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South — Soccer standings (2026-W38)

Rockville High School 0 - 5 Einstein High School

Blair High School 8 - 0 Wheaton High School

Richard Montgomery High School 13 - 0 John F. Kennedy High School

Northwood High School 3 - 4 Rockville High School

Northwood High School 5 - 1 Watkins Mill High School

James Hubert Blake High School 0 - 8 Blair High School

Clarksburg High School 0 - 6 Blair High School

Einstein High School 4 - 1 James Hubert Blake High School

Richard Montgomery High School 3 - 2 Sherwood High School

Quince Orchard High School 8 - 0 Wheaton High School

Damascus High School 1 - 2 Rockville High School

Paint Branch High School 4 - 2 Northwood High School

Blair High School 0 - 1 Atholton High School

Winston Churchill High School 5 - 1 Richard Montgomery High School

Severn Run advances on PKs 5-4

On October 7, the Albert Einstein Titans faced off the Whitman Vikings in a 3-1 defeat. Whitman won the coin toss and elected to take possession first. The game kicked off with a strong Titan defensive start as the Vikings quickly marched onto Titan territory. 5 mins into the half, the Titans were first to add points onto the board, taking advantage from a pass mistake by the Vikings, allowing #20 Chase Tucker to trace the ball down and score an easy one-on-one situation. It only took seconds after the goal for Whitman to tie the game, going down the field straight out of kickoff and taking a shot. The shot was saved by #0 Maya Garnett, but rebounded straight to Whitman and allowed #8 Maika Lotsch scored the tap-in goal, bringing the game equal once again at 1-1. Defensive errors from the Vikings almost handed the Titans a second goal for the night. A miscommunicated pass landed in the hands of Tucker for the second time and shot left side of the goal, hitting the goalpost and barely saved by Vikings goalkeeper #99 Hannah Lewington. 30 minutes into the half, the match remained neck-and-neck as Einstein was playing well built defense, where the game remained to be in Einstein’s side of the field. Einstein showed better signs of possession into Whitman territory, becoming more accurate with their passes but couldn’t find that goal-opening lane and be able to march down the field. Whitman had the speed advantage over the Titans, yet they couldn't attempt any shots inside the penalty box. Time drained out as the first half ended, remaining even at 1-1. The second half kicked off with Whitman continuing to stay in Titan possession, a major pattern that continued to improve for the Vikings. A penalty was called in favor for the Vikings, giving Whitman their first lead of the game from penalty taker #6 Ailya Wales, going up 2-1. Whitman continued to dominate time of possession. 15 minutes into the half, Einstein had not recorded a single shot, knowing that Whitman marked down Einstein players with fast aggressiveness. Marking down Einstein attackers started to trend by Whitman’s defense. Two or three defenders were seen pressuring an Einstein player when maintaining possession, pocketing the player and forcing them to lose possession. 25 minutes into the half, Whitman increased their lead to 3-1 after a corner cross was deflected that allowed #17, Kaitlyn Garnett, to take the shot in the crowd of players and get the ball back of the net. The Titan defense started to look physically drained from Whitman’s dominance on possession, also not receiving much help from the offense. Time ticked down, as the Whitman Vikings walked out with a 3-1 victory over the Titans.

Blake goal by Yumiko Lobaugh.

