Springbrook falters against Whitman
Nov. 2 - Whitman's defense forced six Springbrook turnovers, contributing to the Blue Devils loss by a one-touchdown margin. While Whitman kept its 4A West Region playoff hopes alive with the win, Springbrook's loss effectively ended its playoff hopes.  more . . .

Blue Devils top Northwest, 12-6
Oct. 26 - Northwest fumbled on the eight-yard line in its opening drive of overtime. Springbrook junior Josh Yoda recovered the fumble and, three plays later, senior Carlo Galeano scored the winning touchdown on a 2-yard run. Galeano also scored the team's first touchdown and finished the game with 45 yards on 15 carries. Running mate Malachi Boodie tallied 80 yards on 23 carries. more . . .

Springbrook defeats Blake
Oct. 18 - The Bllue Devils re-entered the win column with a 22-7victory over northeast consortium rival Blake.  The JV fell for the first time this season, losing 12-24.  more . . .

Blue Devils fall to Paint Branch
Oct. 13 - Springbrook fell, 21-53, to a dominant Paint Branch team.  The JV won 28-6, its sixth straight victory.  more . . .

Sherwood blanks Blue Devils
Oct. 5 - Springbrook's varsity could not score and lost to Sherwood by 35 points. The JV continued to roll, winning streak 28-14. 

Springbrook wins second straight
Sept. 28 - The Blue Devils edged Richard Montgomery, 13-12, to even its season record at two wins and two losses.  more . . .

Blue Devils defeat Magruder
Sept. 21 - Springbrook beat Magruder, 18-15, to earn its first victory in the 2007 campaign.  The JV team stayed undefeated, winning 16-14.  more . . .

Springbrook falls to Kennedy
Sept. 14 - The Blue Devils varsity lost 14-34.  The JV won its second straight, 28-6.  more . . .

Blue Devils drop season opener
Sept. 7- Springbrook's defense, led by LB Darius Hill, held Gaithersburg to just one touchdown in a 7-0 loss to open the 2007 season.  RB Carlo Galeano had 56 rushing yards on 15 carries for the Blue Devils; QB Phoenix Butler-Poole completed 11 of 18 passes for 79 yards.  more . . .

Hill commits to Towson University
Aug. 22 - For two years, Darius Hill has done exactly what a middle linebacker is taught to do: Sit patiently, read his options, then choose what to do and do it with gusto. Yet, when it came time to choose where to take his football talents at the next level, he only did the latter. Not wanting to wait his whole senior season with the decision on his mind, the 6-foot, 208-pound Springbrook High standout recently gave a verbal commitment to attend NCAA Division I-AA Towson University in the fall of 2008, eschewing opportunities to potentially play at Division I-A schools such as Ohio, Pittsburgh and Kansas State, which have shown interest in him.  more . . .

2007 Varsity Coaching Staff
Head Coach Rob Wendel
Asst. Coaches Dwayne Eddy, 
Jeff Rabberman, Kirk Davis, Rob Bass, 
Casey Jensen - coaches bios here

2007 JV Coaching Staff
Head Coach Adam Bahr
Asst. Coaches Micah Bender,
Matt Hawkins, Brian Adams
- coaches bios here
 

2007 JV Season record 7-2

Springbrook	14	Gaithersburg	8
Springbrook	28	Kennedy	6
Springbrook	16	Magruder	14
Springbrook	42	R. Montgomery	14
Springbrook	28	Sherwood	14
Springbrook	28	Paint Branch	6
Blake	24	Springbrook	12
Springbrook	34	Northwest	8
Whitman	13	Springbrook	7

Gazette 2007 preview
Sept. 5 - After missing the 2006 playoffs by virtue of a game played 50 miles away (Parkville of Baltimore County beat Towson for the final spot in the 4A North playoff picture), Springbrook’s quest this season is to take that one extra step from what was, at times, a magical season last fall.

‘‘We were so close last year,” said senior inside linebacker and Towson-commit Darius Hill. ‘‘I think we’ll only get better.”  But it won’t be easy, and a lot of holes will have to be replaced, starting with Adou Kouadio. He not only was their constant offensive threat with 1,270 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns, but he was also their best cornerback, leading the team in interceptions.

It will be a backfield-by-committee in his stead, with three guys having a realistic chance to start. Senior Carlo Galeano, a starting linebacker last year, could see most of the duty, but so could fellow senior Seymour Mainu or junior T.J. Waters.

The offense also has big losses at receiver. Gone are the Devils’ four top receivers: Towson freshman Nick Oates (also a standout corner a year ago), Ben Simmons, Dom Omatade and Jordan Dow. The starting wideouts are also not yet decided, but could be senior Zach Boodie and junior Mitchell Pollard.

While the backs and receivers will look different, Springbrook does get their leader back. Quarterback Phoenix Butler-Poole showed unusual maturity for a sophomore a year ago, leading a spectacular comeback against Paint Branch and throwing a game-winning touchdown pass late in a 6-0 win over Richard Montgomery.

‘‘He’s gotten bigger and stronger, and can throw the ball further,” said head coach Rob Wendel. ‘‘He certainly knows the offense, and now he’s got a year under his belt.”  The Blue Devils also return three starting offensive linemen, who should see time on the defensive side of the ball as well, in center Rashad Smith, guard Chris Husseini and three-year starter John Nwosu.

Hill will anchor the defense, as he has done since his sophomore season. For the last two years he has led the Blue Devils in tackles, and should combine with Galeano to make for a formidable defense.

But a tough schedule will make a postseason run an uphill climb. Springbrook starts with Gaithersburg, and face three other playoff teams from a year ago: Kennedy, Northwest and the Class 4A state runner-up Warriors.

‘‘We have such tough schedule, but we can’t complain,” said Wendel. ‘‘The nice thing about it is we have guys who were competing last year, so they know what it’s about and they’re hungry. The ultimate goal is to beat the best, and you’ve got to play them to do so. But we’ve got monsters this year -- we’ve got to slay the dragons.”  more . . .