The Colonel Zadok Magruder High School Athletics department has announced basketball games against John F. Kennedy High School scheduled for December 4, 2026, with both home and away contests. The schedule features:
- 5:30 p.m. girls junior varsity basketball at Kennedy High School in Silver Spring, Maryland
- 7:15 p.m. girls varsity basketball at Kennedy High School
- 5:30 p.m. boys junior varsity basketball at Magruder in Rockville, Maryland
- 7:15 p.m. boys varsity basketball at Magruder
These games offer opportunities for student-athletes from both schools to compete in familiar and opposing environments, promoting competitive balance and experience.
Additional Regional Athletic Events
Complementing the basketball schedule, the boys and girls varsity swimming and diving teams face James Hubert Blake High School on December 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Swim Center in Colesville, Maryland. Wrestling competitions, featuring varsity and junior varsity teams, will take place on December 5 at Seneca Valley High School in Germantown, Maryland. These events highlight the active and diverse athletic calendar in Montgomery County schools.
Upcoming Basketball Matches Between Magruder Colonels and John F. Kennedy High School
- 5:30 p.m. Girls Junior Varsity Basketball at Kennedy High School (Silver Spring, MD) – Dec. 4, 2026
- 7:15 p.m. Girls Varsity Basketball at Kennedy High School (Silver Spring, MD) – Dec. 4, 2026
- 5:30 p.m. Boys Junior Varsity Basketball at Colonel Zadok Magruder High School (Rockville, MD) – Dec. 4, 2026
- 7:15 p.m. Boys Varsity Basketball at Colonel Zadok Magruder High School (Rockville, MD) – Dec. 4, 2026
MSB Take
This balanced scheduling of basketball contests between the Magruder Colonels and John F. Kennedy High School, featuring games at both schools, promotes equity and community involvement in high school sports. Hosting games at home and away enables both teams to experience different competitive environments, which is valuable for player development. The inclusion of regional swimming, diving, and wrestling events further highlights the breadth of high school athletics opportunities available in Montgomery County, emphasizing the active participation of student-athletes across multiple sports.
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