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REGIONAL FINALS AT A GLANCE

by MoCoFootball Staff on 11/18/10

Mike Cornejo for MoCoFootball.com

4A WEST REGIONAL - FRIDAY 7:00 PM at CARUSO MEMORIAL FIELD

GAITHERSBURG TROJANS vs SHERWOOD WARRIORS

Many are claiming that Gaithersburg dominated Sherwood in their week 5 meeting which the Warriors won 17-14. Sherwood has since proved its mettle defeating some tough opponents along the way including a week 10 win over Quince Orchard.

This is the first playoff game between Gaithersburg and Sherwood since 2002. That 2002 game propelled Sherwood onto the State Finals where they fell against Parkdale. The Trojans are enjoying their first double-digit win season since 2000 where the Trojans went undefeated and winning the Maryland state title against none other than Sherwood.

This game features two of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in Montgomery County in Zach Fetters and AJ Pignone. Fetters is looking to push the envelop by leading the revamped Trojans one game closer to the state finals. Not bad for a team that has since doubled the amount of wins total in all of last year. It helps when you are surrounded with giants in the wide receiver position where he has two 6'5ers, a couple of 6'4ers and a 6'2er. Simba Gwashavamhu is a reception king among his peers and will pose a tall threat to the Warriors. AJ Pignone showed no signs of slowing down even with a new head coach calling the shots. It isn't easy being Sherwood, a consistent double-digit-winner almost every year this decade. A win tonight can top last year's 10-win season.

Maryland 4A West Regional Finals

Trojans v Warriors - At A Glance

Gaithersburg Trojans

4A MoCo West Division Champs

HC: Kreg Kephart, 11th season

Sherwood Warriors

4A MoCo East Division Champs

HC: Marc Thomas, 1st season

Win/Lose Record

10-1

10-1

MCFb 2010 Final Ranking

3rd

2nd

Last Week

28-0 over Whitman

37-0 over Springbrook

Points For

330, 30.0 ppg

332, 30.1 ppg

Points Allowed

128, 11.6 ppg

105, 9.5 ppg

30+ point games

3

7

Shutouts

2

3

Reg Season Net Pts

174

190

Last meeting: 10/1/10

Sherwood 17 Gaithersburg 14

State Titles

3 (last in 2000)

3 (last in 2008)

Common Opponents

Net: 81

Net: 110

Churchill (5-5)

Wk-1 W, 42-0

Wk-8 W, 41-14

Magruder (3-7)

Wk-8 W, 28-7

Wk-4 W, 38-6

Paint Branch (6-4)

Wk-6 W, 20-15

Wk-3 W, 35-19

Wootton (2-8)

Wk-2 W, 26-13

Wk-1 W, 38-3

LEADERS

	Gaithersburg	Sherwood
Passing Leaders	Zach Fetters - 1784 yards, 25 TDs	AJ Pignone - 1523 yards, 13 TDs
Rushing Leaders	Zach Fetters - 530 yards, 12 TDs Khare Cross - 286 yards, 4 TDs	Dylan Hubbard - 755 yards, 13 TDs AJ Pignone - 320 yards, 6 TDs Jamal Merritt - 259 yards, 6 TDs
Top Receiving Targets	Simba Gwashavamhu, Sylvester Oni, Billy Brown, Solomon Vault, Kris Westphal	Alex Cole, Mike Begley, Danny Hunt, Steve Valois

3A WEST REGIONAL - FRIDAY 7:00 PM at The HIVE

DAMASCUS HORNETS vs QUINCE ORCHARD COUGARS

Eric Wallich is the man. He continues to improve in win totals since his arrival two years ago. From 7 wins, to 8, and now he has his alma mater undefeated at 11-0. Damascus isn't looking for Dan Makosy much these days thanks to having Montgomery County's highest ranking and only undefeated record in 2010. His atomic bomb goes by the name of Connor Frazier. #2 is the third of his brothers that carry on a legacy of winning in the Big D. Dangerous through the air and dangerous with his feet. He is not alone for he is defended by Montgomery County's most consistent offensive line. Mark O'Hara is an animal on the ground as are the aerial assault weapons that include Joel Ross, Zach Bradshaw, and Brandon Phelps.

If Damascus reigns loudly in claiming king, they must be careful. Quince Orchard is stealthy. They are young and they are dangerous. At 9-2, The Cougars are having their lowest win total since going 8-3 in 2004. They have won 10 or more since. Their loses has all been close so do not count the Cougars out. They lost by a total of 8 points to 3A Division Champ Damascus in week 2 and 4A East Division Champ Sherwood in week 10. I won't doubt to see this game come down to the final drive. Aside from Mark Green, there really isn't a superstar for the Cougars. They are a well-defined team. Drew Murphy is overshadowed by his quarterback peers but he gets it done. He rose like a phoenix in last week's game going from throwing a hat-trick of interceptions to punching sixes into the goal line. Alex Twine is an underrated weapon on defense as is linebacker Marcus Newby. If there's any other team in the state that reminds me of QO this year is Suitland in 2006. They were a no-talk team that just took care of business all the way to Baltimore.

