St. John’s Shuts Out No. 1 DeMatha, Coolidge Stuns Eastern in Week 9
No. 2 St. John’s (7-1) defeats No. 1 DeMatha (7-2), 12-0
The St. John’s Cadets earned one of their biggest home victories in recent memory, shutting out top-ranked DeMatha on Homecoming Saturday. Junior CB Eli Jacques was phenomenal on defense and special teams, recording six tackles, three pass breakups, and an interception to help the Cadets hand DeMatha its first WCAC loss since 2023.
No. 3 Gonzaga (7-1) defeats No. 19 Good Counsel (3-6), 21-3
Gonzaga QB Jason Lindsay was sharp in his return to the lineup, throwing two touchdown passes to lead the Eagles to victory. Good Counsel senior QB Jackson Rice remarkably started and played the entire game after his father passed away unexpectedly earlier in the week. His performance was undoubtedly one of the season’s most courageous and inspiring moments, an incredible display of strength and determination in the face of unimaginable loss.
No. 4 Quince Orchard (8-0) defeats Northwest (3-5), 28-0
Quince Orchard also defeated Clarksburg 55-0 on Monday, giving the Cougars two shutouts in five days and seven on the season. The defense has surrendered an astounding six points all year as Quince Orchard prepares to host crosstown rival Gaithersburg in its regular-season finale.
No. 5 Wise (7-0) defeats No. 15 Suitland (7-1), 14-7
Wise remains the last undefeated team in Prince George’s County after winning an overtime slugfest on the road. The Pumas sealed the victory with an interception on the final play to preserve their perfect record.
Coolidge defeats No. 6 Eastern, 10-7
Coolidge delivered a spectacular defensive performance against the Ramblers, while a field goal from senior kicker Luis Martinez proved to be the difference. The Colts secured a statement victory at home, knocking off a top-10 opponent.
South Lakes defeats No. 7 Madison, 40-28
South Lakes pulled off the upset behind a dominant offensive performance. Senior QB Christian Wyatt rushed for three touchdowns, while junior WR Joshua-Benjamin Dagbe hauled in three touchdown receptions to lead the Seahawks to victory.
No. 8 Sherwood defeats Damascus, 34-29
Sherwood rallied late to secure a dramatic victory, scoring the game-winning touchdown with just 16 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The Warriors overcame a stellar performance from Damascus QB MJ Sullivan, who rushed 21 times for 180 yards and three touchdowns.
No. 9 Oakton defeats Chantilly, 55-20
Senior RB Deylen Jones rushed for two touchdowns, while junior WR Collin Henriques added a rushing touchdown and a receiving score in this Concorde District battle. The Cougars’ defense held Chantilly scoreless in the second half, helping Oakton secure its first winning season in 13 years.
No. 10 C.H. Flowers defeats Potomac, 34-7
Flowers earned its fifth consecutive victory, improving to 6-1 on the season. The Jaguars exploded for 24 second-half points to pull away and secure an impressive road win.
No. 11 Churchill defeats Wootton, 41-0
Churchill’s defense recorded its second shutout in three weeks. Junior DB Xavier Anderson led the way for the Bulldogs with two sacks and four tackles in the dominant victory.
No. 12 Episcopal defeats Landon, 47-7
Episcopal continued its undefeated campaign with another dominant performance. The defense has been outstanding all season, allowing no more than eight points in any game.
No. 13 McNamara — Idle
No. 14 Bullis — Idle
No. 16 Westfield defeats No. 20 Centreville, 48-20
Westfield overcame an interception return for a touchdown, rattling off 35 unanswered points before halftime. Prince Jaeden A. Sutherland rushed for five touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs to a dominant top-20 victory.
No. 17 Friendship Collegiate — Idle
No. 18 Largo defeats Surrattsville, 53-0
Largo dominated from the opening whistle, scoring 40 points in the first quarter to cruise to a home victory. Seven different Lions found the end zone, and the shutout extended Largo’s winning streak to seven consecutive games.
