Two weeks into the season, the picture in Montgomery County volleyball is starting to heat up. Magruder, Quince Orchard, and Sherwood all remain undefeated at 5-0, proving their early-season dominance. Wootton (5-1), Bethesda-Chevy Chase (4-1), and Richard Montgomery (4-1) continue to keep pace as the first chasers in a crowded top tier.
But it hasn’t been easy for anyone at the top. Surprise performances and close battles have defined Week 2. Gaithersburg pushed powerhouse Magruder to a five-set thriller before narrowly falling. Quince Orchard had to dig deep in their own five-set battle to stay unbeaten, while B-CC edged Churchill in a tight four-set contest.
The biggest statement of the week came from Churchill’s five-set victory over Urbana. While Richard Montgomery had fallen to Urbana earlier, the Bulldogs showed their grit by pulling off the upset, proving they can go toe-to-toe with anyone.
Meanwhile, Blair and Clarksburg (both 4-2) are emerging as dangerous mid-tier contenders, while Poolesville (3-2) and Wheaton (3-2) are staying steady. Walter Johnson, Whitman, Rockville, and Seneca Valley are trading wins in the 2–3 range, looking to break through.
For Damascus (1-4), Einstein (1-4), and Kennedy (0-4), the challenge is finding consistency, while Northwood, Paint Branch, Springbrook, and Watkins Mill continue searching for their first victory.
The county is gearing up for a loaded Week 3:
Magruder at Sherwood (Wed) – Undefeated giants collide.
Quince Orchard at B-CC (Wed) – Can B-CC hand the Cougars their first loss?
Wootton at Walter Johnson (Wed) – Classic rivalry with top-tier implications.
Whitman vs. Churchill (Wed) – The Bulldogs are looking to bounce back after dropping two straight following their big win over Urbana.
Quince Orchard at Whitman (Fri) – Another test for QO’s perfect record.
B-CC at Walter Johnson (Fri) – Another heavyweight showdown to end the week.
With teams showing they can push the favorites to the brink, nothing is guaranteed in MCPS volleyball this fall.
Week 2 Standings
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Week 1 |
|
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Magruder |
5-0 |
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Quince Orchard |
5-0 |
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Sherwood |
5-0 |
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Wootton |
5-1 |
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Bethesda Chevy-Chase |
4-1 |
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Richard Montgomery |
4-1 |
|
Blair |
4-2 |
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Clarksburg |
4-2 |
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Poolesville |
3-2 |
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Wheaton |
3-2 |
|
Churchill |
3-2 |
|
Walter Johnson |
2-2 |
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Whitman |
2-2 |
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Rockville |
2-2 |
|
Seneca Valley |
2-3 |
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Gaithersburg |
2-3 |
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Northwest |
2-3 |
|
Blake |
2-3 |
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Damascus |
1-4 |
|
Einstein |
1-4 |
|
John F. Kennedy |
0-4 |
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Watkins Mill |
0-4 |
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Northwood |
0-4 |
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Paint Branch |
0-4 |
|
Springbrook |
0-4 |
Week 3 schedule
Mon 9/22
Sherwood at Kennedy
Wed 9/24
Richard Montgomery at Blair
Seneca Valley at Damascus
Northwest at Watkins Mill
Wootton at Walter Johnson
Magruder at Sherwood
Rockville at Einstein
Quince Orchard at B-CC
Blake at Paint Branch
Whitman at Churchill
Springbrook at Gaithersburg
Fri 9/26
Magruder at Blake
Damascus at Watkins Mill
Wheaton at Northwood
B-CC at Walter Johnson
Quince Orchard at Whitman
Paint Branch at Springbrook
Einstein at Richard Montgomery
Poolesville at Seneca Valley
Kennedy at Rockville
