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St. Mary Ryken offensive lineman Barnabas Baning

Recruiting: “I’ve talked to a coach from Stony Brook on Facebook and a coach
from Old Dominion. I just went to a Next Level camp and I was one of their top
performers.”

Visits: “I went down to NC State for my sophomore year to do
a junior day.”

A favorite college growing up: “I was a big time USC and
Alabama fan growing up.”

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Bel Air offensive lineman Cole McDonough

Recruiting: “I’ve been hearing from Boston College, Cornell, Princeton, and
Lafayette. Maryland has also been in talks as well.”

Maryland recruiting:
“They invited us to come and watch their bowl practices and said that they’d be
in contact with the spring game and junior days.”

A favorite: “I don’t
really have a favorite school. I am just looking for good football and a place
to get a good education.”

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St. Paul's offensive lineman Garrett Mullin

Recruiting: “I went up to Bucknell. Cornell and Northwestern both came to the
school. I’m going to Penn for their junior day.”

The school recruiting
the hardest: “I think it is hard to say. I really couldn’t answer that.”


A favorite: “No, I’m just open to all options.”

A favorite college
growing up: “I’ve always been a big Penn State fan but I am realistic about the
chances of playing there.”

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C. Milton Wright quarterback Omar Walker

Recruiting: “It has been Maryland, Penn State, Missouri, Rutgers, and
Cincinnati. That is about it.”

In-season visits: “Yeah, we went to Penn
State and Maryland. They were both good schools. It would be hard to decide
between the two if I had those options.”

Plans for visits: “Not right
now. I’m really focusing on getting better as a quarterback. I just want to get
better.”

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Urbana running back Ray Gray

Recruiting: “I’ve been looking a lot into Auburn, Maryland, West Virginia,
Maryland, Penn State, and there is one more SEC school. It is either Tennessee
or Georgia.”

Offers: “No, not yet.”

Schools that have visited:
“Only one school has come to visit me and that was Penn State last week. This
week hopefully a lot more schools come in and talk to me a little bit. I am
trying to do what I can to improve and the scholarships will come if I’ll work
on my part.”

Game day visits: “Yeah, I’ve been to Maryland games. They
were really good and treated me like royalty there. It was really nice there.”


A favorite college growing up: “It is definitely Alabama. That has just been
one of the schools that my dad has followed so it is a family thing.”

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St. Mary's Ryken athlete Damien Jones

Recruiting: “I have gotten a couple emails from Northwestern but not really
any letters.”

A favorite college growing up: “Not really. It doesn’t
matter as long as I can get an offer.”

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Northwood athlete Kyon Giles

Recruiting: “I have gotten a couple of letters and emails inviting me to
their camps so far. They’ve been from Syracuse and Boston College.”


Visits: “I went to a Maryland game for an unofficial visit when they played
Boston College and Syracuse. “

Maryland trips: “It was a great experience
and I was happy. They have a great atmosphere and everything there gave me a
great feeling.”

Upcoming visits: “Not really.”

A favorite college
growing up: “I like West Virginia a lot and the way that they run their
offense.”

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Middletown linebacker Nick Welch

A favorite sport: “Not really. I just love football and lacrosse.”


Lacrosse interest: “I’ve been invited to a couple of camps for lacrosse. It has
been some bigger schools like Maryland and smaller ones like High Point and
Stony Brook. There are other smaller schools like that.”

A favorite
college growing up: “I’ve never really had a favorite college team. The only
team I’ve followed is the Eagles in the NFL.”

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Good Counsel defensive back Roger Richardson

Recruiting: “The main college is Georgia Tech. I have talked to their coach
more than any other college.”

Mail: “I also get a lot of mail from
Arkansas and Maryland.”

Visits: “It was a good visit and I felt like
Georgia Tech is a place I could be at with what they do and their football
program. Their college is great.”

A childhood favorite: “Not really. I
liked watching college football but never really had a favorite college.”

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Riverdale Baptist defensive back Sir Patrick Scott

Recruiting: “No.”

A favorite college growing up: “It is USC, Ohio
State, and Cal University. I was really interested in their teams and their
players that have come from those schools.”

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Governor Thomas Johnson linebacker Drew Yarborough

Recruiting: “I got Pitt, Penn State, Maryland, NC State, Missouri sent some
letters, Boston College, and James Madison.”

Visits: “I went to Pitt,
Maryland, NC State, Penn State, and was I supposed to go to Boston College but
it was a last minute thing.”

Schools close to offering: “Probably the
closest school would be Pittsburgh. I went to their camp and did really well.
I’ve been to two games there.”

