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Maryland High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 10, 2026)

As the Maryland private schools get their playoffs underway and the MPSSAA moves the second round of its state playoffs, here is our latest update to the Maryland High School Football State Rankings.

Maryland · 1d

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Northwest principal placed on leave

Germantown, MD — Principal Scott Smith of Northwest High School was placed on administrative leave on Oct. 14. MCPS’s Division of School Leadership released the following letter regarding his departure: “I am writing to let you know that Mr. Scott Smith is currently on leave. At this time, assistant principal Mrs. Danielle Abdelsalam will serve as the acting principal. Under her leadership, we are confident that the operations of the school and instructional program will remain strong during Mr. Smith’s absence…We are committed to sharing more information regarding the length of Mr. Smith’s absence when available.”

Germantown, MD · 3d

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Officials release five-year roadmap detailing Virginia campus relocation plan

Officials on Wednesday released a five-year roadmap outlining the transition schedule of different programs, offices, schools and departments from the Virginia Science and Technology Campus after the University sold the property in February. The 83-page plan, which gives a detailed breakdown of the 15 units impacted by the transition including...

Washington, DC · 1d

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Dwight Schar Donates $30M to George Mason University

Dwight Schar, a philanthropist and the founder of NVR Inc., has given George Mason University $30 million. The donation will help create two new institutes at the Schar School of Policy and Government. The donation establishes the Institute for Security, Intelligence and Defense and the Institute for Economic Statecraft. The...

Fairfax, VA · 2d

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Maryland Marching Band Association Announces 2026 State Champions and Final Rankings

Several Montgomery County high schools earned top finishes at the 2026 Maryland Marching Band Association (MMBA) State Championships, highlighted by Thomas S. Wootton High School winning the Open-Small division and Quince Orchard High School finishing second in the Show Band division. Wootton earned a score of 93.6 to capture the...

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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All-Cedar Run District football team

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE POSITION FIRST NAME LAST NAME SCHOOL YEAR Quarterback Maddox Noles Battlefield 10 Center Oliver Hughes Independence 11 O. Lineman Colin Prediger Battlefield 12 O. Lineman Owen Lunceford Independence 12 O. Lineman Chris Umana Patriot 12 O. Lineman Rylen Daniels Gainesville 11 Running Back Jayden Taylor Gainesville 11 Running Back Chase Alvarez Independence 11 Running Back Tyree Summers Osbourn 12 Receiver Victor Tirondola Independence 11 Receiver Tyler Kurre Battlefield 12 Receiver Myles Trammel Patriot 11 Tight End Mason Hill Independence 11 Kicker Grayson Nelson Patriot 12 Kick Returner Jaylen Byers Independence 11 O. All-Purpose Tyler Brown Battlefield 12 DEFENSE POSITION FIRST NAME LAST NAME SCHOOL YEAR D. Lineman Josh Egharevba Battlefield 12 D. Lineman Chris Umana Patriot 12 D. Lineman Ilan Ervin Battlefield 12 D. Lineman Jaiden Hogue Gainesville 12 Linebacker Noah Glover Battlefield 12 Linebacker Marcus Crivelli Independence 12 Linebacker John O’Shea Gainesville 12 Linebacker Blake Sloan Gainesville 11 Linebacker Blaine Rudd Battlefield 12 Def. Back Jaylen Byers Independence 11 Def. Back Nathaniel Pawlak Battlefield 12 Def. Back Dasun Ortiz Patriot 12 Def. Back Tavious Perry Osbourn 11 Punter Laddell Webb Osbourn 12 Punt Returner Nathaniel Pawlak Battlefield 12 D. All-Purpose Ethan Stowell Battlefield 12 Offensive POY

Gainesville, VA · 1d

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Fairfax County considers major changes to school start times

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax County School Board members are considering major changes to school start times. The decision could impact thousands of students and their families and could reshape everything from bus routes to after-school activities. The big question is how to give middle school students more time to...

Fairfax County, VA · 1d

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Virginia High School Football Game Ends Early With Major Controversy On Dirty Tackle That Injured Quarterback

Woodberry Forest was declared as the winners of the high school football game against St. Michael in Virginia on Friday night. There were still 84 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter when the officials called for an early stoppage due to a violent hit to the head that required the quarterback to leave the field […] The post Virginia High School Football Game Ends Early With Major Controversy On Dirty Tackle That Injured Quarterback appeared first on BroBible.

Woodberry Forest, VA · 4d

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Meet Amanda Whitney – Principal of Potomac Shores Elementary School

Amanda Whitney is the proud new principal of Prince William County Public Schools’ newest school, Potomac Shores Elementary School. The building is still under construction, but it’s never too early to start planning for the thriving futures of its incoming students.

