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April 5, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

Maryland Public School Sports Association Changes Head Covering Rule (VIDEO)

After some controversy and some support from the community and the Montgomery County Board of Education, the Maryland Public Secondary Athletic Association changed a rule that required student athletes to provide special documentation for wearing head coverings during sporting events. This change comes after referees refused to let Je’Nan Hayes, student at Watkins Mill High […]

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March 17, 2017 | Mitti Hicks

School Board to Ask State Athletic Officials to Change Head Covering Rules

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted unanimously on Friday to submit a letter to the  Maryland Public Secondary School Athletic Association (MPSSAA) and the National Federation of State High School Associations to change a rule that prevented a Watkins Mill High School student from playing in a regional basketball game because of her Muslim head […]

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December 9, 2016 | Phil Fabrizio

Damascus Crowned 3A Football Champs (PHOTOS)

By most accounts along the sidelines last evening Franklin High School out played Damascus and was positioned to win.  Luck in both forms bad and good had followed Damascus all evening.  Fourth quarter time was running out for the Hornets and the Indians were on the 5-yard line in position to score to claim the […]

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November 25, 2016 | Staff Writer

Undefeated Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets to Play for 3A State Title

UPDATED The undefeated Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets will play for the 3A state championship game for the third year in a row. On Friday night, Damascus beat Potomac in the semi-finals game, 63-28. Damascus will play Franklin for the state title on Dec. 8th at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. You can find tickets, here. You can […]

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November 25, 2016 | Staff Writer

QO Cougars Defeat Annapolis 42 – 14, Advance to 4A State Title Game (PHOTOS)

UPDATED The Quince Orchard Cougars are going to states after a 42-14 win over the Annapolis Panthers on Friday night at the Cougardome. The Cougars will take on the Wise Pumas in the 4A state championship game at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Dec. 9. You can find ticket information, here. You can find […]

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November 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Girls Field Hockey: Springbrook Blue Devils Advance After Win Over Clarksburg Coyotes (PHOTOS)

The Springbrook Blue Devils are advancing to the Maryland 4A girls field hockey playoffs after a Wednesday night win, 1-0, against the Clarksburg Coyotes. The Blue Devils will play the Churchill Bulldogs on Nov. 9th at Paint Branch High School in the 4A state semifinal playoff match. Springbrook advances in 4A MPSSAA FH region. Defeats […]

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November 2, 2016 | Staff Writer

Girls Field Hockey: Churchill Advances After Overtime Win Over B-CC (PHOTOS)

The Churchill Bulldogs are advancing in Maryland 4A girls field hockey playoffs after a Wednesday night win, 2-1, against the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Barons. Churchill advances with a goal to win it in OT. @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/UieW6MsblK — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) November 2, 2016 Here is the winning goal for Churchill FH. They advance in 4A MPSSAA […]

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November 1, 2016 | Staff Writer

Girls Soccer: Wootton Advances After Win Over QO (PHOTOS)

The Wootton Patriots are advancing in Maryland 4A girls soccer action after a Tuesday night playoffs win, 2-1, against the Quince Orchard Cougars. Wootton advances in 4A MPSSAA Girls Soccer with a 2-1 win over Quince Orchard @mymcmedia @allmetsports @gdpoze pic.twitter.com/hh9dYTtt6L — Phil Fabrizio (@Photoloaf) November 2, 2016 Wootton score on a penalty kick on […]

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May 6, 2016 | Phil Fabrizio

Ahead of Their Game – Women’s Lacrosse Soft Headgear

Quince Orchard High School (QOHS) girls lacrosse (lax) may be having an off season but they appear to be ahead of other Montgomery County schools in their approach towards that sports’ future. They wear soft headgear. First disclaimer, I have watched the movie Concussion and also own a hard MIPS cycling helmet for brain protection. […]

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May 26, 2015 | Krista Brick

Gaithersburg Baseball Comes Home State Champion

For the first time in school history, the Gaithersburg High baseball team can say it is the 4A state champ. The Trojans toppled the Severna Park Falcons 5-3 in the Class 4A state final at Ripken Stadium Friday night. Here’s the path that led them to the state title. Congratulations Coach Rabberman and the GHS Baseball Team […]

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