1. Quince Orchard 3-0 (LW 1)
The Cougars earned their 3nd straight shutout of the season, handing Walter Johnson their 1st loss of the season 42-0. QB Savan Briggs was a perfect 9 out 9 passing for 92 yds and 1 TD. QO’s biggest test to date is up next as Damascus visits the Cougardome.
Superintendent Monifa B. McKnight will hold a media briefing on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. to discuss enhanced security measures for MCPS athletic events.
WHAT: In-person Media Briefing with MCPS Superintendent, Dr. Monifa B. McKnight
A message was sent to the Northwest High School and Gaithersburg High School communities by MCPS systemwide athletics director Jeff Sullivan, Gaithersburg principal Cary Dimmick, and Northwest principal Scott Smith providing an update regarding the initial actions taken resulting from the incident that occurred during the Northwest at Gaithersburg varsity football game on Friday, September 16. The full message can be seen below:
“Dear Northwest and Gaithersburg Communities,
The principals of Gaithersburg and Northwest high schools sent out a joint message to the community following the altercation that took place during the football game between the two schools. The full statement can be seen below:
“Dear Gaithersburg and Northwest High School Communities,
Per MCPS: Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) strongly condemns the abhorrent and unacceptable behavior that occured at the football game last night – on Friday, September 16, 2022 – between Northwest and Gaithersburg at Gaithersburg High School. The district is swiftly moving to develop and implement enhanced measures for safety at any athletic event and will communicate those to our community in the coming days.
As agreed upon by MCPS and both schools, all football operations at those two schools will be suspended temporarily, to assist in the ongoing investigation. The district will pursue disciplinary actions against any individuals who are found to have participated in this large altercation, while working to bring communities together around the importance of upholding safe and respectful environments.
Police were called to Gaithersburg High School at approximately 8:23 p.m. for a fight between the two football teams (video below). Additional units were requested for crowd control and dispersal.
One person was arrested that was in possession of a knife. We don’t have information on whether that person is a juvenile or adult. The game was cancelled and police are working right now to make sure people are leaving the area. We’ll have additional information as soon as it’s available.
Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2022 week 3 MCPS football games. They’ll 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.
Wheaton (1-1) at Frederick (2-0) – The Knights earned their 1st victory over Northwood last week 20-0. They will travel north to take on possibly the best team in Frederick county, the Frederick Cadets.
Prediction: Frederick by 42
1. Quince Orchard 2-0 (LW 1)
The Cougars earned their 2nd straight shutout of the season, dispatching a game but young Paint Branch squad 35-0. Iverson Howard ran for 126 yds on 12 attempts and 1 TD. Next, QO will host undefeated Walter Johnson at home.
Below you’ll see the most recent updates or final scores of the 2022 week 2 MCPS football games. They’ll 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.
• GAME OF THE WEEK Quince Orchard 35, Paint Branch 0 F
Week 2 Predictions for MCPS High School Football Games
Wheaton (0-1) at Northwood (0-1) – One of these teams will walk away with a much needed win in this DCC matchup. The road ahead gets much tougher for both.