A favorite school growing up: “Penn State
would be my school when I was younger but they are going through some stuff
now.”

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St. Mary's linebacker Monte Jones

Recruiting: “Penn State is a school that I’ve visited there for a game. I am
getting letters from schools like Shepherd, Towson, and Liberty.”

The
Penn State visit: “It went great overall. I went there when they played Purdue
and it was a great game. We watched the game and then talked to the coaches a
little bit.”

A favorite growing up: “My favorite college would probably
be Maryland or Penn State.”

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Good Counsel wide receiver Myles Robinson

Recruiting: “It has been Rutgers, Michigan State, Iowa, Georgia Tech,
Cincinnati, and Pitt.”

Schools close to offering: “I would say Rutgers,
Michigan State, and Iowa are.”

Visits: “I visited Rutgers for their last
game against South Florida. I liked it and the atmosphere. I liked the crowd and
the fans. It was a pretty good game.”

Upcoming trips: “As of now, no. I
want to visit some schools during the off-season but right now I’m not sure.”

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Franklin running back Darius Hinton

Recruiting: Some of the schools have been Virginia Tech, Missouri, Ohio
State, Florida State, West Virginia, and Maryland.”

Visits: “Not yet.”


Visit plans: “I really wanted to go to Ohio State this year but because we
were in the playoffs and went all the way we didn’t have time.”

Offer
talk: “A lot of schools have said that they are waiting to offer.”

What
those schools are waiting for: “I don’t really know. My coach said that they are
waiting.”

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Loyola Blakefield athlete Darren Seward

Recruiting: “Some colleges have reached out to me but I am still looking
around.”

Specific schools: “I’d rather not say.”

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Good Counsel athlete Andrew Ashley

Recruiting: “I’ve talked to a few colleges over the past season. The main
ones are Temple, Maryland, and West Virginia. It has been a lot of the same
ones.”

Visits: “Before last season, I visited Temple, West Virginia,
Maryland, and Coastal Carolina.”

Upcoming trips: “Right now, I don’t have
anything planned. I’ll sit down with my parents and discuss the other schools I
wouldn’t mind visiting.”

Offers: “Not yet but a lot of schools will be
looking over tape from this past season. They are going to start getting back to
me.”

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St. Paul's quarterback Anthony Pino

Recruiting: “There is a lot of Division I-AA interest. It has been from
schools like Bucknell, Villanova, Princeton, and Cornell. There has also been
letters from Missouri, UCLA, and schools like that.”

Visits: “I have
visited Bucknell so far. We are taking about setting up some visits soon to see
more colleges.”

College to visit: “I really want to see Princeton and
Cornell. Villanova is another that I’d like to get to. I also want to see
Bucknell again.”

The Bucknell trip: “It was nice. I went up for a game
and I loved the campus. I love what they are doing there. I really enjoyed it up
there.”

A favorite college growing up: “I’m a big Penn State fan. My dad
is a big Penn State fan and so is my family. I visited there but I haven't
talked to them since before the season.”

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Dunbar athlete Eddie Nelson

Mail: “Not recently. There was only one from Temple.”

Do you want to
play college fball? “Yes.”

A favorite college growing up: “I would play
about anywhere.”

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Bishop McNamara quarterback Ramar Williams

Recruiting: “I’ve been getting big love from Auburn, Maryland, North Carolina
State, Ohio State, and schools like that.”

Visits: “I went down to Auburn
to watch them play Alabama in the Iron Bowl. I loved it. It was a great
atmosphere all around.”

Offers: “Not right now but there are hopes. There
is a lot of interest right now.”

Favorites: “Right now, I’m liking Auburn
and what they are doing. I’d also say Maryland. That is pretty much it right
now.”

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DeMatha athlete Jordan Edwards

Recruiting: "I have gotten stuff from Auburn, Duke, Princeton, Georgia Tech,
and Maryland."

Visits: "I went to Maryland, Penn State, Auburn,
Vanderbilt, and Duke. They were all good. I met the coaches and some of the
players. It was a good time at the schools."

Favorite trips: "My favorite
visits were Duke, Maryland, Georgia Tech and Auburn. All of the schools have
outstanding academic programs."

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McDonogh athlete Alex Hurdle

Why he picked Notre Dame for lacrosse: “Notre Dame was the best fit for me.
It was the perfect package of academics and athletics. I’m a strong Catholic so
the spiritual opportunities were part of the reason I felt at home at Notre
Dame.”

