Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association Football saw Archbishop Spalding defeat McDonogh 20-7, keeping the Cavaliers undefeated in the MIAA A Conference. Archbishop Spalding improved to 5-2 overall and 4-0 in conference play, while McDonogh entered the game at 6-1 overall and 2-1 in the conference.
The victory came against a previously undefeated McDonogh team and extended Archbishop Spalding’s run against the Eagles in the MIAA A Conference. The teams had met in the previous four conference championship games, with Archbishop Spalding winning each matchup.
Gabe Denius Scores Twice for Archbishop Spalding
Gabe Denius gave Archbishop Spalding an early lead with a 5-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. McDonogh answered early in the second quarter when Basil Oshegbo scored on a 68-yard play to tie the game at 7-7.
Denius added his second touchdown run in the second quarter to put Archbishop Spalding back in front. Ahmad Prettyman added a short touchdown run in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring.
Archbishop Spalding Defense Delivers Key Stops
Archbishop Spalding’s defense intercepted two second-half passes. One of the interceptions came on fourth-and-goal early in the third quarter.
The Cavaliers remained undefeated in the MIAA A Conference, while all seven A Conference teams remained alive for a playoff spot heading into the weekend.
Archbishop Spalding, McDonogh Set for Next Games
Archbishop Spalding will have a bye this week, while McDonogh will visit Loyola Blakefield on Friday afternoon. Mount St. Joseph will play a nonconference game at The Seed School this week.
Calvert Hall will host Concordia Prep on Friday and Archbishop Spalding the following week. St. Mary’s will host Gilman this week.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Archbishop Spalding answered McDonogh’s second-quarter touchdown with another score from Gabe Denius and added insurance through Ahmad Prettyman in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers’ two second-half interceptions, including the fourth-and-goal stop, helped preserve the 20-7 victory.
At 4-0 in conference play, Archbishop Spalding remains undefeated in the MIAA A Conference as all seven teams stay in contention for a playoff spot.
Source: Original report
