother-in-law, who lives in Vermont but often visits Maryland, had stage 4 lung cancer and was craving Ekiben’s tempura broccoli. The family member shared that she was planning to drive up from Maryland to Vermont and wanted to surprise her Ekiben-loving relative with the dish.

After asking whether she could either have the recipe or ingredients for the broccoli dish so it would be fresh after the long drive, she got a surprising response from Ekiben’s team. Chu replied by saying “Thanks for reaching out. Ephrem [a co-owner] and I are more than willing to meet you guys in Vermont, and make the food fresh so it will be just like what she remembered.”

As reported by Good News Movement , Steve and his team stayed in the area for a couple of days and turned down the family’s offer to compensate them for their air bnb, food, and gas. Chu was joined by co-owner Ephrem Abebe alongside one other team member.

By: Michelle Katz @pike.and.rozay on Instagram

April:

Good Samaritan in Germantown

Odessa Shannon Middle School Chooses New Colors and Mascot

Back in November, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to change the name of Col. E. Brooke Lee Middle School in Silver Spring to Odessa Shannon Middle School.

The change will take place following this school year and yesterday the school staff unveiled the brand new mascot and school colors in a YouTube video.

Odessa Shannon Middle School has adopted “Wolves” as the new mascot and has chosen blue (the top color from a survey) and light green (Odessa Shannon’s favorite color) as the nee school colors.

Shannon was the first African-American Board of Education member and a lifelong activist. She worked tirelessly to help close the achievement gap for minority families and was the recipient of numerous awards, such as the Human Rights Hall of Fame, the African American Living Legend Award, and Hornbook Award for Outstanding Service to Education.

Shannon’s name will replace Col. E Brooke Lee, a Maryland politician whose policies shaped Montgomery County’s zoning and land use in the 1920s. These laws barred African-Americans from living in Silver Spring, with the exception as domestic servants. It wasn’t until 1968 that Montgomery County enacted fair housing policies.

May:

Police Search for a Raccoon After Attacks in Rockville

Per Rockville City Police:

“The Rockville City Police Department is asking community members to be on the lookout for a raccoon that attacked a dog and a child in Rockville on Monday morning.

Anyone who sees a raccoon acting aggressively should leave the scene and call 911.

A dog was attacked and bitten Monday morning near College Gardens Park, 615 College Parkway.

Later in the morning, around 11 a.m., a child was bitten in Kinship Park, 254 N. Washington Street.

Officers from the Rockville City Police Department are actively searching for the raccoon.”

The Last Arby’s in MoCo Closes

A few of the reactions from twitter:


June:

2021 High School Graduation Season

July: 

I<3U Jenny

Former Damascus Student-Athlete Bikes Across the Country Raising Money for ALS

 

“On Saturday, June 26th Wil Armstrong, a 2016 Damascus High School graduate, commenced his cross-country bike ride “Against the Wind” from Rehoboth Beach, DE. He is expected to finish 2.5 months later in Seattle, Washington. Throughout this journey, Wil is updating his daily blog with his progress, experiences, and updates on his banana consumption count. During his cross-country journey, he is crowdfunding for the ALS Association after seeing his mentor and former basketball coach, Rodney Lapp, go through it.

Wil played football for his high school’s state champion team and later played rugby at the University of Maryland. What started off as a high school job at Jimmie Cone carried over into his time at the University of Maryland, where he got his Master’s in Quantitative Finance through the Robert H. Smith School of Business through their Plus One program. With eight years under his belt, he was the Damascus Jimmie Cone’s longest tenured employee! How much more Damascus can you get?

When people ask Wil why he is taking on such an adventure he says, “Touring is a way to use my gifts to make a difference in the world, the stars are aligned, and nothing makes me feel more clear, focused, and alive.”

August:

Rockville’s Helen Louise Maroulis Becomes The First American Woman to Win Two Olympic Medals in Wrestling

Helen Louise Maroulis is a Rockville-born freestyle wrestler who competes in the women’s 55-kg 53-kg and 57-kg categories. She was the first-ever American to win a gold medal in women’s freestyle wrestling back at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.

In August, she became the first American woman to win two Olympic medals in wrestling when she beat khongorzul Boldsaikhan from Mongolia for the Bronze medal.

She attended Magruder High School for three years, where as a freshman she became the first female wrestler to place at the Maryland state wrestling championships. She has been a great spokesperson for mental health awareness after suffering many physical injuries, brain trauma and the effects of prescription medicines.

