McDonough is 0-10 against Patuxent since October of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The McDonough Rams are headed away from home for the first time to challenge the Patuxent Panthers at 7:00 p.m.
McDonough is leaving town to face Patuxent after disappointing their home crowd in their season opener. McDonough was dealt a 36-8 defeat at the hands of Great Mills on Friday. The Rams' loss continues a trend for the team, making it five in a row dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Patuxent had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past La Plata, posting a 48-0 victory on the road. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' Maryland football rankings (they are ranked 24th, while the Warriors are ranked 183rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Evan Blouir had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 135 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, and also threw for 194 yards and four touchdowns on only 16 passes. He didn't just play on offense: he also defended a pass and snagging an interception. Keiden Gutierrez was Blouir's top target, picking up 111 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
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