St. John’s Tops Gonzaga, South Lakes Wins Top-20 Clash in Week 11
No. 1 St. John’s 44-3 over No. 4 Gonzaga
St. John’s relentless defense, balanced offensive attack, and flawless special teams proved too much for Gonzaga in front of a sold-out home crowd. The defense forced five takeaways, bringing its total to 15 through four WCAC games, and did not allow a touchdown during regular-season league play. Senior Da’Jon Talley-Rhodes led the offensive charge, rushing 15 times for 126 yards and two touchdowns.
No. 2 DeMatha — Idle
No. 3 Quince Orchard 72-0 over Richard Montgomery
Quince Orchard extended its shutout streak against Montgomery County opponents and took its first step toward a third consecutive state championship with a convincing victory. Antoine Robinson returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and Jaiden Hebron rushed for two scores in the lopsided win.
No. 5 Oakton 48-19 over Centreville
Oakton powered through the vaunted Concorde District and capped an undefeated regular season with another outstanding offensive performance. Senior Deylen Jones rushed 18 times for 220 yards and three touchdowns, while junior Collin Henriques scored his 20th touchdown of the season as the Cougars turned their attention to a highly anticipated postseason run.
No. 6 Sherwood — Idle
No. 7 Episcopal 42-7 over Georgetown Prep
Tyson Long rushed for two touchdowns, including a highlight-reel-worthy 54-yard scamper, to pace the offense. The Maroon captured the 2026 IAC Championship and improved to 9-0 heading into “The Game” against rival Woodberry Forest.
No. 8 C.H. Flowers — Idle
No. 9 Churchill 42-13 over Walter Johnson
Senior Hunter Humphries completed 15 of 18 passes and threw for four touchdowns, while James Le rushed 14 times for 122 yards and two more scores as the Bulldogs’ offense continued clicking at the right time of year. Churchill improved to 9-1 and will host Seneca Valley in the second round of the playoffs.
No. 10 Eastern — Idle
No. 14 South Lakes 23-20 over No. 11 Westfield
Christian Wyatt accounted for 323 yards of total offense and two touchdowns as the Seahawks held on for a road victory over Westfield in both teams’ regular-season finale. Senior Sean Ventura added a 47-yard touchdown run, while James Marburg delivered another clutch field goal, marking the second consecutive week his kick proved to be the difference. South Lakes won the Top 20 matchup and finished the regular season at 9-1.
No. 12 Largo 36-14 over North Caroline
Oluwaseyi Adesuyi carried the ball 16 times for 93 yards and a touchdown, while Jaylen Mathis added 92 yards and two scores on just seven carries to lead the Lions’ offensive attack. Senior quarterback Akeem Jervis contributed 80 rushing yards and a passing touchdown as Largo captured its ninth consecutive victory and carried plenty of momentum into the playoffs.
No. 13 Friendship Collegiate — Idle
No. 19 Good Counsel 28-21 (OT) over No. 15 McNamara
Facing fourth-and-14 late in the fourth quarter, junior Luca Cogliandolo found Corey Smith, who made an outstanding contested catch in traffic for a 28-yard touchdown to send the game into overtime. Sophomore running back Paul Alston scored the game-winning touchdown for the Falcons, who now head to St. John’s for a WCAC semifinal matchup.
No. 16 Madison 37-14 over Chantilly
The Madison defense shut down Chantilly’s rushing attack, holding the Chargers to just 53 yards on 24 carries. Senior Will Smoot continued to shine, accounting for 259 all-purpose yards and three touchdowns, while head coach Justin Counts celebrated his 100th career victory at Madison.
No. 17 Wise 38-0 over Eleanor Roosevelt
Wise earned a playoff victory behind a fast start on defense and touchdown runs from junior Les Williams and senior William Polk. Junior cornerback Landon Cooper added an interception as the Pumas punched their ticket to the next round. Wise will travel to face rival C.H. Flowers in the second round of the playoffs.
Dunbar 28-7 over No. 18 Coolidge
Dunbar outplayed Coolidge in all three phases of the game at home Friday night. Sophomore linebacker Prince Junior Mot recovered a fumble for a touchdown and added a fourth-quarter pick-six to lead the defensive effort. On offense, Darius Graham delivered a 53-yard touchdown reception to help lead the Crimson Tide to victory.
No. 20 Bethesda-Chevy Chase — Idle
