On Their Team
“I think we’ll be very good. We need a new quarterback, but we are not losing that many key guys.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“I think the team will do well next year and probably go undefeated. We have a lot of good players in the Class of 2019 and we can go undefeated.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive back Zaire Allen
“I think we should be fine. We have more leadership. We all bond together and it should go fine.”
Calvert Hall defensive end Billy Wooden
“I think we can be cool. We definitely are going back to the regional final. We will definitely be right there. We got some key players coming back.”
Edgewood wide receiver Deonte Banks
“Next year, I am confident we can get a ring next year.”
Archbishop Carroll running back Lamont Sparrow
“I feel we’ll do good. We got a really good shot at state. This year, the problem was experience. That will not be a problem next year.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“I think we’ll be better than we were this year. Our team is so young. We’ll have a lot of players back.”
Einstein defensive tackle Ricardo Molina
“I think we’ll be the same. We are basically the same team. We lost a couple of seniors. We have to fight but we can do that and build from there.”
Flowers wide receiver Daniel Buchanan
“We should be pretty good. We got 90% of the team coming back. We are only losing four or five seniors. We should be pretty good next year.”
Good Counsel linebacker Julio Ayamel
“We are going to be good. We have to fill some spots, but we can be good. We have the athletes that can fly around.”
Calvert Hall linebacker Kahlil Glover
“I feel we’ll be really good next year, especially in the conference. We are build off of what we did last year. We have a lot of returning guys that will help us have a really good team.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“Next year, we’ll be good. It’ll be my senior year. I want us to come out strong and play as a team. We want to play like a brotherhood.”
St. Frances Academy wide receiver Kwesi Evans
“I think we are going to be very good next year. Everybody will try to doubt us because it is not the same team as last year, but I think we’ll be alright.”
Wise offensive tackle Kamrin Porter
“I think we’ll be fine honestly. It is going to be a young team, but we’ll be fine. We are getting a couple recruits.”
McDonogh defensive tackle D'Von Ellies
"Next season, I think my team is going to do very well and be a big threat in the DCIAA Stars Division. We got a lot of people coming back that are going to make an impact."
Roosevelt athlete Kamau Stith
"Our team next year will be just as good as it was this year. We might even be better than last year."
Westlake safety Mitchell Lewis III
"I believe our team will be strong next year. We have a new head coach and I believe he will make us strong contenders for a championship."
John Carroll offensive tackle Ben Blessing
“Next year, our team will be amazing. We return 34 guys. A lot of key components left but Coach Kates and the staff have gone out and brought in eight midyear players for the team that can help right away.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle William Harrod
“"Next year, we have a lot of kids returning. We were a fairly young team this year, but we had a few good seniors who we will dearly miss. We should repeat what we did this year but hopefully go 10-0."
Landon safety Jalen Williams
"I believe and know that our team next season will be great once again. We have a bond from previous years to be a powerhouse team and to win state next year."
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
"I think we have a really good chance of repeating as long as we don’t become complacent and work hard this off-season."
Wise quarterback Quinton Williams
"I believe our team will be good and a threat in the playoff run. Our coaches will always put us in a great position to compete for a state championship. We must trust the process."
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
"I believe our team is going to be very good next year. The whole team is putting in a lot of work this off-season, so we can be the absolute best we can possibly be."
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
"I believe we will be really solid and have a chance at winning the championship."
Good Counsel offensive lineman Mason Lunsford
"I think we are going to be really good next year. We just have to work really hard this off-season."
Cambridge-South Dorchester tight end Tranell Clanton
“Next season, I believe my team will go far because off the work we’re putting in this off-season. Being voted as the team captain, I have a chip on my shoulder. I push my teammates to get better every single day. People around the county gives us that underdog treatment just because we’re counted as a DCC school. With us not making the playoffs, it gets even worst, but we know what we bring to the table and we will show It come Friday nights.”
Blair defensive tackle Oly Okombi
"Next season, I feel we are going to be very competitive. I am definitely looking at the championship, but the off-season is where it starts."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
“I know that my team will have a very successful season next year due to some critical coaching changes, and the fact that my fellow teammates and I are putting in a lot of work to improve our game.”
Fallston quarterback Colin Akins
"We aren’t losing a game and we’re winning state."
Quince Orchard athlete Aaron Green
"It’s going to be different losing most of our starting line, but I still believe we can do the same thing we did the past season. We just need to strive for greatness."
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
"I believe we can go undefeated this season. With the amount of key players we have, and our great coaching staff, if we as a team get in the weight room and grind out these eight months, I don't see why we couldn't."
Blake offensive tackle Brian Hannibal
"Our team this season will work hard and just listen to the coaches. That should get us where we want to go."
Wise defensive end Nigel Johnson
"We are losing a couple of key guys this year, but I believe the underclassmen can step up and fill the shoes of the guys leaving."
Blake quarterback Terrill Simms Jr.
“We have a lot of returning starters on offense, plus we have a great amount of people who would really want to win it all.”
Seneca Valley offensive guard Diego Turcios
“We were all young last year. We only lost seven seniors, so we have around 34-kids coming back with some additional good ball players. I’m looking at undefeated.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle Aaryn Parks
“I don’t think we will be as good as we were this year because we are losing a good quarterback, but we will accomplish big things next year too.”
Landon lineman Terrance Bridgers
“I believe that we are going to be better next year. Everyone just needs to work and want to be better.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“I believe that we are going to be great next season. We have a lot of returning players and hard workers who want to be great. We have high goals and expectations.”
Archbishop Spalding wide receiver Brevin Easton
“I think we will do well next year with myself, Jabriel, and Dvon as leaders of the team. I believe we can lead this team to be better than the past couple of great seasons.”
McDonogh wide receiver Curtis Jacobs
“Next season, I feel Edgewood will traumatically do better because our coaches and teammates are getting used to each other. We are finding a foundation.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
“We will be good and will still have championship on our minds.”
Broadneck wide receiver Ethon Williams
“Next season’s team will be an improved version of this year's team. While we lose some key senior leadership, we return players who gathered some needed playing experience and some players, who due to injury, were not able to play this year. Both sides of the line of scrimmage will be bigger, faster, and stronger so that's encouraging.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“I am very confident in our playing ability for next season. Mostly all of our team will be seniors. We only lost six starters. I believe we will go undefeated again, and we will go to the state championship and win it all.”
Flowers defensive tackle Trevor Faulcon
“I believe our team next year will do better if we work as one unit. I don’t expect us to go 10-0 or anything, but I see us gradually getting better.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
“I think we will be a playoff contender team and make It further than last year.”
Westlake wide receiver Kevin Hughley
“Our team is coming along pretty good so far. We will definitely be a threat.”
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“We will be a force next year and I believe we have all the tools to go 12-0. The talent we have on the team is incredible. Our running back, MarShawn Lloyd, is one of the best athletes I have ever seen.”
DeMatha offensive tackle Declan Vargas
“I believe my team will be really good next year. All of my teammates are in the workout room getting strong. We got a lot of competition for positions, so it’s going to be a battle to see who wants it more.”
Reservoir offensive lineman Trenton Baker
“I think we will be a pretty good team because everything is starting to come together.”
Wicomico offensive tackle Dominic Bailey
“I believe that we will be a state championship team because CHF football puts in the work to accomplish anything.”
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
“I have high hopes for our team this upcoming season. I believe we will be very good.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“I have high hopes for next year because we have a solid team. All we need is a quarterback.”
Decatur offensive tackle Samuel Todd
“I believe my team will have another great season. We are losing some very talented players, but we are retaining the majority of our starters and we have the talent to fill those holes. We definitely have the talent and drive on this team to have a better season than last year.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“I feel really good about this season coming up because of our last season. Knowing my team, I believe it will be a great bounce back for us.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Aaron Beckwith
“My team should be pretty good next year. We lose 21 seniors this year, and it’s tough losing that kind of leadership and experience. But we have some sophomores coming up from the JV team, which had a pretty good year. Additionally, both Anthony Behrman and I have two-years of varsity experience under our belts as well. We’ll be expected to step up and support rising seniors like Robbie Windsor and Spencer Brockdorff in filling the leadership void. Every year, other schools doubt us, but each year we still come out and are consistently a very good team thanks to Coach Van Deusen and his staff.”
River Hill safety Beau Brade
“I believe that our team has the opportunity to do better than we did this previous season. We have the majority of the team returning and the fact that we have an idea of what to expect from the teams on our schedule.”
Laurel linebacker Devonne Powell Jr.
“The team will be great for next year. Everyone’s committed to the grind and improving day by day.”
National Christian Academy running back Joseph Goins Jr.
“Our record next year will be better than this year, but it’ll be tough. We’re losing a lot of our skilled position starters, but we return our whole line on both sides of the ball.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“I believe next season we're going to have a lot of young guys, but they’re ready to work hard and compete against some of the best kids in Maryland.”
Howard running back Devin Dawkins
“I feel like for this upcoming season, we have a good team and we are going to win a lot of our games.”
DeMatha offensive lineman Andrew Allmond
“Next season, I believe we will win another championship. The goal is to go undefeated.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“I believe we can make it to the championship again. We have a great core of guys returning from last year’s team and I’m sure that will propel us to the championship.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver Darius Buchanan
“I believe my team will shock the DMV with our season this year. With me at tight end, our great 2019 quarterback Hudson Primus, two dominant running backs coming out the backfield in Keron Campbell and Lamont Sparrow, combined with dominant defensive players that have been one of the strongest parts of our team.”
Archbishop Carroll linebacker Andre Harrison II
“I believe the team will perform similar to last season. We are losing a lot of ballers. We will miss Ernie and Kristian because they were great leaders. A big key of ours this year is to find captains that will lead the team to success. I believe I am personally capable of it myself, but I need to work on my leadership skills personally as well. We have some great recruits coming in this year, as well as some promising athletes returning to the team.”
St. Mary's Ryken linebacker Will Mckay
“I believe that as long as we work hard even more than last year and never be satisfied, we can win any game we chose.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Lucas Portes
“I believe my team will be tough, physical, and mentally prepared.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“Next year, the team will reach our goals of continuing to be a dominant team.”
Meade offensive tackle Darius Wilson
“I believe that our team will be good, and we will be able to get the job done.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“I am excited for our upcoming season. We will have twelve returning seniors as well as many talented underclassmen who can make a huge impact during the season and on our run at the MIAA C conference championship.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“I have transferred to Woodlawn High School for my senior, but I think we will be one of the best Baltimore County teams this year. There’s no doubt in my mind that we won’t be in the talk of the state this year.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“Next season, I think our team is going to be good. Most of the championship team from last year were juniors and we have won the JV championship with this team. I believe we can win state again and that is the goal.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“I believe my team will do the same or even better next season with the upcoming seniors and juniors.”
Springbrook kicker Carlos Almeida
“I think next year my team will be great. We have all the tools. We just need to keep getting better and improve throughout the season.”
Roosevelt safety Solomon Douglas
“I think next season is Towson’s season and we’re going to make and go far into the playoffs.”
Towson linebacker Alex Simet
“I believe my team will be the best team.”
Meade defensive tackle Thomas Gross
“I have high expectations for our team next year. I know we will be strong and athletic. We will just have to finish games.”
Severna Park quarterback Garrett Edwards
“So far this off-season has been great and keeps getting better. All of my teammates are lifting and working out. We have even added a couple more kids to the lifting class and are hoping for them to join and become a part of our team next year.”
Annapolis offensive guard Colby Missel
“I am confident that my team will be one of the top in the county. We a very talented and committed group looking to avenge the playoff loss we received last year. We are all working very hard during this off-season to do just that. We have grown to understand the key phrases Coach Klotz and Coach Heckmann have constantly preached; It is not the will to win that matters. It is the will to prepare to win that matters and Friday nights are won in the off-season. We understand that if we live by these two phrases and the tradition that the classes before us have set, we will have an extremely successful season.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“I would have to say our week three matchup against Lackey at Lackey. That will be a very tough to go in and get a win.”