2021 Montgomery County AG Fair

September: 

Glenmont then and now (60s and 2021)

Katie Ledecky visits Little Flower School in Bethesda

Ledecky provided words of encouragement to current students at the school while proudly wearing her most recent gold and silver medals from the recent 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held this summer).

She and her Team USA Swimming teammate Phoebe Bacon both attended the school while growing up right here in MoCo.

Ledecky has won 7 Olympic gold medals and 15 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer. She is also the world record holder in the women’s 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter freestyle (long course), and holds the fastest-ever times in the women’s 500-, 1000-, 1500-, and 1650-yard freestyle events.

The school posted the following message and pictures on its social media:

“Little Flower School Alumna KATIE LEDECKY came back for a visit! Thank you Katie for being an amazing role model and inspiration to our entire Cardinal Community. We are so proud of you! 🥇🏊‍♀️🇺🇸”

October:

Red Light/Green Light

Post Guapo’s Workout

November:

Local P.E. Teacher Recognized at Washington Football Team Game

On-field recognition for Lenny Myers, Kennedy High School P.E. Teacher, who was named educator of the month by Washington Football Team earlier this year.

Lenny Myers was awarded Educator of the Month by The Washington Football Team‘s Black Engagement Network earlier this year.

”Mr. Myers leads from the front. He is an amazing teacher in the classroom at John F. Kennedy High School and his students love and respect him.

His best work is in his community; Mr. Myers has a program for children looking to gain new basketball skills through his program, “Reach Beyond Basketball.” This program provides financial help to to children in the community with scholarships in order to take the burden off of struggling families.”

Tower Records in Rockville

Read our full article about the history of Tower Records in Rockville here.

December: 

Happy 100th Birthday to Kensington man! 

Thai Tanium in Gaithersburg

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Week 1 MoCo High School Football Scores

Tonight kicked off the 2021 high school football season and we have some scores from across the county for you.

The scores below were sent into us from people in attendance at various games. If a game isn’t listed, it’s because we didn’t receive a report from the game.

Blake: 60

Northwood: 0

 

B-CC: 19

Poolesville: 16

 

Paint Branch 44

Einstein 7

 

Urbana: 32

Richard Montgomery: 14

 

Seneca Valley: 33

Clarksburg: 6

 

Walter Johnson: 21

Churchill: 17

 

Wootton: 13

Gaithersburg: 0

 

Northwest: 26

Damascus: 0

 

Springbrook: 32

Watkins Mill: 0

 

Sherwood: 50

Wheaton: 6

 

Quince Orchard: 58

Whitman: 0

 

Rockville: 43

Kennedy: 6

 

Blair 27

Magruder 6

 

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Katie Ledecky Has Now Won More Gold Medals Than Any Other Female Swimmer in History

Katie Ledecky Has Now Won More Gold Medals Than Any Other Female Swimmer in History

Bethesda raised Katie Ledecky won the gold medal Friday at the Tokyo Olympics in 800m women’s freestyle. In total, Ledecky has won seven gold medals across three Olympic Games. Ledecky has now won more individual gold medals than any other female swimmer in history.

On Wednesday, Ledecky won the gold medal in the 1,500m freestyle, the first time that race had been held for women at the Olympics.

Ledecky attended Little Flower School through eighth grade and graduated from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart in 2015.

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Team Israel Defeats Bethesda Big Train 8-7 in Sunday Night Game

Team Israel Defeats Bethesda Big Train 8-7 in Sunday Night Game

Days before they head to Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Olympics, Israel’s national team defeated the Bethesda Big Train 8-7 Sunday evening at Shirley Povich Field at Cabin John Regional Park.

The “friendship game” was part of Team Israel’s exhibition tour in preparation for the Olympic Games.

Team Israel consists of Israeli natives and American-born Jews who have Israeli citizenship. Bethesda Big Train consists of college players from across the U.S. who compete in Bethesda over the summer.

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Eight Olympians with MoCo Ties

At least eight athletes with MoCo ties qualified for the 2020 Olympics!

Andrew Wilson:

Andrew Wilson, became the first ever D-III swimmer to qualify for US Olympic team. He moved to Bethesda at 3 1/2 when his family moved from London. He started swimming as a child at Kenwood Golf and Country Club. Wilson attended Norwood School in Bethesda until eighth grade where he then transferred to a boarding school in Massachusetts.

At 17, Wilson transferred to Emory University in Atlanta, GA where he persuaded the coach to give him a spot on the team. Wilson didn’t even place on the travel team for the Division III program in his freshman year. Ten years later, Andrew finish second in the final of the 100-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Olympic trials, securing a place on the team. His mother was a gymnast at Yale and his sister swam at Northwestern.

