The Maryland No. 1 has symbolized dominance for decades. It’s one of the most coveted jerseys in college lacrosse.  

“I mean, I could go down the list of all the great players,” said fifth-year attackman Eric Spanos.

Historically, the No. 1 was given to the Terps’ most dominant and recognizable player.

“For us it’s kind of evolved into more than that,” said Maryland head coach John Tillman.  “I think a lot of times it is our most recognized player, and sometimes that kind of aligns with the guy that we think represents ‘Be the Best (the program’s long-standing mantra),’ the best.”

This year, Spanos was that guy and will wear the No. 1 in what will be his final season in College Park.

“It’s always a tough choice [and] this year was very tough,” said Tillman.  “We met as a staff, and we just kept coming back to Eric. The guy’s been through a lot, had some tough injuries in high school and here.  [He’s] a guy that’s bided his time here, and everything we’ve asked him to do, he’s always done and put the team first. He sees the big picture and realizes that it’s way more than just lacrosse here.”

A full circle moment

For Spanos, it’s a full-circle moment.  He has been linked to Maryland lacrosse since he was 14 years old, and grew up idolizing players like Matt Rambo, who wore the No. 1 for the Terps from 2015-2017.

“Just thinking back on it, it was definitely a little crazy,” said Spanos.  “Just being in 8th grade, talking to college coaches – and especially like Coach Tillman, who is probably the best lacrosse coach of all time – and then to being here now, and being fortunate enough to wear the No. 1…it’s just such a cool story.

Reflecting further on his journey and career at Maryland, Spanos said the whole experience has just made him beyond grateful for his family.  “They’ve done so much for me. From driving me to lacrosse practices, to out-of-state tournaments…I just really want to make them proud, as well as the whole coaching staff and all the players who have come before me.”

First time in 3 seasons

This will be the first time in three seasons that the No. 1 will be worn by an offensive player.

Logan McNaney, Maryland’s all-time saves leader, wore the No. 1 in 2025, and in the two years prior, it was worn by defensemen Ajax Zappitello and Brett Makar.

Spanos will be the first offensive player to don the No. 1 since Tewaaraton winner and National Champion, Logan Wisnauskas, wore it in 2022.

“We kind of joke that just about every number at Maryland, you can probably look through the years and there’s probably a lot of great players wearing that number,” said Tillman. 

It’s a testament to the sustained success Maryland has seen for over 100 years.

The Terps were ranked the preseason No. 1 by Inside Lacrosse and will open the season Saturday, February 7th, against in-state rival Loyola.

February 6, 2026 9:40 am

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks has promoted Captain Lakeisha Robinson of The Maryland-National Capital Park Police – Montgomery County Division to Police Chief. Robinson has served 21 years with the Park Police for both Prince George’s and Montgomery County divisions. Robinson will oversee four operational branches and 127 sworn and professional staff.

“Captain Robinson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in public safety, specific to our parks,” said Miti Figueredo, director of Montgomery Parks. “We are fortunate to have such a highly competent professional committed to serving the public and supporting park police staff to lead this division.”

Captain Lakeisha Robinson has held a wide range of roles within the park police, including patrol, mounted, instructor, public information officer, accreditation, internal affairs, and recruitment. After being promoted to captain in June 2023, she led the Investigative Branch, overseeing major investigations, special assignments, task forces, crime analysis, and the drone program. In September 2024, she transitioned to lead the Operations Branch, managing units such as mounted, motor, canine, and training.

MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland’s top prosecutors gathered Thursday at the statehouse in Annapolis to voice their opposition to the “Youth Charging Reform Act,” a bill aimed at reducing the number of juvenile suspects tried in adult court.

Prosecutors from Baltimore to Anne Arundel County expressed concerns about the state’s juvenile system, with Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates saying “the juvenile system here in the state of Maryland is broken.”

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The prosecutors argued that the juvenile court system is ill-equipped to handle an influx of new offenders.

“The services are inadequate,” Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy said. “Are we solving problems or just revolving these children again through the system almost ensuring they’ll be back in the system again?”

Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) Secretary Betsy Fox Tolentino countered during a Senate hearing on Wednesday.

“The research is clear… youth prosecuted in adult court are more likely to offend and commit more serious offenses,” she said.

Tolentino highlighted recent investments, including $33 million added to community-based programming and 50 new positions in residential facilities.

“The system has been broken for 20 years and there’s no way someone can come in and fix it in six months,” Bates insisted.

Prosecutors urged the state to develop long-term intensive treatment programs for violent youths, akin to those for adults.

Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy emphasized the need for established programs offering long-term care for juvenile offenders.

“We have nothing like that for these juvenile offenders,” he said.

“We have to fix the system before we can agree on something and until we fix the system we can’t agree,” Bates said.