Football Top 20: Paint Branch, Patriot join after a hectic weekend
Only five teams in the Top 20 hold the same position they did last week.
By Washington Post staffMaret overcomes early adversity; Washington-Liberty moves to 7-0
Featured in the other high school football note: Northern’s Miles Halbert is thriving in a pass-happy offense.
By Washington Post staffNo. 2 DeMatha is hungry for more after a win at No. 10 Gonzaga
Despite a comprehensive 28-14 victory, the Stags say they are focused on building toward the postseason.
By Emmett SiegelFriday Night Live: Week 6 high school football updates from across the DMV
Live scores, updates and analysis from games across the region.
By Michael Errigo, Noah Ferguson, Emmett Siegel, Matt Cohen and Nicky WolcottNo. 9 Good Counsel topples No. 3 St. John’s to kick off WCAC play
All grown up after a tough early-season schedule, the Falcons looked more like a veteran group in a 28-13 win.
By Nicky WolcottFall 2024 high school football scores
Football results from around the D.C. area.
By Washington Post staffPatriot finds its footing in the second half, knocks off No. 20 Gainesville
Senior running back Jackson McCarter finished with three touchdowns as the Pioneers earned a 35-20 win in Nokesville.
By Nicky WolcottAtholton gets revenge on Oakland Mills in battle of Howard County powers
The Raiders, who lost to the Scorpions in the second round of last year’s playoffs, earned a 27-20 victory in Columbia.
By Noah FergusonHow Archbishop Spalding built the best football team in the D.C. area
The Cavaliers have evolved from good to great in recent years, climbing local and national rankings.
By Emmett SiegelPotomac School golf dominates the field to capture MAC team title
Freshman Colton Rodgers finished with the low individual score for the Panthers, who topped Sidwell Friends by 42 strokes.
By Jakob BowenGonzaga soccer hits the road; Crofton field hockey chases a three-peat
In other fall sports’ notes: Georgetown Day girls’ soccer leads the ISL, Wise volleyball makes history and B-CC cross-country captures two division titles.
By Washington Post staffCalvert hangs on in a thriller; Yorktown’s Hanson reaches 300 wins
In other high school football notes: Eastern continues to turn itself around and Paul VI sticks to the ground for a big win.
By Washington Post staffFootball Top 20: A dominant weekend for the area’s elite
Ranked teams went 16-0 this weekend, winning by a combined score of 718-59.
By Washington Post staffFive games, five shutouts: Northwest’s defense stays perfect in win over B-CC
In a battle of undefeated teams, the Jaguars went on the road and throttled the Barons in a 31-0 win.
By Shaun ChornobroffNo. 13 Battlefield, untouchable in the regular season, moves to 6-0
The Bobcats’ 56-7 win over Unity Reed Friday marked 39 straight regular season wins, a streak that dates back to 2021.
By Nicky WolcottFriday Night Live: Week 5 high school football updates from across the DMV
Live scores, updates and analysis from games across the region.
By Michael Errigo, Nicky Wolcott, Emmett Siegel, Matt Cohen and Noah FergusonAfter a quick rebuild, Theodore Roosevelt is back to contending
The Roughriders are 5-0 after holding on for a 15-14 win against Eastern Friday.
By Matt CohenNeglect, decay and broken glass: How a Maryland school lost its football field
A long-awaited renovation led to DuVal’s home field being covered with topsoil that contained rocks and broken glass.
By Matt CohenField hockey Top 10: Spalding, playing ‘loose,’ jumps to No. 2
Dominant Independence holds on to the top spot while Stone Ridge and Mount Hebron join the rankings.
By Penelope Jennings