MCPS High School Sports Scores for Oct 07, 2024:
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Walter Johnson (3-2) at Blair (4-1): Two Teams at a Crossroads: If downcounty football is your preference this week, Walter Johnson’s trip to Blair is the game to watch. Blair is looking to bounce back after a tough outing against Quince Orchard—a loss that was somewhat expected, but one that still left some positives for the Blazers to build on. Junior Rodriguez has been quietly effective in their ground game, a key factor for Blair’s chances of keeping pace in the region.
Walter Johnson, meanwhile, remains a bit of an enigma. They narrowly escaped Wootton last week, but the close call doesn’t inspire much confidence. Both teams have tough remaining schedules, with Blair in particular facing a brutal slate. A win here could be a turning point for either side, especially as they vie for playoff positioning. While WJ is capable of pulling off an upset, the Blazers’ rushing attack and defensive discipline give them the edge if they’ve mentally recovered from their visit to the Cougar Dome. Blair 31, WJ 21
Join historian Susan Cooke Soderberg on Friday, November 15, from 7:30-9pm for a Zoom presentation based on her upcoming book, “My Name is Not Tom.” Discover new findings about Reverend Josiah Henson’s life, revealing a more complex story beyond his autobiographies. Addition details below:
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will host a free webinar on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7 p.m. to offer tips on using and maintaining battery-powered leaf blowers. As of July 1, 2024, the sale of gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums has been banned in the county.
MCPS High School Sports Scores for Oct 05, 2024:
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) and Department of General Services (DGS) received the 2024 Innovation Award from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for the Brookville Smart Energy Solar Charging Depot, a solar-powered facility supporting the County’s transition to a zero-emission bus fleet by 2035.
Travilah Elementary School, located at 13801 Dufief Mill Rd., opened in 1960 in what is now known as North Potomac. It is named for Travilah Clagett, who was the first postmaster for the area, leading to the United States Post Office using the name “Travilah’ to identify the previously unnamed location. The school has the following history on its website:
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As we hit the midway point of the MCPS high school football season, Montgomery County’s standout players and teams have begun to separate themselves from the pack. From dynamic quarterbacks lighting up the passing game to workhorse running backs carrying their teams, here’s a breakdown of the county’s statistical leaders through four weeks of action (does not include week 5 stats from this week), based on data submitted by MCPS coaches:
Passing Leaders: At the top of the leaderboard is Blake’s Kirby Matson, who’s been slinging the ball with precision and consistency. Matson has racked up 802 passing yards, leading a balanced Blake offense that’s made them a tough out for any opponent. Close behind is Wootton’s Humphries, who has thrown for 709 yards, keeping Wootton’s offense afloat despite a tough schedule.
Montgomery County residents Matthew “Diggy” Diggs and Amye Martinez-Diggs recently opened The Showroom– what Diggy tells us is Montgomery County’s “only 24-hour mobile barbershop, to bring the ultimate convenience to the community” (photos below).