Here's a round up of all the action from Howard County in week 7:
Marriotts Ridge (4-3) spoiled Wilde Lake's (4-3) homecoming and ended its four-game winning streak with a 10-8 victory on Oct. 15. To read more about that game, click here.
Howard (7-0) extended its county winning streak to 31 by knocking off Hammond (0-7), 39-0.
Devin Dawkins ran for 190 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries, and quarterback Robby Porter (7-for-14, 97 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT) connected with Cameron Hooper (3 receptions, 38 yards) for two scores to help the Lions overcome a slow start. Anthony Reid also returned a kick 75 yards for a touchdown early in the third quarter.
Long Reach (7-0) found a groove offensively and scored 35 unanswered points in a 35-7 victory over Glenelg (5-2) on Oct. 15.
Quarterback Tyler Raines (14-for-24, 172 yards, 2 TD) connected with Emmanuel Ekop Jr. for a 44-yard score in the first quarter and later found Derrick Noble (5 receptions, 55 yards) for a 15-yard touchdown in the fourth. Greg Benton Jr. had a 3-yard rushing touchdown, and Luis Gooden Jr. and Dane Lynch Jr. both returned fumbles for scores in the third quarter. Jalen Hall also had six catches for 54 yards in the air.
Gladiators' running back Wande Owens (27 carries, 136 yards) opened the scoring with a 12-yard touchdown run.
Oakland Mills (3-4) ended a three-game skid and beat River Hill (3-4), 20-13.
Quarterback Shallon Robinson (15-for-28, 210 yards passing, TD, 2 INT; 15 carries, 48 yards, TD) scored on a 1-yard run and then found Duane Hudson for a 53-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Jaden Ealey's interception in the fourth quarter set up Jorie Kolliegbo's (10 carries, 133 yards) game-winning 90-yard touchdown run. Jordan Hopkins added 10 receptions for 120 yards, and safety Evan Riss also had an interception.
In Ellicott City, Atholton (5-2) picked up its third straight win with a 21-7 victory against Centennial (1-6).
Eric Love (7 carries, 100 yards) had a rushing touchdown touchdown and also caught three passes for 32 yards and a score to help the Raiders score 21 unanswered points. Jelani Dula (8 carries, 85 yards) and John Heriot (6 carries, 42 yards) also helped the Raiders average more than 10 yards per carry, and quarterback Dominic Totaro went 8-for-11 for 93 yards. Jasen Parkins also blocked and returned a punt 56 yards for a touchdown, while Habib Bundu and Justin Edison each had an interception.
Reservoir (1-6) earned its first victory of the season in a 36-14 win over Mt. Hebron (2-5). Gators running backs Kyle Fehr (22 carries, 124 yards, 2 TD) found the end zone twice and Javon James once, while quarterback Jordan Green (12-for-20, 214 yards) threw touchdown passes to Mason Baker (4 receptions, 66 yards) and Ebissa Sambo (61 yards). Kevin Miller added four catches for 52 yards.
Offensive Player of the Week*: Jorie Kolliegbo, Oakland Mills.
Kolliegbo ran for 133 yards on just 10 carries against River Hill, but did most of his damage when it mattered most. With the score tied at 13 late in the fourth quarter, he broke free for a 90-yard touchdown run to seal the Scorpions' win.
Also considered: Devin Dawkins, Howard; Kyle Fehr, Reservoir.
Defensive Player of the Week*: Marriotts Ridge's team defense.
This one goes to the entire Mustangs' defense because it was a total team effort to hold Wilde Lake to just eight points. Marriotts Ridge has allowed 22 points over its last three games and ended the Wildecats' four-game winning streak.
Also considered: Jasen Parkins, Atholton; Dre Fleeks, Wilde Lake; Luis Gooden Jr., Long Reach.
Standings (through Oct. 15 games):
Howard, 7-0 (points scored: 251; points allowed: 26)
Long Reach, 7-0 (ps: 190; pa: 65)
Atholton, 5-2 (ps: 188; pa: 101)
Glenelg, 5-2 (pa: 202; pa: 94)
Marriotts Ridge, 4-3 (ps: 117; pa: 100)
Wilde Lake, 4-3 (ps: 114; pa: 84)
Oakland Mills, 3-4 (ps: 107; pa: 157)
River Hill, 3-4 (ps: 95; pa: 157)
Mt. Hebron, 2-5 (ps: 88; pa: 231)
Centennial, 1-6 (ps: 92; pa: 177)
Reservoir, 1-6 (ps: 116; pa: 157)
Hammond, 0-7 (ps: 41; pa: 243)
*Players of the Week are decided based solely on information provided by Howard County coaches. Note that not all teams report stats and not all players' stats are reported. If you would like to submit scores or stats for future games, email them to TimSchwartz@baltsun.com by noon Monday.