Eastern High School Ramblers defeated the Calvin Coolidge Colts 19-8 to win their first DCSAA Class AA Championship, while DeMatha High School edged Gonzaga 20-13 for the WCAC title, Bell Multicultural School upset DC Digital Pioneers 28-20 in the DCIAA Class A Division, and Brookland Middle School defeated Johnson Middle School 12-0 to repeat as DCIAA Middle School Champions.

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Howard University's football team won a dramatic 33-27 overtime victory over Morgan State in their first "home" game back in Greene Stadium, with sophomore running back Anthony Reagan Jr. scoring the game-winning touchdown.

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Howard University defeated Hampton University 34-7 in the annual Truth and Service Classic, ending Hampton's eight-game winning streak and celebrating Howard's 100th anniversary.

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The Howard University softball team, led by head coach Tori Tyson, earned the MEAC championship title and advanced to the NCAA Tournament, making it the first HBCU to win the MEAC title in 25 years.

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Jackson-Reed High School and School Without Walls have been rivals for the District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association (DCIAA) baseball regular-season title over the past decade, with Jackson-Reed prevailing once again this year.

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The DMV has been well-represented in the NCAA Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, with players from area high schools and academies, such as IMG Academy, St. James Academy, and Montverde Academy, making a mark on the court.

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The Washington Informer has been a key media outlet for sports coverage in the D.C. area, highlighting athletic achievements in Black communities and providing valuable exposure for non-traditional athletes.

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Many local men's and women's college basketball teams, including HBCUs, are competing in postseason tournaments such as the NCAA Tournament, the NIT, and the WBIT, providing opportunities for them to extend their seasons and compete for championships.

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The Pigskin Club of Washington, D.C. has been honoring African American athletes and coaches in the DMV for over eight decades, and this year's fall awards banquet recognized 60 athletes, coaches and community leaders for their achievements in various sports.

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Virginia State won the CIAA men's basketball tournament with a 71-64 victory over Bluefield State, while Fayetteville State won the women's tournament with a 64-56 victory over Virginia State.

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