Damascus wins 12th Maryland championship, defeating Oakdale 21-14
The Damascus High School football team won its 5th MPSSAA state championship since 2015 — its 12th overall — after defeating Oakdale 21-14 Saturday night.
See photos from the historic win below.
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Dillion Donathan of Damascus racks up nearly 1,000 yards during the playoffs, including 228 yards in 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Dillion Donathan of Damascus gets the tackle behind the line of scrimmage during the 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus defense holds Oakdale to only 208 yards in the 3A championships, the Hornet’s 12 state title. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Oakdale’s Hunter Thompson makes 6 catches for 58 yards and a touchdown against Damascus in the 3A championship. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Oakdale’s Evan Austin accounted for 198 total yards but Damascus held on to win the 3A championship 21-14. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus Hornets record their 12th state championship with a 21-14 victory over Oakdalemik. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus Hornets record their 12th state championship with a 21-14 victory over Oakdalemik. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus Hornets record their 12th state championship with a 21-14 victory over Oakdale. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus Hornets record their 12th state championship with a 21-14 victory over Oakdale. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus Hornets record their 12th state championship with a 21-14 victory over Oakdale. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Oakdale’s Evan Austin accounted for 198 total yards but Damascus held on to win the 3A championship 21-14. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus defense stops Oakdale’s Evan Austin. Damascus ties the state record with a 12th state championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Oakdale defense’s gang tackles cannot stop Damascus’ Dillion Donathan who ran for 228 yards in the 21-14 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Oakdale defense’s gang tackles cannot stop Damascus’ Dillion Donathan who ran for 228 yards in the 21-14 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Oakdale defense’s gang tackles cannot stop Damascus’ Dillion Donathan who ran for 228 yards in the 21-14 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus offensive line over-powered the Oakdale defense that allowed 338 rushing yards in the 21-14 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Oakdale’s Evan Austin accounted for 198 total yards but Damascus held on to win the 3A championship 21-14. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Oakdale’s Rory Blanchard brings his team back against Damascus but falls short 21-14 in the 3A championship 21-14. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Oakdale’s Evan Austin passes for 85 yards and 2 touchdowns against Damascus. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – The Damascus offensive line over-powered the Oakdale defense that allowed 338 rushing yards in the 21-14 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Thomas McDarby connects on this 27-yard touchdown throw to Dominic Hess. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Dominic Nichols scores for Oakdale to close the gap to 14-21 but Damascus holds on for the 3A championship win. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse 
Dec. 3 2022 Annapolis MD – Dillion Donathan of Damascus racks up nearly 1,000 yards during the playoffs, including 228 yards in 3A championships. Mike Clark/The Sports Pulse