Maryland 3A West Regional Finals

Hornets v Cougars - At A Glance

Damascus Hornets

MoCo 3A Division Champs

HC: Eric Wallich, 3rd season

Quince Orchard Cougars

2nd place MoCo 3A Division

HC: Dave Mencarini, 7th season

Win/Lose Record

11-0

9-2

MCFb 2010 Final Ranking

1st

4th

Last Week

21-7 over Linganore

19-15 over Seneca Valley

Points For

370, 33.6 ppg

327, 29.7 ppg

Points Allowed

130, 11.8 ppg

139, 12.6 ppg

30+ point games

7

6

Shutouts

3

0

Reg Season Net Pts

226

184

Last meeting: 09/10/10

Damascus 27 Quince Orchard 23

State Titles

7 (last in 2007)

2 (last in 2007)

Common Opponents

Net: 131

Net: 131

Blake (1-9)

Wk-3 W, 34-13

Wk-9 W, 44-20

Clarksburg (5-5)

Wk-9 W, 39-0

Wk-6 W, 40-12

Northwood (4-6)

Wk-8 W, 35-16

Wk-5 W, 36-6

Kennedy (0-10)

Wk-10 W, 39-0

Wk-1 W, 48-6

Seneca Valley (8-3)

Wk-4 W, 22-16

Wk-8 W, 24-13

Sherwood (10-1)

Wk-7 W, 27-20

Wk-10 L, 9-13

LEADERS

	Damascus	Quince Orchard
Passing Leaders	Connor Frazier - 1755 yards, 19 TDs	Drew Murphy - 1006 yards, 7 TDs
Rushing Leaders	Mark O'Hara - 728 yards, 10 TDs Connor Frazier - 410 yards, 5 TDs	Mark Green - 1220 yards, 13 TDs James McCallister - 564 yards, 5 TDs
Top Receiving Targets	Zach Bradshaw, Joel Ross, Brandon Phelps	Harry Long, Eric Bishop, Corday Thomas

State Championship Brackets MOCO PICK 'EM

Gburg v Sherwood + DMAS v QO previews via The Washington Post

photo credit, player stats: The Washington Post

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Maryland 4A West Regional Finals Trojans v Warriors - At A Glance	Gaithersburg Trojans 4A MoCo West Division Champs HC: Kreg Kephart, 11th season	Sherwood Warriors 4A MoCo East Division Champs HC: Marc Thomas, 1st season
Win/Lose Record	10-1	10-1
MCFb 2010 Final Ranking	3rd	2nd
Last Week	28-0 over Whitman	37-0 over Springbrook
Points For	330, 30.0 ppg	332, 30.1 ppg
Points Allowed	128, 11.6 ppg	105, 9.5 ppg
30+ point games	3	7
Shutouts	2	3
Reg Season Net Pts	174	190
Last meeting: 10/1/10	Sherwood 17 Gaithersburg 14
State Titles	3 (last in 2000)	3 (last in 2008)
Common Opponents	Net: 81	Net: 110
Churchill (5-5)	Wk-1 W, 42-0	Wk-8 W, 41-14
Magruder (3-7)	Wk-8 W, 28-7	Wk-4 W, 38-6
Paint Branch (6-4)	Wk-6 W, 20-15	Wk-3 W, 35-19
Wootton (2-8)	Wk-2 W, 26-13	Wk-1 W, 38-3

Maryland 3A West Regional Finals Hornets v Cougars - At A Glance	Damascus Hornets MoCo 3A Division Champs HC: Eric Wallich, 3rd season	Quince Orchard Cougars 2nd place MoCo 3A Division HC: Dave Mencarini, 7th season
Win/Lose Record	11-0	9-2
MCFb 2010 Final Ranking	1st	4th
Last Week	21-7 over Linganore	19-15 over Seneca Valley
Points For	370, 33.6 ppg	327, 29.7 ppg
Points Allowed	130, 11.8 ppg	139, 12.6 ppg
30+ point games	7	6
Shutouts	3	0
Reg Season Net Pts	226	184
Last meeting: 09/10/10	Damascus 27 Quince Orchard 23
State Titles	7 (last in 2007)	2 (last in 2007)
Common Opponents	Net: 131	Net: 131
Blake (1-9)	Wk-3 W, 34-13	Wk-9 W, 44-20
Clarksburg (5-5)	Wk-9 W, 39-0	Wk-6 W, 40-12
Northwood (4-6)	Wk-8 W, 35-16	Wk-5 W, 36-6
Kennedy (0-10)	Wk-10 W, 39-0	Wk-1 W, 48-6
Seneca Valley (8-3)	Wk-4 W, 22-16	Wk-8 W, 24-13
Sherwood (10-1)	Wk-7 W, 27-20	Wk-10 L, 9-13