Others considered: “I was also considering Army, Navy, Yale,
Penn, Dartmouth, Michigan, Princeton, and High Point. That is about it.”


If deciding so early took pressure off of him: “I made it my sophomore year and
some people think that it takes the pressure off of you. I knew it was just a
verbal commitment and I had to keep getting better if I wanted to earn a spot at
Notre Dame or help my high school team. I always had to keep increasing.”

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Reservoir running back Craig Jones

Recruiting: “Nope, not yet.”

A favorite college growing up: “It is
Maryland and West Virginia. Maryland is close to home and my two favorite
players both went to West Virginia.”

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Urbana quarterback Donovan Pannell

Recruiting: “There have been a couple of letters from Eastern Carolina,
Cincinnati, Harvard, and a few other schools.”

College visits: “I haven't
had a chance to do any college visits. I will be doing that more in the spring
and in the summer.”

A favorite college growing up: “I root for Maryland a
lot because they are my home state school. I also like Miami and South Carolina
too.”

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St. Mary's Ryken offensive lineman Matthew Hunt

Recruiting: “I haven't received any mail yet.”

A favorite college
growing up: “Growing up in Maryland, I liked Maryland because they are the home
town school. I also like Penn State and especially Rutgers.”

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John Carroll fullback Paul Lorick

College visits: “I visited Northern Illinois, Sacred Heart, and the
University of Delaware for game day visits.”

Schools recruiting him the
hardest: “It has been Delaware. We go back and forth. There is also a Division
III college, St. Vincent.”

The recruiting situation at Delaware: “I do
not know the situation. I asked their coach about an official visit and he said
he was trying to find a date in January.”

A favorite: “I don’t have a
favorite. I just want to find the place where it feels most like home.”


His college position: “I would say running back or a blocking full back.”

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Gilman athlete Alonzo Mayo

Recruiting: “I’ve had some letters and there have been coaches been coming by
every day. Virginia, Virginia Tech, Northwestern, and UNC came by last week.”


Letters: “I have gotten a lot of letters from Notre Dame but they haven't
come to the school. There is a lot from Florida State and they have come by the
school.”

Upcoming visits: “I talked to the Columbia and Florida State
coaches and they want me to visit for their junior days. We’ll have to get some
of those setup for the off-season.”

A favorite: “Right now, my favorite
college is Virginia Tech.”

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Calvert Hall athlete Damien Farmer

Recruiting: “I have the Charlotte 49ers sending me some things. That has been
about it.”

Visits: “No.”

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Good Counsel linebacker DaSharnte Thompson

Offers: “They have been from the University of Albany, Eastern Kentucky
University, and William and Mary.”

Others: “I’d say the University of New
Hampshire, Towson, and Fordham.”

His official at Albany: “The campus was
amazing. It is exciting to see what they are building with the coaches. It was a
great trip.”

The highlight of the trip: “They had a voluntary workout on
Friday afternoon and thirty people showed up. They were talking about the
devotion that this team had and it really stood out to me.”

Why he picked
Albany: “It is definitely the comfort level between the coaches and myself. I
really liked the players up there during my weekend. They have a bond and a
strong connection between them. I felt it as a recruit when I was there.”

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Bullis School running back Devonte Williams

Offers: “UNC Charlotte, Western Michigan, Buffalo, and Temple have. I was
just on the phone with a coach from Indiana and he was supposed to meet me at
school on Tuesday but we had a snow day. We said don’t worry about it because
the offer is on its way. They just want to finish 2014 first but the offer is
definitely coming.”

Others: “Duke came to the school and so did Virginia
last week. I’m looking forward to talking to the new staff at Wake Forest. The
last coaching staff said an offer was on the way but that whole situation
happened. I’m going to wait this one out for Wake Forest.”

Visits: “I
went to a game at West Virginia and they are heavily interested in me. I think
that is the only one.”

Upcoming trips: “As soon as Indiana offers me, I’m
going to take a visit up there. Also I want to see UNC Charlotte.”

A
favorite: “I am just weighing my position and looking at every school. I am
giving everyone an equal opportunity. We need to see more of the schools because
that is where I’ll be spending the four or five years of my life.”

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John Carroll defensive end Julian Meares III

Recruiting: “There are a few I get mail from and I have talked to. It has
been Nebraska, Boston College, Penn State a little bit, Georgia, UNC, and
Virginia.”

Visits: “I’ve been invited to a couple of unofficial games at
Boston College. I’ve also visited a spring practice at Penn State.”


Upcoming trips: “I think upcoming I’ll probably be going to Boston College and
back up to Penn State.”

