Good Counsel Outlasts DeMatha in Epic Game
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The Good Counsel Falcons narrowly defeated their longtime rival DeMatha in a 35-28 back and forth classic. Good Counsel took home the Greatest American Rivalry Series Award for their brilliant victory in this historic rivalry. Let’s now take a closer…
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Continue ReadingThe Good Counsel Falcons narrowly defeated their longtime rival DeMatha in a 35-28 back and forth classic. Good Counsel took home the Greatest American Rivalry Series Award for their brilliant victory in this historic rivalry. Let’s now take a closer look at some of the top performances from this all-time WCAC game.
2024 6’0 190 RB – Dilin Jones Dilin Jones 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD – Good Counsel – Wisconsin
There’s no question that the difference maker in this game was Dilin Jones Dilin Jones 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD . He scored 3 touchdowns in a contest yet again, and he proved that he’s an unstoppable force in the RedZone, especially in goal-line situations. Jones faced a tough task in DeMatha’s formidable defense, however, his strength, speed, and physicality were simply too much for them to deal with on Saturday. The future Wisconsin Badger continues to be of paramount importance to the Falcons’ offensive unit, and it’s now more than evident that Dilin Jones Dilin Jones 6'0" | 175 lbs | RB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD and Good Counsel are the clear favorites to win the WCAC title this year!
2025 5’11 170 WR – Damarion Fowlkes Damarion Fowlkes 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Good Counsel | 2025 State MD – Good Counsel
Damarion Fowlkes Damarion Fowlkes 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Good Counsel | 2025 State MD is playing championship level football right now, and he has really started off WCAC conference play on a hot streak. Fowlkes caught 2 clutch touchdowns late in this game, and his elite performance most definitely gave his Good Counsel team the edge in this contest. Fowlkes provides a ton of depth for the Falcons at the wide receiver position, and he has clearly become a primary option for his quarterback, Frankie Weaver Frankie Weaver 6'5" | 190 lbs | QB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD , in the passing game. Damarion Fowlkes Damarion Fowlkes 5'11" | 170 lbs | WR Good Counsel | 2025 State MD is absolutely a D1 power five conference receiver, and his recruitment is still currently open!
2024 6’5 175 QB – Frankie Weaver Frankie Weaver 6'5" | 190 lbs | QB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD – Good Counsel – Monmouth
Frankie Weaver Frankie Weaver 6'5" | 190 lbs | QB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD stepped up in a big way for Good Counsel in the second half of the game against DeMatha. He threw multiple touchdown passes when the Falcons needed them most, and he managed to lead his squad to a seven point overtime victory. Frankie Weaver Frankie Weaver 6'5" | 190 lbs | QB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD demonstrated next level maturity in the pocket versus a tremendous Stags pass rush, and he proved that he will put his body on the line and take hits for his team in order to make the necessary throws to win. Weaver and the Falcons put their unbeaten WCAC record on the line next against Gonzaga on 10/28 in Washington, D.C.
2024 5’8 170 DB – Colin Douglas Colin Douglas 150 lbs | DB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD – Good Counsel
My Player of the Game Award for this game goes to Colin Douglas Colin Douglas 150 lbs | DB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD without a doubt. Douglas hauled-in multiple interceptions in this game, and, in a victorious effort against DeMatha, he truly put forth his breakout performance of the year. The Senior DB cemented himself as a top uncommitted prospect in the WCAC, and I believe it’s essential that DMV area scouts keep a watchful eye on Douglas for the rest of the season. He demonstrated D1 level closing speed and anticipation versus a tremendously skilled opposing offense, therefore it’s my believe that Colin Douglas Colin Douglas 150 lbs | DB Good Counsel | 2024 State MD has a lot of valuable potential as a collegiate prospect.
2025 6’0 190 QB – Denzel Gardner Denzel Gardner 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Dematha | 2025 State MD – DeMatha
Despite falling just short to Good Counsel, Denzel Gardner Denzel Gardner 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Dematha | 2025 State MD played one of the best games of the day. He connected with one of his primary receivers, Emmanuel Dyson Emmanuel Dyson 6'2" | 195 lbs | WR DeMatha Catholic | 2025 State MD , on a beautiful 50 yard touchdown pass to take the lead at a crucial point in the contest. He also added another score on a short TD pass in the first quarter. Gardner threw for more than 100 yards and 2 total TDs against a very good DeMatha secondary, and, while he did have interceptions, he still performed at an elite enough level to give the Stags a chance at the win in OT. Denzel Gardner Denzel Gardner 6'0" | 190 lbs | QB Dematha | 2025 State MD must still be viewed as one of the top two overall QBs in the WCAC this year.
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