Great Mills defensive end Troy Herbert
“We have a lot of talent returning. I believe we will have a winning record.”
Decatur safety Cameron Bradshaw
“I believe my team will improve a lot next season. I believe we can win a championship if we all continue to work harder than the rest.”
St. Mary's Ryken wide receiver Daniel Keith
“I believe our team will make it back to the State championship again. We already have a lot of chemistry with this team. We've won championships on JV when we played together, so we'll be playing together like before. The ones that are coming from JV just won the JV championship as well. We're aiming for another title back to back.”
Dunbar linebacker A'Mon Murray
“I think we will do great. We’re looking very balanced and strong. I’m excited to come in and make an impact.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Landon Tengwall
“I believe next year we have a real chance at a deep playoff run and a shot at a championship.”
Seneca Valley offensive tackle Ryan Benjamin
“I believe we will win the IAC championship again next season and go undefeated.”
Landon defensive back Tejon Ford
“I feel we'll be great next season, but we take every game one step at a time.”
Roosevelt defensive back Aaron Beverly
“I think we have a solid team again this year and I firmly believe we can make a run at the MIAA champion. It’ll be tough with the talent we are losing in our past senior class, but hopefully we can pull together and fight for this title.”
McDonogh wide receiver Curtis Jacobs
“I think next year we have a chance to compete with anyone. We have a strong returning class and I think we can shock a lot of teams.”
Churchill offensive tackle Nick Wagman
“I believe we have the talent to become the top dogs of the state.”
Roosevelt wide receiver Noah Anderson
“I believe that the team will do well again, but it will take everyone. It can’t be one person like myself, Bresee, or any one person. It’s going to have to be a concerted effort to have great team play. We have the talent to make another run at a state title and I’m excited to see what the team will look like.”
Damascus running back TD Ayo-Durojaiye
“I think this season is going to be something special. Even though we lost a lot of talent from our 2018 class, I believe 2019 is going to step up to the plate and get back to the big show that is playing in Navy Stadium and winning the 2A state championship.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“I believe that we will be competitive with the top teams in the state. Our goal is to win the MIAA championship.”
Mount St. Joseph linebacker Nathan Slutzky
“Next season, I feel the team is going to have a different sort of culture. I have been able to see who is committed to this team and can now tell that there are, in fact, people around me who want to change our season. I’m very excited for my senior season and through the work my team has been putting in, I feel we are going to be ready this year. I believe that this upcoming season has the ability to be a program changing season and is going to help establish and push Loyola football in the right direction.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“I feel like our team will make a playoff run again. We have a few promising returning players and a few good transfers that can help us this upcoming season.”
Stone linebacker Donovan Barnes
“I believe that my team is going to be good. We have a lot of talent on the field and I believe we will make our way back to states.”
Wise defensive end DeAndre Clifton
“I believe my team will do big things.”
DeMatha linebacker Alec Solano
“My team is going to very competitive and I think we can achieve great things.”
Chopticon quarterback Dominic Crampton
“I believe next season will definitely be a great one. We have some great young talent and outstanding rising seniors who are hungry to bring the school a state championship.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“Next season, I definitely believe our team will be improved from last year. We are looking to win every non-conference game and go into the conference schedule looking to win every game as well.”
Bishop McNamara defensive back Tyme Collins
“I believe our team has a very good chance to be playoff contenders and win the championship.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive tackle Ralph Paige
“The HALL should contend for a playoff berth and championship. We have the skill players to be top tier.”
Calvert Hall wide receiver Cole Herbert
“After a rough season last year and me coming in for next season, Huntingtown is going to be the oldest team in SMAC next year. We have a lot of skill coming up as well. Realistically, I see it being a pretty hard team to beat offensively and defensively.”
Huntingtown quarterback Hunter Bray
“I believe that our team is going to be very hard to beat because our whole OL is returning and we dominated last year. This season is going to be even better. The whole team has a tight bond and we have great talent and coaches.”
Chopticon offensive tackle Jared Sweitzer
“After losing a lot of seniors from last season, I believe we will be a strong. We will also have a very young team who will be replacing our senior starters from last year with upcoming juniors.”
Northern running back R.J. Dennis
“I feel we will be back in the championship if we continue to stay on the same page and get better every day.”
DeMatha defensive back Dominic Logan-Nealy
“I believe we will win the county again and make a good push at a state title. We have a lot of good guys coming back and joining the team.”
Westminster defensive end Joe Parry
“I believe our team will be way better than what it was. I think this will be a breakout team.”
DuVal safety Corey Ewing
“I feel like we are going to bring some heat and definitely great competition.”
Richard Montgomery tight end Simon Abedimungu
“Last season, critics said that the team was too young. This season, I believe that everyone accepted their role on the team so that the team can be successful.”
Mount St. Joseph defensive tackle Tyler Leavy
“I know that our team will be a problem in our division. I can’t wait for us to get in pads. We’ve been putting the work in and we are definitely ready to start now. August is going to take forever to get here.”
Bel Air defensive end Davon Bomar
“I think we are going to be good, go for a run in the playoffs next season, and go for the state championship.”
Westminster defensive tackle Cole Birdow
“I believe with my team losing star seniors, it helps those who have the athletic ability to shoot their shot and have a chance to show the community and the team how they can step up and fill the shoes of those who played before them.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Brendan McGonagle
“I think our team will be pretty good this season.”
McDonogh running back Jabriel Johnson
“As I said last season, we are coming into the season expecting to win the IAC. Not many people believed in us last year and we made it happen. This year we won’t be surprising anyone.”
Landon athlete Jelani Machen
“I am very excited for our team this upcoming season. We have great leadership and guys genuinely love to work hard at workouts and are constantly asking to meet up on weekends for extra work. I expect us to be a championship contender and I am confident that everyone involved feels the same way.
Calvert Hall quarterback Mike Campbell
“I believe that if we keep grinding, we will get a chance for a championship.”
La Plata running back Nico Stout
“We are going to be a young team, but I think that we’re going to be a team to beat. We’re coming with a chip on our shoulder because of how our season ended last year.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive end Stephen Cobbs
“I believe we will correct our mistakes from last year and make it to the playoffs.”
Bel Air tight end Christian Betters
“My team will be very good again. We think we will probably win the IAC tittle again this year, but outright this year. We are losing some key players that were all IAC last year, but we have good young talent. Our QB last year was the offensive player of the year last year in our conference, so if we can find a stable guy to replace him, we are going to be more than fine.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“I think there will be a big turn-around from last year. I feel as though the leadership that my class brings to the table will be completely different from last year. We have some transfers coming in along with some freshman that could make an immediate impact on the team. We have nothing but players with a winning mindset, set on a goal to change the culture of McNamara. We want to do something that the school hasn't done in more than 20 years, which is win a championship.”
Bishop McNamara wide receiver Johnny Woodbury
“The Saint Mary's Ryken Knights will be the talk of next year. We are going to take over our league. Our theme last year was shock the world. The two years previous we had losing records of 3-7 and 1-9. Then God blessed our organization with a great head coach in Aaron Brady to come change the culture. We ended up going 9-1. This year the theme is Ring Season. We are looking forward to being the champs this year.”
St. Mary's Ryken offensive lineman Cameron Chase
“I believe that this team will have a successful upcoming season.”
DeMatha quarterback Eric Najarian
“I believe our team will be good this year and I have high expectations, as I do every year.”
St. John's Catholic tight end Alex Petrakes
“I think we will do very well next season. We have a great group of guys to get it done.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Noah Fein
“I believe that if we all buy in as a team, we can do everything previous Fort Hill teams have done and possibly more, but’s going to take the whole team.”
Fort Hill offensive tackle Trey Bishop
“I believe our team will be good next season. Everyone is putting in very hard work this off-season, so we can be the best that we can be. Our assistant coaches is taking over as head coach and is bringing some change to our team, which we are all looking forward too.”
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
“We should have won a ring last year, so I have no doubt that we will get one this year.”
Westminster defensive end Jacob Busic
“14-0.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Aaron Green *
“I believe my team can go very far. We are capable of being able to accomplish a lot this season.”
Westlake running back Mitchell Lewis III
“I believe my team will be as successful as in past years. We must trust our coaches and work for everything we want because we know we have a target on our back.”
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
“I think we will be a playoff contender.”
Westlake athlete Kevin Hughley
“I believe that my team is going to be good next year because every day we are in the weight room and on the field working hard.”
Reservoir defensive tackle Trenton Baker
“I think we have the talent and the drive to win another IAC Championship and go undefeated.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“I am highly confident in my team that we will make states and win the championship.”
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
“I believe my team will do really well. I believe that we will turn Gburg football around from last year and earn our spot back in the playoffs.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“I feel as though my team will do pretty good and with everything anybody goes through. There's always things you have to work on.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
"Great. We will be a state ship contender."
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“I believe our season will be better than last year. There's a lot of new talent moving up.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
"This year, I am looking forward to winning the conference championship. Our team was new last year, and we have gotten new recruits and better players in places that we need. I believe we will be close to the best team in conference."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
"I believe we can take it all the way. I feel as if we have the caliber coaches and players to do it."
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
"I believe we will be great this season. We have a lot of great transfers coming in and our offensive line is looking massive this year."
Good Counsel offensive tackle Mason Lunsford
"We have some spots to refill this season, but we have a lot of guys that will step for us so we don't miss a beat this season."
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“This coming season, I have no doubt that my team will be receiving a WCAC championship ring.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“I believe we have a solid team going into my senior year. Our senior class is a very hard-working group of men who know what it takes to get to the championship and win it because we have been there before. Our underclassmen are also a working group of men. I'm very excited on what we have coming up this season.”
St. John's Catholic Prep defensive end Brandon Louis
“I have a lot of confidence in our guys at Bel Air. I see lots of leadership from the seniors and also see lots of kids working hard in our workouts.”
Bel Air running back Hunter Hruz
“We’re striving to be the 4A state champions.”
Howard wide receiver Charles Tart
“Coming in from the looks of it, I strongly feel like we have a lot of potential with a good amount of players buying in to the program and doing what is needed to excel.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Diego Turcios
“It's going to be different with the whole line leaving. but I believe we can make it back to states.”
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
“We are going to do good. We have a very talented team this year. Everyone is coming to work getting better every day to make each other better and have a great season.”
Stone running back Trent Gaskins
“I believe my team will be in great shape this 2018 season. We have a lot of key returning guys. I’m feeling very, very confident in our defense. I feel as though our defense will be outstanding. We should definitely be MIAA B Conference Championship contenders.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“I feel like we are going for another four-peat. I don’t think no one in PG 4A can beat us.”
Wise tackle Kamrin Porter
“I think Landon will be just as good as last year or even better. We have a lot of returning player who've been working very hard during the off-season.”
Landon offensive center Greg Johnson
“I think the toughest game on our schedule will be Ballou, the 2A defending champs and defending Turkey Bowl Champs. They have a couple of dominant athletes returning. We look forward to playing to win.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver RuQuan Brown
“We are a young team with limited depth, but we make up for it in strength, endurance, and a mental capacity to succeed.”
Sidwell Friends offensive tackle Walter Rouse
“I believe my team will be good. They'll be very discipline and mentally tough. Also, they'll be physically ready for this season.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“I believe our team is good. Our goal is to be state champions.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“We will have a great season, make the playoffs, win regionals, and hopefully be playing at the Navy Academy in December.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“I have a lot of faith in this team and I see us getting to a state championship.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“Our team is looking really good. Everyone is constantly improving.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“I believe that my team will be great. We won the 1A a state championship last season and I believe we will win it again.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“I feel like we will do great this season. Basically, it is the same team from last year.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“Our starting linemen on both sides of the ball are returning, so I really feel like we can beat anyone. I have high expectations for this season.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“I think that we will be good. We have a new head coach and a couple new coaches. We aren't that deep of a team, but the players we have can ball so I'm confident in our abilities.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“I think we have a lot of talent and could shock a lot of teams this year.”
