League recap: Jordan climbs in state rankings

By Staff Report Sep 4, 2013, 10:14pm

Minnesota River league recap: 9/4/13

Minnesota River recap September 4, 2013

Jordan scaled the state rankings by moving to 137 from 178 this week, the biggest jump in Minnesota River. The Hubmen/Jaguars were able to make move up by beating Kimball 47-14.

Le Sueur-Henderson fell to St. Peter 41-7 last week, the largest margin of any game.

Mayer Lutheran's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Cole Buttenhoff threw for 61 yards and Anthony Gruenhagen had 27 yards receiving. On the ground Joel Burfeind chipped in 169 yards. Taylor Otterstatter helped Mayer Lutheran's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 27 yards.

The Crusaders' offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.

Mayer Lutheran's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.

Mark Hasse's team's dynamic duo of Buttenhoff and Gruenhagen proved to be unstoppable against Eden Valley-Watkins, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

The Crusaders' dynamic duo of Buttenhoff and Gruenhagen proved tough for the Eagles to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Buttenhoff and Burfeind gave Mayer Lutheran a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Nathan Weber also contributed to the rushing game with 113 yards on the ground.

Buttenhoff and Burfeind gave the Crusaders a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.

Burfeind was the most successful running back in the league this week.

Burfeind was a passing and rushing force as Mayer Lutheran topped Eden Valley-Watkins.

Gruenhagen was the best wideout in the league this week as the Crusaders defeated the Eagles.

Buttenhoff put up the best numbers through the air as Mayer Lutheran beat Eden Valley-Watkins.

An important game coming up this Minnesota River this week will be when Belle Plaine takes on Watertown-Mayer. The Tigers are in sixth place, while the Royals are in first place.

Jordan made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 7,387 from 9,016. The improvement was the result of 47-14 victory over the Cubs last week.



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