3A Metro - Mountain recap December 3, 2013
Eastside Catholic extended the longest winning streak in 3A Metro - Mountain this week by beating O'Dea, 28-14. The victory was the sixth in a row for the Crusaders.
Eastside Catholic led the league in scoring this week by notching 28 points on the Fighting Irish. Harley Kirsch threw for 294 yards and 3 touchdowns during the win.
Jeremy Thielbahr's team's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. On the ground Brandon Wellington chipped in 65 yards. Devon Arbis-Jackson helped Eastside Catholic's passing attack out by catching 4 balls for 62 yards.
He was 19-30 with 1 interception.
Colin MacIlvennie was the best receiver in the league this week as the Crusaders beat O'Dea. MacIlvennie tallied 4 receptions for 119 yards. Arbis-Jackson helped Eastside Catholic's passing attack out by catching 4 balls for 62 yards.
Eastside Catholic made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 323 from 508. They were able to move up in the ranks after a 28-14 victory over Monte Kohler's team last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.