1. Sherwood, (7-0), LW 2
The Warriors knocked off the big dog, ending Quince Orchard’s 20-game winning streak, and putting themselves atop the 4A. Zack Splain continues to make big time plays at quarterback and Steven Gamble has been a monster on defense.
Next: Saturday vs. Richard Montgomery, 6:30
2. Seneca Valley, (7-0), LW 3
The Eagles haven’t played a competitive game in four weeks since they faced Paint Branch. Finally, a team that could challenge Seneca Valley is next in Damascus. This could be a potential 3A West region final preview.
Next: Friday at Damascus, 6:30
3. Quince Orchard, (6-1), LW 1
Friday’s loss hurt both mentally and physically. Losing starting quarterback Kevin Adams hurts and then seeing Travis Hawkins taken out on a stretcher is just unsightly. The Cougars now turn to senior Cody Schecter under center.
Next: Friday vs. Walter Johnson, 6:30
4. Clarksburg, (7-0), LW 4
The Coyotes displayed a fine-tuned, balanced offense against Rockville in a sound beating of an opponent that they beat by a combined 7 points in two games last year.
Next: Friday vs. Einstein, 6:30
5. Damascus, (6-1), LW 6
Much like Seneca Valley, the Hornets haven’t played any close games in a while. That will change this Friday. It’s just a shame Damascus doesn’t have sophomore Connor Frazier playing. Brian Lucas will carry the load.
Next: Friday vs. Seneca Valley, 6:30
6. Churchill (5-2), LW 5
What happened? Churchill was blowing out teams left and right and then scored only 7 points in a last-second loss to Magruder. I’m thinking this a likely just a hiccup because Churchill is still very very good. The Bulldogs can’t afford another hiccup against Whitman, however.
Next: Friday at Whitman, 6:30
7. Northwest, (4-3), LW 7
Beating Gaithersburg was huge. It puts Northwest back in the thick of the playoffs hunt. It doesn’t get any easier this week, however.
Next: Saturday at Springbrook, 1
8. Wootton, (4-3), LW 8
Mike Mooney and his cast of receivers are simply incredible. Wootton is one of those teams that, if they make the playoffs, nobody is going to want to face. But for now the Patriots must watch out for a Magruder team that just snake-bit Churchill.
Next: Friday at Magurder, 6:30
9. Gaithersburg, (4-3), LW 9
The Trojans could have badly used a win over Northwest. Still, they are tied with the Jaguars in the standings and there’s still time to make a run.
Next: Friday vs. Watkins Mill, 6:30
10. Springbrook (5-2), LW 11
The Blue Devils can make a big statement this week if they are able to knock off Northwest. Springbrook has been yearning for a win over a big-time 4A school and after close losses to Gaithersburg and Sherwood, this is its final chance.
Next: Saturday vs. Northwest, 1
11. Magruder (3-4), LW 14
Magruder notched one win over a top-tier Montgomery team. Now can the Colonels do it again against Wootton? Keep in mind, Magruder’s losses this season have come against Quince Orchard, Sherwood, Damascus and Springbrook – some of the county’s best teams.
Next: Friday at Churchill, 6:30
12. Rockville (4-3), LW 10
Sophomore running back Crusoe Gongbay can only do so much. He ran for 200 yards against Clarksburg but Rockville’s offense still sputtered out at key moments. Rockville faces a touch out-of-conference opponent this week in Southern Maryland’s North Point.
Next: Friday at North Point, 7
13. Paint Branch, (4-3), LW 12
Tracy Martin Jr. has done very well at quarterback since taking over for Eric Freniere. Last week he showed off his dual-threat style as Paint Branch looks to make a late-season run.
Next: Friday vs. Blake, 6:30
14. Einstein (4-3), LW NR
Sophomore running back Malcolm Crockett rushed for more than 300 yards in a second straight game, the first time that’s been done since McDonough’s A.J. Wallace pulled off the same feat in 2005.
Next: Friday at Clarksburg, 6:30
15. Blair (3-4), LW 14
The Blazers have lost three straight since starting out 3-1 and are struggling with injuries at the moment.
Next: Thursday at Wootton, 6:30
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