Football Weekend Wrap-Up: Week 8
By Adam Chasen:
strong>Best Private School Game of the Week: Georgetown Prep 13-12 Victory over McDonogh
The Little Hoyas defeated Maryland's number one ranked team a week ago, and had just as tough a task traveling up to Baltimore to play a tough 6-1 McDonogh team. McDonogh had already beaten Landon and even more impressively Gameday's number one ranked private school team Gonzaga by double digit margins. Prep trailed 7-0 at the half, but scored two straight touchdowns in the second half to take a 13-7 lead. With only ten seconds remaining in the game McDonogh managed to score a second touchdown and look as if they would tie the game. But thanks to Prep's star Bobby Gribbin, the extra point was blocked leaving the score 13-12 and giving Prep a victory, improving their record to 6-2 overall.
Best Public School Game of the Week: Paint Branch's Double Overtime Win over Clarksburg 27-20
Both teams entered the contest with three losses and unable to afford another loss to stay in the playoff picture. The desperation and effort from each side was demonstrated with outstanding play. Clarksburg running back Naim Reid dominated the first half, with 109 yards rushing and three touchdowns before the mid-point of the game. But it was Paint Branch senior Michael Bryan who shined brightest at the games biggest moments. Bryan intercepted a pass with under 30 seconds remaining in regulation and Clarksburg driving to ensure an overtime, and then scored the game winning touchdown in the second overtime period to cap off his outstanding night. The county's top receiver, Earvin Anumgba, had 9 catches for 117 yards to contribute to Paint Branch's win as well.
As we do every week, let's take a different look inside the weekend football numbers:
35 Carries for 119 yards and two touchdowns for Mark Green in Quince Orchards big win over Seneca Valley 24-13
68 Yard connection from Drew Murphy to receiver Eric Bishop setup the games decisive touchdown for QO
1 Point margin of victory for Georgetown Prep 13-12 over McDonogh when Bobby Gribbin blocked an extra point attempt with ten seconds remaining
51 Yard catch for Landon's Luke Howard on a pass from John Lynn to setup an early score in the team's 22-0 win over St. Stephens
85 Yard opening kickoff return for a touchdown by Whitman senior Rico Djidotor in his team's must win game against Springbrook. Whitman moves up to number 3 in the 4A playoff standings and Springbrook falls to number 4
2 Passes on one play to lift Blair over Walter Johnson 21-14. Blair quarterback Robert Clingman lateraled to Elisee Francois, Francois went deep to Caleb Furlow, and Furlow took it all the way to the house for the game winning score
27 Points were needed for Paint Branch in a 2-OT victory on the road at Clarksburg. The victory keeps Paint Branch's playoff hopes alive and crushes what little hope Clarksburg had left
2 Game changing plays made by Paint Branch senior Michael Bryan. He intercepted a Clarksburg pass in at the end of regulation to force overtime, and then caught the game winning touchdown in the 2nd OT
9 Catches made by Montgomery County's leading receiver, Earvin Anumgba of Paint Branch, for 117 yards
149 Yards rushing for Clarksburg's star sophomore running back Naim Reid. Reid added 3 touchdowns as well in the loss
2 & 2 for Einstein junior Peter Ngoh had two touchdowns rushing and two interceptions to help lift his team to their first victory in five games over Blake 21-7
2 Straight wins for Wootton after dropping their first six games of the year
277 Passing yards for Wootton junior quarterback Chris Papadopoulos and added 4 passing touchdowns as well in his teams 34-7 win over Northwest
8 Passing touchdowns for Chris Papadopoulos in just two starts at quarterback this season, both victories
127 Yards receiving for Wootton receiver Mack Hollins on 6 catches. He also scored two touchdowns on the night
7 Seconds left when B-CC quarterback Kasey Cotting found receiver DeAndre Cooper for a 30 yard game winning score in the Baron's 21-14 win over Watkins Mill. B-CC now sits just ahead of Springbrook, in the number four seed for the 4A playoffs
3 Scores each for Damascus quarterback Connor Frazier and running back Mark O'Hara in a 35-16 win over Northwood. Shocking everyone Damascus trailed 14-8 at the half
18 Rushing touchdowns on the season for Wheaton running back Rayshawn Taylor. The area's second leading rusher had 3 more in his team's 28-14 victory over winless Richard Montgomery
55 Points scored in Rockville's shutout win over Kennedy
7 Times this season Rockville running back, and the area's leading rusher, Crusoe Gongbay has gone over the century mark in 8 games played
74 Yard punt return for touchdown for Sherwood senior and special teams star Mike Begley in a 41-14 win over Churchill
