Football: By The Numbers for Week 7
It's hard to believe that only three weeks remain in the regular season of high school football and the playoffs are nearly upon us. After seventh-week action, here are a few of the numbers that stood out:
1
Yard sneak by Reservoir’s E.J. Montgomery to beat previously undefeated Glenelg in overtime, 19-13
1
Pass completed by Atholton in its 40-21 win over Hammond
2
Seconds left when Patterson Mill quarterback Luke DePasquale hit Mike Reed with the game-winning touchdown pass in a 23-16 win over Edgewood
2
Kickoffs returned for touchdowns by Meade in its 35-21 win over Northeast
3
Of seven teams in the MIAA A Conference with just one conference loss – Calvert Hall, McDonogh and Mount St. Joseph – in a crowded second-place race behind Gilman (4-0 in the conference)
3
Fourth-quarter touchdowns thrown by Broadneck quarterback Brady George in a comeback attempt that fell short 34-31 against Arundel
4
Shutouts by Old Mill this season
5
Undefeated teams remaining in the Baltimore area – No. 3 Old Mill, No. 8 Poly, No. 12 Catonsville, Fallston and Overlea
5
Loyola fumbles in a 27-14 loss to Gilman
5
Touchdowns on its first five possessions for Aberdeen in beating Bel Air, 42-8
6
Average points allowed by Dunbar in its six games
10
Years since Glen Burnie beat South River before Friday night’s 50-32 win
11
Straight wins for Overlea, the area’s longest active winning streak
14.5
Tackles for Mount St. Joseph middle linebacker Carey Wells-Jowers in the Gael’s 21-14 upset of No. 4 McDonogh
24
Touchdowns scored this season by Old Mill running back Rob Chesson
26
Second-half points scored by Annapolis Area Christian in a 29-16 win at St. Paul’s
37.4
Average margin of victory for Old Mill this season
54
Yard field goal kicked by Broadneck’s Adam Greene in the loss to Arundel
76
Yards of offense managed by Winters Mill against Westminster in the Owl’s 14-0 win
139
Points scored by River Hill in winning three straight games after scoring just 9 in losses to Atholton and Hammond
