Frederick County Sports Weekend

Our guest on the Frederick County Sports Update is Chad Dickman, head men's basketball coach at Hood College. A Frederick native and graduate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, Chad helped lead the Patriots to a state championship before continuing his playing career at Saint Vincent College, where he scored more than 1,200 career points. After coaching at Wheeling Jesuit, Chad returned home to Frederick and took over the Hood College Blazers in 2015. And what a run it's been! He's guided the Blazers to conference championships, NCAA Tournament appearances, and most recently a remarkable 26-win season in 2025-26 that took Hood all the way to the Sweet Sixteen. Official profile: Hood College – Chad Dickman.

Steve Knibbs Guest is; Scott Schartner is the head coach of the Urbana High School Hawks boys soccer program in Ijamsville, Maryland. He has helped build Urbana into one of the area's consistently competitive soccer programs, emphasizing teamwork, chemistry, discipline and player development. Coaching highlights 2026 season: Urbana captured its second consecutive Central Maryland Conference Large School championship. The Hawks entered the 4A West playoffs with a 12-1-1 record and had allowed just five goals all season. Schartner coached a senior class of 18 players, many of whom grew up playing together in FC Frederick's club system. In October 2026, Urbana defeated Middletown 6-0 on Senior Night.

Andy Baker was the highly successful varsity baseball head coach for the Middletown High School Knights in Maryland, serving in that role for 18 years before stepping down in September 2026. Two Class 2A State Championships in 2017 and 2024. A Class 2A West Region I Title in May 2026, marking the program's third consecutive regional championship. Contributions to 9 total state championships across his time supporting both the baseball and football programs.

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs welcomes Rob Dixon, head girls flag football coach at Frederick High School, as the county prepares for its first varsity girls flag football season! Dixon, who also serves as Frederick High's head track and field coach, discusses what sparked his interest in coaching girls flag football, how many players are coming out for the team and their experience with the sport. He also shares his expectations for the upcoming season, the challenges of building a new program and his excitement about the continued growth of girls flag football in Frederick County. 🎧 Get to know Coach Rob Dixon and hear what's ahead for Frederick High's newest varsity program on the latest Frederick County Sports Show from 930 WFMD Sports!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs welcomes two of Frederick County’s newest head coaches — Eric Budd, who takes over the girls flag football program at Brunswick High School, and Brandon Rivera, the new head coach at Catoctin High School. The coaches share their journeys to becoming head coaches, what led them to their new opportunities and how they’re approaching the programs they’ve taken over. They also discuss what they’re looking to build, their expectations for their teams and the continued growth of girls flag football in Frederick County. 🎧 Get to know two of the county’s newest head coaches on the latest Frederick County Sports Show from 930 WFMD Sports!

🏃‍♀️🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs turn the spotlight to the cross country course as they welcome Karey Knox, the new Head Girls Cross Country Coach at Middletown High School. Knox takes over the Knights program from longtime head coach Cheryl Anne Forester and discusses stepping into her new role, her background in the sport and what she hopes to bring to the Middletown girls cross country program. She also talks about the team she's inheriting after a strong 2025 season that saw the Knights advance through the postseason and finish their year at the MPSSAA Class 2A State Championship Meet at Hereford High School. Get to know one of Frederick County's newest head coaches and hear what's ahead for Middletown Girls Cross Country as a new era begins for the Knights. 🎧 Catch the latest Frederick County Sports Show with 930 WFMD Sports now!

