Metro Sports Page Staff

Week 4 Recap: Gonzaga Rolls, St. John’s Stuns Nationally Ranked West Boca

Lincoln Shelton sparks Gonzaga, St. John’s wins on a late field goal, and several ranked teams survive key DMV matchups.

#1 Gonzaga 47-27 over Carroll

When the lights came on Friday, it was the Lincoln Shelton show in D.C. The senior captain captivated the home crowd with a 54-yard punt return for a score, and later he outran the Carroll defense on a 46-yard reverse for another.

#2 St. John’s 15-14 over West Boca Raton

The Cadets upset the 18th-ranked team in the nation on the road in South Florida. Junior kicker Luke Moore was clutch with three made field goals, including a 52-yard bomb on the last play of the first half and the game-winner from 32 yards in the fourth quarter.

#3 DeMatha 27-6 over Loudoun Sports Academy

The Stags’ receiving duo of senior Austin Barber and junior Chace Irvin was too much for the Timberwolves. Barber had four receptions for 116 yards, and Irvin hauled in two touchdown receptions from senior QB Tristan Sabb.

#4 Quince Orchard 20-6 over Stone Bridge

For the fourth straight season, Quince Orchard has taken care of Virginia power Stone Bridge. Jaheim Bond, Jonah Miller and Jaiden Hebron all found the end zone for the Cougars, and the defense has only given up six points in this series over the last three years.

#5 Wise 25-22 in OT over #8 Flowers

Wise dual-threat junior QB Semaje Bangura was the MVP of the game for the Pumas. He threw for a touchdown and rushed for two more, including the game-winning walk-off score to win “The Battle of PG County.”

#6 Sherwood 51-0 over Rockville

Sherwood dominated the Rams on Homecoming, and this Warriors defense has yet to give up a point through the first three games of the season.

#7 Churchill 35-6 over Walter Johnson

Senior WR Will Quackenboss got the scoring started with a 20-yard touchdown reception. Five different Bulldogs scored touchdowns to give Churchill its fourth consecutive win.

#9 McNamara 33-27 OT over St. Mary's Ryken

The Mustangs won in overtime after a huge fumble recovery by senior Cardo Medina led to a Malachi Webb walk-off touchdown run.

#10 Good Counsel 57-15 over Middletown

Junior QB Luca Cogliandolo has continued to shine while replacing injured senior Jackson Rice. The Falcon leader threw for four touchdowns and more than 300 yards in the win.

#11 Eastern 30-18 over #16 Georgetown Prep

The battle-tested Eastern Ramblers were led by sophomore QB Nigel Hubbard, who chucked two touchdown passes on the night, including one to big brother and senior WR Zion Hubbard.

#12 Westfield 36-29 over Washington-Liberty

The Bulldogs’ offense has been rolling early, averaging 39 points per game on the year. They needed all of it to overcome a monster performance from Generals QB Tyler Flint-Steinig, who went 35-for-47 for 424 yards and three touchdowns.

#13 Friendship 26-6 over St. Georges Tech (DE)

The Knights controlled all three phases of the game, and QB Darrin Richardson Jr. connected with Deyon Bermudez and Jedidiah Cook for touchdown receptions.

#14 Madison 35-14 over Hayfield

James Madison won its third straight in September, sending Hayfield to 0-4 on the season. The Warhawks are bracing for an extremely difficult portion of the schedule, as the six-team Concorde District is a combined 21-3.

St. John’s Catholic Prep 32-29 over #15 St. Albans

The Bulldogs suffered the upset in Frederick as junior QB SJ Wilson led the Vikings to their first victory of the year.

#17 West Springfield 55-19 over Robinson

The Spartans jumped out to a 35-13 lead at halftime and never looked back as head coach Anthony Parker earned his 100th career victory.

#18 Bullis 14-6 over St. Christopher’s

Bullis QB Braden Nyce connected with freshman Lacardo Banks for six in the second quarter, and Banks closed the deal late in the fourth with an interception on the final drive.

#19 Episcopal idle

#20 Oakton 32-23 over Colonial Forge

Harvard commit Deylen Jones was brilliant for the Cougars with four touchdowns on the night. The talented senior had rushing touchdowns of 50 and seven yards, a 33-yard reception for a score and a 60-yard punt return to the house.

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