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Rockville High School overpowered Northwood High School 8-0 in Rockville on Sept. 14, 2026, ending the match early under the mercy rule.
Early Goals Build Lead
Rockville struck first with 31:57 left in the first half, when No. 11 finished a setup from No. 8. No. 18 doubled the lead with a long-range strike from outside the box with 11:15 remaining in the half, and No. 23 converted a penalty to the left side with four minutes to go before halftime.
Second-Half Surge Seals Mercy Rule
The pressure continued after the break. No. 1 scored twice, at 23:50 and 13:03 of the second half, and No. 2 added a goal at 6:31 to make it 7-0. No. 10 capped the night with a free kick from just outside the box at 4:47, pushing Rockville to 8-0 and triggering the mercy rule.
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