Churchill lineman Nick Wagman
“I feel like we'll be a .500 team with wins and losses. We will see if we can get a spot in the playoffs.”
Great Mills linebacker Troy Herbert
“I believe my team and I should be really good and compete for a state championship. We were a younger team last year so now that the younger guys have experienced varsity and been working out, we will be even better.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“I believe we will finish the season with a record over .500.”
Bishop McNamara defensive back Tyme Collins
“I believe our team is going to be great this season. The off-season made us better as a team. Now we just got to show it during the season.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“I believe our team will have all the right parts. We have what it takes to go the distance and only we can stop us. Discipline determines our destination.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“Our team has been doing very well in workouts. We are a group of guys who are very passionate to play the game we love so much. We want to come in everyday and outwork our opponents Monday through Thursday so that we can come in on Friday night and have fun. With this, I believe we can be a very successful team.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“I feel that this season can be a culture changing season. We have a number of weapons in our arsenal, especially with the large amount of returning players. I have a very positive feeling about this upcoming season.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“We will have a great team this year. I'm expecting a lot out of the team this year and I feel as so that we will be better than last year’s team.”
Georgetown Prep running back Jalen Hampton
Toughest Opponents
“I’d have to go Episcopal and Prep.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“St. Frances was probably the toughest.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive back Zaire Allen
“Most likely St. Frances.”
Calvert Hall defensive end Billy Wooden
“It will probably be the same team, Linganore, like it was last year.”
Edgewood wide receiver Deonte Banks
“From the conference, I believe it’ll be St. Mary’s Ryken again.”
Archbishop Carroll running back Lamont Sparrow
“I would probably have to say Gwynn Park.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“Once again, it’ll be QO. We have to shot up this time against them.”
Einstein defensive tackle Ricardo Molina
“I’m not sure.”
Flowers wide receiver Daniel Buchanan
“I am not sure yet. We’ll probably play St. John’s again, and it will probably be them since they are the defending champs.”
Good Counsel linebacker Julio Ayamel
“We play Wise again and that will be a tough game. St. Frances and McDonogh will be tough again. The MIAA A is a hard league.”
Calvert Hall linebacker Kahlil Glover
“It is hard to say but Boys Latin always gives us a good game. That should be the first game of the season.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“I am not sure, but I believe we play IMG next year. I think that will be one of the toughest games we have.”
St. Frances Academy wide receiver Kwesi Evans
“I think probably Potomac or Flowers. Flowers will give us good competition next year.”
Wise offensive tackle Kamrin Porter
“It will most likely be St. Frances.”
McDonogh defensive tackle D'Von Ellies
"Right now, the only team I am focused on is the one I am on. I want to make sure everyone is working hard in the off-season."
Westlake safety Mitchell Lewis III
"I don’t want to single out a game and say we are going to be focused on strictly that game. All games are winnable as long as you come out and play 100% as a team. I believe we can do that. If we do that, we will not have a tough game."
John Carroll offensive tackle Ben Blessing
“The hardest game had to be against Friendship Collegiate. Those guys have the full package being strong and explosive.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle William Harrod
"For next year, I haven’t seen our schedule yet."
Landon safety Jalen Williams
"The toughest team on our schedule for the 2018 year is Roosevelt."
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
"I think it’ll take some different guys to step up this year and help lead this team."
Wise quarterback Quinton Williams
"We must come together and develop a team chemistry.”
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
"We haven’t gotten our 2018 schedule yet, so I do not know are toughest game."
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
"Our hardest game I believe will be Saint John’s."
Good Counsel offensive lineman Mason Lunsford
"It is working hard and making no excuses. We have to lift all off-season. That’s the time you get better."
Cambridge-South Dorchester tight end Tranell Clanton
“The toughest game on our schedule for 2018 is QO, but we take it week by week. We are trying to be 1-0 every week.”
Blair defensive tackle Oly Okombi
"The toughest game on our schedule is going to be Annapolis Area Christian. They had a good team last season, but I think we can give it to them this season."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
“I think that the toughest game on our schedule next year is Edgewood. They have a couple of very talented players returning to play.”
Fallston quarterback Colin Akins
"Bullis will be our toughest team, because they are the only team that gave us a loss."
Quince Orchard athlete Aaron Green
"Sherwood will probably be our toughest opponent during the regular season, but I’m not quite sure. We just have to see as the season goes on."
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
"The toughest game I would say would be week one at Damascus. They have some good players on that team and their field is one of the toughest to play at. It will be a great game for sure."
Blake offensive tackle Brian Hannibal
"I actually didn’t get to see this upcoming schedule yet, so I wouldn’t know right now."
Wise defensive end Nigel Johnson
"The toughest game of the 2018 is probably going to be Damascus, but we are going to give them a run for their money."
Blake quarterback Terrill Simms Jr.
“Our two main threats are Northwest and Damascus, who is our long-time rivals. They play well every year.”
Seneca Valley offensive guard Diego Turcios
“My coached hasn’t released the schedule as of yet, but I heard we have a complete opposite schedule of last year.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle Aaryn Parks
“Bullis. From what I know, they will be the toughest game again this year because it was our toughest game last year and we ended up losing. We should win for sure this year.”
Landon lineman Terrance Bridgers
“Our toughest game is our last game, which is QO. They are a very good team, so we got to really show up and play hard.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“I’m not exactly sure who we play next season, but I do know that we play Good Counsel and St. Frances is in our conference. Those are two very competitive teams.”
Archbishop Spalding wide receiver Brevin Easton
“We haven’t found out our schedule yet. but maybe Linganore. Honestly, I feel our team can beat anybody as long as we don’t give up.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
“Old Mill.”
Broadneck wide receiver Ethon Williams
“The toughest game of the year was St. Frances. They have good athletes at all positions and they play the game the right way with toughness and grittiness. I personally enjoyed the games and the competition.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“Our toughest game will be against Fredrick Douglass.”
Flowers defensive tackle Trevor Faulcon
“We don’t have the 2018 schedule yet.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
“North Point, just because it’s our rivals.”
Westlake wide receiver Kevin Hughley
“Either Glenelg or Atholton.”
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“Our schedule hasn’t been made official yet so I’m not sure, but the Gonzaga game is always a huge one. The St. John’s game is always big and Good Counsel have a good team.”
DeMatha offensive tackle Declan Vargas
“Our toughest team next year on our schedule is going to be the Atholton Raiders because they are our rivals and intensity is always high when playing them.”
Reservoir offensive lineman Trenton Baker
“Our toughest game will probably be the game against Bullis. They gave us our only loss last year and we’re going to be at their house this year. I have no doubt that we are going to be ready and eager to play them at their house.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“Our toughest game next year is going to be against North Caroline.”
Decatur offensive tackle Samuel Todd
“Our toughest game this upcoming season is definitely DeMatha. (They are) coming to our house so we have to be ready for that game for sure.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“The toughest game I see on our schedule is Suitland.”
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
“I think Kent Island will be the toughest game, but we should pull it out.”
Wicomico offensive tackle Dominic Bailey
“The toughest game had to be against Damascus because they are a very powerful team and we were doing great until we started falling and lost it. We had a chance to go up against great players and shine, which many of us did but others just gave up.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Aaron Beckwith
“At this point, I don’t want to single out any one particular team in our regular season schedule as they’re all Howard County schools that we’re generally familiar with. I’ll say Damascus; they’re a perennial powerhouse, and if we’re playing them, that means we’re likely deep into the state playoffs.”
River Hill safety Beau Brade
“Just as last year, the toughest team on our schedule will be the reigning state champions, the Wise Pumas.”
Laurel linebacker Devonne Powell Jr.
“Our toughest game will be week one at Damascus. They’ve lost one game in four years. We’ll be looking to end their thirty plus game winning streak.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“River Hill.”
Howard running back Devin Dawkins
“I don't know what our schedule looks like as of right now, but I know we play St. Frances in Baltimore. I think that will be the toughest game.”
DeMatha offensive lineman Andrew Allmond
“We are not going to sleep on no team at this point. Every game is a tough game. We just going to be prepared to win.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“The toughest game on our schedule next year is Wilson. They have a lot of experience returning so it should be a good one, but I’m confident that we will come out on top.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver Darius Buchanan
“The toughest game on our schedule is Gonzaga, who we held to 13 points in the first half.”
Archbishop Carroll linebacker Andre Harrison II
“Bullis, hands down. They were the only team to beat us the past year, so our eyes are locked on them. We also have to watch out for Mount Saint Joe’s though. We beat them last year and they’re definitely going to come back this year hungry.”
St. Mary's Ryken linebacker Will Mckay
“I believe all of our games will be as important and tough. If I had to pick, all inner-conference games will be very difficult in my opinion. They all have an extra intensity than all other games.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Lucas Portes
“Me and my teammates understand every game is a tough game and will play It as such.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“Our toughest game in 2018 will be every game. We take each game step by step and flat out dominate. We fear no one as a team.”
Meade offensive tackle Darius Wilson
“Our toughest game will probably be North Point High School. it’s a huge rivalry game and I have never beaten them in my three years of high school.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“Our toughest game for the upcoming season will be our rivals; Annapolis Area Christian. We always play each other tough and the games are almost always within seven points. They are a great challenge for us and I always have the games against them circled on my calendar.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“The toughest game on our schedule this year I would have to say is Milford Mill Academy. Milford has a very powerful running game with Desmond Shell and a great middle linebacker with Kevin Neal. I’m looking forward to playing them week two.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“I think the toughest team on our schedule for this year will probably be Mervo. They gave us a run for our money two-years ago in the JV championship. I believe that they have a good team that we can do battle with all the time. It will be a good game for each team.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“The toughest game on my schedule for 2018 is Blake. They are our rivals and I would enjoy seeing them get beaten by us.”
Springbrook kicker Carlos Almeida
“The toughest game on the schedule next year will probably be against Wise, but we respect everyone and fear nobody.”
Roosevelt safety Solomon Douglas
“Our toughest game I think is Perry Hall, but it’s nothing we won’t be able to handle. I’m looking forward to next season.”
Towson linebacker Alex Simet
“None.”
Meade defensive tackle Thomas Gross
“Our toughest game this year will be Broadneck. It’s always a rivalry game and they are always a tough team to play against.”
Severna Park quarterback Garrett Edwards
“We mostly have two tough teams every year. Broadneck and Old Mill always give us a good game.”
Annapolis offensive guard Colby Missel
“We have a couple tough teams we are playing like Sherwood, Paint Branch, and Blair. But the toughest team this season will have to be Northwest. They are a talented team and are very well-coached. In the last couple years, we have continually clashed heads with them in the regular season and playoffs. We are excited to play them and reconcile for the playoff loss that we took and also claim the top spot in the division that they seem to grab time and time again.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“I think we will be right in the middle of the playoff race. We haven’t been there in over 20-years, so I hope this is the year.”
Great Mills defensive end Troy Herbert
“Our toughest game we will be facing would be North Caroline.”
Decatur safety Cameron Bradshaw
“As a team, we prepare for every game like it is going to be toughest game we ever played.”
St. Mary's Ryken wide receiver Daniel Keith
“I think the toughest team on our schedule would be Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School. Out of all of my high school football years, they've been our main competitors.”
Dunbar linebacker A'Mon Murray
“I think they will all be tough with us playing in the WCAC, but I’d mark St. John’s down as the game we need to win.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Landon Tengwall
“Damascus and Northwest, no question.”
Seneca Valley offensive tackle Ryan Benjamin
“The toughest game on our 2018 schedule should be Bullis High School.”
Landon defensive back Tejon Ford
“I feel like Wise High School would be a tough match up for us being that's our rival school. We do treat every game the same way.”
