Spring River Valley recap September 24, 2013
Jasper scaled the state rankings by moving to 214 from 243 this week, the biggest jump in Spring River Valley. The Eagles climbed the ranks as a result of beating Lockwood 41-14.
Adding to the longest winning streak in the league this week, Sarcoxie beat Pierce City 28-6,. This was the team's fourth consecutive win.
Diamond's dynamic duo of Brodie Bien and Evan Moreland proved tough for Miller to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Bien threw for 160 yards and Moreland had 63 yards receiving. Zach Renfro helped Diamond's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 36 yards.
The Wildcats' dynamic duo of Bien and Moreland proved to be unstoppable against the Cardinals, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Moreland was the best receiver in the league this week as Diamond topped Miller.
Bien put up the best numbers in passing as Jimmy Dushane's team defeated Jason Smith's team.
Jake Tullock was a force in the backfield as Greenfield beat Archie.
Tullock was the most successful running back in Spring River Valley this week. In 17 carries, he ran for 220 yards as the Wildcats defeated the Cardinals. Teammate Lane Hankins added to the ground attack by rushing for 151 yards.
Tullock provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Greenfield topped the Whirlwinds. Tullock's favorite target this week was Anthony Schwindler, who caught 3 passes for 35 yards.
6-foot-1 quarterback Bien of Diamond is the league leader in passing yards this season with 490. He has also thrown 3 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Schwindler. The Greenfield star has 13 catches for 209 yards.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Sarcoxie takes on second place Jasper. Last week, Sarcoxie beat the Eagles, while Jasper bested the Tigers.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Luke Rader's team takes on Richie Adkins' team. The Bears' offense has racked up 151 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while the Eagles have allowed only 61 on the year.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Jasper takes on Sarcoxie. The Eagles have allowed 61 points this season, while the Bears have given up 61. Jasper allowed 14 points last week as it topped Lockwood.
There should be lots of points scored when the Eagles and Sarcoxie face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, Jasper comes in having scored 146 this season, while the Bears have scored 151. The Eagles scored 41 points last week as they beat Clay Lasater's team.
Aaron O'Laughlin's team was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from seventh to fourth in the league. Earlier in the week, the Wildcats triumphed over Archie 35-20.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