 

Helen Maroulis:

Helen Louise Maroulis is a Rockville-born freestyle wrestler who competes in the women’s 55-kg 53-kg and 57-kg categories.At the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil she became the first-ever American to win a gold medal in women’s freestyle wrestling at the Olympic Games.

She attended Magruder High School for three years, where as a freshman she became the first female wrestler to place at the Maryland state wrestling championships. She has been a great spokesperson for mental health awareness after suffering many physical injuries, brain trauma and the effects of prescription medicines.

 

Phoebe Bacon:

(Pictured: Inside the Germantown Indoor Pool)

Phoebe Bacon is a Chevy Chase born Olympian swimmer and recent Stone Ridge of Sacred Heart high school School Graduate. She holds the 5th fastest 100 m backstroke swim in the world for the 2019 calendar. She qualified for the US Olympic Swimming Team, placing second in the 200m backstroke at the Olympic Team Trials.

Bacon began swimming during the summer at the age of 3 for the Tallyho Foxes. When Phoebe Bacon was 4 or 5 years old at the Little Flower School in Bethesda, she was assigned an older “buddy” who was more advanced and could teach her; she happened to be paired with at the time 10 or 11 year old Katie Ledecky who ended up becoming her mentor and Olympic teammate.

She swims for the Nations Capital Swim Club (NCAP-MD) at the American University site, just as Katie Ledecky did. At the age of 14 she qualified for the U.S. Olympic trials, but didn’t secure a spot on the team. In 2020 Phoebe set a National High School Record at the D.C. Metros and became the first woman to swim under 51 seconds at a high school meet with a time of 50.89 seconds.

Kayla DiCello:

Northwest High School’s rising senior Kayla DiCello secured a spot on the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate. She is now a six time USA National Team member.

As a sophomore, DiCello accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University of Florida.

Kayla and her two sisters practice gymnastics at Gaithersburg’s Hills Gym off of Lindbergh Drive.

On the Final night of the trials her scores were:

Vault: 29.433
Uneven Bars: 26.766
Balance Beam: 27.566
Floor: 27.466
AA: 111.231

Katie Ledecky:

Kathleen Genevieve Ledecky was born in D.C. and raised in Bethesda. She attended Little Flower School through eighth grade and graduated from Stone Ridge of Sacred Heart high school in 2015. Ledecky finished her high-school career as the holder of the Stone Ridge school record in every swimming event except the 100-meter breaststroke.

Influenced by her mother and brother, she began swimming when she was 6, they swam for the University of New Mexico. Instead of following those footsteps she swam and studied at  Stanford University.

At the moment, she is considered the worlds greatest swimmer. She is the current world record holder in the women’s 400-, 800-, and 1500-meter freestyle. Ledecky has won five Olympic gold medals, one silver and 15 world championship gold medals, the most in history for a female swimmer. She has been named world Swimmer of the Year five times.

Kyle Snyder:

Our Lady Of Good Councol High School graduate, Kyle Snyder is returning to the olympics. Kyle Snyder is a freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 97 kilograms. In his junior year he was ranked as the #1 pound-for-pound high school wrestler in America by Flowrestling and named the national high school wrestler of the year by both Intermat, and ASICS. During his first three years of high school, he held an impressive record of 179–0. Senior year, he spent his time training at the Olympic Center and competed internationally for Team U.S.A. Winning America’s first Junior World Championship in over 20 years while becoming the youngest two-time Junior World medalist in American history.

After Good Council he attended Ohio State University to Wrestle D-1.

He currently holds the distinction of being the youngest Olympic Gold medalist and the youngest World Champion in American wrestling history (all before his 21st birthday)!

Thea LaFond:

Kennedy graduate Thea LaFond is a long-term substitute teacher in Montgomery County Public Schools and triple jumper representing Dominica. After her time at Kennedy, she continued her athletic and educational career at the University of Maryland in College Park where she set the highest ever women’s triple jump score in school history (44-02.75), a record that still stands today.

She became the first Dominican athlete,to ever win a medal for her country in the competition, earning a bronze medal in the Triple Jump at the 2018 Commonwealth games.

Nicole Enabosi:

Nicloe Enabosi is a Germantown-based Power forward for Nigerian Olympic team. She graduated from Our Lady Of Good Councol High School where she was a decorated track & field and basketball athlete. She averaged 18 points per game and was a member of Best Buddies, Key Club, President Club and Honor Roll.

She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in May 2019 from the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics and a Master’s in International Business in May of 2020. She was named the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) player of the year for the 2017–18 season. During the 2018-19 season she tore her ACL and missed the season. Enabosi resumed playing for Delaware in the 2019–20 season as a graduate Student.