Roosevelt defensive back Aaron Beverly
“I think the toughest team we will play next year will be St. Frances. They are a tough team to beat and with the talent they bring in, they are a top ten team easily. But I feel like my team can play too, so I think we have a shot against them.”
McDonogh wide receiver Curtis Jacobs
“RM will probably be one of the hardest. They are a really good team, and being week one, it will be a test to see how well we were able to put everything together during the summer.”
Churchill offensive tackle Nick Wagman
“The toughest game we have will most likely be Flowers because the majority of their team are returning but I feel the same result will happen.”
Roosevelt wide receiver Noah Anderson
“I’m not quite sure who will be our toughest game, but based off of last year, I think the team with the best shot is Sherwood because of how good their coaching is. You never know. That real test may not come until playoffs and I’m thinking about Oakdale because I played against most of them in middle school and they have some DI caliber players at QB and running back that I know very well. We’ll have to see how everything pans out.”
Damascus running back TD Ayo-Durojaiye
“I believe the toughest teams on our schedule are Potomac, Flowers, National Christian and Douglass. Potomac is going to be tough because whenever we play them, it’s always a close game, Flowers is going to be tough because they beat us last year and that was our only lost in the regular season. They have a strong 2019 class coming back so that should be a good game. National Christian Academy is going to be tough because they have a numbers of DI prospects, but we don’t care about that. Rankings don’t mean anything to us. Frederick Douglass High School is also going to be a tough one. This is our rival school and it’s the battle of 301 so it’s going to be fun playing against them.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“St. Frances is the top team in the state and we look forward to playing them again.”
Mount St. Joseph linebacker Nathan Slutzky
“Probably the toughest game of 2018 is going to be the 99th Turkey Bowl against Calvert Hall. Almost every year, this game is high intensity and is what everyone looks forward too. After losing the last three years to them, I know my teammates and I do not want to drop this fourth game. It will be our last game of the season and for the seniors, it will involve extra emotions because for most it will be their last time playing football. I know that this game is going to be the most anticipated game of the season.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“The toughest game on the schedule I would say is Lackey. Their front five line is very physical and can also move. Then the quarterback, #7, is a dual threat running and throwing the ball.”
Stone linebacker Donovan Barnes
“The toughest team on our schedule this year is DeMatha.”
Wise defensive end DeAndre Clifton
“Every game is a tough game. I never look at anyone as weak or strong. Any team can come out and surprise people.”
DeMatha linebacker Alec Solano
“North Point.”
Chopticon quarterback Dominic Crampton
“I haven’t seen our schedule yet, but my team and I will treat every team the same. No team will get high praise from us or be overlooked. Everyone will get the same mindset and we just go to go out and play.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“The toughest game on our schedule will most likely be versus St. Johns College High School. They are our first conference game this year and we play them at home. We beat them two years ago and they beat us the last two years. They are the defending WCAC champs.
Bishop McNamara defensive back Tyme Collins
“St. Johns College.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive tackle Ralph Paige
“St Frances will be our toughest opponent. I look forward to competing against the best.”
Calvert Hall wide receiver Cole Herbert is
“In my opinion, North Point or Lackey is going to be our toughest opponents. They are solid teams every year. Northern could be in the question as well, even though they lost majority of their team.”
Huntingtown quarterback Hunter Bray
“North Point. We want to beat they so bad.”
Chopticon offensive tackle Jared Sweitzer
“Huntingtown.”
Northern running back R.J. Dennis
“I believe the hardest team on the schedule this year is possible Sherwood because they have very good coaching and great athletes.”
Damascus defensive tackle Ryan Linthicum
“Our toughest game will be St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida on August 25th.”
DeMatha defensive back Dominic Logan-Nealy
“Our toughest game is always Linganore and it would be special to beat them.”
Westminster defensive end Joe Parry
“I think the toughest game will be against Wise because they are our rivals.”
DuVal safety Corey Ewing
“Our toughest game would be against Northwest and it’s a game I look forward to the most.”
Richard Montgomery tight end Simon Abedimungu
“The toughest game this season will be St. Francis Academy. They have a lot talent on their team and the way the last game ended it should be a good game.”
Mount St. Joseph defensive tackle Tyler Leavy
“I feel that C.H Flowers from Springdale might be toughest game. But we’re a different team than last year, and this time around they are going to come to us.”
Bel Air defensive end Davon Bomar
“Home versus Linganore High School.”
Westminster defensive tackle Cole Birdow
“Bullis.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Brendan McGonagle
“St. Frances Academy.”
McDonogh running back Jabriel Johnson
“We will approach every game as a tough game and respect everyone but avenging our one loss to Bullis last season will make that game special this season.”
Landon athlete Jelani Machen
“The toughest game will definitely be at St. Frances. However, we do have a home game early in the season against Wise and that will be an important test for us.”
Calvert Hall quarterback Mike Campbell
“They will all be tough games this season, but our biggest game for us will be Lackey.”
La Plata running back Nico Stout
“Any one of our MIAA games. I fully believe that we play in the best conference in Maryland and it’s definitely going to be a battle next year like it was this year.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive end Stephen Cobbs
“John Carroll.”
Bel Air tight end Christian Betters
“Our league is a very good year, but our toughest opponent next year will be Georgetown Prep. It's also a rival game so both teams will be into it.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“Playing in the WCAC, there are nothing but tough games. There are no easy weeks, no time to rest or take days off. We have to come together as a team to play our hardest weekly, one game at a time. Our two toughest games would probably be between DeMatha Catholic and St. Johns. They are two nationally ranked teams, with multiple future FBS players. We have to come out and play our hardest.”
Bishop McNamara wide receiver Johnny Woodbury
“I would say our toughest game on the schedule or most important would be Bullis. We came up a little short against them last year in losing by seven. That was our only loss, so I believe we will be looking forward to round two.”
St. Mary's Ryken offensive lineman Cameron Chase
“We are playing a tough out of conference schedule and the WCAC is competitive every year, so we have to bring it every week.”
DeMatha quarterback Eric Najarian
“This year we’re playing a lot of new teams, so it is unclear on who our toughest opponent will be this year.”
St. John's Catholic tight end Alex Petrakes
“Northwest is the toughest team.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Noah Fein
“Our toughest game will most definitely be Week ten against Allegany, our cross-town rivals. Regardless of records, the homecoming game we play against each other always turns out to be our most intense and physical game.”
Fort Hill offensive tackle Trey Bishop
“Our schedule has still not come out yet.”
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
“Linganore.”
Westminster defensive end Jacob Busic
“Bullis. That's the only team we want.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Aaron Green
“The toughest game on our schedule is going to be North Point. That is our biggest rival game of the year and it is never a easy game going against them.”
Westlake running back Mitchell Lewis III
“I would say every game is tough because any team could catch us on a bad day. That may change the outcome of our postseason.”
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
“North Point.”
Westlake athlete Kevin Hughley
“Our toughest game in 2018 will be Howard High.”
Reservoir defensive tackle Trenton Baker
“Our game against Episcopal is always a hard-fought game. We’ll be ready, but it definitely won’t be easy.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“The toughest team on our schedule is Roosevelt.”
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
“Our toughest team is probably Quince Orchard, but I believe that we could give them some bump this year.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“Maybe Linganore because I feel as though that's our only competition. We are pretty strong.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
"Atholton."
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“I think Meade will be our hardest game this year.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
"Our toughest team on our schedule is Annapolis Area Christian High School, but I think we can beat them his year."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
"As humbly as I can say this, I feel as if we have no tough games."
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
"I believe our hardest game will be Marietta."
Good Counsel offensive tackle Mason Lunsford
"I think our toughest game will be Camden High School because they're new to us and also the season opener for us."
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“The toughest team we will be playing this coming season I would have to say is Gilman.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“The toughest game on our schedule, I will say, would be Annapolis Area Christian because we have been to the championship with them every year since my freshman year. It will be a great game. “
St. John's Catholic Prep defensive end Brandon Louis
“I believe that John Carroll will be tough next year since we struggled with their spread offense last year.”
Bel Air running back Hunter Hruz
“Our toughest in county game would either be River Hill or Long Reach. Out of the county, it would probably be Wise.”
Howard wide receiver Charles Tart
“Coming into next season, our toughest game will be our cross-town rivals with Northwest and Damascus.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Diego Turcios
“I'm not exactly sure who the hardest team on our schedule is, but we are not going to overlook any team.”
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
“The toughest game is going to be Lackey for us because they have a very fast paced offense and have a very talented defense. They are very physical, so I would say that would be our toughest game this season.”
Stone running back Trent Gaskins
“Our toughest game on the schedule this year would probably have to be St. Paul’s Academy. They have a really good team over there and have a really good program. I know a lot of the guys and they’re like family, but that will definitely be a great game.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“I would say Calvert Hall because the tough game that they gave use last year.”
Wise tackle Kamrin Porter
“I think every game will be tough, but Georgetown Prep and Bullis will definitely put up a fight knowing we are the returning champs and they are our rivals.”
Landon offensive center Greg Johnson
“I want to play football and run track in college. I also run track currently.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver RuQuan Brown
“I would say Maret. They are our long-time rivals.”
Sidwell Friends offensive tackle Walter Rouse
“Every game is the toughest game. We won't give an upper hand in any game. Each week, we will go as hard as we can no matter who lines up.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“Our toughest game will be against Lackey and North Point.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“Our toughest game this year is Milford Academy. They have a few key players that can hurt us if we don’t do what we have to do.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“Our toughest game this year is DeMatha.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“Our toughest game will be our rivals, Annapolis Area.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“Every game is a tough game to us. We can't go into a game and sleep on any team. However, if I was to choose a team, it would be Potomac High School.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“As I of right now, I don't know. But based off of last year, I would have to say Potomac.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“Our toughest game in the regular season will be our first game at Damascus. They've won three straight state championships and have multiple undefeated seasons in the past years.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“The toughest game next year will be between McDonogh, because they are our rivals, and Gonzaga.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“I think RM could be the toughest game next year. Opening the season against such a talented team is always a challenge.”
Churchill lineman Nick Wagman
“The toughest I would say is Lackey because of the way they’re able to run the ball up and down the field.”
Great Mills linebacker Troy Herbert
“I feel Bo Manor is the best team on the schedule, but we are way better than every team on the schedule. There are no teams that will be taken lightly.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“Our toughest game this season is week five against Flowers. They beat us last season at our home field and they have a lot of returning players so that should be a good one.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“The toughest game on our schedule this season I would have to say will be Douglass. Douglass is a physical team who is well coached. They have the playmakers that are disciplined, which makes them a dangerous team.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“We play a couple of tough teams this year, especially Sherwood, Paint Branch and Blair. Our hardest team to play this year would be Northwest. We’ve played them many times before and it has always been hard fought. Last year, we lost in the first round of the playoffs to them by only a field goal in the last four seconds. Our returning starters are elated to be able to play them again.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“This year, like every other year, our toughest game will be against Calvert Hall. The effort and emotions in this game are truly something else.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“Our toughest team we play is definitely Gonzaga. They are bigger than us and faster and they play in a more competitive league then us. We have a lot to prove this year because last year was a blow out. I feel like this year will be a much closer game.”
Georgetown Prep running back Jalen Hampton
“I think we’ll be very good. We need a new quarterback, but we are not losing that many key guys.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“I think the team will do well next year and probably go undefeated. We have a lot of good players in the Class of 2019 and we can go undefeated.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive back Zaire Allen
“I think we should be fine. We have more leadership. We all bond together and it should go fine.”
Calvert Hall defensive end Billy Wooden
“I think we can be cool. We definitely are going back to the regional final. We will definitely be right there. We got some key players coming back.”
Edgewood wide receiver Deonte Banks
“Next year, I am confident we can get a ring next year.”
Archbishop Carroll running back Lamont Sparrow
“I feel we’ll do good. We got a really good shot at state. This year, the problem was experience. That will not be a problem next year.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“I think we’ll be better than we were this year. Our team is so young. We’ll have a lot of players back.”