A favorite college growing up: “It is the
University of Georgia. I visited the college when I was in elementary school and
I fell in love with the school. I have come to find that they are really a good
football team and Mark Richt is a really good coach.”

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Anthony McFarland Bowie
Brandon Santiago Towson
Damarii Sumpter Central
Drew Anderson Surrattsville
Evan Riss Oakland Mills
Hassan Custis Milford Mill Academy
Karl Mofor Roosevelt
Kasim Hill Gilman
Logan Yommer Lakeview
Malik Holloway Douglass
Marcus Bowman Douglass
Michael Gibson Franklin
Nate Durst Northern
Stephan Zabie Eastern Christian Academy

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Thomas Jefferson athlete Alex Mason

Recruiting: “It has been from the University of Akron, Ohio University, and
Penn State.”

Visits: “I’ve been on a visit to Penn State two times and
I’ve been to the University of Akron.”

Recapping the trips: “I liked it a
lot. I liked the whole experience.

Upcoming visits: “I’m not really sure
right now.”

A favorite college growing up: “I have always liked
everything about Clemson. When they go out and run down the hill, it is
exciting.”

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C. Milton Wright running back Will Hazelton

Recruiting: “Delaware is interested in me. So is Missouri, Kentucky, UCF,
South Florida, and New Mexico.”

Visits: “I went to Delaware and I just
went to the UCF-South Florida game.”

The Delaware visit: “I liked it. It
was an interesting trip. The coaches were cool and they explained about their
scholarships. I keep in contact with the Delaware coaches the best that I can.”


Central Florida visit: “It was good. I couldn’t get on the field before the
game but it was good to see the game.”

A favorite college growing up: “It
is Miami. I like the school and I have family in Florida. I like Miami.”

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Oxon Hill athlete Anthony Dougherty

Recruiting: “I have had letters from Vanderbilt and Mizzou.”

Visits:
“No, not yet.”

A favorite college growing up: “My favorite school is
George Tech. I am really all about academics and they have a great Engineering
program. It is my pre major at school.”

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Eleanor Roosevelt lineman Isaiah Prince

Visits this season: “I’ve only seen Maryland for a couple visits and those
were pretty good. They fought hard against Virginia but came up short against
Boston College. They played really good in both games.”

Upcoming visits:
“I have a lot of schools I am trying to get out to. I want to see Florida,
Florida State, Auburn, and Alabama.”

Offers: “They are from Maryland,
Virginia, Temple, Florida, and Penn State.”

Others: “It is schools like
Clemson, Iowa, Alabama, Auburn, Missouri, Florida State, Ohio State, Nebraska,
North Carolina State, and a lot of schools like that.”

Schools close to
offering: “I don’t know. I am not too sure.”

A final decision: “It will
be sometime this spring or summer.”

A favorite: “Not really.”

