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Urbana has named its new head coach and they did not have to go far to get him. 

Ryan Hines, the head coach at Walkersville the past four years, has been named the newest head coach at Urbana. 

Hines takes over after Joe Conner's one season.

The Cecil Whig is reporting that Elkton punter Jeff Ondish, a Small School first-team pick this past fall, signed with the University of Maine. READ MORE

By Mike Loveday

DeMatha head coach Bill McGregor just called to let me know that his 6-foot-6 offensive lineman, Arie Kouandjio, has made his college choice.

The senior has committed to play for defending National Champion, Alabama.

According to McGregor, Kouandjio committed to play for the Crimson Tide just two hours ago.

By Mike Loveday

Frederick offensive lineman Mac Stephen committed to Georgetown University just a few minutes ago, according to a Frederick High School assistant coach.

By Mike Loveday

Bladensburg defensive end, Joshua Wade, received his first college offer over the weekend, according to his head coach Derek Tyler.

Toledo offered the 6-foot-2, 250-pound defensive end.

Wade has upcoming Junior Day visits at Duke, North Carolina, Rutgers, UConn and Temple in addition to   appearances at the Nike Training Camp, Rutgers Showcase and Elite College Combine.

Other news: 

St. John's (D.C.) defensive lineman, Kevin McReynolds, committed to play in the 2011 Under Armour All-American Game. McReynolds is the only player from the Maryland/D.C./Virgina area to have committed thus far.

Allegany senior John Carpenter, a Consensus All-State kicker, committed to William and Mary last night after returning from a recruiting visit to New Hampshire.

Carpenter converted on all eight field goal attempts this season, helping the Campers to a state semifinal appearance.

By Mike Loveday

For those of you who were wondering how Henry Wise defensive back Titus Till and the USA fared in the USA versus the World game -- the USA team defeated the World team, 17-0.

Till, who is committed to the University of Maryland, recorded two tackles in the victory.

By Mike Loveday

Arundel's Jasper Hunter had a busy week, pulling in two offers with other colleges starting to show serious interest.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound defensive linemen holds offers from Concord and West Virginia Tech. Both offers came in this week on Thursday and Wednesday respectively.

According to Hunter, Grambling and Prairie View A&M have also expressed serious interest.

Hunter earned All-Anne Arundel County honors last season, recording 66 tackles, three forced fumbles and 1.5 sacks.

By Mike Loveday

The Montgomery Gazette is reporting that Northwest has named Bob Hampton as its new head football coach.

Hampton has been the defensive coordinator at Sherwood High School for the past six seasons where he has taken part in three state championship games -- winning one.

In fact, Hampton has been a member of 16 state title winning teams, eight under Al Thomas and Bob Milloy as an assistant. He also led Wootton to its only state title appearance as the head coach in 1990.

For the full story on Northwest's new coach, CLICK HERE.

By Sheldon Shealer

Kurt Stein has been hired as football coach at Oakdale High School, although school officials are keeping quiet on the situation.

MDVarsity.com learned of the hire from multiple sources who would not go on the record.

Stein has been an assistant coach at Catoctin the past few years.

Oakdale, where Linganore has been housed the past two years, will open this fall with JV football. Linganore will move back to its facility, which has been renovated.

Oakdale's draw makes it an intriguing football opportunity. The school will pull from parts of what used to be Thomas Johnson, Urbana and Linganore areas. Given all three schools are perennial playoff contenders, Oakdale is projected to be in position to field a strong football program.

Oakdale will be a full varsity program in 2011 and will be members of the MVAL.

Posted by Mike Loveday

I just received an interesting e-mail, announcing that Carlo Crispino Stadium at Calvert Hall College High School (Baltimore, Md.) was named 2009 BCA/Turface National Field of the Year by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association.

According to the press release, "Ripken Design worked in conjunction with Whiting-Turner and Ballard Sports on the project, which lasted approximately six months from start to finish. The entire stadium was custom-designed for Calvert Hall College High School and the total construction cost of the project was $1.8 million."

Carlo Crispino Stadium opened in 2008 and is the first Ripken Design facility to receive the prestigious national award. 

By Mike Loveday

Clarksburg senior Anthony Clark committed to play football for Western Carolina, according to head coach Larry Hurd.

The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Clark played wide receiver and defensive back for the Coyotes this past season.

I am preparing to update the 2010 Commit list now.

Mike Loveday is the Contact Sports Editor for ESPN RISE and can be reached via e-mail at Michael.Loveday@espn.com.

By Mike Loveday

Springbrook's Mitchell Pollard just sent me an e-mail letting me know that he has committed to play football for Monmouth.

The 2010 Commit List will be updated accordingly later today.

By Mike Loveday

The New Jersey Star-Ledger is reporting that DeMatha defensive back Lorenzo Waters has committed to play college football for Rutgers.

The Uncommitted list and the 2010 commitment list have been updated accordingly.

By Mike Loveday

The Baltimore Sun is reporting that Mount St. Joseph's Chip Armstrong has resigned as head football coach.

According to the article, Armstrong will remain a teacher at the Baltimore school.

Armstrong spent five seasons leading the Gaels, compiling a 21-28 record and leading the team to a share of the 2007 MIAA A conference title.

The Mount St. Joseph job is the sixth head coach opening that MDVarsity.com is aware of and the first opening since 2010 began. To see a complete listing of known head coach openings, click here.