Lady Falcons Defeat PVI

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This was supposed to be a match up between two teams that were in different places as far as their development, but on the scoreboard, they ended up in exactly the same place: a 1-1 tie. Before his team took the field against Paul VI, Good Counsel coach Julio Zarate had tempered...

A year ago, the Battlefield Bobcats were two games away from winning a state championship; the Potomac Panthers won two games. Thursday's non-district matchup reminded us all that this is a new year, and that prognostications are only as valuable as the paper they are written on. Thursday night in the muggy evening air of Dumfries, the Panthers and the Bobcats squared off in what was easily the most memorable game of the young 2010 season. The game, which came down to the very last play, brimmed to the top with great defense, offense, and special teams from the onset. The Bobcats survived a last second 28-yard field goal attempt that would've taken the game to overtime, to edge the Panthers 28-25.

Week One for Montgomery County football opens up with a number of now-traditional matchups, and has typically produced some memorable games. Last year's first week produced a Seneca Valley vs Clarksburg contest ending on a last-play pick-six return for the Coyotes by Andrew Veith, a perhaps somewhat surprising win by Churchill over Gaithersburg, and a fairly easy win for Rockville over Walter Johnson. Why rehash the past? Because I believe these rematches are three of the most critical games of the first week of 2010. So let's take a look (NOTE: MCM Top 10 ranking in italics): 

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The first half of Stafford's game vs. Brooke Point was certainly not what the Indians envisioned. Up just 1-0 at halftime, players were seen bickering as they walked off the field after the first thirty minutes of play. Coach Dani Woodie must have done her best Knute Rockney impersonation during the break, because the Tribe emerged in the second half as a revitalized group.

The Indians scored four second half goals, seizing the momentum for good and preserving a 5-0 win. Junior Erin Gallivan, who led Stafford with two scores, talked about the turnaround following the half.

The 2010 Montgomery County high school football season starts tomorrow night as a full slate of games kicks off around the county. Tomorrow MoCoSportsFan will preview three crucial week-one match-ups, and provide predictions for the entire schedule. Before we get to that, however, time to compare Top 10 lists from around the county.

Weekend Football Schedule; Make Your Predictions

Fork Union @ Georgetown Prep, 4:30
This is the season opener for Georgetown Prep, who is coming off a 7-3 season. The Hoyas turn to quarterback Bobby Rutland while returning talented running back Bobby Gribbin. Fork Union won their season opener last week with a 21-17 victory over Defiance High School. This game will be close, and DCSportsFan will be there...