MAIS A District 5 (8 Man) recap Nov. 7, 2012
Russell Christian Academy extended the longest winning streak in MAIS A District 5 (8 Man) this week by beating Franklin Academy, 41-6. The victory was the 12th in a row for the Warriors.
Calhoun Academy and Clinton Christian Academy played the most hotly contested game in the league this week, with Calhoun Academy eventually emerging with a 36-30 victory.
Russell Christian Academy's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Warriors feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Jacob Howse has thrown for 1350 yards and 25 touchdowns this season, while Ben McGraw has 16 catches for 488 yards. Arik Washington leads the league in rushing with 1177 yards.
The marquee game in MAIS A District 5 (8 Man) this week will be the clash between Russell Christian Academy and the Cougars. Nate Ballard's team enters the contest ranked first in the state, while Calhoun Academy ranks second.
Danny Joe Norman of the the Cougars is only 83 yards short of surpassing 1,000 rushing yards for the season. Norman has rushed for 917 yards on 99 carries so far this year.
There should be lots of points scored when Russell Christian Academy and Calhoun Academy face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Warriors comes in having scored 572 this season, while the Cougars have scored 457. Russell Christian Academy scored 41 points last week as it defeated the Cougars.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when the Warriors take on Calhoun Academy. Russell Christian Academy has allowed 104 points this season, while the Cougars have given up 133. The Warriors allowed 6 points last week as they bested Franklin Academy.
Russell Christian Academy took down the Cougars 41-6 last week, the largest margin of any game. Howse threw for 188 yards and two touchdowns in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