🏑🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Brian DeGraw On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Brian DeGraw turn the spotlight to the field hockey pitch as they welcome two new head coaches from around Frederick County — Emma Watkins, Head Field Hockey Coach at Walkersville High School, and Delaney White, Head Field Hockey Coach at Frederick High School. Both coaches discuss stepping into their new roles, what attracted them to the opportunity, and the culture they're looking to establish within their respective programs. They also break down their teams, the players they're excited to watch develop, and what Lions and Cadets fans can expect this season. It's a great opportunity to get to know two of Frederick County's newest head coaches and hear their vision for building their programs as another exciting season of local high school field hockey gets underway. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series with the only varsity head coach the Oakdale Bears have ever known — Kurt Stein. Coach Stein was hired in 2010 to build the Oakdale football program from the ground up, and since then, he's turned the Bears into one of Maryland's most successful high school football programs. Under Stein, Oakdale has captured two Maryland State Championships — the Class 2A title in 2018 and the Class 3A crown in 2023 — while also making multiple trips to the state championship game. And the Bears are coming off another deep run. Oakdale finished 10-3 in 2025 and reached the Maryland Class 3A State Championship Game, finishing the season as state runner-up and once again proving the Bears belong among Maryland's best. Stein joins Steve and Paul to look back at another championship-caliber season, talk about the program he's built from scratch at Oakdale, and what has allowed the Bears to maintain that level of success. They also look ahead to 2026 and what Oakdale fans can expect as the Bears prepare for another run. It's a conversation with the man who has been there since Day One of Oakdale football as the countdown to the 2026 high school football season continues! 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏐🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs turns the spotlight to the volleyball court as he welcomes two new head coaches from around Frederick County — Mary Wizbicki, Head Volleyball Coach at Oakdale High School, and Jake Achten, Head Volleyball Coach at Walkersville High School. Both coaches discuss taking over their respective programs, what attracted them to the opportunity, and the culture they're working to establish with their players. They also break down their teams, the talent they're excited about, and what Bears and Lions fans can expect this season. It's a great opportunity to get to know two of Frederick County's newest head coaches while previewing another exciting season of local high school volleyball. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series with one of the most accomplished coaches in Maryland high school football — Linganore Lancers Head Coach Rick Conner. Coach Conner has been a fixture on the Linganore sidelines for more than 40 years as a head coach and assistant and enters another season as the MPSSAA's winningest active head coach. And he's coming off one of the greatest seasons in Linganore history. The Lancers went undefeated in 2025 and captured the MPSSAA Class 3A State Championship, completing a dominant postseason run that included a 43-0 shutout of City College and a 41-12 state semifinal victory over Milford Mill Academy. Conner joins Steve and Paul to reflect on that championship run, the incredible tradition surrounding Linganore football, and what it takes to maintain that standard of excellence year after year. They also look ahead to 2026 and what Lancers fans can expect as the defending state champions prepare to do it all over again. It's a conversation with a Frederick County football legend as the countdown to the 2026 high school football season continues! 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, welcoming Middletown Knights Head Football Coach Collin Delauter to the program. Coach Delauter knows all about the tradition and expectations that come with Middletown football. He helped the Knights capture a state championship as a player in 2011, then returned to lead his alma mater to the Maryland Class 2A State Championship as head coach in 2019, defeating Potomac 34-15 in the title game. The Knights are coming off an 8-3 season in 2025, which included a dominant 35-0 playoff victory over Owings Mills. Middletown also defeated Liberty 51-7 on the field in the postseason before later having to forfeit the game due to an ineligible player. Coach Delauter joins Steve and Paul to look back at last season and, more importantly, turn the page toward 2026 as the Knights prepare for another year of Frederick County football. It's another great conversation as the countdown to the 2026 Frederick County high school football season continues! 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, welcoming Thomas Johnson Patriots Head Football Coach Vince Ahearn to the program. Coach Ahearn brings nearly 40 years of coaching experience to the sidelines, with a career that has taken him to programs all across the Frederick area. Now, he's focused on the challenge of rebuilding the Thomas Johnson Patriots. Ahearn talks candidly about a disappointing first season at TJ and why turning the program around isn't something that's going to happen overnight. Instead, it's about rebuilding piece by piece, developing the players they have and teaching these young men what it takes to become winners — both individually and as a football team. He also discusses what he's learned through nearly four decades of coaching, the progress he's seeing within the Patriots program and what TJ fans can expect as they continue building toward a brighter future. It's another great conversation as the countdown to the 2026 Frederick County high school football season continues! 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, welcoming Tuscarora High School Head Football Coach Ryan Hines to the program. Coach Hines brings plenty of experience to the Titans. His coaching career began in 1999 at Western Maryland College, now McDaniel College, before earning his first high school head coaching opportunity at Walkersville in 2005. He later led an undefeated Urbana team to the 2010 Class 4A State Championship and has now become the first coach in Frederick County football history to serve as head coach at three different county high schools. Hines discusses taking over a Tuscarora program looking to rebuild after a 2-8 season in 2025, what he's learned from his previous stops, and how he plans to establish a winning culture with the Titans. He also previews the players to watch and what Tuscarora fans can expect during the upcoming season. It's another outstanding conversation as the countdown to the 2026 Frederick County high school football season continues. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, welcoming Urbana High School Head Football Coach Zach Shoemaker to the program. Coach Shoemaker reflects on accepting his first head coaching position in February 2025 and what it means to lead one of Maryland's premier football programs. He shares how he grew up admiring the Urbana football dynasty, watching the Hawks as a 10-year-old alongside his father, Roy, who was also a football coach, and why Urbana always stood out as a place he hoped to coach someday. Shoemaker also discusses his playing career as a quarterback and safety at Boonsboro High School before continuing as a safety at Shepherd University. He looks back on his first season leading the Hawks, which featured a strong playoff run, including a regional championship before Urbana's season ended in the state quarterfinals. It's another great conversation as the countdown to the Frederick County high school football season continues. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, welcoming Walkersville High School Head Football Coach Tyler Thompson to the program. Coach Thompson discusses taking over the Lions program in January 2024 after spending five seasons as Walkersville's defensive coordinator under legendary head coach Joe Polce. A former Linganore High School standout and member of the 2009 Maryland state championship team, Thompson reflects on his football journey, the transition into leading one of Frederick County's premier programs, the culture he's building, and what Lions fans can expect as Walkersville prepares for another exciting season. It's another outstanding conversation as the countdown to the Frederick County high school football season continues. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, welcoming Catoctin High School Head Football Coach Brady Ridenour to the program. Coach Ridenour reflects on taking over the Cougars at the start of last season after coming full circle with the program where he once starred as a lineman. A member of Catoctin's first-ever Maryland state championship team in 2009, Ridenour discusses what it means to now lead the program, the culture he's continuing to build, lessons learned during his first season as head coach, and what Cougar fans can expect as the team prepares for another exciting year of football. It's another outstanding conversation as the countdown to the Frederick County high school football season continues. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs & Paul Dumars On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs and Paul Dumars continue their Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, welcoming the new Head Football Coach at Brunswick High School, Nick Rhodes, to the program. Coach Rhodes discusses taking over the Railroaders after serving as the defensive coordinator at Boonsboro High School. He shares what attracted him to the Brunswick job, his vision for the program, the culture he's looking to build, and how the team has embraced the transition during the offseason. He also previews what Railroaders fans can expect as Brunswick prepares for the upcoming football season. It's another great conversation highlighting one of Frederick County's newest head coaches as the countdown to kickoff continues. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🏈🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs kicks off his special Frederick County High School Football Season Preview Series, sitting down with head coaches from across the county as they prepare for the upcoming season. The series begins with EJ Wallace, the new Head Football Coach at Frederick High School, who discusses taking over the Cadets program, his vision for the team, and the culture he's working to build. Coach Wallace shares what excites him most about the opportunity, how the players have responded during the offseason, and what fans can expect from Frederick as the new season gets underway. It's the first of several conversations with local coaches as Steve previews another exciting year of Frederick County high school football. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the Supervisor of Athletics for FCPS, Kevin Kendro. They discuss all that happened in the Spring Sports Season. 

