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Last year, Baltimore County graduated over 100 athletes committed to compete at the next level. Former BCPS students now play at schools as far away as Kansas and Florida to as close as Catonsville and Essex. Within the county, there are still several notable names committed to going away to compete in college, but still have one more year in Baltimore County. Scroll down to learn more about several athletes to watch heading into the Fall 2026 season in Baltimore County!

FOOTBALL

Damari Moore: Dundalk, 2027

Moore anchors the Owls’ defense, ranking as one of the best high school football players in the state. The rising senior ranks 51st overall in the state, also ranking sixth out of all Maryland high school defensive backs per Prep Redzone. In 2025, he ranked towards the top of all defenders, accumulating nine interceptions, including three pick sixes, along with three pass breakups. After receiving five division one offers, Moore announced his commitment to Villanova University in late June while also holding offers from schools including James Madison, Merrimack, Delaware State, and Howard. Moore will line up in the secondary with several of last year’s teammates including senior Tavio Valentine and junior Jamaree Frazier. 

Reed Shilling: Hereford, 2027

The Yale commit enters this fall season after helping bring the Bulls into the state quarterfinals in 2025. Shilling, who stands at six-feet-four-inches tall, plays both sides of the ball, contributing as a tight end and defensive end. In his junior season, Shilling recorded 32 catches for 677 yards with seven touchdowns and four two-point conversions. Defensively, he picked up 20 tackles for loss and three blocked kicks in the team’s 12 games. This fall, Shilling will play a key role in the Hereford offense, helping the team transition from having Griffin Walter under center, who will continue his career at Chestnut Hill College this fall. 

Miguel Davis: Dundalk, 2027

In his junior season, the Old Dominion commit recorded over 400 receiving yards and five touchdowns as a tight end. Before his commitment to the Monarchs, which came on June 22, Davis received offers to schools including Monmouth, Fordham, The Citadel, and several others. Davis is set to lead the Owls offensive unit this fall, serving as a pass catcher in front of quarterback Logan Alderson and a blocker for junior running backs Qamar Wise and Kamrin Briscoe. 

David Akinsuroju: Eastern Tech, 2027

Akinsuroju’s best moment of the 2025 season was undeniably his performance in the Mavericks’ week three win over Lansdowne. The then junior racked up over 250 yards and each of Eastern Tech’s four touchdowns en route to a 26-13 win. Throughout the entire season, the six-foot tall running back recorded over 1,300 yards with 16 touchdowns, a season statline good enough to earn him first-team all-county and all division honors. Going into this fall, Akinsuroju ranks as the second best running back in the Baltimore area (per Prep Redzone) as he looks to start his season on a high note as the Mavericks face the Patterson Clippers in a scrimmage this week.

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FIELD HOCKEY

Sara Sugarman: Dulaney, 2027

The Northeastern University commit enters the fall season after being selected to the Field Hockey Coaches’ Association of Maryland’s (FHCAMD) second all-state team, the highest ranking any returning athlete received. Sugarman recently represented the US Women’s Indoor National Team at the CanAm Indoor Series in New Jersey last March. Sugarman is ranked in the Top 100 high school field hockey players in the country by Max Field Hockey. As Dulaney lost seven seniors from last year’s regional championship team, Sugarman is set to lead this year’s senior class, which consists of five athletes, and the team as a whole as Dulaney looks to make it back to the final four. 

Lilyann Richard: Towson, 2027

Richard is another Baltimore County athlete heading to a D1 school as she is set to attend Appalachian State University next fall. But until then, she will lead the Generals heading into the 2026 season. Over the summer, Richard most recently competed in the National Club Field Hockey Championship in Virginia Beach, competing for Warhawks FHC. After Towson graduated a senior class of eight athletes, including Rhodes College commit Lily Franklin, Richard will be set up to lead the Generals’ roster this fall as the team looks to capture a second straight regional title.

BOYS SOCCER

Jean Claude Misambu: Kenwood, 2028

In his sophomore season, Misambu had a large role on a team that trailed Parkville for most of the year before jumping to the top of the standings on the last day of the regular season. The forward was one of five Bluebirds selected to the 2025 all-county squad, but is the lone one returning to this year’s roster. Kenwood appears to be entering a rebuilding season as head coach James Ekiko’s team’s roster will be without a dozen members of last year’s team that had just one regular season loss. Misambu is set up in a good position to have a dominant role on Kenwood’s team. 

Jeffrey Samborski: Parkville, 2027

Last year’s Knights ran the county for a vast majority of the season, and Jeffrey Samborski had a major role in their dominance. In net, Samborski recorded 32 saves while allowing 14 goals, including the postseason, earning a save rate just below 70%. His defensive dominance was plenty to earn him all-county honors. This season, as just three of last year’s seven all-county members return to the roster, Parkville looks to be entering a rebuilding year. Parkville head coach Carrie Smith acknowledged her goalkeeper’s strong instincts and reactions, saying “his positive attitude and team mindset make him a quality captain and contributing player.”

GIRLS SOCCER

Ineza Ross-Riedel: Eastern Tech, 2027

In her junior season, Ross-Riedel was one of just two Mavericks to earn a spot on the all county squad, and as Lillian Hutchings will play this fall at Salisbury, she is the only one left on this year’s roster. The forward was one of three Baltimore County athletes to earn a spot on the Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer (MACS) all-state second team while also being selected to the first all-county squad. After garnering experience with both Eastern Tech High and Pipeline Soccer Club, Ross-Riedel announced her commitment to the United States Military Academy at West Point in January. 

Madden SySantos: Towson, 2027

Last year, the Generals reached the 3A final four, and the year before, the state championship, both with SySantos in goal. In last year’s 1-0 loss to Severna Park in the semifinals, the junior recorded 16 saves, holding the Falcons to their worst offensive performance of the season. In last year’s county championship, SySantos blocked 80% of Perry Hall’s shots despite Towson falling 2-0. The keeper earned all-county honors last fall after allowing just 11 goals in 15 games, and as the team only lost a pair of seniors from last year’s roster, Towson will look to take over as the top 3A team in Maryland for the first time this fall. 

VOLLEYBALL

Serafina Reckamp: Dulaney, 2027

Reckamp is the only one of three Lions to return to this year’s roster who was selected to the first all-county squad in 2025. The setter comes into this fall with two years of varsity experience under her belt at Dulaney along with three years with Baltimore Elite Volleyball Club (BEVBC) National. In her time with BEVBC, Reckamp has competed in several notable events up-and-down the east coast, including the Northeast Qualifier in Philadelphia and an AAU National Championship in Orlando. Entering this fall, Dulaney’s squad, led by longtime head coach Cary Lyon, will look to avenge a state quarterfinals upset and go deep into the state bracket. 

Stay tuned to County Sports Zone for more preview articles and power rankings for Baltimore County high school sports in the coming weeks! Practices kicked off last week and the regular season is set to begin on September 4!

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