After having lost a blowout in their previous game against C. Milton Wright, Joppatowne was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They snuck past the Bel Air Bobcats with a 20-14 victory. This was payback for the Mariners, who suffered a 43-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Despite the loss, Bel Air still got an impressive performance from John Johnson, who rushed for 92 yards and one touchdown.
Mariners
| 09/26/25 vs Bel Air | 20-14 |
| 09/12/25 vs Benjamin Franklin | 37-0 |
| 09/05/25 vs North Harford | 26-14 |
| 10/25/24 vs Elkton | 46-14 |
Joppatowne pushed their record up to 3-1 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 32.3 points this season. As for Bel Air, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Joppatowne will take on Patterson Mill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. This will be the Mariners' first chance to prove their worth in the conference. As for Bel Air, they will challenge Aberdeen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bobcats will be up against the Eagles' rather soft defense (which has allowed 30 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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