McDonough extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to six on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-2. They were outmatched by the Northern Patriots and fell 40-0. While losing is never fun, the Rams can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Maryland football rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Patriots are ranked 36th).
As for Northern, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 points this season.
Northern was led to victory by Blake Pasik and Ron Mooney. Pasik threw for 245 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per attempt, while Mooney rushed for 140 yards and a pair of TDs on only 15 carries. Caleb Jones was Pasik's top target, picking up 93 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Coming up, McDonough will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on Huntingtown at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th. As for Northern, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game of the season: they will square off against North Point at 6:00 p.m. on the 19th.
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