The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Oct. 13, 2026, soccer review highlighted Loyola Blakefield’s second consecutive comeback win and McDonogh’s position atop the A Conference. Loyola Blakefield defeated Gilman, 2-1, before earning a 4-0 victory over Concordia Prep. The results moved the three-time defending A Conference champions into third place behind McDonogh and Mount St. Joseph.
Loyola Blakefield rallies past Gilman
Gilman senior Sean Broadbent capitalized on a turnover to give his team an early lead against Loyola Blakefield. Senior defender Michael Leming scored the equalizer before junior forward Michael Mooney redirected a corner kick with just over 24 minutes remaining in regulation to provide the winning margin.
The victory marked Loyola Blakefield’s second consecutive comeback win. The Dons had rallied past Calvert Hall the previous week.
Loyola Blakefield followed the Gilman result with a 4-0 victory over Concordia Prep. Sophomore forward Brayden Kowalik, senior defender Chase Palmerino, senior forward Michael Sabatino and junior midfielder Anthony Mattar scored, while junior defender Dinero Blackstone assisted on Kowalik’s goal and junior defender Cole Fones assisted on Sabatino’s goal.
McDonogh leads the A Conference
McDonogh strengthened its hold on first place in the A Conference with victories over Calvert Hall, 1-0, and Gilman, 2-1. The wins gave the Eagles 27 points, while Mount St. Joseph remained in second place with 19 points.
Mount St. Joseph and Archbishop Curley played to a 2-2 tie. After Mount St. Joseph scored in the second minute, Archbishop Curley senior midfielder Ryan Papa tied the game before junior Francis Duodo scored on a penalty kick in the 49th minute. Mount St. Joseph junior Logan Palinkas then converted a penalty kick to produce the final tie.
Archbishop Spalding earned its first A Conference win of the season by defeating John Carroll, 4-1, before losing to Archbishop Curley, 3-2. Calvert Hall and Mount St. Joseph also played to a 1-1 tie, with Mount St. Joseph junior Garrett Greb scoring in the first half before Calvert Hall senior Alex Whitt equalized in the 65th minute.
Mike St. Martin pursues 300th win
Mount St. Joseph coach Mike St. Martin was honored before the Calvert Hall game for his 30-year tenure in Irvington, which includes 299 wins. Mount St. Joseph was scheduled to visit McDonogh on Oct. 13 as St. Martin pursued his 300th victory.
Severn and The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland share B Conference lead
Severn remained tied with The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland atop the B Conference after defeating Park, 4-1, and Indian Creek, 7-0. The Boys’ Latin School of Maryland stayed level with Severn by defeating St. Paul’s, 6-1.
St. Paul’s and St. Mary’s each had 2-0 conference records and remained just off the B Conference lead. Gunston held the top spot in the C Conference after defeating Glenelg Country School, 2-0, and St. John’s Catholic Prep, 7-0.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Loyola Blakefield’s consecutive comeback wins strengthened its position in the A Conference race, while McDonogh’s 27 points kept the Eagles atop the standings reported in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association review. Mount St. Joseph remained second with 19 points, and its visit to McDonogh carried additional importance as Mike St. Martin pursued his 300th win.
Source: Original report
