Paul VI Shut Out by Landon, 27-0, as Panthers Fall to 0-2

Game #2 Paul VI Shut Out by Landon, 27-0, as Panthers Fall to 0-2 Bears score 14 points in the second quarter and add 13 in the fourth to secure nonconference victory. BETHESDA, Md. — Thursday, September 10, 2026 — Paul VI's early-season offensive struggles continued Thursday night as Landon defeated the visiting Panthers, 27-0, in a nonconference high school football matchup. The Panthers entered the game seeking their first victory after falling to Episcopal in their season opener. Instead, Landon's defense prevented Paul VI from reaching the end zone, handing the Panthers their first shutout loss of the season. The teams played a scoreless opening quarter before Landon took control with 14 points in the second period. Paul VI's defense kept the Bears off the scoreboard in the third quarter, but the Panthers were unable to narrow the deficit. Landon added 13 points in the fourth quarter to complete the victory. The defeat marked Paul VI's second consecutive loss and left the Panthers searching for answers offensively. Through two games, Paul VI had scored eight points while allowing 47. The Panthers' challenge was particularly evident in their inability to sustain scoring production across four quarters. Against Episcopal, Paul VI scored eight points in the second quarter but was shut out after halftime. Against Landon, the Panthers were held scoreless for the entire contest. Landon improved to 1-1 with the victory, while Paul VI dropped to 0-2. The Panthers will return home September 18 to face Saint John Paul the Great Catholic of Dumfries, Virginia. That matchup will provide Paul VI with an opportunity to reset its season and establish offensive momentum. DMV Gridiron Takeaway: Paul VI has struggled to generate consistent scoring through its first two games. The Panthers' next challenge will be improving offensive execution while maintaining the defensive stretches that kept Landon scoreless in two quarters. Final Score: Landon 27, Paul VI 0 | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | | ------- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ----- | | Paul VI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Landon | 0 | 14 | 0 | 13 | 27 | SEO Tags: Paul VI vs Landon 2026, Paul VI Panthers Football, Landon Bears Football, Bethesda High School Football, Virginia Private School Football, DMV Gridiron, [SASN.TV](http://sasn.tv/)