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.

Reservoir senior Robert Glockner with his score card after a record-setting round during Thursday’s win over River Hill. (Photo courtesy of Matt Graves)

Reservoir senior shoots 6-under in 9 holes to set Howard County golf record

August 28, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Reservoir golf senior Robert Glockner set the Howard County regular-season scoring record during Thursday's victory over River Hill, shooting 6-under in nine holes.

Annapolis edge rusher Rion Jackson, shown in 2025, is one of the best high school football players in the state. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Top 25 Class of 2027 high school football recruits in the Baltimore area

August 27, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Some of the top high school football prospects in the nation are competing in Maryland this fall. Meet the 25 best from the Baltimore area.

River Hill coach Keith Gonsouland talks to his team during the Class 3A-2A state championship game against Kent Island in 2015. (Steve Ruark/Freelance)

Longtime River Hill boys lacrosse coach Keith Gonsouland to step down

August 28, 2026 at 6:52 p.m.

River Hill boys lacrosse coach Keith Gonsouland said he is stepping down after 25 seasons leading the program.

Coach Brian Newberry speaks to members of the media during Navy football media day. Newberry is calling the defense this season with the Ravens hiring away last year's defensive coordinator. (Paul W. Gillespie/Staff)

Navy football’s defense is back in Brian Newberry’s hands. Here’s his plan.

August 11, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Navy football coach Brian Newberry details his vision for the Midshipmen's defense this season, including how he's juggling calling plays and leading the program.

Maryland quarterback Malik Washington enters his sophomore season with a new coordinator leading the offense. (Ryan Bowie/Staff)

Maryland football’s offensive coordinator wants to use ‘every blade of grass’

August 7, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Maryland football offensive coordinator Clint Trickett wants to use space and pace to flummox Big Ten defenses.

Taylor Fritz shown at Wimbledon, won the DC Open title after coming up short in his first three finals appearances this season. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

DC Open: American star Taylor Fritz claims his first title of the season

August 3, 2026 at 5:31 p.m.

Taylor Fritz defeated 19-year-old Spanish phenom Rafael Jodar in the DC Open final for his 11th career ATP Tour title and first in Washington.

Alex Eala, shown celebrating at Wimbledon, won her first 500-level title at the DC Open. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

DC Open: Rising star Alex Eala caps run with title over Pegula

August 3, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

Rising star Alex Eala orchestrated a masterful win over Jessica Pegula, earning the Mubadala DC Open women's singles title.

Jessica Pegula's DC Open title match has been impacted several times because of weather delays. (Kin Cheung/AP)

DC Open: Men’s and women’s finals postponed to Monday because of rain

August 2, 2026 at 10:34 p.m.

The Mubadala DC Open finals will be completed Monday because of Sunday's rain.

Alex Eala celebrates a victory at Wimbledon. She advanced to the final of the DC Open. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)

DC Open: Jessica Pegula and Alex Eala set to clash in final

August 1, 2026 at 11:09 p.m.

American star Jessica Pegula will face 21-year-old superstar Alex Eala in the final of the DC Open.

Jessica Pegula, left, is congratulated by her compatriot Madison Keys after a match at the Australian Open earlier this year. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)

The Player’s Box carves a niche among sports podcasts: ‘Proven right’

August 1, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

After initial nerves and apprehension, the thoughts and ideas once reserved for a group chat among tennis stars are now shared on a podcast.