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Aaron Dopson North Hagerstown
Aaron Greene Parkdale
Adam McLean Quince Orchard
Adrien Allen Milford Mill Academy
Alex Mason Oakdale
Alonzo Mayo Gilman School
Amaru Major Surrattsville
Amir Hall Riverdale Baptist
Andrew Ashley Good Counsel
Andrew Campbell Charles Flowers
Antawn Johnson Douglass
Anthony Albert Rockville
Anthony Barzey St. John's Catholic
Anthony Crawley Calvert Hall
Anthony Dougherty Oxon Hill
Anthony Florimbio St. John's Catholic
Anthony Messenger Arundel
Anthony Pino St. Paul's
Antoine Means Milford Mill Academy
Aris Lewis-Carroll St. Mary's
Bakr Banire Williamsport
Barnabas Baning St. Mary's Ryken
Barry Goins St. Frances
Blake Dove Winston Churchill
Brady McMillan St. Mary's
Brandon Battle North Point
Brandon Batts Mount St. Joseph
Brenden Cassels Walkersville
Brian Nguyen Eastern Tech
Brooks Carr Northern
Bryan Strittmatter Churchill
Bryce Carrasco St. Mary's
Canaan Gebele Broadneck
Casey Bernard St. Mary's Ryken
Chase Washington St. John's Catholic
Chris Carter Chesapeake
Christain Reyes Northwood
Christian Reyes Northwood School
Chuck Reese Rockville
Cole McDonough Bel Air
Connor Strange South River
Connor Young McDonogh
Cortrelle Simpson Lackey
Craig Jones Reservoir
Dage Davis Georgetown Prep
Damian Farmer Calvert Hall
Damola Orimolade Bullis School
Damon Hazelton Loyola Blakesfield
Darius Fullwood Good Counsel
Darius Hinton Franklin
Darron Warner Fort Mill
Darryl Turner DeMatha
David Pindell Oakland Mills
David Robbins Glenelg
David Rose Potomac
David Sills Eastern Christian Academy
Davon Monette Douglass
De’Andre Kelly DeMatha
DeAndre Kelly DeMatha
Deonte Harris Archbishop Curley
Devin Saunders Howard
Devonte Williams Bullis School
Dionte Austin Calvert Hall
Donavin Tilley Friends
Donnell Jackson Douglass
Donovan Pannell Urbana
Donovyn Jordan Chopticon
EJ Donahue Linganore
Elijah Johnson Perryville
Elijah Sewell Eastern Christian Academy
Ellis McKennie McDonogh
Emil Neugent Potomac
Evan Ostrow Franklin
Garrett Mullin St. Paul's
Garvin Brooms Good Counsel
Geoffrey Ricker Patuxent
Hunter Dafoe Meade
Isaiah Davis Sidwell Friends
Isaiah Prince Eleanor Roosevelt
Isaiah Stokes Howard
Isaiah Watson Arundel
Isiah Ryans Friendly
Issaac Jackson Riverdale Baptist
Jack Pilkerton La Plata
Jacob Atkinson Eastern Christian Academy
Jacquez Adams Franklin
Jahmee Ballard Havre de Grace
Jaison Young Riverdale Baptist
Jake Rosaschi John Carroll
Jalen Christian Damascus
James Smith Cambridge-South Dorchester
Jared Hardie Good Counsel
JaTwan Jones Meade
Jay Adams Bishop McNamara
Jay Gilchrist Bishop McNamara
Jelani Roberts Gilman School
Jeremiah McCullough Mount St. Joseph
Jeremy Middlebrooks Edgewood
Jesse Wolford Hancock
Joe Nacci Clarksburg
Joey Cornwell Rockville
Johnny Pickett Riverdale Baptist
Jonathan Holland Bullis School
Jordan Adams Franklin
Jordan Green Bowie
Jordan Stonebreaker Williamsport
Josh Eastridge North East
Juantez McRae St. Frances
Julian Lynn Oakdale
Julian Meares John Carroll
Julius Combes DeMatha
Justin Hawkins McDonogh
Justin Hilliard Good Counsel
Juwann Briscoe Stone
Kai Locksley Gilman School
Kamonte Carter Gaithersburg
Kareem Montgomery McDonogh
Keiron Howard Potomac
Keith Veiring La Plata
Kelly Biddle Perryville
Kenny King C. Milton Wright
Kenny Young Towson
Keon Paye Good Counsel
Kesean Strong Potomac
Kiandre Burrell Franklin
Kyle Goddard St. Mary's Ryken
Kyle Sundstrom Dulaney
Lawrence Cager Calvert Hall
Luke Rinehart John Carroll
Malichi Felder Eastern Christian Academy
Mannie Morris Williamsport
Marcus Morgan Lewis
Markeyce Herring Meade
Matt Schug Huntington
Maurice McFadden Douglass
Maurice William St. Frances
Micah Keels Calvert Hall
Michael Cornwell McDonogh
Michael Dorsey Thomas Stone
Mike Caputo Patuxent
Mike Lynn Riverdale Baptist
Mike-Ryan Mofor Eleanor Roosevelt
Myles Robinson Good Counsel
Nadir Muhammad DeMatha
Nate Racks St. Frances
Nevone McCrimmon Mount St. Joseph
Nick Miller Good Counsel
Nick Welch Middletown
Noah Cain Westminster
Nolan Bennett Mount Carmel
Omar Walker C. Milton Wright
Osiah Walker C. Milton Wright
Pat Allen Franklin
Preston Carey North Hagerstown
Quay Marshall St. Frances
Raekwon Gray Urbana
Raekwon Reese Bullis School
Ramal Martinez South Hagerstown
Rashard Manning Riverdale Baptist
Rashawn Curbeam Oakland Mills
Reggie Corbin DeMatha
Reggie Hills Riverdale Baptist
Robert Branch Gilman School
Robert Jackson Jr. Bishop McNamara
Robert Turnbull Bohemia Manor
Roger Richardson Good Counsel
Ron’Dell Carter Long Reach
Ronje Wright Towson
Ryan Bowles St. Mary's Ryken
Ryan Stango Paint Branch
Saavon Brown Williamsport
Sam Ellis Wooton
Scottie Law Archbishop Carroll
Sean Bowling North Harford
Sean Davis Reservoir
Seth Wagner Brunswick
Shamar Hardin Eastern Christian Academy
Spencer Brigman Rockville
Steve Jordan Wilde Lake
Tariq Irving Parkdale
Tavis Holland Clarksburg
Taylor Johnson DeMatha
Thomas Becknauld Patuxent
Tony Smith Perryville
Travis Chidebe Meade
Travis Kendle Williamsport
Trevon Jones Northern
Trevonte Gibbs Douglass
Trevor Lecuona St. John's Catholic
Trey Hall Patterson Mill
Trey Lee Thomas Stone
Tyler Crounse Patuxent
Tyler George St. James
Tyler Green DeMatha
Tyler Mills Chopticon
Tyler Oursler Hereford
Tyrell Freeman Leonardtown
Tyrell Hollingsworth Perryville
Will Hazelton C. Milton Wright
Will McClain Middletown
William Massey Parkdale
Wyatt Cook McDonogh
Zack Ralli Good Counsel
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Franklin athlete Jacquez Adams

