DeMatha Pulls Away From Archbishop Spalding, 35-14, in Maryland Private School Football Showdown

Game #1 DeMatha Pulls Away From Archbishop Spalding, 35-14, in Maryland Private School Football Showdown Stags take control with 28 points across the second and third quarters to open their season with a convincing home victory. HYATTSVILLE, Md. — Friday, August 28, 2026 — DeMatha opened its football season with a 35-14 victory over Archbishop Spalding, taking control after a scoreless first quarter in a matchup between two prominent Maryland private school programs. The Stags broke through with 14 points in the second quarter, while the visiting Cavaliers answered with seven. DeMatha carried a 14-7 advantage into halftime. The third quarter proved decisive. DeMatha added another 14 points while holding Spalding scoreless, extending its lead to 28-7 entering the final period. Both teams scored once in the fourth quarter, leaving the Stags with a 21-point victory. The Stags' defense limited Spalding to seven points in each half and delivered a shutout in the third quarter, when DeMatha created its largest separation. The result provided an encouraging start for a DeMatha team preparing for another demanding schedule featuring regional opponents and Washington Catholic Athletic Conference competition. Archbishop Spalding, which competes in the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association, fell to 0-1. DeMatha improved to 1-0 and will next travel to Philadelphia to face Imhotep Charter, which opened its season with a 32-8 victory over Camden. DMV Gridiron Takeaway: DeMatha established control during the middle quarters, outscoring Spalding 28-7 in the second and third periods. The victory gave the Stags a strong opening result against a respected Maryland opponent. Final Score: DeMatha 35, Archbishop Spalding 14 SEO Tags: DeMatha Stags Football, Archbishop Spalding Cavaliers, DeMatha vs Spalding 2026, WCAC Football, MIAA Football, Maryland High School Football, DMV Gridiron, [SASN.TV](http://sasn.tv/)