Upstate Eight - River recap September 4, 2013
East was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from sixth to second in Upstate Eight - River. The Fighting Saints vanquished South Elgin 35-27 earlier in the week.
Batavia was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after besting Glenbard North. The Bulldogs came in at 23 in the state poll after placing at number 68 last week.
East's dynamic duo of Jimmy Mitchell and Mitch Munroe proved tough for the Storm to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Mitchell threw for 266 yards and 5 touchdowns and Munroe had 86 yards receiving. Phil Hopper helped East's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 74 yards.
Mike Fields' team's dynamic duo of Mitchell and Munroe proved to be unstoppable against South Elgin, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
He went 20-33 with 0 interceptions.
Munroe was the best wideout in the league this week as the Fighting Saints beat Pat Pistorio's team.
Scott Robak made the biggest impact on defense this week as East defeated the Storm. He.
Anthony Scaccia was the best running back in the league this week. In 19 carries, he ran for 87 yards as Batavia beat South Elgin. Teammate Micah Coffey added to the ground attack by rushing for 36 yards.
Mitchell put up the best numbers through the air as East bested the Storm.
The Fighting Saints' Mitchell and Munroe have formed a dream team this season, leading Upstate Eight - River in both passing and receiving yards. Mitchell has thrown for 266 yards this season, while Munroe has 6 catches for 86 yards. Dennis Piron's team's Scaccia leads the league in rushing yards with 87.
Geneva moved up to 120 from 243 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Vikings climbed the ranks as a result of defeating Oswego 29-27.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
