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Maryland Football Schedule Breakdown: Sure Wins, Potential Losses, Big Ten Teams Missed
In the new 18-team Big Ten, it’s all about the schedules, who everyone misses and where, and when the nasty games are. You know who the biggest teams are - some get a much bigger break than others. No game is a 100% lock in the Big Ten, and...
Virginia high school faces recruiting questions after 30 football players transferred this spring
A Virginia high school raised eyebrows internally when 30 new students transferred to the school this spring with the intention of playing on the football team. Hayfield Secondary School (Alexandria, Va.) is now under investigation by the Virginia High School League (VHSL) for the net gain of 23 new students at a time when enrollment was dropping countywide, according to the Fairfax County Times. The association does not allow transfer or enrollment of school “made because of athletic ability,” according to its handbook.
Oregon players, coaches react to tragic death of former Duck Khyree Jackson
Staff Duck Sports Authority Oregon players, coaches and fans woke up to devastating news Saturday morning in learning that former Ducks cornerback Khyree Jackson had died in a car accident overnight in Maryland. Jackson, 24, was one of three people who died in an overnight three-car crash in Prince George’s County, according to Maryland State Police. Police said Jackson died at the scene. The other victims were Isaiah Hazel, 23, and Anthony Lytton, Jr., 24, also former college football players who were teammates with Jackson at Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr High School in Maryland. Hazel was driving, and Jackson...
Highlands, Vienna Woods lead diving divisions with 3-0 records
The Vienna Woods and Highlands summer diving teams took over sole possession of first place with 3-0 records in the respective Northern Virginia Swimming League divisions with road victories the night of July 2. In Division I, Vienna Woods edged Old Keene Mill, 37-35. In Division II, Highlands downed Hunt...
UW Men Win Grand Challenge Cup Semifinal; Final Next
HENLEY-ON-THAMES, U.K. – Washington's national champion men's varsity eight crew will race for the Grand Challenge Cup Sunday at Henley Royal Regatta after beating a crew from Princeton Training Center & Craftsbury Racing Project Saturday. The Husky crew, featuring the same lineup that won the program's 20th IRA national...
Local recruiting run continues for Maryland as DL Bryce Jenkins commits
Maryland's push to keep its best players home got another boost Saturday when one of the top uncommitted players in the DMV joined the class. Washington (D.C.) Friendship Collegiate two-way lineman Bryce Jenkins announced his commitment to Maryland. He will head to the College Park, Md., school as a defensive lineman.
Football Player Capsules: Chantz Harley
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: Harley was a two-star recruit out of Landon (Bethesda, Md.) in the 2021 class. He earned several lower Division I offers and opted for Villanova.
Nationals make roster moves with two former Vols
Washington announced roster moves, including two former Vols, on Saturday. “The Washington Nationals recalled infielder Trey Lipscomb from Triple-A Rochester and designated third baseman Nick Senzel for assignment on Saturday,” Washington President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Mike Rizzo announced. Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round...
DC's Little League Team makes series regional tournament with community support
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — The undefeated girls D.C. Little League team is headed to Connecticut to compete in the Little League World Series regional tournament. Coach Antoine Kennedy and player Noelle O'Brien joined 7News this afternoon to discuss how much this means to them. "Everybody in the DMV really...
Washington Commanders Updates: Moves, Home Base Debates & Tragic Loss – Daily Slop 7/24 Recap
The state of Maryland is advocating for fair competition to keep the Washington Commanders within its jurisdiction, emphasizing the importance of binding agreements regarding the team's future stadium property. If the bill granting long-term control of RFK Stadium's land to D.C. passes, the Commanders could potentially return to their former grounds, impacting Maryland's prospects of hosting the team.
Hayfield football staffer flouts rules; Coach’s controversial past surfaces
This past Sunday, Brenden Hughes, a new wide receiver coach and passing game coordinator for the Hayfield Secondary School football team in Alexandria, tweeted at 4:36 p.m., urging student-athletes to “get some work Monday and Tuesday this week” with training at “$25 a session!”. The problem: as...
Football Player Capsules: Roman Hemby
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: The hometown Terps were the John Carroll (Bel Air, Md.) product’s second major offer in February of 2020, and they were the favorites throughout.
Arlington Post 1995 had many contributors in all-star game
The six players representing the Arlington Post 1995 team made contributions for the winning East side in the July 4 American Legion District 17 all-star baseball game at Waters Field in Vienna. The East defeated the West, 12-1, in seven innings. Helping the East to the victory was Post 1995’s...
Former longtime Legion baseball manager honored at all-star game
Prior to the July 4 District 17 American Legion all-star baseball game at Waters Field in Vienna, former and longtime Springfield Post 176 manager Al Vaxmonsky was on hand and honored for leading the District 17 team for 32 years. His teams won more than 600 games and 10 district-tournament...
Wahoos Swim Meet Comes Down to the Wire in Alexandria
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The blistering heat wasn’t the only reason fans were sweating at the Old Town Pool as the July 6 Colonial Swim League face-off between Alexandria’s Chinquapin Wahoos and the Chantilly Highland Dolphins was decided by just five points. The nailbiter of a meet came down to the final relay as the Dolphins swam away victorious with a score of 228 to 223.
Archbishop Spalding QB Malik Washington On Why He Committed To Maryland Football
Archbishop Spalding senior quarterback Malik Washington had it instilled in him from a young age to not take anything for granted. His goal in life is to “leave a legacy” that lasts. On June 28, Washington took a major step toward achieving that goal. The consensus four-star recruit...
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