🥍🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs is joined by Dominic Ceresini, Head Coach of the Middletown High School Boys Lacrosse Team, along with two members of the state championship Knights squad, to talk about another unforgettable season. Coach Ceresini reflects on leading Middletown to its second consecutive Maryland Class 1A State Championship, cementing the Knights as one of the premier lacrosse programs in the state. The players share what it was like defending a state title, the dedication and hard work that went into another championship run, and some of their favorite memories from the season. Together, they discuss the culture, leadership, and commitment that have helped Middletown stay on top year after year. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🥍🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs is joined by Gavin Donahue, Head Coach of the Urbana High School Boys Lacrosse Team, along with two members of the state championship squad, to talk about another remarkable season for the Hawks. Coach Donahue reflects on leading Urbana to its third consecutive Maryland State Championship and the program's fourth state title in the last six years. The players share what it was like being part of a championship team, the hard work and commitment required to stay on top, and some of their favorite memories from the title run. Together, they discuss the culture that has made Urbana one of Maryland's premier lacrosse programs and what it means to represent the Hawks on the biggest stage. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

🥍🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Frederick County Sports Show with Steve Nibbs On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs is joined by Ryan Hines, Head Coach of the Urbana High School Girls Lacrosse Team, along with two senior members of the Hawks squad, to talk about a truly historic season. Coach Hines reflects on leading Urbana to the Class 4A Maryland State Championship, the first girls lacrosse state title in Frederick County history. The seniors share their experiences from the championship run, the hard work and dedication it took to reach the top, and what it meant to bring a state title home to Urbana. It's a great conversation celebrating an unforgettable season and the student-athletes who made it happen. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs is joined by John Schmidt, Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Oakdale High School, to talk about the Bears’ season and the continued growth of the program. Coach Schmidt discusses making the transition to Oakdale after previously leading the Bethesda-Chevy Chase baseball program for 15 years. In his first season with the Bears, he guided the team to a 15-9 record and the school’s first-ever region championship, earning District Coach of the Year honors along the way. He also shares insight into the culture he’s building, the dedication of his players, and what made this season so special. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs is joined by Lindsey Chaffman, Head Girls Lacrosse Coach at Thomas Johnson High School, to talk about the team’s season. Coach Chaffman shares insight into the growth of the program, the hard work her players have put in throughout the year, and what has stood out most about this season on and off the field. It’s a great conversation highlighting local student-athletes and the passion behind Frederick County sports. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

