Spirit Advance to NWSL Championship Game

Washington Spirit advanced to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) championship game with a 2-1 win Sunday over OL Reign in Tacoma, Wa. Other than two COVID-related forfeits, Spirit has now won 10 consecutive games on...

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Paint Branch Plows Through Einstein, Faces Northwest Next

Coming off a bye week, top-seeded Paint Branch showed no rust in a convincing 56-20 2nd round 4A playoff win over Einstein. The Panthers set the tone early with a bruising style of play and commitment to establishing the run...

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High School Football Playoffs: Week 2 Schedule

After an exciting first week of playoff football, we have moved on to the next round and are one step closer to crowning high school football champions for the 2021 season. Here is a look at the complete Week 2 schedule involving...

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Post-Game Chaos Mars WJ-B-CC Playoff Game: ‘We Can Be Athletic Rivals Safely and Respectfully’

The principals of Bethesda-Chevy Chase and Walter Johnson High Schools sent letters home to families Monday addressing “several serious incidents” that took place after a playoff football game between the two schools...

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Washington Spirit’s Unlikely Run to NWSL Semifinals is Extra Special

Given what transpired within the organization the past few months, Washington Spirit’s run to the NWSL final four would rate as somewhere between extremely  unlikely and stunning. Spirit advanced to the NWSL semifinals...

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‘Shirley & Walter’ Sculpture Memorializes Two DC Sports Legends

Two of Washington DC’s sports icons were memorialized on Saturday at Povich Field in Bethesda.  The ‘Shirley & Walter’ bronze sculpture was unveiled in front of an invitation-only crowd of about 100 people...

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September 1, 2018 | Daryl Schultz

Quince Orchard Defeats BCC 50-0 in a Lightning-Shortened Contest

Bethesda, Maryland Walter Johnson High School August 31, 2018 Early season football games are interesting because teams are trying to set a tone for the upcoming season by proving they are on the right track for success.  Quince Orchard thrilled their fans with the first play of the game by running back the kickoff for […]

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August 31, 2018 | Staff Writer

MCM Game of the Week: Blake Bengals at Damascus Hornets

MCM’s Game of the Week features three-time defending state champions, Damascus, riding an amazing 42-game winning streak, hosting the Blake Bengals in the season opener Friday, Aug. 31. With 45 seconds left in the first half, Damascus led 14-6. The second half of the game was postponed to Saturday when Damascus put up two more […]

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August 29, 2018 | Staff Writer

Friday Night Football is Coming to MCM

Beginning this Friday, August 31, MCM will be bringing you coverage of Montgomery County high school football. We will have a Game of the Week with updates on Twitter and Facebook throughout the game then complete highlights and postgame reaction on myMCmedia.org. Our inaugural Game of the Week is…drumroll please: Blake at Damascus. The Damascus […]

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August 24, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Katie Ledecky Visits Nationals Park Wednesday

Keeping Up with Katie: The latest news and information about the Olympic champion swimmer and Montgomery County’s own Katie Ledecky. Five-time Olympic gold medalist Katie Ledecky visited Nationals Park Wednesday night. The Nationals held their first Swim Night featuring the Bethesda native. Special event ticket holders had the opportunity to participate in a pregame meet and […]

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August 21, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Washington Spirit Fire Head Coach Jim Gabarra

The Washington Spirit announced that they have fired head coach and general manager Jim Gabarra. The Spirit are currently in eighth place in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) with a record of 2-15-4. With only three games left in the season, assistant coach Tom Torres has been tagged to serve as interim head coach. […]

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August 21, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Meet Olympian Katie Ledecky at Nationals’ Game Wednesday

Keeping Up with Katie: The latest news and information about the Olympic champion swimmer and Montgomery County’s own Katie Ledecky. The Washington Nationals will hold a special ‘Swim Night with Katie Ledecky’ Wednesday, Aug. 22. as the Nats take on the Philadelphia Phillies. Ledecky will join the team at Nationals Park. Special event ticket buyers may take […]

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August 20, 2018 | Michelle Queen

Community Came Out for Sunday’s Bankshot Shoot-Around in Rockville

Sunday’s Bankshot Shoot-Around in Rockville Well Attended The overcast skies did not keep the community from coming out to the Mattie Stepanek Park in King Farm for Sunday’s all-inclusive Bankshot Shoot-Around. The National Association for Recreational Equality (“NARE”) sponsored Sunday’s event for community members with or without autism, ADHD and other physical or cognitive challenges. […]

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August 17, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

Regents Take Over McNair Investigation

University of Maryland’s investigation into the death of football player Jordan McNair has been taken over by the university’s Board of Regents, according to a statement from the regents issued Friday afternoon. The board also is taking over a commission investigating the culture of the Terps’ football program, which has been led by coach D.J. […]

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August 15, 2018 | Phil Fabrizio

Maryland Athletics: A Point of Inflection

A point of inflection, in math better yet in calculus, is the point where the curve of a data line turns either concave or convex along the tangent line.  In business, it’s a time of significant change in a situation, a turning point. For Maryland athletics, specifically the football program this past weekend’s exposure by […]

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August 14, 2018 | Mitti Hicks

UMD President Says University Accepts Legal, Moral Responsibility in the Death of Jordan McNair

University of Maryland’s President, Wallace Loh, said the school is accepting legal and moral responsibility for the actions that led to the death of 19-year-old Jordan McNair. McNair, who was a lineman for the Maryland Terrapins, died as a result of a heatstroke following a workout on May 29. The coaching environment at College Park […]

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