UNION BRIDGE, Md., Sept. 18, 2026
Francis Scott Key High School lost 13-12 to Manchester Valley High School in a varsity football game Friday, September 18th in Union Bridge.
The one-point loss left the Eagles at 1-2 and extended their home losing streak to seven games, a run that began last season. Manchester Valley improved to 3-0.
Francis Scott Key came into the game off a 31-13 road win at South Hagerstown, its highest point total of the season. Friday's 12 points were the fewest the Eagles had scored through three games.
The Francis Scott Key defense held Manchester Valley to its lowest output of the season. The Mavericks had beaten North Hagerstown 28-7 a week earlier.
Both of Francis Scott Key's losses have been one-score games. The Eagles opened the season with a 24-21 loss to Smithsburg, so their two defeats have come by a combined four points. Manchester Valley has now won twice by a single point, having opened its season with a 30-29 win at Hereford.
Francis Scott Key held an unbeaten opponent to its lowest score of the season and still came away without a win, the latest loss in a home streak now at seven games. At 1-2, the Eagles have lost two games by a total of four points.
