Herbert's Fourth-Quarter Touchdown Lifts McDonogh Past St. Mary's, 14-10

Game #4 Herbert's Fourth-Quarter Touchdown Lifts McDonogh Past St. Mary's, 14-10 Eagles rally from halftime deficit to win defensive MIAA A Conference matchup. OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Friday, September 25, 2026 — McDonogh quarterback Jackson Herbert scored on a five-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter Friday night, lifting the Eagles to a hard-fought 14-10 victory over St. Mary's in MIAA A Conference competition. The victory kept McDonogh unbeaten at 5-0 and demonstrated the Eagles' ability to win a low-scoring contest after several productive offensive performances earlier in the season. St. Mary's opened the scoring when Michael Bourke connected on a 21-yard field goal with 7:15 remaining in the first quarter. McDonogh responded late in the period with one of the game's biggest plays. Herbert connected with Raymond Queen IV on an 83-yard touchdown pass with 52 seconds remaining in the quarter. Declan Vaughan converted the extra point, giving the Eagles a 7-3 advantage. St. Mary's regained the lead shortly before halftime. Quarterback DJ Hitaffer found Noah Parson for a 27-yard touchdown pass with 47 seconds remaining in the second quarter. The Saints entered halftime ahead 10-7. Neither team scored in the third quarter, setting the stage for McDonogh's fourth-quarter comeback. With 9:18 remaining, Herbert scored on a five-yard run, and Vaughan added the extra point to put the Eagles ahead 14-10. McDonogh's defense preserved the four-point advantage for the remainder of the contest. Herbert finished 14-of-27 passing for 204 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Oshegbo rushed for 41 yards on 15 carries. Queen's 83-yard touchdown reception accounted for McDonogh's passing score and provided the Eagles with their biggest offensive play. The Eagles generated 14 first downs compared with five for St. Mary's. The victory improved McDonogh to 5-0, while St. Mary's fell to 2-2. McDonogh will next host Calvert Hall on October 2. DMV Gridiron Takeaway: McDonogh demonstrated resilience in a defensive conference battle. Herbert's fourth-quarter touchdown run and the Eagles' ability to protect a narrow lead secured their fifth consecutive victory. Final Score: McDonogh 14, St. Mary's 10 Top Performers - Jackson Herbert, QB: 14-of-27 passing, 204 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 5-yard rushing touchdown. - Raymond Queen IV, WR: 1 reception, 83 yards, 1 touchdown. - Basil Oshegbo, RB: 15 carries, 41 rushing yards. Scoring Highlights - Q1, 7:15 — St. Mary's: Michael Bourke 21-yard field goal. - Q1, 0:52 — McDonogh: Queen 83-yard touchdown reception from Herbert. - Q2, 0:47 — St. Mary's: Noah Parson 27-yard touchdown reception from DJ Hitaffer. - Q4, 9:18 — McDonogh: Herbert 5-yard touchdown run. SEO Tags: McDonogh vs St. Mary's Football, McDonogh Eagles, Jackson Herbert, Raymond Queen IV, MIAA A Conference, Maryland High School Football, DMV Gridiron, [SASN.TV](http://sasn.tv/)