Offers: “I have no offers right now.”

Recruiting: “It has been
Maryland, West Virginia, Nebraska, Old Dominion, Virginia Tech, Western
Michigan, Penn State, and Michigan.”

Visits: “I have been to any colleges
right now. Hopefully there will be some soon but I’ll have to talk to my dad
about that one.”

A favorite school growing up: “It has been the Florida
Gators. When I was younger, I liked their speed and their game plan. They’ve
been down lately but I’m not going to beat them up and say that they are not my
favorite team.”

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Patuxent running back Rafiq Douglas

Recruiting: “There are a lot of Ivy League schools talking to me like Harvard
and Princeton. Temple still sends me stuff and then there are a lot of schools
like Lehigh, Towson, and some other ones.”

Offers: “I have three right
now. I have one form Fordham, UCONN, and the University of Buffalo.”


Officials: “I’ve talked about it with Fordham but we haven't decided on a date.
They are in the playoffs too so it will be a little later on.”

Schools
close to offering: “I think Rutgers and Temple are probably close and will
probably offer. Also Wake Forest because they keep in touch.”

A favorite:
“Honestly I don’t have one. I’m letting all the options soak in before I really
think about it.”

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Suitland linebacker Anthony Jackson

Still committed to Delaware: “Yes sir I am.”

If he is still hearing
from others: “I’m still hearing from other schools but I’m pretty faithful to
Delaware.”

If he plans to take any other trips: “I do plan to take other
visits but I’m still committed.”

What other schools he'll visit: “I’ll
visit Towson, the University of South Florida, and probably Stony Brook maybe.”


Visits scheduled: “No because we have still been playing. I haven't been
able to schedule any.”

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Fort Hill lineman Preston Bryant

Recruiting: “Valparaiso is a big school that is really interested in me.
Benedictine College, Avila College, and Florida Tech. Those four are the most
interested in me.”

Visits: “Not really because I’m just worried about our
season. When it is over, I’ll talk to them about that more.”

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#1
Suitland vs. #2 Northwest


On Suitland: They may have given up their highest point total of the year in the
semifinals (25) but Suitland is alive and looking to slow down another potent
offense. Anthony Jackson and a stacked unit defensively have been crucial
to their winning ways but Robert Wigfall and the offense is quite capable of
putting up numbers as well. The Rams have gotten over the 40 point mark
five times this fall.
Suitland MVP: Robert Wigfall

On
Northwest: Since their October 25th loss against Gaithersburg has played
inspired football while beating some of the best teams in Class 4A.
Quarterback Mark Pierce may just be a sophomore but his poise and ability to
make plays has allowed him to stand out among his peers. The defense did enough
in slowing down a potent attack in the semifinals to allow the Jaguars to make a
shocking run to the championship.
Northwest MVP: Mark Pierce


Prediction: Suitland 38, Northwest 31
Why: The defensive players are
Suitland have been more productive overall and it shows here.

