Tri-Valley recap September 17, 2013
Ian Craddock and Jonathan Esqueda provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Nipomo. The longest such play in Tri-Valley this season, the connection resulted in 70 yards.
Oak Park scaled the state rankings by moving to 277 from 379 this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Eagles were able to make move up by topping Simi Valley 34-33.
Oak Park's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Chandler Whitbord threw for 294 and 4 touchdowns and Matt Byer had 186 yards receiving. On the ground Brandon Coppel contributed 157 yards. Coppel helped Oak Park's passing attack out by catching 4 balls for 56 yards.
Terry Shorten's team's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
The Eagles' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Oak Park's dynamic duo of Whitbord and Byer proved to be unstoppable against the Pioneers, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
The Eagles' dynamic duo of Whitbord and Byer proved tough for Simi Valley to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Whitbord and Coppel gave Oak Park a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Whitbord also contributed to the rushing game with 74 yards on the ground.
Whitbord and Coppel gave the Eagles a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.
Whitbord put up the best numbers through the air as Oak Park beat Ryan Taggart's team.
He was 21-39 with 3 interceptions.
Byer was the best wideout in the league this week as the Eagles beat the Pioneers.
Coppel was the best running back in Tri-Valley this week.
Oak Park's Whitbord and Byer have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. 6-3 quarterback Whitbord has thrown for 763 yards this season, while Byer has 23 catches for 474 yards. Santa Paula's Noah Magana leads the league in rushing yards with 517.
The Eagles and Simi Valley played the most contested game in the league this week, with the Eagles eventually emerging with a 34-33 victory. Whitbord during the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
