Baltimore region teams: Top 10 games this weekend (Sep. 4-5)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Redzone Maryland takes a look at some of the top games to watch this weekend that feature Baltimore-area teams. It's a nice mix of games featuring both private and public schools from the area. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>1. St. Frances Academy @ Vero Beach (FL)</strong>: Fri 7:00 p.m.<br>St. Frances is 1-0 after defeating DeLand (TX) last week 49-35. Vero Beach is 2-0 and has scored 79 total points in its first two games. This will be VB's toughest game of the season. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>2. Archbishop Spalding vs. St. John's (DC)</strong>: Sat 7:30 p.m.<br>Archbishop Spalding (0-1) vs. a WCAC power. Best local Saturday night game and a real measuring stick for the four-time MIAA A champs. St. John's (1-0) had no problem with Mt. Zion Prep in their home opener (45-18 win). Archbishop Spalding had a problem with another WCAC Capital Division team last week, losing 35-14 to DeMatha. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>3. Dunbar vs. Milford Mill Academy</strong>: Fri 6:00 p.m.<br>2025 state champ (Dunbar) vs. Baltimore County power (Milford Mill). Best public-school game of the weekend and a great way to kick off the Friday-evening slate of games. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>4. Mervo @ Linganore</strong>: Sat 6:00 p.m.<br>2025 4A/3A state champ on the road against last year's 3A champ. This will have the atmosphere of a playoff game and should be well attended, as it is one of the few Saturday evening games in the state.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>5. Haverford School (PA) vs. McDonogh</strong>: Sat 1:00 p.m.<br>McDonogh is 1-0, defeating Riverdale Baptist 22-14 last week. Haverford School is a high-quality opponent out of the Inter-Ac league in Philadelphia. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>6. St. Mary's @ Broadneck</strong>: Fri 6:00 p.m.<br>This matchup features two teams from Anne Arundel County. St. Mary's was a 2025 MIAA A semifinalist.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>7. #6 Mount St. Joseph @ St. Mary's Ryken</strong>: Fri 7:00 p.m.<br>Mount St. Joe is 1-0. Solid MIAA/WCAC-adjacent road game.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>8. St. Albans (DC) vs. #20 St. Paul's</strong>: Fri 4:00 p.m.<br>St. Paul's was 10-1 and MIAA B champ last year. St. Albans were tri-champions of the IAC last season (Bullis and Georgetown Prep shared the title with them). </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>9. Oakland Mills @ Poly</strong> — Fri 4:00 p.m.<br>Oakland Mills finished (9-2) last season while Poly ended up with a (5-4) record. A win over OM would be a great start to their season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>10. Westminster vs. Franklin</strong> — Fri 6:00 p.m.<br>Westminster was 10-2 and a 3A semifinalist in 2025. Franklin finished 6-4 last season. They did defeat Westminster 12-10 in last year's season opener for both teams. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sleeper to keep an eye on:</strong> Bishop McNamara (1-0) at Dundalk, Fri 6:30 p.m. Bishop McNamara went on the road to Philly to defeat Abraham Lincoln this past Saturday. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>TOP 10 PROSPECTS FROM EACH CLASS THAT WILL BE PLAYING</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2027</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 1 [player_tooltip player_id='505244' first='James' last='Pace III'] | Edge | DeMatha</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 2 [player_tooltip player_id='1291840' first='Anthony' last='Sweeney'] | Edge | St. Frances Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 4 [player_tooltip player_id='734784' first='Raylaun' last='Henry'] | Defensive Back | St. Frances Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 5 Joseph Buchanan | Defensive Lineman | McDonogh</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 6 [player_tooltip player_id='2102606' first='Cahron' last='Wheeler'] | Edge | St. Paul's</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 8 [player_tooltip player_id='734850' first='Myles' last='McAfee'] | Wide Receiver | Archbishop Spaulding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 10 Knyiar Crumb | Defensive Back | DeMatha Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2028</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 2 [player_tooltip player_id='1644118' first='Bryce' last='Smalls'] | Offensive Lineman | Archbishop Spalding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 3 [player_tooltip player_id='405037' first='Jermaine' last='Smith Jr.'] | St. Frances Academy | DeMatha</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 4 [player_tooltip player_id='1672675' first='Langston' last='Pridgeon'] | DeMatha | Defensive Back</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 7 Nicholas Stevens | Defensive Lineman | DeMatha</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 8 [player_tooltip player_id='964935' first='Keith' last='Miller'] | Wide Receiver | Archbishop Spalding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 9 [player_tooltip player_id='965120' first='Brandon' last='Jefferson'] | Wide Receiver | St. Frances Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 10 [player_tooltip player_id='1455368' first='Tyrone' last='Elee'] | Defensive Lineman | St. Frances Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Class of 2029</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 1 [player_tooltip player_id='1085442' first='Dekeen' last='Kuyateh'] | Edge | St. Frances Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 3 [player_tooltip player_id='1594475' first='Jalen' last='Wallace'] | Defensive Back | St. John's College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 5 [player_tooltip player_id='264860' first='DJ' last='Butler'] | Linebacker | St. John's College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 6 [player_tooltip player_id='1879547' first='Brian' last='Snowden'] | Quarterback | Archbishop Spalding</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 7 [player_tooltip player_id='2160203' first='Casime' last='Harris'] | Edge | St. John's College</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>No. 10 [player_tooltip player_id='465507' first='Dylan' last='Williams'] | Defensive Lineman | St. Frances Academy</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->