High School Sports Reporter

Jacob Steinberg

Jacob Steinberg is a sports reporter focused on covering Howard County and its 15 high schools. Jacob is a 2021 University of Maryland graduate, having covered numerous beats in college, including football, basketball and lacrosse. Jacob also worked for the Capital News Service and served as an editorial intern for both PressBox and the Washington Commanders. The New Jersey native has received several MDDC Press Association Awards for his coverage. Jacob is passionate about exercise and travel, also an avid New York sports fan. Email him at jsteinberg@baltsun.com.

Anna Fiedler fires the ball over the net during the Howard County volleyball championship game between Howard and River Hill High Schools at Howard High School in Ellicott City, MD. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Howard County game balls: Recognizing 10 standout high school athletes (Nov. 3-9)

November 12, 2025 at 6:37 a.m.

Game balls are handed out to 10 of the top high school athletes each week in Howard County with a public vote available for Player of the Week.

Nov. 11, 2025- Howard celebrates scoring against Arundel in the third match during the Class 3A volleyball state semifinal at Arundel High School. Howard won 3-0.(John Gillis/Freelance)

Howard volleyball sweeps Arundel, earns first state final berth since 1980

November 11, 2025 at 11:32 p.m.

Howard volleyball will play for a state championship for the first time since 1980 after a three-set sweep of Arundel.

Nov. 11, 2025- Glenelg celebrates after winning the Class 2A volleyball state semifinal against Calvert at Arundel High School. Glenelg won 3-1.(John Gillis/Freelance)

No. 14 Glenelg volleyball defeats Calvert, advances to Class 2A state final

November 12, 2025 at 6:17 a.m.

No. 14 Glenelg volleyball rallied to beat Calvert in four sets to advance to the Class 2A state final.

Glenelg's Andrew Kasbeer-Betty heads upfield with the ball as Centennial's Bryan Feng gives chase during a boys soccer match earlier this year. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Howard County high school games to watch (Nov. 10-15)

November 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

It's an entertaining week for fall sports in Howard County, with several competitive postseason matchups expected this week.

River Hill boys cross-country team won 2025 Class 2A State Title, their first since 2019. (Chad Booth/Courtesy)

River Hill, Centennial boys cross country teams win state titles

November 11, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Howard County schools made up half of the boys cross country state championship teams with River Hill and Centennial taking home titles.

Glenelg's Tito Tokunboh-Salako, shown in this file photo, scored twice in three minutes of the Gladiators' 2A semifinal win over Hereford on Saturday. (Jacob Steinberg./Staff)

Glenelg boys soccer dominates Hereford, 3-0, advances to 2A state final

November 9, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

Glenelg jumped on Hereford early and cruised to a shutout win, sending the Gladiators to next week's Class 2A state championship game.

Glenelg players celebrate with the championship trophy after beating Manchester Valley in the Class 2A state final on Saturday at Stevenson University. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Glenelg field hockey edges Man Valley in OT, 2-1, to win 2A state title

November 8, 2025 at 4:33 p.m.

Lakshmi Almli scored the game-winner in overtime to lift Glenelg over Manchester Valley for its fourth state title in the past five years.

From left, Centennial seniors Drew Wilschke, Jayden Henlon and Ian Radtke pose after Friday's Class 3A state semifinal win over Tuscarora and Linganore. Each scored a goal in the Eagles' 3-1 win. (Jacob Steinberg/Staff)

Centennial boys soccer rallies to defeat Tuscarora, advances to Class 3A state final

November 7, 2025 at 8:46 p.m.

Centennial responded with a fury after giving up the game's first goal to beat Tuscarora in a Class 3A state semifinal.

Nov. 6, 2025: The Glenelg Gladiators run off the field together after winning the Class 2A field hockey state semifinal over Kent Island High School at Glen Burnie High School in Glen Burnie, MD. (Haldan Kirsch/Freelance)

Glenelg field hockey takes down Kent Island, 3-2, to reach 2A state final

November 7, 2025 at 6:48 a.m.

Caroline Latchis' timely goal put the Gladiators ahead and helped Glenelg clinch a fifth straight appearance in the 2A state final.

Guilford Park's Tyler Lee led Howard County in rushing yards and touchdowns at the end of the regular season. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Howard County high school football stats leaders (Nov. 6)

November 6, 2025 at 5:03 p.m.

Here's who's leading Howard County high school football in various offensive and defensive categories at the end of the regular season.