Travilah Elementary School, located at 13801 Dufief Mill Rd., opened in 1960 in what is now known as North Potomac. It is named for Travilah Clagett, who was the first postmaster for the area, leading to the United States Post Office using the name “Travilah’ to identify the previously unnamed location. The school has the following history on its website:

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As we hit the midway point of the MCPS high school football season, Montgomery County’s standout players and teams have begun to separate themselves from the pack. From dynamic quarterbacks lighting up the passing game to workhorse running backs carrying their teams, here’s a breakdown of the county’s statistical leaders through four weeks of action (does not include week 5 stats from this week), based on data submitted by MCPS coaches:

Passing Leaders: At the top of the leaderboard is Blake’s Kirby Matson, who’s been slinging the ball with precision and consistency. Matson has racked up 802 passing yards, leading a balanced Blake offense that’s made them a tough out for any opponent. Close behind is Wootton’s Humphries, who has thrown for 709 yards, keeping Wootton’s offense afloat despite a tough schedule.


As we head deeper into the season, the stakes are rising, and this week’s slate features some key matchups that could shape the playoff landscape. From a Game of the Week battle in Bethesda to blowout predictions, here’s your preview and predictions for Week 5 action:

Both teams find themselves near the bottom of the standings, both looking for their 1st win of the season.Expect a close, scrappy contest.


Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2024 week 4 MCPS football games. The scores will be updated as we receive them. If a score isn’t listed, it’s because we haven’t yet received a report from the game that we can confirm. An ‘F’ signifies the score is confirmed as being final:

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