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Commitment: Maryland 'always felt like right place' for 2026 ATH Zahir Cobb

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11 months ago

May 12, 2025

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Commitment: Maryland ‘always felt like right place’ for 2026 ATH Zahir Cobb

Class of 2026 high-three-star athlete Zahir Cobb is staying local, as he committed to Maryland on Monday.

Cobb currently attends St. Albans School in Washington, D.C., which is approximately a 30-minute drive to the University of Maryland. College Park is also only about a 15-minute drive away from Cobb’s home.

He ranks as the No. 3 prospect in Washington, D.C. and the No. 23 athlete in the 2026 cycle.

There were many aspects about the Terrapins that drew Cobb to pledge to Maryland. In addition to it being his hometown program, he has built strong relationships with head coach Mike Locksley, co-defensive coordinator/associate head coach for defense/ cornerbacks coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim and the rest of the Terps’ staff. He believes in the staff’s vision for the future, and academics are also important to Cobb.

“Maryland always felt like the right place for me from the beginning,” Cobb said. “The staff believes in me, the program is on the rise and I want to be a part of what they’re building. It’s also a great school academically.”

Cobb wants to continue to build upon Maryland’s reputation of bringing in homegrown talent, and doesn’t want to follow players from the area who choose to go elsewhere for their college career.

“What stands out the most is how many great players grow up in the area and choose to play far from home,” he said. “(Maryland) has one of the best facilities and campuses, and their vision for the future is great. Our relationship and distance, and also their development of players in the league recently stands out a lot.”

Cobb shares a connection with Locksley (“Coach Locks”), who also grew up in the DMV area. The fact that Locksley recruits local players to build up Maryland’s program was an important factor to Cobb.

Meanwhile, Abdul-Rahim had a prior relationship with Cobb’s father, so there is strong trust between Cobb’s family and the staff. Cobb felt like a priority for the Terrapins.

“Coach Locks also grew up in the D.C./Maryland area, so we share the same views on certain things, which makes our relationship stronger,” Cobb said. “His belief in players and building in the area he is from is an example of who he is and I respect that.

“I’ve built a strong relationship with the entire staff, especially Aazaar (Abdul-Rahim), who knew my dad since they were young. He understands what my ceiling is and wants me to make the most of it and that stood out for me.”

Cobb was last in College Park for an unofficial visit in April. He was able to watch the Terps compete in a spring practice and it was during that trip where Cobb realized that Maryland was the place for him.

“My last visit was to a spring practice about a month ago,” Cobb noted. “Just being around the players and coaches, feeling the energy and seeing how they work helped me realize it was the place I wanted to be. The facilities, the culture, the family vibe — everything stood out.”

He will return to Maryland for his official visit from June 12 through June 14. Cobb previously had official visits set with Penn State, Virginia and Virginia Tech as well, but he will he canceling those trips.

In addition to the schools already mentioned, Cobb has received scholarship offers from Boston College, Indiana, South Carolina, West Virginia and others.

The 6-foot-3, 193-pound Cobb is a true athlete who could play multiple spots for Maryland, but he will most likely play on the defensive side of the ball as a defensive back. He expects to start out primarily as a cornerback, but also believes he will cross-train at nickel back and safety as well.

“They’re recruiting me at each position, and I’m most likely going to be working at each position until I step on campus, however, it’s more on the DB side as of now,” Cobb explained. “I’d describe my game as versatile, physical and a playmaker. I can move around, make plays on the ball and bring energy every snap.”

All in all, Cobb is excited about becoming a future Terrapin and thankful for the chance to join Maryland’s roster in 2026.

“I’m just grateful for the opportunity,” Cobb said about committing to Maryland. “It’s bigger than football for me — it’s about family, legacy and proving that you can stay home and still chase greatness.”

With Cobb’s pledge, Maryland’s 2026 class grows to five total commitments as of press time.

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Maryland man dead after being struck in Fairfax County – WTOP News

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3 hours ago

April 5, 2026

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Maryland man dead after being struck in Fairfax County – WTOP News

A Maryland man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in Fairfax County, Virginia, late Friday night.

Police said the crash happened around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Pohick Road near Woodlawn.

According to investigators, the driver of a Toyota Tacoma was heading northbound on Richmond Highway when the pedestrian, Anthony Williams, 67, was crossing at the intersection. He was hit in the roadway.

Williams was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.

The driver was not hurt and remained at the scene.

Police said speed and alcohol do not appear to be factors.

Anyone with information regarding this accident is asked by Fairfax County police to call their crash reconstruction unit at 703-280-0543 or can submit an anonymous tip at 1-866-411-8477. Those who submit an anonymous tip are eligible for cash rewards.

