PRZMD Team Previews: Quince Orchard

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Quince Orchard won the 2024 Class 4A state championship last season with a 24-13 win over Henry A. Wise. The win capped off a perfect 13-0 season and gave them their sixth championship overall.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>2024 Season Results (All Wins)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 9: South County – 53-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 13: Gaithersburg – 42-7</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 20: Stone Bridge – 10-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 27: Churchill – 28-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 4: Blair – 42-6</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 10: Seneca Valley – 48-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 17: Richard Montgomery – 64-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>October 25: Northwest – 24-17</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nov. 1: Sherwood – 47-22</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nov. 15: Churchill – 49-0</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nov. 22: Bethesda-Chevy Chase – 38-3</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nov. 29: Broadneck – 48-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Dec. 6: Henry A. Wise – 24-13</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TOP PLAYERS TO WATCH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["909725"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a201c920ea0"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Gilliam, a James Madison University commit, racked up 15 sacks last season. He was named to Maryland's Class 4A All-State football team for his on-field performance. As a pass-rusher, I love how he bends around the edge to get around offensive linemen in route to the quarterback. Gilliam gets off the ball with urgency and that allows him to be a disrupter against both the run and the pass. He's very capable of reaching 20-plus sacks this season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1629027"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a201c920f04"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Bond received his first Division I offer from Toledo back in May. He rushes the passer with power and doesn't stay blocked. Bond's collegiate position will be on the inside, but he's than a solid edge defender at the high school level. I was impressed with some of the second-effort plays on his 2024 season highlights. Look for him to take that next step to becoming a great player. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1125771"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a201c920f6a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Jackson has already put himself on the map of the recruiting world. His early offers include Maryland, Howard, UNC, Toledo, and Syracuse. I agree with his self-assessment of being a Swiss-army knife. He can play strong safety, cornerback, and nickel cornerback. Jackson's range and ability to play deep like a centerfield and make plays stands out. His football IQ for his age is impressive. The ability to recognize route combos and reading the quarterbacks eyes in a quick manner is impressive. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["402017"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a201c920fb3"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mizzer was recognized as one of the top offensive players in the Class 4A West region. He's a shifty wide receiver who can makes plays from the outside and inside. Mizzer is also solid as a punt and kick returner. There's a few plays on his highlights that show he's able to pick up big yardage after the catch. He is a mismatch in the slot. He's either going to defeat the safety in 1v1 coverage or find openings against zone coverage. Look for a big year from Mizzer. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1314930"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68a201c921122"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Drakeford, a transfer from Westlake, provides Quince Orchard with an experienced quarterback. He had a breakout season in 2024, completing 107-of-171 passes for 1,279 yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions. He also carried the football 51 times for 536 yards and one touchdown. Drakeford definitely increases the odds for a Quince Orchard state chip repeat in 2025. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Others to Watch: Jon Macken (Offensive Lineman, 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1611583' first='Diego' last='Rodriguez'] (Defensive Lineman, 2026), and Tristan Cabugwas (Offensive Lineman, 2026).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2025 Schedule</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 5 - @ Paint Branch</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 11 - @ Walter Johnson</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 19 - Stone Bridge</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sep. 25 - Seneca Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 3 - @ Churchill</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 10 - Sherwood</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 16 - @ Clarksburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 24 - Northwest</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Oct. 31 - @ Gaithersburg</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TOUGHEST GAMES: On paper, Paint Branch and Northwest. Both had more than solid seasons in 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->