The football landscape of Southern Maryland has undergone a striking transformation over the past decade, as each of the four public high schools in Calvert County has risen to the pinnacle of state competition.
Patuxent High School has become the flagship of this surge, capturing back‑to‑back Class 2A titles in 2024 and 2025, the latter coming after a nail‑biting 8‑6 victory over longtime rival Dunbar.
A New Era for Southern Maryland Football
Huntingtown High School celebrated its first ever championship in 2025, edging out a strong Dunbar squad 24‑21 in a game that swung in the final minutes, while the 2023 title had slipped away to Decatur.
Northern High School, a program that already etched its name in Maryland lore with a Class 3A crown in 2021, has continued to contend, reaching the championship game in recent seasons and consistently pushing the state’s traditional powerhouses.
Calvert High School, though still seeking its first championship, has steadily climbed the ladder, making the title game in 2023 before falling 8‑0 to Dunbar, a result that underscored both progress and the competitive gap.
The ripple effect of this dominance extends beyond trophies; coaches and players alike point to a pipeline that is feeding more athletes into NCAA Division I programs, promising a sustained presence on the national stage as the 2026 season looms.