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Easter showers move through Maryland

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15 hours ago

April 5, 2026

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Happy Sunday, Maryland!

Sunday is a WJZ First Alert Weather Day. Showers and a few storms move through the state with a cold front today. Gusty winds are also expected through the day.

Easter Showers

Outside of western Maryland, the day started quiet and bright. Clouds moved in ahead of showers that started later in the morning.

Light, moderate and heavy intensity rain move from west to east from the morning into the afternoon. Activities like late morning services, brunch and early Easter dinners will be impacted. Heaviest of the rain should clear the area during the mid-afternoon but in any given location, the heaviest rain will be short lived with light rain ahead of it and after.

Maryland also experiences gusty winds at times today, as well (outside of rain). A few thunderstorms are also possible, potentially bringing even stronger winds for a few neighborhoods.

By this evening, many areas will have dried out. Clouds will stick around for a little before clearing out. Some sunshine is possible before sunset tonight.

Breezy winds remain overnight and into Monday and Tuesday.

Cooling before warming

Once we get through showers and any storms and the cold front moves through, we enter a cooling trend for the early part of the work week. Breeziness remains for both Monday and Tuesday. Monday will warm to only 60° and Tuesday afternoon will be closer to 50° in the afternoon.

Wednesday will still be in the upper 40s to low 50s but possibly a couple of degrees warmer than on Tuesday. The bigger warm-up comes Thursday with temperatures reaching closer to 70°. We warm into the 70s Friday and for the weekend.

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No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse escapes past No. 9 Ohio State in overtime 8-7 – WMUC Sports

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April 4, 2026

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No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse escapes past No. 9 Ohio State in overtime 8-7 – WMUC Sports

No. 12 Maryland men’s lacrosse returned home to face off against No. 9 Ohio State, with the Terps being the second game of a women’s and men’s lacrosse doubleheader at SECU Stadium.

Cathy Reese’s women’s team continued its undefeated season and it was her son, Riley Reese, who was the story for the men’s team. A five-goal first quarter, along with an impressive defensive performance that was capped off by Reese’s game-winner, gave Maryland a much-needed 8-7 overtime win Saturday night.

Ohio State’s defense has been arguably the best in the country up to this point. The Buckeyes have allowed just seven goals per game this season, including multiple games holding teams to five or fewer goals.

Despite this, Maryland’s attack got going early.

The Terps scored five goals in the first quarter, including a 4-0 run to open the game. Leo Johnson led the offense, assisting twice and scoring a goal of his own during the opening run.

But the first quarter was the only time Maryland’s offense looked good all game, only scoring twice for the remainder of regulation, including a zero-goal fourth quarter.

“Two goals in three quarters … you’re really not scoring a lot of goals,” head coach John Tillman said. “We’ll put a lot of time in. We just got to help these guys be better.”

Maryland applied pressure, but struggled to convert on their chances. The Terps scored just one goal in each of the second and third quarters, despite having 16 shots and nine shots on goal over that stretch.

The turnover issues resurfaced, a problem for Maryland all year. The Terps average over 14 per game, and after only one in the first quarter, Maryland turned it over nine times in the last three quarters.

With the offensive struggles, Maryland looked to faceoffs to keep the attack afloat. The Terps pair of Henry Dodge and Jonah Carrier delivered, winning 12 of 18 from the spot.

Dodge was dominant, winning 8-of-10 face-offs, including the lone face-off in the overtime period.

With the offense scuffling throughout most of the game, it was the defense that came through for Maryland. Coming off one of its best defensive games of the season last week, Maryland built on that performance again against the Buckeyes.

Ohio State lacked rhythm on offense, aided by Maryland forcing 12 turnovers. The Terps’ defensive prowess was amplified in the second half, as they allowed just two goals.

The backline was able to keep pressure away from Brian Ruppel, allowing just 17 shots on goal throughout the game. Ruppel performed when needed, making 10 saves good for a .558 save percentage.

With the Terps attack scoring four times on their first five shots on goal, Ohio State goalkeeper Caleb Fyock looked to be on his way to a second straight bad performance in Big Ten play.

Fyock rebounded in the second quarter, ending with eight total saves heading into the break and keeping Maryland from building on its early lead.

The junior dominated the rest of the game and completely locked up the Maryland attack, making multiple big saves.

“Give their defense credit, you look at what they’ve done all year, they’ve been rock solid.” Tillman said. “Caleb [Fyock]’s excellent… hats off to them, they were as advertised.”

Despite Ohio State building on its goalkeeper’s dominance to end the game, its offense lacked the firepower to overcome the early deficit.

The win for the Terps comes at a crucial point in Big Ten play. With just two games remaining in the regular season, Maryland is tied for first place in the Big Ten standings.

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