League recap: Madison Central climbs in standings with win

By Staff Report Oct 17, 2012, 8:43pm

6A Region 2 league recap: 10/17/12

6A Region 2 recap Oct. 16, 2012

Madison Central was the team that gained the most ground in the standings this week, jumping from fourth to first in 6A Region 2. The Jaguars vanquished Vicksburg 58-6 earlier in the week.

Madison Central extended the longest winning streak in the league this week by beating the Gators, 58-6. This was the team's fourth consecutive win.

The Jaguars' dynamic duo of Trey Smith and Keith Williams proved tough for Vicksburg to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Smith threw for 119 yards and three touchdowns and Williams had 100 yards receiving. Brandon Moore helped Madison Central's passing attack out by catching two balls for 65 yards.

Zackary Tidwell was the most productive running back in the league this week. In 18 carries, he ran for 175 yards as Jim Hill bested Tavarius Johnson's team. Teammate Marjarvis McGee added to the ground attack by rushing for 65 yards.

The Jaguars' Jake Schwartz and Williams have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading 6A Region 2 in both passing and receiving yards. Schwartz has thrown for 1411 yards this season, while Williams, a 6-foot-1 receiver, has 42 catches for 802 yards. The Tigers' Tidwell leads the league in rushing yards with 781.

The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Madison Central takes on second place Jim Hill. Last week, Madison Central topped the Gators, while Jim Hill bested Greenville-Weston.

Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when the Jaguars take on John Jennings' team. Madison Central's offense has racked up 277 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while the Tigers have allowed only 121 on the year.

Clinton and Northwest Rankin played the most hotly contested game in the league this week, with Clinton eventually emerging with a 17-15 victory. Cale Luke threw for 20 yards and ran for 140 yards in the win.



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