Offensive Player of the Week: Connor Frazier, Damascus
Frazier returned early from a broken collarbone to play in the Hornets’ season finale, in which the sophomore went 21-27 for 233 yards, including a game-winning 29-yard touchdown pass with 55 seconds remaining to send Damascus into the 3A playoffs.
Defensive Player of the Week: Sean Stanley, Gaithersburg
In his final high school game, Stanley showed just how special a player he is. Stanley gets the award for returning a fumble 59 yards for a touchdown and he also caught a 9-yard touchdown pass in the Trojans’ win over Magruder.
Special Teams Player of the Week: Matt Bookman, Bethesda-Chevy Chase
It hasn’t been a very fun season at Bethesda-Chevy Chase, but sophomore quarterback Matt Bookman lifted the Barons late in the season. His 45-yard punt return for a touchdown lifted B-CC to a 30-7 win over Wheaton. He also rushed for 96 yards and passed for 167.
Runner Up: Rashawn Morris, Wootton
Morris returned the opening kickoff of the second half 92 yards to electrify the Patriots and give them a 14-13 lead.
Offensive Play of the Week: Matt Grimm, Wootton
Not sure if this one should go to Grimm or Wootton Coach Greg Malling, but I’m sure Malling would want the credit to go his player. On what looked like an option, Grimm took a reverse from Mike Mooney and scampered 52 yards for a touchdown that ensured the Patriots would be in the playoffs.
Damascus 24, Paint Branch 21
This game had the makings of a movie. Down 21-9 with 8:30 remaining, Damascus sophomore quarterback Connor Frazier executed the hurry-up offense to perfection. Frazier connected on a fourth-and-eight, a fourth-and-seven and fourth-and-19 in a game-winning drive.
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS TO COME EARLY THIS WEEK!!!
Bethesda-Chevy Chase 30, Wheaton 7
The Barons found hope for the next two years in sophomore quarterback Matt Bookman, which undoubtedly takes some of the sting out of a 2-8 season.
Blake 27, Rockville 22
Blake got its second win of the season over a team that many thought would be in the playoffs this year. Kwabena Asante rushed for 256 yards and three touchdowns while Rams tailback Crusoe Gongbay had 208 yards and three touchdowns.
Clarksburg 33, Watkins Mill 0
The Coyotes ended an undefeated regular season for the second straight year, getting 221 yards and four touchdowns from quarterback Cody Martin. What does an undefeated regular season earn Clarksburg? A No. 2 seed in the 2A playoffs.
Gaithersburg 25, Magruder 0
The Trojans missed the playoffs again this season but at least won their final regular season game. B.J. Marshall rushed 22 times for 115 yards and a touchdown.
Northwood 26, Kennedy 15
Jimmy Hessler has been one of the few bright spots for the Gladiators this season. He threw for 365 yards on 21-27 passing.
Quince Orchard 54, Richard Montgomery 14
Dawuan Genies ran wild, going for 220 yards and two touchdowns on just 11 carries. Travis Hawkins went 7-for-9 for 252 yards passing and three touchdowns in his first game under center since being injured. Next up: Wootton.
Seneca Valley 49, Einstein 0
The Eagles head into the 3A playoffs as the top seed with an undefeated regular season record. Joe Rankin ran eight times for 198 yards and George Lerch was 7-of-8 passing for 122 yards.
Sherwood 45, Whitman 7
The Warriors cap an undefeated regular season with a dominant win in which Zach Splain passed for 143 yards and two touchdowns. Sherwood will now face Northwest in the first round of the 4A West playoffs.
Springbrook 41, Blair 33
Phoenix Butler-Poole ended his career in style with a 236-yard, three touchdown performance in his final game. Mitchell Pollard caught five passes for 124 yards.
Wootton 37, Churchill 27 – VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS TO COME EARLY THIS WEEK!
The Patriots get into the playoffs with a revenge win over the Bulldogs, who knocked them out of the postseason last year. And Wootton did it behind the big play – big surprise. Mike Mooney threw for 196 yards and Andrew Rosenblatt ran for 74 yards.
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