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Bowie teen makes history, now headed for Olympics in Paris
BOWIE, Md. — A Bowie teenager who doesn't even have a driver's license just made Olympic history. Quincy Wilson made Team USA for the Paris Olympic Games. At just 16 years old, he is the youngest U.S. male track & field athlete to make an Olympic team, according to Bill Mallon, an Olympics historian.
Coach Joe Lee leads Bullis Track & Field into national prominence
WASHINGTON (7News) — Joe Lee is like a mad professor. The track is his laboratory. He's detail-oriented and leaves no stone unturned. Going into his 12th year at Bullis School, a private school in Potomac, Maryland, Lee has transformed the track and field program into a national power. Watch...
MoCo’s Masai Russell Sets Olympic Trials Record, Qualifies For Olympics
Potomac native and Bullis alumna Masai Russell set an Olympic trials record and qualified for the Paris Olympics with a 12.25 in the 100m hurdles. While at Bullis, Masai accomplished the following as a student athlete:. Top-ranked 300m hurdler all four years in high school. Eight-time National Champion (sprint relays...
D.C. Basketball Hall of Famer James ‘Butch’ McAdams dies
Legendary D.C. high school basketball coach and sports talk show host James “Butch” McAdams passed away on June 23. The longtime mentor and community leader died in his home, located in northwest D.C. McAdams was a true pillar of the D.C. sports community. The District of Columbia State...
One Year After Groundbreaking, Gossett Basketball Performance Center Construction Fully Underway
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Just over one year since its groundbreaking ceremony, construction of the Barry P. Gossett Basketball Performance Center is fully underway having already achieved several milestones. The facility, located adjacent to the XFINITY Center, broke ground on June 22, 2023 with Gossett in giving remarks to...
Hoops Recruiting Notes From The Trail
HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Things are starting to come into focus now after the June live periods in regards to Maryland Basketball recruiting. Here's what I saw and heard:. Chris Jeffrey, 6-2, PG, Mt. Zion Prep (Lanham, Md.): Yes, the staff is still recruiting Acaden Lewis, but that's the longest of longshots. They backed off Chance Mallory, and while Tyler Jackson could still be in the mix, all signs point to Jeffrey as being the point guard target in the '25 class.
Derek Thorn to Compete in the 45th Annual Cobblestone Hotels Slinger Nationals
Paul Shafer Motorsports is proud to announce that Derek Thorn, the renowned driver of the #7 El Bandido Yankee Tequila, Dynamic Metal Recycling, Fire Suppression Solutions, Fury, will be participating in the 45th Annual Cobblestone Hotels Slinger Nationals presented by Lynch Buick GMC of West Bend. This marks Thorn's third attempt at claiming victory in this prestigious event, showcasing his determination and skill on the track.
DC Little League softball team needs help getting to the World Series
WASHINGTON — A trailblazing softball team from D.C. is making history. But they need your help in hopes of making a little bit more. The Mamie Johnson Little League Softball team is made up predominantly of Black girls from Wards 7 and 8. The team just won the DC 1 State Championship on June 22. Now, the next step in their journey is heading to Bristol, Connecticut, for the Little League World Series Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament. The tourney includes teams from Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania.
Football Player Capsules: Jalen Huskey
Fall camp begins in August, and to preview the upcoming 2024 season we take a look at each scholarship player on Maryland’s roster, from jersey No. 0 to No. 99. RECRUITING: Huskey was a low three-star corner recruit in the 2022 class out of Quince Orchard (Gaithersburg, Md.). He mainly accrued offers from smaller Division I schools and ended up opting for Bowling Green.
Maryland football lands Baltimore three-star OL
Maryland football kept the local momentum on the recruiting trail going late Tuesday night, as Baltimore (Md.) Milford Mill three-star offensive lineman Amory Hills announced his commitment to the Terps via social media. Hills chose the Terps over Penn State, Virginia Tech and West Virginia. The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Hills officially...
MM 7.2: Maryland football earns commitments from 3-star defensive players
Maryland football added to a commitment-filled weekend on Saturday, when two three-star defensive players announced their decision via Instagram. Edge rusher Sidney Stewart attends Concordia Prep in Towson, Md. He is the 97th-ranked player at his position and the No. 43-ranked player from Maryland, according to the 247Sports Composite. He chose Maryland over Boston College, Indiana and Virginia Tech.
Tampa Bay 5, Washington 0
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Swim lessons throughout the DMV for children and adults
WASHINGTON - During this sizzling heat wave, there is no better way to cool down than a nice swim. For those that do not know how to swim, no need to fret, there are plenty of local places to start your swim lessons. Here are multiple locations across the DMV...
Wednesday Dots: Playing The Game
Good morning everybody, and it’s getting to be about that time. Yup, it’s time for Dots!. The Huskies continued their recruiting hot streak Tuesday, securing a commitment from 3 star DB Ramonz Adams, after he decommitted from Texas Tech. Our own Ray Lucas Jr. has a recruiting roundup...
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