On April 28, 2026, Oakdale High School Athletics hosted a spring signing day ceremony to honor the college commitments of thirteen student-athletes from the Oakdale Bears program. The event took place at Oakdale High School in Frederick County.
The following athletes committed to collegiate programs across multiple sports:
- Emma Dubnansky committed to Lycoming College for tennis.
- Zach Dunker committed to Rider University for track and field.
- Andrew Gregorio committed to Queens University for track and field.
- Layla McFarland committed to Thomas Jefferson University for basketball.
- Shaylee McGlinchey committed to Wilson College for basketball.
- Nolan Noweski committed to William Peace University for baseball.
- Ashlyn Porter committed to Juniata College for basketball.
- Shelby Querry committed to Johnson & Wales University for cross country and track and field.
- Shay Raiford committed to Lycoming College for basketball.
- Kyler Valley committed to Washington University for track and field.
- Kooper Via committed to Catholic University for football.
- McKenzie Walker committed to Frostburg State University for basketball.
- Darius Williams committed to Wilson College for baseball.
These Oakdale Bears student-athletes are preparing to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level after representing Oakdale High School.
MSB Take
Oakdale High School’s spring signing day highlights the strength and diversity of its athletics program, with commitments spanning basketball, track and field, baseball, tennis, football, and cross country. The number of athletes advancing to college programs reflects the Bears’ success in developing talent capable of competing at the next level. This celebration honors the student-athletes’ hard work and enhances the school’s profile in Maryland high school athletics. Moving forward, Oakdale can build on this momentum as younger athletes draw inspiration from their peers’ achievements.
Source: Original report
