Photo: Adrian Hagvall
By Adrian Hagvall
Walter Johnson edged Gaithersburg 20-19 on Sept. 4, 2026, opening its first season under head coach Jacquis McCray with a late comeback.
Quarterback Luke Maynard broke free on a scramble late in the fourth quarter, setting up a go-ahead touchdown by Adonai Getnet that put Walter Johnson in front for good.
Walter Johnson struck first before Gaithersburg rallied to a 13-12 halftime lead and held it until the closing minutes. Walter Johnson touchdowns came from Xavier Mansare, Drew Adepoju and Getnet.
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