St. Mary's Ryken Defeats Paul VI, 41-6, as Panthers' Losing Streak Reaches Three

Game #6 St. Mary's Ryken Defeats Paul VI, 41-6, as Panthers' Losing Streak Reaches Three Malachi Milburn rushes for 164 yards and three touchdowns as Knights deliver their highest-scoring performance of the season. CHANTILLY, Va. — Friday, October 9, 2026 — Paul VI's difficult 2026 football season continued Friday night as St. Mary's Ryken defeated the Panthers, 41-6, in a nonconference matchup. The visiting Knights received a dominant rushing performance from Malachi Milburn, who gained 164 yards and scored three touchdowns on just 10 carries. Milburn averaged 16.4 yards per attempt, providing St. Mary's Ryken with an explosive rushing attack that helped produce its highest point total of the season. Quarterback Nick Reisinger also contributed to the Knights' offensive success, throwing for 182 yards and two touchdowns on 15 pass attempts. The combination of Milburn's rushing production and Reisinger's passing performance proved too much for a Paul VI team seeking to end a two-game losing streak. Instead, the Panthers suffered their third consecutive defeat. Paul VI entered the contest following losses to Digital Pioneers Academy and St. Albans, games in which the Panthers had allowed a combined 79 points. St. Mary's Ryken added 41 more, extending Paul VI's defensive struggles. The Panthers managed six points, their lowest offensive output since being shut out by Landon on September 10. For St. Mary's Ryken, the victory ended a three-game road losing streak and improved its record to 2-5. Paul VI fell to 1-5. The Panthers have now lost four consecutive home games and will need to regroup before beginning conference competition. Paul VI's next scheduled game is against Archbishop Carroll on October 24. With the season moving into its final stretch, the Panthers will look to improve defensive consistency and establish a more productive offensive identity. DMV Gridiron Takeaway: Paul VI continues to struggle against explosive offensive opponents. Milburn's 164 rushing yards and three touchdowns highlighted the Panthers' difficulty containing big plays, while the offense managed only six points. Final Score: St. Mary's Ryken 41, Paul VI 6 Top Performers - Malachi Milburn, St. Mary's Ryken: 10 carries, 164 rushing yards, 3 touchdowns. - Nick Reisinger, St. Mary's Ryken: 182 passing yards, 2 touchdowns on 15 attempts. SEO Tags: Paul VI vs St Mary's Ryken 2026, Paul VI Panthers Football, St Mary's Ryken Knights, Malachi Milburn, Nick Reisinger, WCAC Football, DMV Gridiron, [SASN.TV](http://sasn.tv/) PAUL VI Team Article: Paul VI Searching for Consistency After 1-5 Start to 2026 Football Season Panthers have shown flashes of offensive potential, but scoring struggles and defensive breakdowns have defined a difficult opening stretch. CHANTILLY, Va. — October 9, 2026 — Six games into the 2026 high school football season, Paul VI finds itself searching for consistency after a challenging opening stretch against opponents from across the Washington metropolitan region. The Panthers are 1-5 following a 41-6 loss to St. Mary's Ryken, with their lone victory coming in a commanding 41-0 shutout of Saint John Paul the Great Catholic on September 18. That performance demonstrated what Paul VI can accomplish when its offense and defense operate effectively. Quarterback Hudson Akin completed seven of nine passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns in the victory. Running back Julian Henry rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, while tight end Jaxson Blaisdell caught three passes for 49 yards and two scores. But the Panthers have struggled to reproduce that performance consistently. Through six games, Paul VI has scored 69 points while allowing 167. The Panthers are averaging 11.5 points per game and surrendering approximately 27.8. The offensive production has been uneven. Paul VI scored eight points against Episcopal, was shut out by Landon, erupted for 41 against Saint John Paul the Great and then scored 20 combined points across its next three games. The defense has also faced challenges. Digital Pioneers Academy scored 50 points against the Panthers, while St. Mary's Ryken added 41. Paul VI has nevertheless received encouraging individual performances. Cooper Colcombe rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown against Episcopal. Akin has shown the ability to operate efficiently in the passing game, particularly in the victory over Saint John Paul the Great. Henry's 134-yard rushing performance and Blaisdell's two touchdown receptions in that contest demonstrated the Panthers' offensive potential. The challenge now is translating those individual performances into sustained team production. Paul VI is scheduled to begin conference competition against Archbishop Carroll on October 24. The Panthers will enter that matchup seeking to reverse a three-game losing streak and build momentum during the final stretch of the regular season. DMV Gridiron Season Outlook: Paul VI's 41-0 victory over Saint John Paul the Great remains the clearest example of the team's potential. To become more competitive, the Panthers will need to establish offensive consistency, reduce explosive plays allowed and find ways to sustain scoring production beyond the opening quarter. SEO Tags: Paul VI Panthers 2026 Football, Paul VI High School Football, WCAC Football, Hudson Akin, Julian Henry, Cooper Colcombe, Jaxson Blaisdell, Virginia High School Football, DMV Gridiron, [SASN.TV](http://sasn.tv/) 1–5 Season record 69 Points scored 167 Points allowed | Game date | Opponent | Result | | -------------- | ------------------------- | ------ | | Sept. 4, 2026 | Episcopal | L 8–20 | | Sept. 10, 2026 | Landon | L 0–27 | | Sept. 18, 2026 | Saint John Paul the Great | W 41–0 | | Sept. 25, 2026 | Digital Pioneers Academy | L 7–50 | | Oct. 2, 2026 | St. Albans | L 7–29 | | Oct. 9, 2026 | St. Mary's Ryken | L 6–41 |