Conference in Prediction: Medium

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#1
Linganore vs. #1 Franklin

On Linganore: A dominating second half that
included scoring 22-points in the fourth quarter helped Linganore make a
shocking run past River Hill into the championship game. That momentum is
something the Lancers are looking to continue. Clark Stieren, Josh
Gontarek, and Phillip Butler have all been a huge part of their success.
This trio will be asked to continue leading the charge with a title hanging in
the balance.
Linganore MVP: Josh Gontarek

On Franklin: An
extremely young group at Franklin may have been concerned early on with their
2-2 start but those struggles have only fueled the fire during their nine game
win streak. The Indians have been dominating in the postseason with
Jacquez Adams, Steven Smothers, Jordan Adams, and a strong offensive line
posting jaw dropping offensive numbers. Their defense has only given up
more than 20 points once in 2013.
Franklin MVP: Jacquez Adams


Prediction: Franklin 30, Linganore 21
Why: The firepower that Franklin has
shown during the entire playoffs is what they feel can help them dominate even
with the title on the line.
Conference in Prediction: Medium


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#1
Patuxent vs. #1 Middletown

On Patuxent: After a number of narrow wins
down the stretch, Patuxent was able to handily pull away from Patterson in the
semifinals and hope that momentum remains heading into this showdown.
Tyler Crounse and Rafiq Douglas have carried the club offensively as they have
combined for over 3,000 yards on the ground. These two must find a way to
move the ball against one of the best defenses all of Maryland.

Patuxent MVP: Tyler Crounse

On Middletown: Considering the Middletown
defense has not given up over 14 points in a single game this year; it goes to
show you just how talented this group really is. Rick Leonard, Nick Welch,
and a host of others have been key to their winning ways. The offense is
more than capable of putting points on the board with Brad Rinehart having
rushed for over 1,000 yards behind a talented line.
Middletown MVP:
Nick Welch

Prediction: Middletown 28, Patuxent 22
Why: The
Middletown defense has been at another level all of 2013.

Conference in Prediction: Low

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#1 Fort
Hill vs. #1 Douglass

On Fort Hill: The dream season at Fort Hill has
continued and all they need to achieve the final goal is just one more victory.
The Sentinels have cruised during much of the playoffs but likely have a game on
their hands here. DeKarai Darr, Ty Johnson, and a powerful offensive line
have been vital to their success moving the chains. This team has a knack
for lighting up the scoreboard in a hurry and must find a way to do that here.

Fort Hill MVP: Ty Johnson

On Douglass: Six shutouts and some stellar
play on the defensive side of the football are why Douglass is undefeated and
playing for the championship. Donyae Moody has dominated on D and his play
has been crucial to his team getting so many big stops. The offense has
remained extremely balanced with Camron West, Da'Quan Alexander, and Michael
Owens all capable of moving the chains. The Mighty Ducks have come to play
during much of the season.
Douglass MVP: Donyae Moody


Prediction: Douglass 21, Fort Hill 20
Why: The balance of Douglass
offensively to move the football.
Conference in
Prediction: Low

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Jacquez Adams,
Franklin
17 of 20 passing, 337 yards, and 6 TDs

Brad Rinehart,
Middletown
183 yards rushing

James Fromert, Kent Island
124 yards
passing

Josh Gontarek, Linganore
172 yards receiving, 3 TDs, and 2
interceptions

Drew Pritchard, River Hill
212 yards passing and 2 TDs


Kalonji Moore, River Hill
104 yards rushing and 1 TD

Phillip
Butler, Linganore
165 yards rushing and 2 TDs

Clark Stieren, Linganore

197 yards passing and 3 TDs

Cory Daniel, River Hill
128 yards
receiving and 2 TDs

Damon Hazelton, Loyola
155 yards rushing and 2 TDs


Steven Smothers, Franklin
134 yards receiving and 2 TDs

Marquis
Miller, Franklin
2 TD catches

Rafiq Douglas, Patuxent
143 yards
rushing and 3 TDs

Tyler Crounse, Patuxent
101 yards rushing and 2 TDs


Sherrod Hawkes, Patterson
128 yards rushing

Mark Pierce, Northwest

393 yards receiving and 7 total TDs

Joshua Gills, Northwest
159 yards
receiving and 1 TD

Gaston Cooper, Paint Branch
275 yards passing and
4 TDs

Johnny Littlejohn, Paint Branch
180 total yards and 3 TDs
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#1 Linganore vs. #3 River Hill

Prediction: Linganore 35, River Hill 21
Why: The dominance on both sides of
the football has been crucial for Linganore this season. The Lancers have
used that momentum during much of the playoffs and it shows here in a tough game
with River Hill.
Confidence in Prediction: Medium
Game Changer:
Clark Stieren, Linganore

Another Factor to Watch For: What the potent River Hill defense is able to
against a talented club in Linganore.

#1 Huntingtown vs. #1
Franklin
Prediction: Franklin 20, Huntingtown 18
Why: An extremely
athletic group at Franklin may be loaded with younger athletes but they know
that they have nothing to lose. This club has dominated during the first
two rounds of the postseason and that continues here.

