Parkdale High School Athletics announced tryouts for the 2026-2027 winter sports season will begin on November 14, 2026, at Parkdale High School and Prince George’s Community College (PGCC). The tryouts include boys, girls, and coed programs across multiple sports.
Students interested in participating must complete online registration via Aktivate and have a valid sports physical on file before tryouts. Eligibility requirements mandate a minimum 2.0 GPA for both the first and second academic quarters. Additionally, students who turned 19 years old on or before August 31, 2026, are ineligible.
Parkdale Panthers Winter 2026 Tryouts Schedule
| Sport | Start Date & Time | Location | Head Coach & Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girls’ Basketball | Saturday, Nov 14, 8:00 AM | Large Gym | Coach Lawrence Watson (lawrence.watson@pgcps.org) |
| Wrestling | Saturday, Nov 14, 9:00 AM | Small Gym | Coach Torrey Turner (torrey.turner@pgcps.org) |
| Indoor Track | Monday, Nov 16, 2:30 PM | Track | Coach Cedric Basima (cedric.basima@pgcps.org) |
| Boys’ Basketball | Monday, Nov 16, 4:00 PM | Large Gym | Coach Jabari Kamau (jabari.kamau@pgcps.org) |
| Swimming | Monday, Nov 16, 4:00 PM (Bus departs 3:15 PM) | PGCC | Coach Sellers (dsellers@pgcps.org) |
| Cheerleading | Tuesday, Nov 17, 2:30 PM | Small Gym | Coach Geralisa Eades (geralisa.eades@pgcps.org) |
| Unified Bocce | Wednesday, Nov 18, 2:30 PM | Small Gym | Coach Dushaun Turner (dushaun.turner@pgcps.org) |
Parkdale Panthers student-athletes are encouraged to meet the academic and registration requirements to participate in the upcoming winter tryouts across a broad selection of sports.
MSB Take
Parkdale High School Athletics showcases thoughtful preparation for its winter sports season by setting a detailed tryout schedule alongside clear eligibility and registration guidelines. This structure promotes discipline and accountability among student-athletes. The variety of sports and experienced coaching staff reflect the program’s commitment to offering comprehensive participation opportunities, fostering both athletic and academic growth for the Panthers community.
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