Week 6
1. Quince Orchard, (6-0), LW 1
Since a scare in Week 1 against Wootton, the Cougars have done nothing but proven that they are just as good as advertised and the leading contender to defend their 4A title. This week they’ll get a chance to cement themselves at the top.
Next: Friday at Sherwood, 6:30
2. Sherwood, (6-0), LW 2
The Warriors finally didn’t have to sweat one out in the fourth quarter. Don’t expect that to continue this week. Sherwood will need another big game from quarterback Zack Splain.
Next: Friday vs. Quince Orchard, 6:30
3. Seneca Valley, (6-0), LW 3
The Eagles have only been challenged twice this season. Northwest held the Eagles to one touchdown and Paint Branch kept their game close for about three quarters.
Next: Friday vs. Kennedy, 6:30
4. Clarksburg, (6-0), LW 4
The Coyotes are a tough cookie to figure out. They blow out Top-15 teams out then get a scare from teams outside the rankings. This week, winless Bethesda-Chevy Chase had a 14-6 lead at one point. We may get more answers this week.
Next: Thursday at Rockville, 6:30
5. Churchill (5-1), LW 7
The Bulldogs made a big statement by beating Northwest that they are legit this season. Curran Chabra, Ryan Quinn and Danny Holzman are perhaps the best offensive trio in the county.
Next: Friday vs. Magruder, 6:30
6. Damascus, (5-1), LW 6
Junior running back Brian Lucas will need to continue to carry the load with sophomore quarterback Connor Frazier out for the rest of the season with a broken clavicle.
Next: Friday at Bethesda-Chevy Chase, 6:30
7. Northwest, (3-3), LW 5
Northwest was the unfortunate victim of Churchill’s breakout. The Jaguars defense looked like its strong point early in the season (held Seneca Valley to six points) but has been ripped in two straight games.
Next: Friday vs. Churchill, 6:30
8. Wootton, (3-3), LW 9
Wootton’s defense responded after giving up too many big plays against Northwest. The Patriots shut out Rockville.
Next: Thursday vs. Blair, 6:30
9. Gaithersburg, (4-2), LW 10
The Trojans beat up on Blake, but that doesn’t tell us a whole lot
about this up-and-down team. Friday’s game against Northwest will be
huge in determining whether the Trojans return to the postseason.
Next: Friday at Northwest, 6:30
10. Rockville (4-2), LW 8
The Rams took their first Montgomery County loss of the season, falling 20-0 against Wootton. That will be a distant memory, however, if Rockville can beat 2A foe Clarksburg.
Next: Friday vs. Clarksburg, 6:30
11. Springbrook (4-2), LW 11
The Blue Devils topped Paint Branch but it wasn’t the effort Coach Rob Wendel was looking for as the game came down to the final drive. The Blue Devils haven’t been able to find consistency but have found a playmaker in Marcus Pollard.
Next: Friday vs. Blake, 6:30
12. Paint Branch, (3-3), LW 12
The Panthers and starting quarterback Tracy Martin Jr., looked very good early on against Springbrook but made key mistakes late in the game. If Paint Branch wants to reach the 3A playoffs it needs to get on a run.
Next: Friday at Wheaton, 6:30
13. Magruder (2-4), LW 14
Magruder didn’t pose much of a threat against Damascus. The Colonels still have time to get back into the chase, however, and it starts this Friday against Churchill.
Next: Friday at Churchill, 6:30
14. Blair (3-3), LW 14
Sherwood was on another level. Blair is still having a breakout season compared to last year but will need its defense to step up if it’s going to stop Wootton.
Next: Thursday at Wootton, 6:30
15. Einstein (3-3), LW NR
Coach Mike Bonavia and sophomore running back Malcolm Crockett have reversed the Titans this season. Einstein already matched last season’s win total with its first homecoming win since 2004. The Titans face last week’s No. 15 team Watkins Mill next.
Next: Friday at Watkins Mill, 6:30
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