Damascus High School Athletics has announced a packed multi-sport schedule featuring events across basketball, football, wrestling, and swimming and diving.
On Friday, Dec. 4, the Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets basketball teams will host Winston Churchill High School from Potomac, Maryland, in a doubleheader. The boys junior varsity game tips off at 5:30 p.m. followed by the boys varsity game at 7:15 p.m. Both games will take place at Damascus High School.
Additionally, the girls junior varsity basketball team plays Winston Churchill High School away at 5:30 p.m., and the girls varsity team plays away at 7:15 p.m. on the same day.
On Saturday, Nov. 28, the boys and girls varsity swimming and diving teams will compete at the Gaithersburg Aquatic Center against Winston Churchill High School. The boys and girls varsity swimming and diving teams also have meets at Olney Swim Center on Saturday, Dec. 5, against Seneca Valley High School.
The wrestling team will compete at home on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 6:15 p.m. against Rockville High School.
The football team has an away game against Linganore High School of Frederick, Maryland, set for Friday, Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Complete Upcoming Schedule
- Nov. 28, 12:00 p.m. Swimming and Diving – Boys and Girls Varsity vs. Winston Churchill High School at Gaithersburg Aquatic Center
- Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. Basketball – Boys Junior Varsity vs. Winston Churchill High School (Home)
- Dec. 4, 5:30 p.m. Basketball – Girls Junior Varsity at Winston Churchill High School (Away)
- Dec. 4, 6:15 p.m. Wrestling – Varsity vs. Rockville High School (Home)
- Dec. 4, 7:15 p.m. Basketball – Boys Varsity vs. Winston Churchill High School (Home)
- Dec. 4, 7:15 p.m. Basketball – Girls Varsity at Winston Churchill High School (Away)
- Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. Swimming and Diving – Boys and Girls Varsity at Olney Swim Center vs. Seneca Valley High School
- Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Football – Varsity at Linganore High School (Frederick, MD)
MSB Take
The Damascus Swarmin’ Hornets are demonstrating a robust and diverse athletics program with this busy schedule that challenges student-athletes across multiple sports in a single day. The basketball doubleheader against a strong regional opponent like Winston Churchill High School highlights the program’s commitment to competitive play at various levels. Hosting swimming, wrestling, and facilitating football travel simultaneously shows effective program organization and athlete development opportunities. This well-rounded approach supports a vibrant athletic culture and enhances community engagement throughout Montgomery County.
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