On September 30, the Albert Einstein girl’s soccer team faced off the Richard Montgomery Rockets in a 1-0 victory. The game kicked off with early Rockets possessions onto Einstein's side of the field. Richard Montgomery entered the game as heavy favorites, only suffering one loss against Blair. The Rockets were looking to play aggressive pressure onto the Titans, knowing it was one of the Titan’s weaknesses. Three close calls were saved by the help of Einstein's Goalkeeper #1 Maya Garnett, reflecting two close crosses from the corner and a fingertip save from a distanced shot. 12 minutes into the first half, the Rockets continued to maintain possession, attempting multiple attacks but the Einstein defense stood strong. Both teams weren’t afraid to take long shots. Einstein took a far attempt from #2 Luisa Farole, taking a volley that was went wide of the goal. Richard Montgomery also attempted a 45-yard strike from a free kick, going wide and floating into the hands of Garnett, recording her fourth save of the first half. The pressure continued to ramp up from the Rockets, with miscommunication from the Titans almost giving the Rockets a very easy attempt on goal. #7 Adrianna Benevides turned on the jets and almost caught an Einstein defender off guard, with the defender clearing the ball away to prevent any chances given to the Rockets. Einstein started to show strong offensive momentum, creating key chances within Rockets territory. The game started to become a defensive show, with both teams refusing to give any attempted chance to take a shot on target. A freekick was given to the Rockets and attempted one final freekick as time drained out. The shot went wide from the 40-yard line and the first half remained leveled at 0-0. The second half kicked off with a goalkeeper change from the Titans, subbing Garnett for #0 Addie Burkes. Possession continued to be maintained in the Rockets favor, showing strong signs of speed in all out sprints for any chances created. The Rockets continued to out speed the Titans in keeping the ball in their territory. 11 minutes into the half, Einstein was first to add points to the scoreboard. #9 Annabelle O’Connor set a beautifully placed long through pass that allowed #20 Chase Tucker to beat her defenders and shoot past the goalkeeper, giving Einstein the first lead of the game, 1-0. Einstein’s defense was on fire, not allowing Richard Montgomery to keep the score leveled. Einstein breathe a sigh of relief, with a close call with a shot from #20 Allison Kelley from a far shot that hit the crossbar, almost bringing the score to 1-1. With 10 minutes remaining in the half, the Rockets maintained strong possession in Einstein territory. Tension continued to rise as the Rockets continued to pile up on long shots, attempting to catch Burkes off guard. Einstein continued to waste as much time as they could, clearing the ball as much as they could. Time slowly drained out and the Titans pulled the upset, claiming a 1-0 final score over the Rockets. Einstein moves up to 4-3 and will head on the road to play Northwood. Richard Montgomery is handed their second loss of the season, dropping to 5-2 and will play Rockville at home.

On September 25, the Albert Einstein Titans faced the Wheaton Knights in an intense DCC rival match that ended in a 5-1 defeat. The rivalry match started with high Wheaton momentum and kept the game onto Einstein’s side of the field. Five minutes in the first half, It wouldn’t take much longer for the first goal to be scored, scored by #9 Juliana Vega from a crossed pass and putting in the easy tap in, bringing the score to 1-0 with a Knights lead. Wheaton would add two more goals within 10 minutes of the first half, with a rebound shot from #5 Adrianna Rodriguez and save that bounced off the Titan’s Keeper hand and went to the right side of the net, scored by #3 Emma Torres. Wheaton had full momentum on a strong 3-0 lead over the Titans. Einstein couldn’t hold offensive possession, as Wheaton’s tactics focused on constantly pressuring the Titans and playing much more forward when maintaining possession, all gas no breaks. No big chances were created for the Titans, having 0 shots on target with 17 minutes remaining in the first. The deficit increased for the Titans, with a quick attack from a drawn foul from the Titans and a perfect lobbed pass for the Knights and scored by #3 Torres who chipped it over goalkeeper Maya Garnett. Wheaton looked to control the entire first half of the game, creating multiple key passes and showing a “tiki taka” presence. Wheaton walks away with a dominating 4-0 lead over Einstein at the end of the first half. The second half started with a goal keeper change for the Titans, putting in goalkeeper Addie Burkes. Einstein would reduce the deficit with the Titan’s first goal of the game, scored by #8 Angie Vojvodic. Vojvodic headed the ball in from a corner cross and brought the score to 4-1. Einstein started to show signs of possession for the first time of the game 10 minutes in the second half, improving much better than their performance in the first half but must show more shots on target to start comeback hopes. Two yellow cards were given to the Titans after strong collisions caused by #9 Annabelle O’Connor and captain #8 Angie Vojvodic. Wheaton started to increase their aggression once again, creating multiple big chances in Einstein territory. Einstein started to become too aggressive when defending, with two fouls that could’ve been yellow cards from purposeful pushing from the Titans. Wheaton seemingly put this game to rest with a tap in goal from #3 Torres, securing the hat-trick and bringing the game to 5-1. Time drained out in the game as Wheaton came out victorious with a 5-1 crushing win over the Titans. Torres secured player of the night with a total of 3 goals. Einstein will move down to 3-2 and will face Blair on the road. Wheaton will move up to 3-3 and will face Rockville at home.