On this edition of the Frederick County Sports Show, Steve Nibbs is joined by Frank Husson, Head Coach of the varsity softball team at Urbana High School in Ijamsville, Maryland, to talk about the Hawks’ season and the success of the program. Coach Husson shares insight into the team’s growth, the hard work and dedication his players have shown throughout the year, and what has stood out most about this season both on and off the field. It’s another great conversation highlighting local student-athletes and the passion behind Frederick County sports. 🎧 Catch the latest episode of the Frederick County Sports Show now!

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Lindsey Chaffman, the Varsity Girls Lacrosse head coach at Thomas Johnson High School to talk about her career and their past season.

Steve Nibbs begins a series of interviews with newly hired coaches from around Frederick County for Spring Sports. He spoke with Steve Ketner who was recently named the head softball coach at Tuscarora High School.

Steve Nibbs begins a series of interviews with newly hired coaches from around Frederick County for Spring Sports. He spoke with Donovan Pannell who was recently named the head boys lacrosse coach at Tuscarora High School.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the Supervisor of Athletics for FCPS, Kevin Kendro. They discuss all that happened in the Winter Sports Season. 

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the first ever All American Basketball Player from Hood College, Jevon Yarbrough to talk about his journey and what this honor means to him.

Steve Nibbs chats with 2 individual girl wrestlers from Frederick County schools that won the state championship at their weight class. 

Steve Nibbs chats with 3 individual boy wrestlers from Frederick County schools that won the state championship at their weight class. 

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Tuscarora High School Girls Wrestling Head Coach Trey Coates with a few of his players to talk about the 3 time Frederick County championship squad.

Steve Nibbs talks High School swimming with Urbana head coach Evan Sullivan about his team winning the county championship.

Steve Nibbs talks High School wrestling with head coach Chad Strube of Middletown High School to talk about their season and how the country shapes up this season in his eyes.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the Head Coach of the Frederick Community College Women's Basketball team, Lynn Ramage to discuss his team and how their season is going.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the Head Coach of the Frederick Community College Men's Basketball team, Darryl Whiten to discuss his team and how their season is going.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the Head Coach of the Hood College Blazers Men's basketball team, Chad Dickman to discuss his team and how their season is going.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the Supervisor of Athletics for FCPS, Kevin Kendro. They discuss all that happened in the Fall Sports Season. 

Coach Steve Nibbs is joined by Brian Sweene, the head coach for the Linganore High School girls flag football team, leading them to a 2025 Class 2A/1A state championship. Recognized as a 2025 Ravens Girls Flag Football Coach of the Year, Sweene has guided the team to consecutive state tournament appearances in his third season. They also had a couple players from the team as well.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Walkersville High School's new Girls Head Basketball Coach, Lana Long, a 2014 Walkersville High School alumna and former assistant coach to talk about her rise to this position and her outlook for the season. 

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Linganore High School Football Coach, Rick Conner. He talks about bringing home the first state title to Linganore since 2018 with a decisive victory over the Oakdale Bears. 

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Linganore High School Cheerleading Coach, Amy Rumburg. She just led her girls to their 3rd consecutive Maryland State Championship. They also chatted with 2 members of the team, Anelise Herdman and Bella Hoffman.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Urbana High School Cross Country Coaches. The Boys coach Jackie Suarez who led them to their first Maryland State 4A title since 2003 and the Girls coach CJ Ecalono who took them to a runner up finish in the Maryland State 4A championship. 

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Linganore High School Flag Football Head Coach Brian Sweene, Senior Running Back Rachel Hebner and Safety Zoe Lang to talk about their Maryland State High School Championship Run! Congrats to the Lancers! 

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Linganore High School Field Hockey CoachMcKenzie Ridgely to talk about their Maryland State High School Championship Run! Congrats to the Lancers! 

Steve Nibbs is joined by the Head Men's Basketball coach at Mount St. Mary's University, Donny Lind to talk about their season that just got underway last week.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Urbana High School Head Field Hockey Coach A.J. Stuart and Linganore High School Field Hockey CoachMcKenzie Ridgely to talk about their upcoming runs in the Maryland State playoffs.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in the Boys School Head Coaches from Linganore High School Zack Yurich and Urbana High School Scott Schartner to talk about the success they've had this season thus far.

Steve Nibbs welcomes in Ann Schwarzenberg, the Head Coach of Oakdale High School's Girls Soccer team to talk about the success they've had this season thus far.