Richard Montgomery Defeated Poolesville Soccer Team
The Richard Montgomery Rockets secured a 2-1 victory over the Falcons in a recent match.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Soccer
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The Richard Montgomery Rockets handed the Poolesville Falcons their first loss of the season with a 2-1 final score. The win improved the Rockets' season record to 7-2.
Why it matters
The result significantly alters the standings for both programs as they head toward the postseason. Poolesville lost its undefeated streak despite entering the match with seven regular season wins and six clean sheets.
Richard Montgomery holds a 7-2 season record, while Poolesville moves to 7-1 after suffering its first loss. The game featured a 20-yard goal from Dakota Waide and a header from Ashley Paiz.
The players
Richard Montgomery Rockets
This is a high school soccer team based in Rockville that holds a 7-2 record.
Poolesville Falcons
This is a high school soccer team that holds a 7-1 record following their first loss of the season.
Dakota Waide
A sophomore player for Richard Montgomery who scored a 20-yard goal.
Ashley Paiz
A sophomore player for Richard Montgomery who scored a goal via header.
Erin Adkinson
The goalkeeper for Richard Montgomery who recorded a key diving save.
The details
The Rockets claimed their victory through a pair of second-half goals from sophomores Dakota Waide and Ashley Paiz. Although Poolesville freshman Jola Ajao scored in the 60th minute, a key diving save from Richard Montgomery goalie Erin Adkinson preserved the lead.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: Richard Montgomery played Poolesville on Wednesday night.
October 12, 2026: Poolesville hosts the Churchill Bulldogs.
October 13, 2026: Richard Montgomery plays at Walter Johnson.
Late October 2026: Postseason play begins.
Season Trajectory
This outcome disrupts the undefeated status of Poolesville and shifts the competitive balance within the local division. Both programs are now finalizing their standing ahead of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association postseason tournament.
Poolesville must now adjust its strategy before hosting the Churchill Bulldogs, who hold a strong 8-0-1 record. Meanwhile, Richard Montgomery looks to maintain its current momentum during their upcoming road game against Walter Johnson.
The takeaway
The Rockets demonstrated the ability to break down a high-performing defense to secure a critical late-season win. Consistency in both offensive finishing and goalkeeping will be essential for teams heading into the high-stakes environment of postseason play.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Bethesda Magazine.
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