Gonzaga's Unbeaten Streak Ends With 27-19 Loss to Malvern Prep

Game #6 Gonzaga's Unbeaten Streak Ends With 27-19 Loss to Malvern Prep DMV Gridiron | Mid-Atlantic High School Football Eagles suffer first defeat of 2026 season after opening with five consecutive victories. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gonzaga's undefeated start to the 2026 football season came to an end Friday as Malvern Prep defeated the Eagles 27-19 in a competitive nonconference matchup. The loss marked Gonzaga's first setback of the season after five consecutive victories and dropped the Eagles to 5-1. Facing a Malvern Prep program from Pennsylvania, Gonzaga encountered another challenging opponent in a nonconference schedule designed to prepare the Eagles for high-level competition. The Friars produced 27 points and held Gonzaga to 19, securing an eight-point victory. For Gonzaga, the defeat ended an impressive opening stretch that included victories over Calvert Hall, Coolidge, Eastern, Archbishop Carroll and Benedictine. Despite the loss, the Eagles remain positioned for a strong season as they prepare to enter Washington Catholic Athletic Conference competition. Malvern Prep improved to 3-2 with the victory, continuing a successful run that has included 11 wins in its past 14 games dating back to the previous season. Gonzaga will now shift its attention to Bishop McNamara in a key WCAC matchup. The upcoming contest will provide the Eagles with an immediate opportunity to respond to their first loss and begin conference play on a positive note. DMV Gridiron Game Takeaway: Gonzaga's first defeat serves as a significant test of the team's response to adversity. The Eagles enter WCAC play with a 5-1 record and an opportunity to reestablish their momentum. Final Score: Malvern Prep 27, Gonzaga 19 Tags: Gonzaga Eagles Football, Malvern Prep Friars, WCAC Football, DMV Gridiron, DC High School Football, [SASN.TV](http://sasn.tv/)