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Northwest’s Kayla Dicello is Headed to Tokyo

Northwest’s Kayla Dicello is Headed to Tokyo

By Daniela Perez

Northwest High School’s rising senior Kayla DiCello secured a spot on the U.S. Olympic team yesterday as an alternate. She will now be headed to Tokyo for the Olympic games, which run from July 23 to August 8.

Below are her scores from last night’s trials:
Vault: 29.433
Uneven Bars: 26.766
Balance Beam: 27.566
Floor: 27.466
AA: 111.231

DiCello practices gymnastics at Gaithersburg’s Hills Gym off of Lindbergh Drive. She is now a six time USA National Team member.

As a sophomore, DiCello accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University of Florida.

You can watch video from the event at www.nbcolympics.com/videos/sport/gymnastics

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Northwest High School Senior Kayla DiCello Will Compete Tonight For a Spot on U.S. Olympic Team

Northwest High School Senior Kayla DiCello Will Compete Tonight For a Spot on U.S. Olympic Team

By Daniela Perez

Tonight, Northwest High School’s rising senior Kayla DiCello will compete for a spot on the U.S. gymnastics Olympic team.

DiCello practices gymnastics at Gaithersburg’s Hills Gym off of Lindbergh Drive. She is a five time USA National Team member.

As a sophomore DiCello accepted a full athletic scholarship to the University of Florida.

You can watch the US Woman’s Gymnastic Olympic Trials tonight at 8 on nbcolympics.com 

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Professional Soccer Returns to the SoccerPlex in Germantown This Weekend

Professional Soccer Returns to the SoccerPlex in Germantown This Weekend

The Maryland Bobcats FC,  the only professional soccer club in Maryland, will be playing this weekend at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Germantown.

We reported back in April that the Maryland Bobcats FC were the first team to join the Anti-Racist Soccer Club coalition.

The SoccerPlex was also the home to the Washington Spirit women’s professional team during their initial seasons.

MBFC Announces Tickets for Remaining Spring 2021 Home Games
Updated: May 21

May 20, 2021 (Germantown, MD) – Maryland Bobcats FC are happy to announce that tickets for the two remaining home games (June 5 vs. Cal United FC and June 26 vs. San Diego 1904 FC) at the Maryland SoccerPlex go on sale at 9am EST tomorrow, May 21st.

Head Coach Sam Okpodu is excited for fans to get back to the stands for both the home field advantage but also for the players: “Home support is very important to every professional team. Having fans at the stadium will inspire the Bobcats to play for success. Being able to have fans at the stadium will help to inspire the players to victory while creating an exciting environment for the players to show case their talent to their friends, family, and our community.”

“To finally be able to welcome fans into the stadium, it’s a great feeling” Vice President Evan Raimist said. “We missed the chance to have fans at our first-ever home game as a professional club, but thankful to now be able to as the world starts getting back to normal. I know the players can’t wait to have fans cheering them on, and for their sake they deserve it.”

All seats for the Spring Season home matches will be General Admission (GA) and will be “sit where you want”. The club wanted to make these games as accessible as possible so that all our fans got a chance to see the boys live and in person before our first professional season wraps up.

“We are really grateful to finally be able to welcome fans in to the SoccerPlex to watch the local kids play. This club was founded to give local players a chance, and now they get to play in front of their family, friends, and community members who they’ve come to know” Club President Jide Saba said. “Win, lose, or draw, this club wants to make an impact on the community and to finally be able to have that community – where a lot of our players come from – see them live out their dream, we can’t wait to invite them in.”

Gates will open at 6:15pm – just in time for pregame warmups! The link to get tickets will be live tomorrow, May 21st at 9am EST for both matches.

 

About NISA

The National Independent Soccer Association was founded in 2017 with a mission to

bring professional soccer to every city in the United States. A pro league member of

U.S. Soccer, NISA focuses on a model based on meritocracy, independent clubs

controlling their own league, clubs owning their intellectual property, all without the

barrier of territorial rights. Sanctioned by the U.S. Soccer Federation, NISA also runs the

mid-summer Independent Cup, open to independent professional and amateur clubs

alike. For more information about NISA visit NISAOfficial.com or contact at

[email protected]. Follow NISA on Twitter @NISALeague and on Instagram

@nisasoccer.