Einstein defensive tackle Ricardo Molina
“I think we’ll be the same. We are basically the same team. We lost a couple of seniors. We have to fight but we can do that and build from there.”
Flowers wide receiver Daniel Buchanan
“We should be pretty good. We got 90% of the team coming back. We are only losing four or five seniors. We should be pretty good next year.”
Good Counsel linebacker Julio Ayamel
“We are going to be good. We have to fill some spots, but we can be good. We have the athletes that can fly around.”
Calvert Hall linebacker Kahlil Glover
“I feel we’ll be really good next year, especially in the conference. We are build off of what we did last year. We have a lot of returning guys that will help us have a really good team.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“Next year, we’ll be good. It’ll be my senior year. I want us to come out strong and play as a team. We want to play like a brotherhood.”
St. Frances Academy wide receiver Kwesi Evans
“I think we are going to be very good next year. Everybody will try to doubt us because it is not the same team as last year, but I think we’ll be alright.”
Wise offensive tackle Kamrin Porter
“I think we’ll be fine honestly. It is going to be a young team, but we’ll be fine. We are getting a couple recruits.”
McDonogh defensive tackle D'Von Ellies
"Next season, I think my team is going to do very well and be a big threat in the DCIAA Stars Division. We got a lot of people coming back that are going to make an impact."
Roosevelt athlete Kamau Stith
"Our team next year will be just as good as it was this year. We might even be better than last year."
Westlake safety Mitchell Lewis III
"I believe our team will be strong next year. We have a new head coach and I believe he will make us strong contenders for a championship."
John Carroll offensive tackle Ben Blessing
“Next year, our team will be amazing. We return 34 guys. A lot of key components left but Coach Kates and the staff have gone out and brought in eight midyear players for the team that can help right away.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle William Harrod
“"Next year, we have a lot of kids returning. We were a fairly young team this year, but we had a few good seniors who we will dearly miss. We should repeat what we did this year but hopefully go 10-0."
Landon safety Jalen Williams
"I believe and know that our team next season will be great once again. We have a bond from previous years to be a powerhouse team and to win state next year."
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
"I think we have a really good chance of repeating as long as we don’t become complacent and work hard this off-season."
Wise quarterback Quinton Williams
"I believe our team will be good and a threat in the playoff run. Our coaches will always put us in a great position to compete for a state championship. We must trust the process."
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
"I believe our team is going to be very good next year. The whole team is putting in a lot of work this off-season, so we can be the absolute best we can possibly be."
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
"I believe we will be really solid and have a chance at winning the championship."
Good Counsel offensive lineman Mason Lunsford
"I think we are going to be really good next year. We just have to work really hard this off-season."
Cambridge-South Dorchester tight end Tranell Clanton
“Next season, I believe my team will go far because off the work we’re putting in this off-season. Being voted as the team captain, I have a chip on my shoulder. I push my teammates to get better every single day. People around the county gives us that underdog treatment just because we’re counted as a DCC school. With us not making the playoffs, it gets even worst, but we know what we bring to the table and we will show It come Friday nights.”
Blair defensive tackle Oly Okombi
"Next season, I feel we are going to be very competitive. I am definitely looking at the championship, but the off-season is where it starts."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
“I know that my team will have a very successful season next year due to some critical coaching changes, and the fact that my fellow teammates and I are putting in a lot of work to improve our game.”
Fallston quarterback Colin Akins
"We aren’t losing a game and we’re winning state."
Quince Orchard athlete Aaron Green
"It’s going to be different losing most of our starting line, but I still believe we can do the same thing we did the past season. We just need to strive for greatness."
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
"I believe we can go undefeated this season. With the amount of key players we have, and our great coaching staff, if we as a team get in the weight room and grind out these eight months, I don't see why we couldn't."
Blake offensive tackle Brian Hannibal
"Our team this season will work hard and just listen to the coaches. That should get us where we want to go."
Wise defensive end Nigel Johnson
"We are losing a couple of key guys this year, but I believe the underclassmen can step up and fill the shoes of the guys leaving."
Blake quarterback Terrill Simms Jr.
“We have a lot of returning starters on offense, plus we have a great amount of people who would really want to win it all.”
Seneca Valley offensive guard Diego Turcios
“We were all young last year. We only lost seven seniors, so we have around 34-kids coming back with some additional good ball players. I’m looking at undefeated.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle Aaryn Parks
“I don’t think we will be as good as we were this year because we are losing a good quarterback, but we will accomplish big things next year too.”
Landon lineman Terrance Bridgers
“I believe that we are going to be better next year. Everyone just needs to work and want to be better.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“I believe that we are going to be great next season. We have a lot of returning players and hard workers who want to be great. We have high goals and expectations.”
Archbishop Spalding wide receiver Brevin Easton
“I think we will do well next year with myself, Jabriel, and Dvon as leaders of the team. I believe we can lead this team to be better than the past couple of great seasons.”
McDonogh wide receiver Curtis Jacobs
“Next season, I feel Edgewood will traumatically do better because our coaches and teammates are getting used to each other. We are finding a foundation.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
“We will be good and will still have championship on our minds.”
Broadneck wide receiver Ethon Williams
“Next season’s team will be an improved version of this year's team. While we lose some key senior leadership, we return players who gathered some needed playing experience and some players, who due to injury, were not able to play this year. Both sides of the line of scrimmage will be bigger, faster, and stronger so that's encouraging.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“I am very confident in our playing ability for next season. Mostly all of our team will be seniors. We only lost six starters. I believe we will go undefeated again, and we will go to the state championship and win it all.”
Flowers defensive tackle Trevor Faulcon
“I believe our team next year will do better if we work as one unit. I don’t expect us to go 10-0 or anything, but I see us gradually getting better.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
“I think we will be a playoff contender team and make It further than last year.”
Westlake wide receiver Kevin Hughley
“Our team is coming along pretty good so far. We will definitely be a threat.”
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“We will be a force next year and I believe we have all the tools to go 12-0. The talent we have on the team is incredible. Our running back, MarShawn Lloyd, is one of the best athletes I have ever seen.”
DeMatha offensive tackle Declan Vargas
“I believe my team will be really good next year. All of my teammates are in the workout room getting strong. We got a lot of competition for positions, so it’s going to be a battle to see who wants it more.”
Reservoir offensive lineman Trenton Baker
“I think we will be a pretty good team because everything is starting to come together.”
Wicomico offensive tackle Dominic Bailey
“I believe that we will be a state championship team because CHF football puts in the work to accomplish anything.”
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
“I have high hopes for our team this upcoming season. I believe we will be very good.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“I have high hopes for next year because we have a solid team. All we need is a quarterback.”
Decatur offensive tackle Samuel Todd
“I believe my team will have another great season. We are losing some very talented players, but we are retaining the majority of our starters and we have the talent to fill those holes. We definitely have the talent and drive on this team to have a better season than last year.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“I feel really good about this season coming up because of our last season. Knowing my team, I believe it will be a great bounce back for us.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Aaron Beckwith
“My team should be pretty good next year. We lose 21 seniors this year, and it’s tough losing that kind of leadership and experience. But we have some sophomores coming up from the JV team, which had a pretty good year. Additionally, both Anthony Behrman and I have two-years of varsity experience under our belts as well. We’ll be expected to step up and support rising seniors like Robbie Windsor and Spencer Brockdorff in filling the leadership void. Every year, other schools doubt us, but each year we still come out and are consistently a very good team thanks to Coach Van Deusen and his staff.”
River Hill safety Beau Brade
“I believe that our team has the opportunity to do better than we did this previous season. We have the majority of the team returning and the fact that we have an idea of what to expect from the teams on our schedule.”
Laurel linebacker Devonne Powell Jr.
“The team will be great for next year. Everyone’s committed to the grind and improving day by day.”
National Christian Academy running back Joseph Goins Jr.
“Our record next year will be better than this year, but it’ll be tough. We’re losing a lot of our skilled position starters, but we return our whole line on both sides of the ball.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“I believe next season we're going to have a lot of young guys, but they’re ready to work hard and compete against some of the best kids in Maryland.”
Howard running back Devin Dawkins
“I feel like for this upcoming season, we have a good team and we are going to win a lot of our games.”
DeMatha offensive lineman Andrew Allmond
“Next season, I believe we will win another championship. The goal is to go undefeated.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“I believe we can make it to the championship again. We have a great core of guys returning from last year’s team and I’m sure that will propel us to the championship.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver Darius Buchanan
“I believe my team will shock the DMV with our season this year. With me at tight end, our great 2019 quarterback Hudson Primus, two dominant running backs coming out the backfield in Keron Campbell and Lamont Sparrow, combined with dominant defensive players that have been one of the strongest parts of our team.”
Archbishop Carroll linebacker Andre Harrison II
“I believe the team will perform similar to last season. We are losing a lot of ballers. We will miss Ernie and Kristian because they were great leaders. A big key of ours this year is to find captains that will lead the team to success. I believe I am personally capable of it myself, but I need to work on my leadership skills personally as well. We have some great recruits coming in this year, as well as some promising athletes returning to the team.”
St. Mary's Ryken linebacker Will Mckay
“I believe that as long as we work hard even more than last year and never be satisfied, we can win any game we chose.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Lucas Portes
“I believe my team will be tough, physical, and mentally prepared.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“Next year, the team will reach our goals of continuing to be a dominant team.”
Meade offensive tackle Darius Wilson
“I believe that our team will be good, and we will be able to get the job done.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“I am excited for our upcoming season. We will have twelve returning seniors as well as many talented underclassmen who can make a huge impact during the season and on our run at the MIAA C conference championship.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“I have transferred to Woodlawn High School for my senior, but I think we will be one of the best Baltimore County teams this year. There’s no doubt in my mind that we won’t be in the talk of the state this year.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“Next season, I think our team is going to be good. Most of the championship team from last year were juniors and we have won the JV championship with this team. I believe we can win state again and that is the goal.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“I believe my team will do the same or even better next season with the upcoming seniors and juniors.”
Springbrook kicker Carlos Almeida
“I think next year my team will be great. We have all the tools. We just need to keep getting better and improve throughout the season.”
Roosevelt safety Solomon Douglas
“I think next season is Towson’s season and we’re going to make and go far into the playoffs.”
Towson linebacker Alex Simet
“I believe my team will be the best team.”
Meade defensive tackle Thomas Gross
“I have high expectations for our team next year. I know we will be strong and athletic. We will just have to finish games.”
Severna Park quarterback Garrett Edwards
“So far this off-season has been great and keeps getting better. All of my teammates are lifting and working out. We have even added a couple more kids to the lifting class and are hoping for them to join and become a part of our team next year.”
Annapolis offensive guard Colby Missel
“I am confident that my team will be one of the top in the county. We a very talented and committed group looking to avenge the playoff loss we received last year. We are all working very hard during this off-season to do just that. We have grown to understand the key phrases Coach Klotz and Coach Heckmann have constantly preached; It is not the will to win that matters. It is the will to prepare to win that matters and Friday nights are won in the off-season. We understand that if we live by these two phrases and the tradition that the classes before us have set, we will have an extremely successful season.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“I would have to say our week three matchup against Lackey at Lackey. That will be a very tough to go in and get a win.”
Great Mills defensive end Troy Herbert
“We have a lot of talent returning. I believe we will have a winning record.”
Decatur safety Cameron Bradshaw
“I believe my team will improve a lot next season. I believe we can win a championship if we all continue to work harder than the rest.”
St. Mary's Ryken wide receiver Daniel Keith
“I believe our team will make it back to the State championship again. We already have a lot of chemistry with this team. We've won championships on JV when we played together, so we'll be playing together like before. The ones that are coming from JV just won the JV championship as well. We're aiming for another title back to back.”
Dunbar linebacker A'Mon Murray
“I think we will do great. We’re looking very balanced and strong. I’m excited to come in and make an impact.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Landon Tengwall
“I believe next year we have a real chance at a deep playoff run and a shot at a championship.”
