(3-0) Northern -8 @ (1-2) La Plata 6
La Plata has yet to enter stats from Friday night’s game.
The Knights scored on the last play of the game, following a 36-yard drive and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Northern. The Patriots’ penalty came when one of their players taunted La Plata’s sideline after sacking their quarterback. The game would have ended, but the Knights were awarded one more play which allowed them to score on a JT Phillips’ (senior quarterback) pass. In a bid to tie the game, La Plata was unable to convert the 2-point conversion, giving Northern the win.
La Plata travels to Westlake for the Week 4 SMAC GOTW. The game kicks off Friday at 7 p.m.
(3-0) North Point -34 @ (0-3) Patuxent -8
The Eagles improved to (3-0) following a route of Patuxent. The North Point held the Panthers scoreless until the fourth quarter. Their defense also limited Patuxent to 100 yards passing and 69 yards rushing.
North Point was equally dominant on offense, rushing for 321 yards and passing for 224. Junior quarterback Asa Williams completed 16 of 24 passes for the 224 yards and two touchdowns. Williams also rushed for 69 yards on ten carries and one touchdown. The Eagles’ leading rusher was junior Corey Johnson who had 16 carries for 164 yards. Senior James Wamer jr. rushed for the other North Point touchdown.
The Eagles play home Friday at 6 p.m. against the (1-2) Chopticon Braves.
(2-1) Thomas Stone -33 @ (1-2) Chopticon -27
Thomas Stone was able to overcome Chopticon last Friday, improving to (2-1) on the season. After holding a seven-point lead most of the fourth quarter, Stone gave up a rushing touchdown just after the two-minute mark. After fumbling the ball on their ensuing possession, the Cougars kept Chopticon from scoring, forcing the game into overtime. Thomas Stone’s defense took the field first and stopped the Braves from scoring. The Cougars then ran the ball into the end zone, giving them their second win.
Stone only passed for 75 yards with senior Cole Lucia completing one of three passes for 49 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Senior Ronnie Carter was three for three passing for 26 yards. The Cougars’ running game was their strength, rushing for 301 yards. Senior Trent Gaskins ran for 254 yards on 15 carries and had three touchdowns, including the game winner. Senior Saadiq Ferrell had the team’s only interception.
Thomas Stone takes on McDonough at home Friday with a 7 p.m. kickoff. The Rams won their first game last week, making their record (1-2).
(3-0) St. Charles -12 @ (1-2) Westlake -6
St. Charles continued their historic season, beating Westlake for the first time in the school’s short history. The Spartans improved to (3-0) after a hail mary touchdown on the last play of the game. Their win was not without controversy, a picture depicting the last play shows the ball resting on the ground in the end zone before it was scooped up by St. Charles and ruled a touchdown. Many shared and commented on social media about the call but there is no way to reverse the decision, therefore St. Charles still gets the win.
Westlake fell to (1-2) following the loss. The Wolverines’ senior quarterback Jalon Spencer completed 11 of 25 passes for 159 yards an the team’s only touchdown. Westlake also ran for 128 yards, with Spencer leading with 52 yards. Senior Devin Williams also recorded an interception for the Wolverines.
St. Charles has yet to post stats from Friday’s game.
The Spartans will travel to winless Patuxent on Friday at 7 p.m.
Westlake is home against La Plata (1-2) Friday at 7 p.m. for the SMAC GOTW.
(2-1) Lackey -49 @ (0-3) Great Mills -14
Lackey lost last week to Huntingtown, turning the ball over four times. This week the Chargers were able to get back on track, dominating Great Mills. Lackey turned the ball over only once, an interception thrown by senior quarterback Robert Middleton. Middleton threw for 113 yards, completing six of nine passes and one touchdown. Senior Dustin Berry completed one pass for one touchdown. Lackey also rushed for 350 yards. Middleton led with 100 yards, and senior D’Anthany Washington followed close behind with 92 yards. Middleton rushed for two touchdowns, Washington, senior Jayson Wilmer, and junior Ginni Romero each ran for one touchdown.
Lackey returns home to face (1-2) Calvert Friday at 7 p.m.
(1-2) McDonough -20 @ (0-3) Leonardtown -14 [final OT]
McDonough won their first game on Friday after overcoming Leonardtown in overtime. The Rams were able to punch the ball into the end zone, winning the game.
Neither team has posted stats from Friday night’s game.
McDonough travels to Thomas Stone Friday at 7 p.m.
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