 

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Update From MCPS Regarding Masks, Graduation Ceremonies, And Sporting Events

Update From MCPS Regarding Masks, Graduation Ceremonies, And Sporting Events

Montgomery County Public Schools sent the following message out Wednesday evening:

Dear MCPS Community:

On May 18, 2021, the Montgomery County Board of Health voted to approve new health guidelines that lift capacity restrictions and relax some mask-wearing requirements for county residents. The new guidelines are in effect through May 28, 2021, when the county’s Board of Health regulation expires. Here are four things you need to know about what these changes mean for MCPS.

  1. MCPS high schools will increase the number of tickets each senior will be allocated for graduation ceremonies. The increase at each school will be based on the size of the graduating class and the facility capacity of each outdoor school stadium. Schools will communicate with families directly about the number of tickets available for their specific ceremony.
  2. Face coverings for student-athletes and spectators will no longer be required outdoors. Additionally, capacity limits for outdoor athletic events have been lifted. The gathering capacity for indoor athletic events is limited to 250. Additional athletics updates can be found here.
  3. Masks/Face coverings remain mandatory in MCPS buildings and on school buses through the end of the school year. This is aligned with state and county guidance. More information will be provided soon on requirements for masking during recess.
  4. MCPS is not recommending changes to 5th and 8th grade promotion ceremonies at this time. Vaccinations for students younger than 12 have not been approved and many students 12 years old and older have yet to be vaccinated. Ceremonies will be held virtually to ensure the safety of students and staff. Schools are collaborating with staff and families to determine additional ways to safely recognize and celebrate 5th and 8th grade students in-person through other school-specific traditions.

We will continue to provide the community with updates on any changes to school system operations, events and programs.

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Montgomery County’s Maryland Bobcats FC First Professional Club to Join Anti Racist Soccer Club Coalition

Montgomery County’s Maryland Bobcats FC First Professional Club to Join Anti Racist Soccer Club Coalition

The Maryland Bobcats FC, which are based in Montgomery County, have announced that their club is the first professional club to join the Anti-Racist Soccer Club coalition.

According to a press release, the Maryland Bobcats FC are a minority owned club, led by a Black President and Black Head Coach.

The Anti Racist Soccer Club was created to, “fight racism in American soccer. The founding organizations andindividuals understand the need to address the ongoing systemic racism that exists within our game, with impactful action. The 10 point plan is the foundation for what American soccer clubs can do as a starting point and this coalition will continue to guide any clubs that wish to adopt
and implement the plan.”

For more information about Maryland Bobcats FC, visit marylandbobcatsfc.com 

Maryland Bobcats FC 10 Point Plan

  1. Invest time and resources into our communities to further diversity, equity, and inclusion
    Example: Working with the Parks department to put on free clinics (both soccer and general activity) to areas generally underserved in the County

  2. Increase representation to reflect the community and sport in which we operate
    Example: Continuing to hire people of color and women in leadership positions within the club and making sure at least 50% of our staff are people of color or women.

  3. Educate our community about racism and anti-racist behaviors
    Example: Share resources and information in our community via social media and at our matches and use our platform to empower players and staff to share their experiences with the community.

  4. Increase representation of minority players in our Youth program
    Example: Work with our partners to offer scholarships for low to no-cost to players that can play, deserve a chance to develop, but couldn’t normally afford travel soccer.

  5. Provide a platform for all players to speak openly and freely about social injustices and inequality
    Example: Afford all members of the club the opportunity to utilize all club media to speak out against racism.

  6. Expand access to the sport for both youth and fans and work towards equitable play and access to the world’s game.

  7. Commit to actively working to end police brutality with minority groups within the County to make their voices, ideas, and needs heard.

  8. Pledge to increase support for Black-owned and Black-led organizations
    Example: As a minority-owned club ourselves, continue to spotlight and work with Black-owned businesses in our community that our players, staff, and fans can frequent and support.

  9. Partner and work with local organizations that will support anti-racist efforts

  10. Make matches more accessible and more inviting to marginalized communities

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MoCo Wrestler Qualifies For Her 2nd Olympics

MoCo Wrestler Qualifies For Her 2nd Olympics

Rockville native Helen Maroulis qualified for her 2nd Olympics games this past Saturday night with a victory over Jenna Burkert in Fort Worth, Texas.

Maroulis is the first Olympic gold medal winner for the United States in women’s wrestling and is looking to repeat at this summer’s games in Tokyo.

Maroulis attended Magruder High School for three years before moving to Michigan for her senior year. Video of this Saturday’s win is below.

Kyle Snyder, who also won Olympic gold in wrestling at the 2016 Olympics, qualified for the Tokyo Olympics as well on Saturday with a win over Kollin Moore.

Snyder attended High School at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney.

 

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