Confidence in Prediction: Low
Game Changer: Steven Smothers, Franklin

Another Factor to Watch For: What Austin Kline, Matt Schug, and Bryan McCourt
can do against the playmakers at Franklin.

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#1 Suitland vs. #2 Meade

Prediction: Suitland 27, Meade 24
Why: While both narrowly got out of the
quarterfinal round, Suitland finished strong down the stretch and it showed with
their undefeated record. The Rams have also used balance offensively and
that variety makes it tough for those trying to slow them down.

Confidence in Prediction: Medium
Game Changer: Robert Wigfall, Suitland

Another Factor to Watch For: Which team has the ability to make plays late when
the game is still on the line.

#1 Paint Branch vs. #2
Northwest
Prediction: Paint Branch 28, Northwest 22
Why: The thoughts of
revenge have not left their mind and Paint Branch is ready to prove what they
can do with another chance. Avenging this defeat would propel the Panthers
and their high flying offensive attack in the Class 4A title game.

Confidence in Prediction: Low
Game Changer: Gaston Cooper, Paint Branch

Another Factor to Watch For: The rematch factor in which Northwest was able to
topple Paint Branch, 31-28.

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#1 Patuxent vs. #4 Patterson

Prediction: Patterson 22, Patuxent 20
Why: Pulling off this upset will be
difficult but Patterson has been on fire during the playoffs. This club is
battled tested and it has shown. The Clippers have not been scored on
since late last month.

Confidence in Prediction: Very Low
Game Changer: The entire Patterson
defense

Another Factor to Watch For: How the Patuxent is able to perform against a
talented group at Patterson.

#1 Middletown vs. #2 Kent Island

Prediction: Middletown 31, Kent Island 20
Why: The consistency week to week
and overall dominance of Middletown. The Knights appear to be on a mission
and they have shown it by going undefeated at this point of the year.

Confidence in Prediction: High
Game Changer: Bradley Rinehart, Middletown

Another Factor to Watch For: What the Kent Island defense is capable of doing
against Middletown. This is their toughest test of the fall.


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Friendly linebacker Isiah Ryans

Recruiting: “I know Kent State and Ohio University are looking at me. I don’t
know about any other ones.”

A favorite college growing up: “I love Ohio
State but it doesn’t matter where I go to school. I just want to play football,
get a degree, and graduate from there.”

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Towson running back Ronje Wright

Recruiting: “It has been from Boston College, Temple, and Towson University.”


Visits: “I’ve been to Maryland vs. Clemson. It was a good visit. I liked
seeing the school and everything.”

A favorite college growing up:
“Growing up, I’d say Miami and Alabama because of their defenses.”

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Suitland athlete Tevin Singleton

Recruiting: “I talked for a second to ODU. There hasn’t been anything else.”


A favorite college growing up: “Not really but I am looking forward to going
to college and playing football.”

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St. Paul's wide receiver Tre Hamer

Recruiting calls: “I don’t have any schools calling me but my coach said he’s
been in contact with Delaware, I think Elon, and Monmouth.”

Visits: “I
haven't done any visits but I do plan on taking visits though. It will be
whenever there is an opportunity.”

Having an extra year in high school
due to reclassifying: “It has helped e grow and mature both on the field and in
school. I see it as a positive. It helped me improve my grades and now I’m
looking forward to the basketball season. An extra year really helps for
college.”

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Patuxent quarterback Tyler Crounse

Recruiting: “There is nothing right now at this point.”

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#1 Fort Hill vs. #1 Surrattsville

Prediction: Fort Hill 35, Surrattsville 21
Why: The overall dominance of Fort
Hill has been on full display all year long. The Sentinels have been
excellent in the playoffs both offensively and defensively. This club
realizes how close they are to perfection and will do everything they can to get
to the title game in this showdown.

Confidence in Prediction: High
Game Changer: Dekarai Darr, Fort Hill

Another Factor to Watch For: Only one team this fall has kept it within single
digits of Fort Hill. Will that lack of close games end up helping or
hurting Surrattsville in the end?



#1 Douglass vs. #1 Cambridge-South Dorchester
Prediction: Douglass 27,
Cambridge-South Dorchester 24
Why: Making the crucial play on either side of
the football has been crucial for Douglass during a undefeated run in 2013.
That timely ability is what has them two wins away from a championship.
Their undefeated run is impressive the Mighty Ducks still feel that they will
get the state's attention with another victory.

Confidence in Prediction: Medium
Game Changer: Donyae Moody, Douglass

Another Factor to Watch For: If the Douglas defense can continue dominating
opponents as they have done for much of the fall.



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