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Going public, and still making it big
Dion Wiley and Roddy Peters receive plenty of recruiting attention despite not playing at a private school.
Magruder tops DeMatha, 69-65
J.J. Epps returns from injury to spark No. 6 Magruder to a season-opening win over No. 4 DeMatha.
- Photos: Magruder wins | Video
- Video: Sidwell beats Episcopal
- Preview: WCAC boys| WCAC girls
- Preview: Riverdale Baptist girls
- Preview: Montrose Christian boys
Preseason All-Met Watch
See if your favorite players made our initial rundown of the best girls and boys players in the area.
Virginia boys
AAA Concorde District boys
Defending Northern Region champion Westfield should face stiff challenges from Herndon and Chantilly.
Virginia girls
AAA National District girls
Mount Vernon returns four double-figure scorers from a team that finished 25-2.
Mid-Atlantic Conference
Villanova recruit Josh Hart and senior Matt Hillman lead a Sidwell Friends team looking to take control of the conference.
New coaches head to the chemistry lab
With a number of first-year girls’ basketball coaches in the area, several top teams are searching for the right blend of old and new.
- ISL AA preview | ISL A preview
- PVAC: Boys | Girls
Maryland
Montgomery County 4A girls
Gaithersburg must replace its top two scorers but remains a threat. Northwest has plenty of depth including seven seniors.
S. Md. Athletic Conference boys
Two-time 4A state finalist North Point is loaded yet again and poised to challenge Thomas Stone for SMAC supremacy.
Colder carries Briar Woods into final
Cory Colder rushes for four touchdowns as the Falcons beat Courtland in a Virginia AA Division 4 semifinal. Now the Falcons will try to win their third straight state title.
Rodgers focuses on college
McDonough’s Na’Ty Rodgers has South Carolina atop his list of suitors with Maryland and Washington also in the mix.
Crawford sparks Gonzaga
With teammate Kris Jenkins out, Bryant Crawford steps up for the Eagles against Paul VI.
Work pays off for Wise’s Till
MORE THAN A GAME | Tight end Micah Till makes the big touchdown catch in the Maryland 4A final.
Leaders
| Rank | Name | School | Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Ranier | Calverton | 27.5 |
| 2 | Anton Waters | Princeton Day | 25.0 |
| 3 | Reagan Jones | Lake Braddock | 23.5 |
| Sanar Shamdeen | Annandale | 23.5 | |
| 5 | Josh Hart | Sidwell Friends | 22.8 |
| 6 | Stephen Brown | Christ Chapel Academy | 22.7 |
| 7 | Michael Anderson | Loudoun County | 22.0 |
| 8 | Stan Kaya | St. Mary's Ryken | 21.8 |
| 9 | Jedon Young | Evangel Christian | 21.7 |
| 10 | Ermias Nega | Wakefield | 21.3 |
| William Ferguson | Herndon | 21.3 |
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AllMetSports galleries
No. 7 Douglass falls to Middletown in Maryland 2A title game
Eagles lose 2A championship to Knights for second straight season.
Briar Woods beats Courtland, 45-15
Senior running back Cory Colder scores four touchdowns to help Falcons advance to their third straight state championship game.
Wisecaptures Maryland 4a state championship with 12-7 victory over Quince Orchard
A PG County school captures a state title for the first time since 2006.
River Hill takes Maryland 3A crown
The Hawks hold off Huntingtown, 18-14, to win their second straight Maryland 3A football title.
Oakton beats No. 4 Westfield
Oakton upset No. 4 Westfield, 23-16, in the Va. Northern Region Div. 6 title game.
River Hill books return to 3A championship
Sixth-ranked Hawks beat Urbana, 29-7, move to second straight state title game.
Stone Bridge rallies past Yorktown for region title
No. 2 Bulldogs outlast No. 8 Patriots, 69-50, to stay unbeaten, advance to state tournament.
Dunbar bests Anacostia in Turkey Bowl
Dunbar wins a thriller over Anacostia, 12-8, in the 43rd Turkey Bowl.
Sherwood tops Arundel to win Maryland 4A volleyball championship
Top-ranked Sherwood ends season perfect with win over Arundel in the Maryland 4A volleyball championship.
AllMetSports videos
Magruder beats DeMatha, 69-65
Senior guard J.J. Epps helped lead the way for the Colonels with big game.
Josh Hart scored 25 points to lead Sidwell Friends past Episcopal, 61-51.
Washington-Lee’s Seff hits buzzer beater in overtime
Washington-Lee’s Alex Seff, a 6-foot sophomore guard, hit a half court buzzer beater in overtime to down Westfield 77-74. Seff scored six of his eight points in overtime.
Hoops guru Brandon Parker sits down with B.J. Koubaroulis to discuss the top teams, players and story lines this season.
Gonzaga hangs on against Georgetown Prep, 55-53
VIDEO | Gonzaga’s Kris Jenkins was ejected early in the game, but the team held on to win against Georgetown Prep.
L.C. Bird's Paul Robertson runs for 421 yards to defeat the Cougars in a Virginia AAA Division 6 semifinal.
Briar Woods beats Courtland, 45-15
Briar Woods advanced to its third straight state title game with a 45-15 victory over Courtland.
Wise beats Quince Orchard to win 4A state title
VIDEO | Wise tight end Micah Till caught the game winning touchdown to lead the Pumas to victory over the Cougars.
Montrose Christian beats Hayfield
VIDEO | Senior Mark Williams led the Mustangs with 24 points to top the Hawks.
River Hill outlasts Huntingtown for 3A state title
VIDEO | Hawks senior running back Justin Arn led his team to a 18-14 victory over the Hurricanes with two touchdowns.Top Games
| Teams | Time/Score |
|---|---|
| Rockville @ Magruder | 7 p.m. |
| Northwest @ Springbrook | 7 p.m. |
| Friendship Collegiate @ Coolidge | 7:30 p.m. |
| Riverdale Baptist @ Cape Henry | 6 p.m. |
Rodgers focuses on college
McDonough’s Na’Ty Rodgers has South Carolina atop his list of suitors with Maryland and Washington also in the mix.
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