Prince William County, VA · 2d

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All-Commonwealth District football team

Offensive player of the year: Jaelyn Cox, Brooke Point. Defensive player of the year: Mason Cachola, Colonial Forge. First-team offense: QB Mason Fine, Colonial Forge; C Brock Mangano, Colonial Forge; OL James Sharon, Riverbend; OL Kenyon White, Colonial Forge; OL Ashby Smith, Stafford; OL Allie Bangura, Brooke Point; RB Jaelyn Cox, Brooke Point; RB Adrien Picot, Riverbend; RB Amare Johnson, Riverbend; WR Aviance Young Jr., Brooke Point; WR Luke Flynn, Stafford; WR Justin Davis, Brooke Point; TE Sebastian Smith, Stafford; PK Colin Robinson, Stafford; KR Zyvion Hicks, Riverbend; All-purpose Brayden Dalton, Stafford.

Stafford, VA · 12h

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High school junior killed in single-vehicle Montgomery County crash

DARNESTOWN, Md. - A 17-year-old student at Northwest High School was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Darnestown early Wednesday morning. Montgomery County police and rescue officials were called to the area of Riffle Ford Road near Seneca Creek Trail around 3:19 a.m. for a crash involving a Jeep Wrangler.

Montgomery County, MD · 11h

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MCPS schools face closures as enrollment rates decline

“Too many schools, too few students,” a problem that MCPS is more than well aware of. For the first time in over 40 years, student enrollment in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is declining, leading the Board of Education (BOE) to determine which schools should be shut down and consolidated. Due to declining birth rates and changes in demographics across the county, more schools are experiencing low attendance rates and more vacant space. The conversation around closing and consolidating schools has been thoughtfully looked at over the past couple of months, although MCPS has recently brought attention to the public.

Montgomery County, MD · 1d

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MCPS Announces Winners of 38th Annual High School Cheerleading Competition

Cheerleading teams from all Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) high schools competed in the 38th annual MCPS Cheerleading Competition on Saturday, October 31, at Montgomery Blair High School. MCPS shared that the annual competition brought together squads from across the county to showcase their skills through routines featuring high-flying stunts,...

Montgomery County, MD · 19h

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The Hard Work And Spirit Osbourn High School Cheerleaders Bring!

Cheerleading is a sport that has been around for many years. Cheer has gotten more and more popular over the years at Osbourn High School, causing many girls and even some boys to try out for the team. Cheer is a hard sport that needs lots of dedication and hard work put into it. The cheerleaders have practice every day from 3:40 to 5:30, working on their performances and perfecting their stunts. The fall season and competition team had tryouts on August 3rd, 4th, and 5th, and they’ve been working at practice every day since.

Manassas, VA · 2d

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Football finishes season with a bang

The Wakefield offense attempts a run play against McLean’s defensive line during Friday night’s game. McLean dominated the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, which played a big part in their 50-8 win. (Apri)[/caption] Following two unfortunate losses to district opponents, making McLean ineligible for playoff contention, the Highlanders needed a big win to cap off the season. They had the opportunity to do just that Friday night, as the McLean Varsity football team hosted the Wakefield Warriors for senior night, and the final game of their season. The game proved to be a thorough celebration, as McLean comfortably won the contest 50-8, dominating on both sides of the ball for the entire game.

Mclean, VA · 1d

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Liberty Champions Together’s 3rd Annual Middle School Basketball Tournament.

Champions Together, Liberty’s largest club, hosted its annual Middle School Basketball Tournament on October 28th. For the past few years, Cedar Lee Middle School, Marshall Middle School, Culpeper Middle School, and Auburn Middle School have participated. The tournament is set up so every team plays each other once in...

Marshall, VA · 3d

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MCPS considers amendments to school field trip policy

Rockville, MD — MCPS is evaluating amendments to the school field trip policy that would end the practice of using field trips as incentives with the goal of creating equal access to out-of-school opportunities. The Division of School Leadership and the Division of Teaching and Learning have submitted a...

Montgomery County, MD · 3d

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Alexandria and its schools will spend 180 days building a case for Richmond

City Council and School Board members agreed Monday to study what it actually costs to educate an Alexandria student, then take the numbers to the General Assembly.

Alexandria, VA · 2d

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Eligible Washington, D.C., High School Students Could Get $15,000 in Annual Scholarships From George Mason University

For high school students in Washington, D.C., the cost of attending college outside the nation’s capital may become a little easier to manage. A new scholarship from George Mason University could provide eligible students with at least $30,000 in annual financial assistance when combined with an existing District grant.

Washington, DC · 19h

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The Intertwined History of Walter Johnson and Woodward High Schools

As Charles W. Woodward High School prepares to reopen in fall 2027, nearly 40 years after closing, the school is beginning a new chapter in a history that has long been intertwined with neighboring Walter Johnson High School. The two schools have shared students, traditions and even a mascot, with their histories dating back to the rapid growth of Montgomery County’s suburban Bethesda and Rockville communities in the 1950s and 1960s.

Montgomery County, MD · 11h