Undefeated Powerhouses Dominate the District of Columbia High School Football Landscape

As the 2024 District of Columbia high school football season enters its third week, the top teams in the area have maintained their positions at the top of the rankings. The On3 Massey Ratings, a model that analyzes game outcomes, strength of schedule, and margin of victory, has seen minimal movement in the top 25 list since the last update on September 18th.

Undefeated Titans Reign Supreme in the District

Gonzaga Eagles Soar Above the Rest

The Gonzaga Eagles have continued their dominant run, not allowing double-digit points to any of their opponents this season. In their latest victory against Loyola Blakefield, the Eagles' offense was firing on all cylinders, led by quarterback Jason Lindsay's 204 passing yards and two touchdowns. Running back David Fred also had a standout performance, rushing for 149 yards and two touchdowns, while wide receiver Lincoln Fisher added 118 receiving yards and six points. The top-ranked team in the District of Columbia high school football system will face a tough test against the fifth-ranked Archbishop Carroll Lions on September 20th.

St. John's Cadets Steamroll the Competition

The St. John's Cadets have been a defensive juggernaut, surrendering only seven points while scoring 94 in their last two games. Their most recent victory came against the Archbishop Carroll Lions, where they scored 52 points, led by running back Breyon Williams' 78 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Nyeem Woods also connected with receiver Reece Williams for a touchdown pass, and the Cadets' defense generated four sacks and four tackles for negative yardage. The Cadets will look to extend their winning streak to three games when they face the Friendship Collegiate Knights on September 22nd.

Friendship Collegiate Knights Stifle Opponents

The Friendship Collegiate Knights have been a defensive powerhouse, giving up only six points in their first three games. They have completed back-to-back shutouts against Charles Herbert Flowers and Coolidge, maintaining their unbeaten record. While the Knights' offense has been relatively low-scoring, scoring only 12 points against the Colts, their defense has been the key to their success. However, the Knights' defense will face a significant challenge in a highly anticipated showdown against the fourth-ranked Dunbar Crimson Tide.

Dunbar Crimson Tide Boast Explosive Offense

The Dunbar Crimson Tide have the third-best offense in the District of Columbia high school football, scoring 43, 60, and 52 points in their first three games. In their latest victory over Landon, Dunbar amassed 446 yards of total offense, split evenly between passing and rushing. The Crimson Tide's high-powered attack will be put to the test on September 20th as they take on the third-ranked Friendship Collegiate Knights.

Archbishop Carroll Lions Seek to Upset the Top Dogs

After carving out a three-point victory over Coolidge, the Archbishop Carroll Lions were overwhelmed by the St. John's Cadets, losing 52-7. TK Davis scored the Lions' lone touchdown in that game, but they were unable to find the end zone for the remainder of the contest. The Lions will need to significantly improve their performance if they hope to pull off an upset against the top-ranked Gonzaga Eagles on September 20th.

Roosevelt Roughriders Aim to Maintain Defensive Dominance

The Roosevelt Roughriders have the fifth-best defense in the District of Columbia high school football, giving up only 16 points in their first two games. In their 46-6 victory over Bell Multicultural, quarterback David Anderson threw for three touchdowns, while running back Deyon Smith had 88 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Wide receiver Gabriel Hudgens also had a standout performance, recording 110 receiving yards and a touchdown. After facing the Griffins, the Roughriders have winnable games against Washington (September 20th) and Anacostia (September 27th).

St. Albans Bulldogs Grind Out Victories

The St. Albans Bulldogs have found ways to secure victories early in the season. Their latest result was a 42-21 win over Jackson-Reed, where quarterback Brett Paukstis threw for 179 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Christian Cherilus had two rushing scores. The Bulldogs will look to continue their winning ways when they face Pope John Paul the Great Catholic on September 21st.

Woodson Warriors Seek Redemption

The Woodson Warriors were no match for Martinsburg, West Virginia's top-ranked high school football team, losing 0-20 and generating only 205 yards of offense. This was a disappointing outcome after their 20-6 win over Anacostia. The Warriors will have a chance to bounce back by defeating the 18th-ranked Brown and the 13th-ranked Ballou in their next two games.

Maret Frogs Maintain Undefeated Record

After winning by forfeiture against Joppatowne in their season opener, the Maret Frogs unleashed their offense to secure a 42-6 victory against Ballou. The Frogs had 241 yards of total offense against the Knights, while limiting them to just 35 rushing yards. Defeating the Landon School on September 20th will help the Frogs maintain their undefeated record.

Coolidge Colts Seek First Win of the Season

Not counting the forfeiture in their season opener against Freedom, the Coolidge Colts are still seeking their first win of the season due to their challenging strength of schedule. After losing by three points to Archbishop Carroll, they suffered a shutout loss to Friendship Collegiate. Fortunately for the Colts, they have winnable games against Chester (September 21st) and Dunbar (September 27th) on the horizon.