Seneca Valley offensive tackle Ryan Benjamin
“I believe we will win the IAC championship again next season and go undefeated.”
Landon defensive back Tejon Ford
“I feel we'll be great next season, but we take every game one step at a time.”
Roosevelt defensive back Aaron Beverly
“I think we have a solid team again this year and I firmly believe we can make a run at the MIAA champion. It’ll be tough with the talent we are losing in our past senior class, but hopefully we can pull together and fight for this title.”
McDonogh wide receiver Curtis Jacobs
“I think next year we have a chance to compete with anyone. We have a strong returning class and I think we can shock a lot of teams.”
Churchill offensive tackle Nick Wagman
“I believe we have the talent to become the top dogs of the state.”
Roosevelt wide receiver Noah Anderson
“I believe that the team will do well again, but it will take everyone. It can’t be one person like myself, Bresee, or any one person. It’s going to have to be a concerted effort to have great team play. We have the talent to make another run at a state title and I’m excited to see what the team will look like.”
Damascus running back TD Ayo-Durojaiye
“I think this season is going to be something special. Even though we lost a lot of talent from our 2018 class, I believe 2019 is going to step up to the plate and get back to the big show that is playing in Navy Stadium and winning the 2A state championship.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“I believe that we will be competitive with the top teams in the state. Our goal is to win the MIAA championship.”
Mount St. Joseph linebacker Nathan Slutzky
“Next season, I feel the team is going to have a different sort of culture. I have been able to see who is committed to this team and can now tell that there are, in fact, people around me who want to change our season. I’m very excited for my senior season and through the work my team has been putting in, I feel we are going to be ready this year. I believe that this upcoming season has the ability to be a program changing season and is going to help establish and push Loyola football in the right direction.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“I feel like our team will make a playoff run again. We have a few promising returning players and a few good transfers that can help us this upcoming season.”
Stone linebacker Donovan Barnes
“I believe that my team is going to be good. We have a lot of talent on the field and I believe we will make our way back to states.”
Wise defensive end DeAndre Clifton
“I believe my team will do big things.”
DeMatha linebacker Alec Solano
“My team is going to very competitive and I think we can achieve great things.”
Chopticon quarterback Dominic Crampton
“I believe next season will definitely be a great one. We have some great young talent and outstanding rising seniors who are hungry to bring the school a state championship.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“Next season, I definitely believe our team will be improved from last year. We are looking to win every non-conference game and go into the conference schedule looking to win every game as well.”
Bishop McNamara defensive back Tyme Collins
“I believe our team has a very good chance to be playoff contenders and win the championship.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive tackle Ralph Paige
“The HALL should contend for a playoff berth and championship. We have the skill players to be top tier.”
Calvert Hall wide receiver Cole Herbert
“After a rough season last year and me coming in for next season, Huntingtown is going to be the oldest team in SMAC next year. We have a lot of skill coming up as well. Realistically, I see it being a pretty hard team to beat offensively and defensively.”
Huntingtown quarterback Hunter Bray
“I believe that our team is going to be very hard to beat because our whole OL is returning and we dominated last year. This season is going to be even better. The whole team has a tight bond and we have great talent and coaches.”
Chopticon offensive tackle Jared Sweitzer
“After losing a lot of seniors from last season, I believe we will be a strong. We will also have a very young team who will be replacing our senior starters from last year with upcoming juniors.”
Northern running back R.J. Dennis
“I feel we will be back in the championship if we continue to stay on the same page and get better every day.”
DeMatha defensive back Dominic Logan-Nealy
“I believe we will win the county again and make a good push at a state title. We have a lot of good guys coming back and joining the team.”
Westminster defensive end Joe Parry
“I believe our team will be way better than what it was. I think this will be a breakout team.”
DuVal safety Corey Ewing
“I feel like we are going to bring some heat and definitely great competition.”
Richard Montgomery tight end Simon Abedimungu
“Last season, critics said that the team was too young. This season, I believe that everyone accepted their role on the team so that the team can be successful.”
Mount St. Joseph defensive tackle Tyler Leavy
“I know that our team will be a problem in our division. I can’t wait for us to get in pads. We’ve been putting the work in and we are definitely ready to start now. August is going to take forever to get here.”
Bel Air defensive end Davon Bomar
“I think we are going to be good, go for a run in the playoffs next season, and go for the state championship.”
Westminster defensive tackle Cole Birdow
“I believe with my team losing star seniors, it helps those who have the athletic ability to shoot their shot and have a chance to show the community and the team how they can step up and fill the shoes of those who played before them.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Brendan McGonagle
“I think our team will be pretty good this season.”
McDonogh running back Jabriel Johnson
“As I said last season, we are coming into the season expecting to win the IAC. Not many people believed in us last year and we made it happen. This year we won’t be surprising anyone.”
Landon athlete Jelani Machen
“I am very excited for our team this upcoming season. We have great leadership and guys genuinely love to work hard at workouts and are constantly asking to meet up on weekends for extra work. I expect us to be a championship contender and I am confident that everyone involved feels the same way.
Calvert Hall quarterback Mike Campbell
“I believe that if we keep grinding, we will get a chance for a championship.”
La Plata running back Nico Stout
“We are going to be a young team, but I think that we’re going to be a team to beat. We’re coming with a chip on our shoulder because of how our season ended last year.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive end Stephen Cobbs
“I believe we will correct our mistakes from last year and make it to the playoffs.”
Bel Air tight end Christian Betters
“My team will be very good again. We think we will probably win the IAC tittle again this year, but outright this year. We are losing some key players that were all IAC last year, but we have good young talent. Our QB last year was the offensive player of the year last year in our conference, so if we can find a stable guy to replace him, we are going to be more than fine.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“I think there will be a big turn-around from last year. I feel as though the leadership that my class brings to the table will be completely different from last year. We have some transfers coming in along with some freshman that could make an immediate impact on the team. We have nothing but players with a winning mindset, set on a goal to change the culture of McNamara. We want to do something that the school hasn't done in more than 20 years, which is win a championship.”
Bishop McNamara wide receiver Johnny Woodbury
“The Saint Mary's Ryken Knights will be the talk of next year. We are going to take over our league. Our theme last year was shock the world. The two years previous we had losing records of 3-7 and 1-9. Then God blessed our organization with a great head coach in Aaron Brady to come change the culture. We ended up going 9-1. This year the theme is Ring Season. We are looking forward to being the champs this year.”
St. Mary's Ryken offensive lineman Cameron Chase
“I believe that this team will have a successful upcoming season.”
DeMatha quarterback Eric Najarian
“I believe our team will be good this year and I have high expectations, as I do every year.”
St. John's Catholic tight end Alex Petrakes
“I think we will do very well next season. We have a great group of guys to get it done.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Noah Fein
“I believe that if we all buy in as a team, we can do everything previous Fort Hill teams have done and possibly more, but’s going to take the whole team.”
Fort Hill offensive tackle Trey Bishop
“I believe our team will be good next season. Everyone is putting in very hard work this off-season, so we can be the best that we can be. Our assistant coaches is taking over as head coach and is bringing some change to our team, which we are all looking forward too.”
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
“We should have won a ring last year, so I have no doubt that we will get one this year.”
Westminster defensive end Jacob Busic
“14-0.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Aaron Green *
“I believe my team can go very far. We are capable of being able to accomplish a lot this season.”
Westlake running back Mitchell Lewis III
“I believe my team will be as successful as in past years. We must trust our coaches and work for everything we want because we know we have a target on our back.”
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
“I think we will be a playoff contender.”
Westlake athlete Kevin Hughley
“I believe that my team is going to be good next year because every day we are in the weight room and on the field working hard.”
Reservoir defensive tackle Trenton Baker
“I think we have the talent and the drive to win another IAC Championship and go undefeated.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“I am highly confident in my team that we will make states and win the championship.”
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
“I believe my team will do really well. I believe that we will turn Gburg football around from last year and earn our spot back in the playoffs.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“I feel as though my team will do pretty good and with everything anybody goes through. There's always things you have to work on.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
"Great. We will be a state ship contender."
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“I believe our season will be better than last year. There's a lot of new talent moving up.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
"This year, I am looking forward to winning the conference championship. Our team was new last year, and we have gotten new recruits and better players in places that we need. I believe we will be close to the best team in conference."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
"I believe we can take it all the way. I feel as if we have the caliber coaches and players to do it."
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
"I believe we will be great this season. We have a lot of great transfers coming in and our offensive line is looking massive this year."
Good Counsel offensive tackle Mason Lunsford
"We have some spots to refill this season, but we have a lot of guys that will step for us so we don't miss a beat this season."
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“This coming season, I have no doubt that my team will be receiving a WCAC championship ring.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“I believe we have a solid team going into my senior year. Our senior class is a very hard-working group of men who know what it takes to get to the championship and win it because we have been there before. Our underclassmen are also a working group of men. I'm very excited on what we have coming up this season.”
St. John's Catholic Prep defensive end Brandon Louis
“I have a lot of confidence in our guys at Bel Air. I see lots of leadership from the seniors and also see lots of kids working hard in our workouts.”
Bel Air running back Hunter Hruz
“We’re striving to be the 4A state champions.”
Howard wide receiver Charles Tart
“Coming in from the looks of it, I strongly feel like we have a lot of potential with a good amount of players buying in to the program and doing what is needed to excel.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Diego Turcios
“It's going to be different with the whole line leaving. but I believe we can make it back to states.”
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
“We are going to do good. We have a very talented team this year. Everyone is coming to work getting better every day to make each other better and have a great season.”
Stone running back Trent Gaskins
“I believe my team will be in great shape this 2018 season. We have a lot of key returning guys. I’m feeling very, very confident in our defense. I feel as though our defense will be outstanding. We should definitely be MIAA B Conference Championship contenders.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“I feel like we are going for another four-peat. I don’t think no one in PG 4A can beat us.”
Wise tackle Kamrin Porter
“I think Landon will be just as good as last year or even better. We have a lot of returning player who've been working very hard during the off-season.”
Landon offensive center Greg Johnson
“I think the toughest game on our schedule will be Ballou, the 2A defending champs and defending Turkey Bowl Champs. They have a couple of dominant athletes returning. We look forward to playing to win.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver RuQuan Brown
“We are a young team with limited depth, but we make up for it in strength, endurance, and a mental capacity to succeed.”
Sidwell Friends offensive tackle Walter Rouse
“I believe my team will be good. They'll be very discipline and mentally tough. Also, they'll be physically ready for this season.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“I believe our team is good. Our goal is to be state champions.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“We will have a great season, make the playoffs, win regionals, and hopefully be playing at the Navy Academy in December.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“I have a lot of faith in this team and I see us getting to a state championship.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“Our team is looking really good. Everyone is constantly improving.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“I believe that my team will be great. We won the 1A a state championship last season and I believe we will win it again.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“I feel like we will do great this season. Basically, it is the same team from last year.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“Our starting linemen on both sides of the ball are returning, so I really feel like we can beat anyone. I have high expectations for this season.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“I think that we will be good. We have a new head coach and a couple new coaches. We aren't that deep of a team, but the players we have can ball so I'm confident in our abilities.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“I think we have a lot of talent and could shock a lot of teams this year.”
Churchill lineman Nick Wagman
“I feel like we'll be a .500 team with wins and losses. We will see if we can get a spot in the playoffs.”
Great Mills linebacker Troy Herbert
“I believe my team and I should be really good and compete for a state championship. We were a younger team last year so now that the younger guys have experienced varsity and been working out, we will be even better.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“I believe we will finish the season with a record over .500.”
