Game #3
Paul VI Breaks Through With Dominant 41-0 Shutout of Saint John Paul the Great
Hudson Akin throws two touchdowns, Julian Henry rushes for 134 yards and Jaxson Blaisdell catches two scores.
CHANTILLY, Va. — Friday, September 18, 2026 — After opening the season with consecutive losses, Paul VI delivered a decisive response Friday night.
The Panthers overwhelmed Saint John Paul the Great Catholic, 41-0, behind an efficient passing performance from quarterback Hudson Akin, a powerful rushing effort from Julian Henry and a defense that recorded its first shutout of the season.
Akin completed seven of nine passes for 120 yards and two touchdowns without an interception.
Henry rushed for 134 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, averaging more than 12 yards per attempt.
Tight end Jaxson Blaisdell caught three passes for 49 yards and two touchdowns.
Paul VI established control immediately, scoring 13 points in the first quarter.
The Panthers then delivered their most productive quarter of the season, adding 21 points in the second period to build a commanding 34-0 halftime advantage.
Another touchdown in the third quarter extended the lead to 41-0.
Neither team scored in the fourth.
For Paul VI, the victory represented a dramatic offensive turnaround.
After scoring only eight points across their first two games, the Panthers produced 41 against the visiting Wolves.
Akin's accuracy was especially noteworthy.
The quarterback completed nearly 78 percent of his passes while throwing two touchdowns without a turnover.
Henry provided the explosive rushing production, while Blaisdell emerged as a reliable scoring target in the passing game.
Paul VI's defense also contributed to the dominant performance.
Saint John Paul the Great quarterback Luke Adams completed 14 of 26 passes for 96 yards and threw one interception.
Running back Zachary Tisdale was limited to 36 yards on 12 carries.
Receiver Izaiah Wingfield caught four passes for 48 yards, but the Wolves were unable to generate any points.
The victory improved Paul VI to 1-2 and dropped Saint John Paul the Great to 1-3.
The Panthers will next host Digital Pioneers Academy of Washington, D.C., on September 25.
DMV Gridiron Takeaway: Paul VI delivered its most complete performance of the young season. Akin's efficient passing, Henry's explosive rushing and Blaisdell's two touchdown receptions provided offensive balance, while the defense secured a shutout.
Final Score: Paul VI 41, Saint John Paul the Great 0
Top Performers
- Hudson Akin, QB: 7-of-9 passing, 120 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Julian Henry, RB: 11 carries, 134 rushing yards, 1 touchdown.
- Jaxson Blaisdell, TE: 3 receptions, 49 yards, 2 touchdowns.
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