League recap: Kennedy rises in state rank

By Staff Report Sep 18, 2013, 4:41pm

Mission Valley league recap: 9/17/13

Mission Valley recap September 17, 2013

Kennedy moved up to 605 from 710 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Mission Valley. The Titans climbed the ranks as a result of defeating Arroyo 49-14.

Newark Memorial was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from fourth to second in the league. The Cougars defeated San Lorenzo 31-23 earlier in the week.

Kennedy's dynamic duo of Waymond McKissick and Jacob Murrieta proved tough for the Dons to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. McKissick threw for 50 yards and Murrieta had 50 yards receiving.

David Damewood's team's dynamic duo of McKissick and Murrieta proved to be unstoppable against Arroyo, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Jared Lozoya provided a threat through the air and on the ground as Irvington lost to Acalanes.

Lozoya was the best running back in the league this week. He ran for 198 yards on 28 carries as the Vikings beat Chad Sullivan's team. Teammate Randon Navarro added to the ground attack by rushing for 43 yards.

McKissick put up the best numbers through the air as Kennedy beat the Dons.

Murrieta was the best wideout in Mission Valley this week as the Titans topped Arroyo.

American's Ryan Barker and Deangelo Cox have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Barker has thrown for 174 yards this season, while Cox has 7 catches for 119 yards. Lozoya from Irvington leads the league in rushing with 384 yards.

Mission San Jose fell to Mills 35-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.



Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.