Bishop McNamara defensive back Tyme Collins
“I believe our team is going to be great this season. The off-season made us better as a team. Now we just got to show it during the season.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“I believe our team will have all the right parts. We have what it takes to go the distance and only we can stop us. Discipline determines our destination.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“Our team has been doing very well in workouts. We are a group of guys who are very passionate to play the game we love so much. We want to come in everyday and outwork our opponents Monday through Thursday so that we can come in on Friday night and have fun. With this, I believe we can be a very successful team.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“I feel that this season can be a culture changing season. We have a number of weapons in our arsenal, especially with the large amount of returning players. I have a very positive feeling about this upcoming season.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“We will have a great team this year. I'm expecting a lot out of the team this year and I feel as so that we will be better than last year’s team.”
Georgetown Prep running back Jalen Hampton
Toughest Opponents
“I’d have to go Episcopal and Prep.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“St. Frances was probably the toughest.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive back Zaire Allen
“Most likely St. Frances.”
Calvert Hall defensive end Billy Wooden
“It will probably be the same team, Linganore, like it was last year.”
Edgewood wide receiver Deonte Banks
“From the conference, I believe it’ll be St. Mary’s Ryken again.”
Archbishop Carroll running back Lamont Sparrow
“I would probably have to say Gwynn Park.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“Once again, it’ll be QO. We have to shot up this time against them.”
Einstein defensive tackle Ricardo Molina
“I’m not sure.”
Flowers wide receiver Daniel Buchanan
“I am not sure yet. We’ll probably play St. John’s again, and it will probably be them since they are the defending champs.”
Good Counsel linebacker Julio Ayamel
“We play Wise again and that will be a tough game. St. Frances and McDonogh will be tough again. The MIAA A is a hard league.”
Calvert Hall linebacker Kahlil Glover
“It is hard to say but Boys Latin always gives us a good game. That should be the first game of the season.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“I am not sure, but I believe we play IMG next year. I think that will be one of the toughest games we have.”
St. Frances Academy wide receiver Kwesi Evans
“I think probably Potomac or Flowers. Flowers will give us good competition next year.”
Wise offensive tackle Kamrin Porter
“It will most likely be St. Frances.”
McDonogh defensive tackle D'Von Ellies
"Right now, the only team I am focused on is the one I am on. I want to make sure everyone is working hard in the off-season."
Westlake safety Mitchell Lewis III
"I don’t want to single out a game and say we are going to be focused on strictly that game. All games are winnable as long as you come out and play 100% as a team. I believe we can do that. If we do that, we will not have a tough game."
John Carroll offensive tackle Ben Blessing
“The hardest game had to be against Friendship Collegiate. Those guys have the full package being strong and explosive.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle William Harrod
"For next year, I haven’t seen our schedule yet."
Landon safety Jalen Williams
"The toughest team on our schedule for the 2018 year is Roosevelt."
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
"I think it’ll take some different guys to step up this year and help lead this team."
Wise quarterback Quinton Williams
"We must come together and develop a team chemistry.”
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
"We haven’t gotten our 2018 schedule yet, so I do not know are toughest game."
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
"Our hardest game I believe will be Saint John’s."
Good Counsel offensive lineman Mason Lunsford
"It is working hard and making no excuses. We have to lift all off-season. That’s the time you get better."
Cambridge-South Dorchester tight end Tranell Clanton
“The toughest game on our schedule for 2018 is QO, but we take it week by week. We are trying to be 1-0 every week.”
Blair defensive tackle Oly Okombi
"The toughest game on our schedule is going to be Annapolis Area Christian. They had a good team last season, but I think we can give it to them this season."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
“I think that the toughest game on our schedule next year is Edgewood. They have a couple of very talented players returning to play.”
Fallston quarterback Colin Akins
"Bullis will be our toughest team, because they are the only team that gave us a loss."
Quince Orchard athlete Aaron Green
"Sherwood will probably be our toughest opponent during the regular season, but I’m not quite sure. We just have to see as the season goes on."
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
"The toughest game I would say would be week one at Damascus. They have some good players on that team and their field is one of the toughest to play at. It will be a great game for sure."
Blake offensive tackle Brian Hannibal
"I actually didn’t get to see this upcoming schedule yet, so I wouldn’t know right now."
Wise defensive end Nigel Johnson
"The toughest game of the 2018 is probably going to be Damascus, but we are going to give them a run for their money."
Blake quarterback Terrill Simms Jr.
“Our two main threats are Northwest and Damascus, who is our long-time rivals. They play well every year.”
Seneca Valley offensive guard Diego Turcios
“My coached hasn’t released the schedule as of yet, but I heard we have a complete opposite schedule of last year.”
National Christian Academy offensive tackle Aaryn Parks
“Bullis. From what I know, they will be the toughest game again this year because it was our toughest game last year and we ended up losing. We should win for sure this year.”
Landon lineman Terrance Bridgers
“Our toughest game is our last game, which is QO. They are a very good team, so we got to really show up and play hard.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“I’m not exactly sure who we play next season, but I do know that we play Good Counsel and St. Frances is in our conference. Those are two very competitive teams.”
Archbishop Spalding wide receiver Brevin Easton
“We haven’t found out our schedule yet. but maybe Linganore. Honestly, I feel our team can beat anybody as long as we don’t give up.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
“Old Mill.”
Broadneck wide receiver Ethon Williams
“The toughest game of the year was St. Frances. They have good athletes at all positions and they play the game the right way with toughness and grittiness. I personally enjoyed the games and the competition.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“Our toughest game will be against Fredrick Douglass.”
Flowers defensive tackle Trevor Faulcon
“We don’t have the 2018 schedule yet.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
“North Point, just because it’s our rivals.”
Westlake wide receiver Kevin Hughley
“Either Glenelg or Atholton.”
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“Our schedule hasn’t been made official yet so I’m not sure, but the Gonzaga game is always a huge one. The St. John’s game is always big and Good Counsel have a good team.”
DeMatha offensive tackle Declan Vargas
“Our toughest team next year on our schedule is going to be the Atholton Raiders because they are our rivals and intensity is always high when playing them.”
Reservoir offensive lineman Trenton Baker
“Our toughest game will probably be the game against Bullis. They gave us our only loss last year and we’re going to be at their house this year. I have no doubt that we are going to be ready and eager to play them at their house.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“Our toughest game next year is going to be against North Caroline.”
Decatur offensive tackle Samuel Todd
“Our toughest game this upcoming season is definitely DeMatha. (They are) coming to our house so we have to be ready for that game for sure.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“The toughest game I see on our schedule is Suitland.”
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
“I think Kent Island will be the toughest game, but we should pull it out.”
Wicomico offensive tackle Dominic Bailey
“The toughest game had to be against Damascus because they are a very powerful team and we were doing great until we started falling and lost it. We had a chance to go up against great players and shine, which many of us did but others just gave up.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Aaron Beckwith
“At this point, I don’t want to single out any one particular team in our regular season schedule as they’re all Howard County schools that we’re generally familiar with. I’ll say Damascus; they’re a perennial powerhouse, and if we’re playing them, that means we’re likely deep into the state playoffs.”
River Hill safety Beau Brade
“Just as last year, the toughest team on our schedule will be the reigning state champions, the Wise Pumas.”
Laurel linebacker Devonne Powell Jr.
“Our toughest game will be week one at Damascus. They’ve lost one game in four years. We’ll be looking to end their thirty plus game winning streak.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“River Hill.”
Howard running back Devin Dawkins
“I don't know what our schedule looks like as of right now, but I know we play St. Frances in Baltimore. I think that will be the toughest game.”
DeMatha offensive lineman Andrew Allmond
“We are not going to sleep on no team at this point. Every game is a tough game. We just going to be prepared to win.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“The toughest game on our schedule next year is Wilson. They have a lot of experience returning so it should be a good one, but I’m confident that we will come out on top.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver Darius Buchanan
“The toughest game on our schedule is Gonzaga, who we held to 13 points in the first half.”
Archbishop Carroll linebacker Andre Harrison II
“Bullis, hands down. They were the only team to beat us the past year, so our eyes are locked on them. We also have to watch out for Mount Saint Joe’s though. We beat them last year and they’re definitely going to come back this year hungry.”
St. Mary's Ryken linebacker Will Mckay
“I believe all of our games will be as important and tough. If I had to pick, all inner-conference games will be very difficult in my opinion. They all have an extra intensity than all other games.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Lucas Portes
“Me and my teammates understand every game is a tough game and will play It as such.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“Our toughest game in 2018 will be every game. We take each game step by step and flat out dominate. We fear no one as a team.”
Meade offensive tackle Darius Wilson
“Our toughest game will probably be North Point High School. it’s a huge rivalry game and I have never beaten them in my three years of high school.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“Our toughest game for the upcoming season will be our rivals; Annapolis Area Christian. We always play each other tough and the games are almost always within seven points. They are a great challenge for us and I always have the games against them circled on my calendar.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“The toughest game on our schedule this year I would have to say is Milford Mill Academy. Milford has a very powerful running game with Desmond Shell and a great middle linebacker with Kevin Neal. I’m looking forward to playing them week two.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“I think the toughest team on our schedule for this year will probably be Mervo. They gave us a run for our money two-years ago in the JV championship. I believe that they have a good team that we can do battle with all the time. It will be a good game for each team.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“The toughest game on my schedule for 2018 is Blake. They are our rivals and I would enjoy seeing them get beaten by us.”
Springbrook kicker Carlos Almeida
“The toughest game on the schedule next year will probably be against Wise, but we respect everyone and fear nobody.”
Roosevelt safety Solomon Douglas
“Our toughest game I think is Perry Hall, but it’s nothing we won’t be able to handle. I’m looking forward to next season.”
Towson linebacker Alex Simet
“None.”
Meade defensive tackle Thomas Gross
“Our toughest game this year will be Broadneck. It’s always a rivalry game and they are always a tough team to play against.”
Severna Park quarterback Garrett Edwards
“We mostly have two tough teams every year. Broadneck and Old Mill always give us a good game.”
Annapolis offensive guard Colby Missel
“We have a couple tough teams we are playing like Sherwood, Paint Branch, and Blair. But the toughest team this season will have to be Northwest. They are a talented team and are very well-coached. In the last couple years, we have continually clashed heads with them in the regular season and playoffs. We are excited to play them and reconcile for the playoff loss that we took and also claim the top spot in the division that they seem to grab time and time again.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“I think we will be right in the middle of the playoff race. We haven’t been there in over 20-years, so I hope this is the year.”
Great Mills defensive end Troy Herbert
“Our toughest game we will be facing would be North Caroline.”
Decatur safety Cameron Bradshaw
“As a team, we prepare for every game like it is going to be toughest game we ever played.”
St. Mary's Ryken wide receiver Daniel Keith
“I think the toughest team on our schedule would be Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School. Out of all of my high school football years, they've been our main competitors.”
Dunbar linebacker A'Mon Murray
“I think they will all be tough with us playing in the WCAC, but I’d mark St. John’s down as the game we need to win.”
Good Counsel offensive tackle Landon Tengwall
“Damascus and Northwest, no question.”
Seneca Valley offensive tackle Ryan Benjamin
“The toughest game on our 2018 schedule should be Bullis High School.”
Landon defensive back Tejon Ford
“I feel like Wise High School would be a tough match up for us being that's our rival school. We do treat every game the same way.”
Roosevelt defensive back Aaron Beverly
“I think the toughest team we will play next year will be St. Frances. They are a tough team to beat and with the talent they bring in, they are a top ten team easily. But I feel like my team can play too, so I think we have a shot against them.”
McDonogh wide receiver Curtis Jacobs
“RM will probably be one of the hardest. They are a really good team, and being week one, it will be a test to see how well we were able to put everything together during the summer.”
Churchill offensive tackle Nick Wagman
“The toughest game we have will most likely be Flowers because the majority of their team are returning but I feel the same result will happen.”
Roosevelt wide receiver Noah Anderson
“I’m not quite sure who will be our toughest game, but based off of last year, I think the team with the best shot is Sherwood because of how good their coaching is. You never know. That real test may not come until playoffs and I’m thinking about Oakdale because I played against most of them in middle school and they have some DI caliber players at QB and running back that I know very well. We’ll have to see how everything pans out.”
