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• Maryland's 25 Best Public High Schools for 2027, According to Niche (mocoshow.com) — Crofton families can celebrate that Crofton High School earned a spot among Maryland's top 25 public high schools in Niche's 2027 rankings. The list, based on academics, graduation rates, and parent reviews, is dominated by Montgomery and Howard counties but also recognizes strong Anne Arundel schools like Crofton and Severna Park for their overall performance.
• Player of the Week: Stafford High's Brayden Dalton (wtop.com) — Crofton High running back Dominic Jackson powered the undefeated Cardinals with three touchdowns and 116 total yards in a dominant 42–6 win over Meade, spotlighting Crofton in a regional Player of the Week feature. The article centers on Stafford High's standout quarterback but also recaps top performances from high school football players across Maryland and the D.C. region.
• Jury Selection Set for Multiple Gang-Related Murders, Carjackings (baltimorewitness.org) — A major Baltimore gang case heading to trial in January includes an alleged 2013 Ford Taurus theft near Good Hope Drive in Crofton, tying local streets into a broader string of murders and carjackings. Prosecutors say two defendants and their associates used stolen vehicles from Crofton, Hyattsville, and D.C. to carry out multiple shootings across Baltimore City.
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