Arundel advances to 4A/3A quarterfinals

Here’s a roundup of high school varsity action from Friday, Nov. 11.

Football

Arundel 29, Leonardtown 3: The Wildcats extended their season to the Class 4A/3A state quarterfinals by scoring entirely in the second half. Gavin Kamachi went 9-for15 for 112 yards and two touchdowns and running back Ahmad Taylor had 31 carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns. Chris Downs snagged one of Kamachi’s touchdown passes and finished with 91 yards on seven receptions.

Broadneck 30, Meade 13: The Bruins (9-1) found themselves in a true rallying mindset after falling behind the Mustangs 7-0 in the second quarter. Broadneck scored 14 points in the third quarter to take the lead and 16 in the fourth to run away with the game. Quarterback Cam Catterton finished 9-for-14 for 125 yards and a touchdown for Broadneck. Running back Ian Mauldin totaled 155 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries. Machi Evans caught five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. The Mustangs cycled through two quarterbacks after starter Jaquail Marks went down with an injury. Sophomore quarterback

Alijah Johnson stepped up, throwing a touchdown pass to Kayvawn Simms-Rodgers in the fourth quarter.

Long Reach 14, Chesapeake 13: The Cougars’ journey through Class 3A fell short in the second round as the Lightning took the lead in the third and never looked back. Logan Clark brought in the first touchdown for the Cougars, scoring from 25 yards, but the extra point attempt was missed. That opened the door for Long Reach to take a 7-6 lead before the half. In the third quarter, Rushaun Tongue intercepted a pass and returned it for 47 yards to give Chesapeake a 13-7 lead. Brice Koontz delivered a 17-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Etheridge in the second quarter, giving the Lightning a 7-6 halftime lead. After Tongue’s pick-six, Koontz scored on a quarterback keeper from a yard out, putting Long Reach on top late in the third quarter. They held onto the lead for the rest of the way and will host No. 4 seed St. Charles in the quarterfinals.

Volleyball

Churchill 3, South River 0: The Seahawks’ season ended in the Class 4A state quarterfinals.

Crofton 3, Centennial 2: The Cardinals advanced to their first-ever Class 3A state semifinal by beating the Eagles in five sets.