Sports reporter, Howard County

Jacob Steinberg

Jacob Steinberg is a sports reporter focused on covering Howard County. Jacob is a 2021 University of Maryland graduate, having covered numerous beats in college, including volleyball, basketball and lacrosse. The New Jersey native also worked for the Capital News Service and served as an editorial intern for the Washington football team.

The Howard County Public School System altered its eligibility policy for student-athletes starting this fall. (Doug Kapustin/freelance)

Howard County public schools change eligibility requirements for athletics

July 16, 2025 at 12:29 p.m.

A policy change offers increased opportunity to participate in extracurriculars for students who are struggling academically.

The Los Angeles Dodgers took Long Reach shortstop Aidan West with the 135th pick in the MLB draft on Monday. (Brian Krista/Staff file)

Long Reach’s Aidan West taken by Los Angeles Dodgers in 4th round of MLB draft

July 15, 2025 at 5:17 p.m.

Long Reach's Aidan West is the first Howard County player to be selected in the MLB draft since Reservoir grad Cody Morris in 2018.

River Hill senior Roger He finished as the Class 3A boys singles state runner-up and is the 2025 Howard County boys tennis Player of the Year. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

River Hill’s Roger He named 2025 Howard County boys tennis Player of the Year

July 9, 2025 at 10:01 a.m.

River Hill senior Roger He finished as the Class 3A boys singles state runner-up and is the 2025 Howard County boys tennis Player of the Year.

Missing her sophomore season win an injury reinvigorated Riya Rai's love for tennis. She finishes her senior season as the Howard County girls Player of the Year. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Mt. Hebron’s Riya Rai named 2025 Howard County girls tennis player of the year

July 9, 2025 at 10:47 a.m.

Missing her sophomore season win an injury reinvigorated Riya Rai's love for tennis. As a senior, she became the county Player of the Year.

Baltimore Sun reporter Jacob Steinberg, left, raced Glenwood native Mya Arrendell, 13, at Long Reach High School in a 100-meter sprint. Arrendell runs some of the fastest times in the nation for her age. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Jacob Steinberg: I raced a 13-year-old phenom — and got dusted | COMMENTARY

July 3, 2025 at 4:22 p.m.

Baltimore Sun sports reporter Jacob Steinberg went one-on-one against 13-year-old Mya Arrendell, one of the nation's top youth sprinters.

River Hill's Marella Virmani is one of the metro area's best distance runner and the 2025 Howard County track and field Athlete of the Year. (Nate Pesce/ Freelance)

Marella Virmani named 2024-25 Howard County girls track and field Athlete of the Year

July 2, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Marella Virmani became one of the metro area's best distance runners, and Howard County girls track and field Athlete of the Year.

Oakland Mills track and field athlete Gabe Murray led the Scorpions to indoor and outdoor state titles with his versatility and success in several events each season. (Brian Krista/Staff)

Howard County 2025 boys track and field All-County team

July 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Oakland Mills superstar Gabriel Murray is named Athlete of the Year.

Marriotts Ridge junior Mason Machiran led Howard County in goals, assists and points and has been named 2025 boys lacrosse Player of the Year. (Kenneth K. Lam/Staff)

Marriotts Ridge’s Mason Machiran named 2025 Howard County boys lacrosse Player of the Year

June 25, 2025 at 1:44 p.m.

Marriotts Ridge junior Mason Machiran led Howard County in goals, assists and points and has been named 2025 boys lacrosse Player of the Year.

Glenelg senior Kayleigh White totaled 71 goals and 21 assists for the Gladiators and is the 2025 Howard County girls lacrosse Player of the Year. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff)

Glenelg senior Kayleigh White named Howard County girls lacrosse Player of the Year

June 24, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

Glenelg's Kayleigh White totaled 71 goals and 21 assists for the Gladiators and is the 2025 Howard County girls lacrosse Player of the Year.

"Lacrosse has opened so many opportunities that I would have never dreamed about as a kid," said Ryan Drenner, shown in 2021. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)

From Carroll County to PLL, Ryan Drenner is ‘your favorite player’s favorite player’

June 23, 2025 at 5:00 a.m.

Former Westminster High and Towson standout Ryan Drenner is balancing pro lacrosse, coaching and being a dad as a PLL veteran.

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