League recap: Durham rises in state rank

By Staff Report Nov 19, 2013, 4:37pm

Sacramento Valley league recap: 11/19/13

Sacramento Valley recap November 19, 2013

Durham moved up to 572 from 647 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Sacramento Valley. The Trojans climbed the ranks as a result of defeating Pierce 37-7.

Durham extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating the Bears, 37-7. This was the team's fourth consecutive win.

The Trojans' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Josh Heath threw for 130 and 1 touchdown and Luke Mullarkey had 85 yards receiving. On the ground Jake Wiley contributed 61 yards. Ryley Haugh helped Durham's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 15 yards.

Heath put up the best numbers through the air as Durham beat Pierce. Heath's favorite target this week was Mullarkey, who caught 4 passes for 85 yards.

Durham's offense cannot be tamed this season and the Trojans feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. Heath has thrown for 1,548 yards and 18 touchdowns this season, while Zach Marks has 26 catches for 686 yards.

Adolfo Ramirez has rushed for 953 yards on 153 carries so far this year.

Scott Burnum's team fell to the Trojans 37-7 last week, the largest margin of any game. Saul Mendez ran for 43 yards and caught 2 passes for 49 yards in the defeat.



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