2A Region 3 recap Sept. 26, 2012
Austin Johnson and Darrean Burks provided fans with a highlight when they connected against New Brockton. The longest such play in 2A Region 3 this season, the connection resulted in 60 yards.
Elba's Michael Calloway recorded the longest rushing play in the league this season in his game against the Gamecocks last week. Calloway scampered for 86 yards on the play and finished with 101 on the day as his team beat New Brockton.
Elba's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Johnson threw for 111 and one touchdown and Burks had 60 yards receiving. Reid Rials helped Elba's passing attack out by catching two balls for 31 yards.
Elba's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Tigers feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Rials has thrown for 320 yards and four touchdowns this season, while Cobe Goosby has 11 catches for 177 yards. Burks leads the league in rushing with 293 yards.
Jim Bob Striplin's team moved up to 292 from 327 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in 2A Region 3. The Gamecocks climbed the ranks as a result of a 50-0 win over the Gamecocks.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