Damascus running back TD Ayo-Durojaiye
“I believe the toughest teams on our schedule are Potomac, Flowers, National Christian and Douglass. Potomac is going to be tough because whenever we play them, it’s always a close game, Flowers is going to be tough because they beat us last year and that was our only lost in the regular season. They have a strong 2019 class coming back so that should be a good game. National Christian Academy is going to be tough because they have a numbers of DI prospects, but we don’t care about that. Rankings don’t mean anything to us. Frederick Douglass High School is also going to be a tough one. This is our rival school and it’s the battle of 301 so it’s going to be fun playing against them.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“St. Frances is the top team in the state and we look forward to playing them again.”
Mount St. Joseph linebacker Nathan Slutzky
“Probably the toughest game of 2018 is going to be the 99th Turkey Bowl against Calvert Hall. Almost every year, this game is high intensity and is what everyone looks forward too. After losing the last three years to them, I know my teammates and I do not want to drop this fourth game. It will be our last game of the season and for the seniors, it will involve extra emotions because for most it will be their last time playing football. I know that this game is going to be the most anticipated game of the season.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“The toughest game on the schedule I would say is Lackey. Their front five line is very physical and can also move. Then the quarterback, #7, is a dual threat running and throwing the ball.”
Stone linebacker Donovan Barnes
“The toughest team on our schedule this year is DeMatha.”
Wise defensive end DeAndre Clifton
“Every game is a tough game. I never look at anyone as weak or strong. Any team can come out and surprise people.”
DeMatha linebacker Alec Solano
“North Point.”
Chopticon quarterback Dominic Crampton
“I haven’t seen our schedule yet, but my team and I will treat every team the same. No team will get high praise from us or be overlooked. Everyone will get the same mindset and we just go to go out and play.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“The toughest game on our schedule will most likely be versus St. Johns College High School. They are our first conference game this year and we play them at home. We beat them two years ago and they beat us the last two years. They are the defending WCAC champs.
Bishop McNamara defensive back Tyme Collins
“St. Johns College.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive tackle Ralph Paige
“St Frances will be our toughest opponent. I look forward to competing against the best.”
Calvert Hall wide receiver Cole Herbert is
“In my opinion, North Point or Lackey is going to be our toughest opponents. They are solid teams every year. Northern could be in the question as well, even though they lost majority of their team.”
Huntingtown quarterback Hunter Bray
“North Point. We want to beat they so bad.”
Chopticon offensive tackle Jared Sweitzer
“Huntingtown.”
Northern running back R.J. Dennis
“I believe the hardest team on the schedule this year is possible Sherwood because they have very good coaching and great athletes.”
Damascus defensive tackle Ryan Linthicum
“Our toughest game will be St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida on August 25th.”
DeMatha defensive back Dominic Logan-Nealy
“Our toughest game is always Linganore and it would be special to beat them.”
Westminster defensive end Joe Parry
“I think the toughest game will be against Wise because they are our rivals.”
DuVal safety Corey Ewing
“Our toughest game would be against Northwest and it’s a game I look forward to the most.”
Richard Montgomery tight end Simon Abedimungu
“The toughest game this season will be St. Francis Academy. They have a lot talent on their team and the way the last game ended it should be a good game.”
Mount St. Joseph defensive tackle Tyler Leavy
“I feel that C.H Flowers from Springdale might be toughest game. But we’re a different team than last year, and this time around they are going to come to us.”
Bel Air defensive end Davon Bomar
“Home versus Linganore High School.”
Westminster defensive tackle Cole Birdow
“Bullis.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Brendan McGonagle
“St. Frances Academy.”
McDonogh running back Jabriel Johnson
“We will approach every game as a tough game and respect everyone but avenging our one loss to Bullis last season will make that game special this season.”
Landon athlete Jelani Machen
“The toughest game will definitely be at St. Frances. However, we do have a home game early in the season against Wise and that will be an important test for us.”
Calvert Hall quarterback Mike Campbell
“They will all be tough games this season, but our biggest game for us will be Lackey.”
La Plata running back Nico Stout
“Any one of our MIAA games. I fully believe that we play in the best conference in Maryland and it’s definitely going to be a battle next year like it was this year.”
Archbishop Spalding defensive end Stephen Cobbs
“John Carroll.”
Bel Air tight end Christian Betters
“Our league is a very good year, but our toughest opponent next year will be Georgetown Prep. It's also a rival game so both teams will be into it.”
Landon defensive back Chazz Harley
“Playing in the WCAC, there are nothing but tough games. There are no easy weeks, no time to rest or take days off. We have to come together as a team to play our hardest weekly, one game at a time. Our two toughest games would probably be between DeMatha Catholic and St. Johns. They are two nationally ranked teams, with multiple future FBS players. We have to come out and play our hardest.”
Bishop McNamara wide receiver Johnny Woodbury
“I would say our toughest game on the schedule or most important would be Bullis. We came up a little short against them last year in losing by seven. That was our only loss, so I believe we will be looking forward to round two.”
St. Mary's Ryken offensive lineman Cameron Chase
“We are playing a tough out of conference schedule and the WCAC is competitive every year, so we have to bring it every week.”
DeMatha quarterback Eric Najarian
“This year we’re playing a lot of new teams, so it is unclear on who our toughest opponent will be this year.”
St. John's Catholic tight end Alex Petrakes
“Northwest is the toughest team.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Noah Fein
“Our toughest game will most definitely be Week ten against Allegany, our cross-town rivals. Regardless of records, the homecoming game we play against each other always turns out to be our most intense and physical game.”
Fort Hill offensive tackle Trey Bishop
“Our schedule has still not come out yet.”
Fallston wide receiver Jimmy Johnson
“Linganore.”
Westminster defensive end Jacob Busic
“Bullis. That's the only team we want.”
Quince Orchard wide receiver Aaron Green
“The toughest game on our schedule is going to be North Point. That is our biggest rival game of the year and it is never a easy game going against them.”
Westlake running back Mitchell Lewis III
“I would say every game is tough because any team could catch us on a bad day. That may change the outcome of our postseason.”
North Point wide receiver Malik Lawrence
“North Point.”
Westlake athlete Kevin Hughley
“Our toughest game in 2018 will be Howard High.”
Reservoir defensive tackle Trenton Baker
“Our game against Episcopal is always a hard-fought game. We’ll be ready, but it definitely won’t be easy.”
Landon defensive end Joshua Chapman
“The toughest team on our schedule is Roosevelt.”
Flowers defensive back Sulton Woolbright
“Our toughest team is probably Quince Orchard, but I believe that we could give them some bump this year.”
Gaithersburg wide receiver Anthony Frazier
“Maybe Linganore because I feel as though that's our only competition. We are pretty strong.”
Edgewood defensive tackle Daviyon Johnson
"Atholton."
Reservoir safety Marcus Pendleton
“I think Meade will be our hardest game this year.”
Southern wide receiver Ryley O'Dell
"Our toughest team on our schedule is Annapolis Area Christian High School, but I think we can beat them his year."
Concordia Prep quarterback Colin Glenn
"As humbly as I can say this, I feel as if we have no tough games."
Flowers athlete Zebadiah Suku
"I believe our hardest game will be Marietta."
Good Counsel offensive tackle Mason Lunsford
"I think our toughest game will be Camden High School because they're new to us and also the season opener for us."
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“The toughest team we will be playing this coming season I would have to say is Gilman.”
St. Mary's Ryken defensive end AJ Wilson
“The toughest game on our schedule, I will say, would be Annapolis Area Christian because we have been to the championship with them every year since my freshman year. It will be a great game. “
St. John's Catholic Prep defensive end Brandon Louis
“I believe that John Carroll will be tough next year since we struggled with their spread offense last year.”
Bel Air running back Hunter Hruz
“Our toughest in county game would either be River Hill or Long Reach. Out of the county, it would probably be Wise.”
Howard wide receiver Charles Tart
“Coming into next season, our toughest game will be our cross-town rivals with Northwest and Damascus.”
Seneca Valley offensive lineman Diego Turcios
“I'm not exactly sure who the hardest team on our schedule is, but we are not going to overlook any team.”
Damascus linebacker Aiden Beall
“The toughest game is going to be Lackey for us because they have a very fast paced offense and have a very talented defense. They are very physical, so I would say that would be our toughest game this season.”
Stone running back Trent Gaskins
“Our toughest game on the schedule this year would probably have to be St. Paul’s Academy. They have a really good team over there and have a really good program. I know a lot of the guys and they’re like family, but that will definitely be a great game.”
John Carroll safety Malik Scott
“I would say Calvert Hall because the tough game that they gave use last year.”
Wise tackle Kamrin Porter
“I think every game will be tough, but Georgetown Prep and Bullis will definitely put up a fight knowing we are the returning champs and they are our rivals.”
Landon offensive center Greg Johnson
“I want to play football and run track in college. I also run track currently.”
Theodore Roosevelt wide receiver RuQuan Brown
“I would say Maret. They are our long-time rivals.”
Sidwell Friends offensive tackle Walter Rouse
“Every game is the toughest game. We won't give an upper hand in any game. Each week, we will go as hard as we can no matter who lines up.”
Dunbar safety Doshon Davis
“Our toughest game will be against Lackey and North Point.”
Westlake quarterback Jalon Spencer
“Our toughest game this year is Milford Academy. They have a few key players that can hurt us if we don’t do what we have to do.”
Woodlawn defensive end Cordell Joyner
“Our toughest game this year is DeMatha.”
Franklin defensive tackle Isaiah Lewis
“Our toughest game will be our rivals, Annapolis Area.”
St. John's Catholic Prep offensive lineman Michael Haley
“Every game is a tough game to us. We can't go into a game and sleep on any team. However, if I was to choose a team, it would be Potomac High School.”
Dunbar wide receiver Raekwon Walker
“As I of right now, I don't know. But based off of last year, I would have to say Potomac.”
Dunbar offensive tackle Domenic Smith
“Our toughest game in the regular season will be our first game at Damascus. They've won three straight state championships and have multiple undefeated seasons in the past years.”
Blake defensive end Max Tempchin
“The toughest game next year will be between McDonogh, because they are our rivals, and Gonzaga.”
Gilman offensive tackle Zachary Franks
“I think RM could be the toughest game next year. Opening the season against such a talented team is always a challenge.”
Churchill lineman Nick Wagman
“The toughest I would say is Lackey because of the way they’re able to run the ball up and down the field.”
Great Mills linebacker Troy Herbert
“I feel Bo Manor is the best team on the schedule, but we are way better than every team on the schedule. There are no teams that will be taken lightly.”
Harford Tech running back Jalen Dangerfield
“Our toughest game this season is week five against Flowers. They beat us last season at our home field and they have a lot of returning players so that should be a good one.”
Gwynn Park running back Wynton Townsend
“The toughest game on our schedule this season I would have to say will be Douglass. Douglass is a physical team who is well coached. They have the playmakers that are disciplined, which makes them a dangerous team.”
Flowers safety Mekhi Williams
“We play a couple of tough teams this year, especially Sherwood, Paint Branch and Blair. Our hardest team to play this year would be Northwest. We’ve played them many times before and it has always been hard fought. Last year, we lost in the first round of the playoffs to them by only a field goal in the last four seconds. Our returning starters are elated to be able to play them again.”
Richard Montgomery defensive tackle Abubakar Audu Jr.
“This year, like every other year, our toughest game will be against Calvert Hall. The effort and emotions in this game are truly something else.”
Loyola Blakefield offensive tackle Adam Will
“Our toughest team we play is definitely Gonzaga. They are bigger than us and faster and they play in a more competitive league then us. We have a lot to prove this year because last year was a blow out. I feel like this year will be a much closer game.”
Georgetown Prep running back Jalen Hampton
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