Making its first Maryland State High School Football final appearance since 2008, Sherwood (Sandy Spring) made a valiant comeback but eventually lost to Mergenthaler Vocational-Technical (Baltimore) 40-20 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis.
Down 28-0 after the third quarter, Sherwood clawed within 28-20 at the start of the fourth but Mergenthaler would pull away in the final 12 minutes to claim the Class 4A/3A championship. It is Mergenthaler’s third title in the last five years.
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Sherwood was a state semi-finalist last season and finished state runner-up in 2025 with an 11-2 overall record. With nine starters returning next year, the future remains bright for the Warriors.
Sherwood falls 20-40 to a very talented Mervo team in tonight’s state final. Congrats on an incredible season.
Warrior nation is so proud of you. #rollwood@SHSWarrior_FB pic.twitter.com/SKkI5Heov4— Sherwood Athletics (@WarriorResults) December 5, 2025
Sherwood’s only regular loss was to Class 4A power Quince Orchard 35-28 back in October. With a 13-0 record this season and a 25-game winning streak, Quince Orchard goes for its second straight state title against Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5 at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
