The junior quarterback was instrumental in leading the No. 2 Cardinals to a thrilling 26-21 home win over then-No. 1 Gilman on Friday, throwing for 174 yards and three touchdowns. The Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association A Conference showdown was the first night game played at Calvert Hall, and there were more than 4,000 in attendance. Stuart's poise against a persistent Greyhounds defense paid dividends to help the Cardinals rally from a 21-7 fourth-quarter deficit. Stuart also carried the ball nine times for 45 yards. For the season, the Good Counsel transfer is 78 of 128 passing for 1,129 yards and 11 touchdowns and has rushed for two scores. The Cardinals are 7-0 for the first time since 1997 and 2-0 in conference play.

Others considered: Mike Fafaul, Loyola, football; Anthony Williams, Archbishop Curley, football