With Maryland assistant Chuck Driesell on hand, Terps power forward signee Jordan Williams dominated in Torrington’s 81-38 win over Watertown (Conn.).

All-State center and top University of Maryland recruit Jordan Williams (39 points on 14-for-18 shooting, 17 rebounds, 5 steals) is going to leave that sort of impression on lots of teams this year.

“Williams was outstanding. What else can you say?” said Watertown coach Rico Brogna, whose team suffered through a 2-18 season last year, but showed lots of hustle and much more promise, despite the score, on Wednesday.

• Maryland head coach Gary Williams checked out junior point guard Isaiah Epps recently at a Plainfield (N.J.) High School scrimmage.

The team must also deal with the Division I prospects of its guards. University of Maryland head coach Gary Williams made an appearance at the Cardinals' scrimmage at Bridgewater-Raritan, presumably to take a look at Epps, who has also drawn interest from Pittsburgh and Georgetown.

• Albany, N.Y., shooting guard Taran Buie, a junior UM target, had another big game for Bishop Maginn High School this week.

Taran Buie scored 24 points, Shavar Fields had 14 points and nine rebounds and Bishop Maginn clamped down defensively in a 63-60 win over state heavyweight Long Island Lutheran Saturday at the Pioneer Classic in Poughkeepsie.

• UM junior power forward target Will Regan’s Nichols (N.Y.) team suffered a one-point loss to Niagara Falls.

Regan, the 6-foot-9 junior who is being recruited by major Division I schools, led Nichols with 21 points. He picked a great time to show off his outside range by hitting a three-pointer from the left side off an inbounds play to put Nichols up, 56-55, with 1:48 left.

• UM wing prospect Will Barton guided Lake Clifton to a 61-34 win over City on Tuesday.

Lake Clifton got 17 points from forward Will Barton, 15 from forward Cleveland Melvin and a collective shut-down performance on defense to come away with the surprisingly comfortable win. The Lakers improved to 4-0 this season, while City fell to 3-2.

• Maryland target Roscoe Smith led Walbrook to a 64-48 win over Douglass.

Roscoe Smith had 21 points and 14 rebounds as the Warriors (4-1) defeated the visiting Ducks. The junior had 11 points in the fourth quarter after sitting out the third with a minor injury.

• Maryland women’s commitment Alyssa Thomas reached a career milestone this week

Central Dauphin junior standout Alyssa Thomas reached the 1,000-point plateau for her career Wednesday night as the Rams shuffled past Mid-Penn Commonwealth rival CD East 62-43.

Thomas, a 6-1 forward who has a verbal commitment to play collegiately at the University of Maryland, finished with a game-high 27 points. She entered the tussle 10 points shy of 1,000 and reached the mark on a free throw with 4:23 remaining in the opening half.

Football recruiting

• DeMatha offensive tackle Pete deSouza, Good Counsel running back Caleb Porzel, Roosevelt (D.C.) linebacker/tight end Darin Drakeford, Quince Orchard cornerback Travis Hawkins and Eleanor Roosevelt defensive end Isaiah Ross, all Maryland commitments, were named to The Washington Post’s All-Met team earlier this week.

• Porzel has earned rave reviews for his speed this week at Maryland Crab Bowl practices.

Speed, Speed Speed

That is what jumps out immediately with this Washington Team. With a backfield of Devon Smith (PSU) and Caleb Porzel (Maryland) there is no doubt about the big play capability. Smith looks incredible with his vision and cutting ability without losing a step. Porzel adds a little more power and got behind the defense from slot receiver whenever he wanted it seemed.

• Scout.com’s John Wallpher spoke with Gwynn Park defensive tackle Raynard Randolph, who commented on where the Terps stand in his recruitment.

Randolph: Maryland is home so they will always have a chance with me. I’m just starting the process where I will narrow things down and pay attention to the schools and what I want for the next four schools of my life so Maryland has a legitimate chance.

• Brooklyn, N.Y., offensive lineman Oday Aboushi withdrew his commitment to Boston College and is now considering the Terps.

He's considered by many analysts to be one of the nation's top 25 offensive-tackle recruits. He's still looking at BC, but he also is giving offers from U.Va., Maryland, Rutgers and Iowa serious looks, too. He has visits set up for Maryland and Rutgers.

• Woodbridge, Va., running back De’Antwan Williams committed to Rutgers on Sunday, picking the Scarlet Knights over Maryland, West Virginia, Alabama and Pittsburgh, according to The Washington Post.

The 5-foot-9, 208-pounder rushed for 1,950 yards and scored 32 touchdowns this season, leading the Vikings to an unbeaten regular season and the Virginia AAA Cardinal District championship.

Rutgers "really came after him and did everything they could do to get him," Woodbridge Coach Keith King said. "They couldn't have told him any more how much they wanted him. They won him over."

• Terps linebacker-defensive end pledge Isaiah Ross stepped in front of the camera this week for TerpCenter.com. The 6-foot-2, 240-pounder conducted an entertaining video interview of other Maryland Crab Bowl participants that have committed to UM.

• The inaugural Maryland Crab Bowl is set to kickoff at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Towson University’s Johnny Unitas Stadium. The Baltimore vs. D.C. all-star game will feature several Maryland commitments. Click here for more information. Check back on Sunday for notes from the game.