AAAAAA Region 2 recap September 24, 2013
Luella scaled the state rankings by moving to 223 from 259 this week, the biggest jump in AAAAAA Region 2. The Lions were able to move up by defeating Henry County 24-21.
Luella and the Warhawks played the most contested game in the league this week, with Luella eventually emerging with a 24-21 victory. Donald Hammond threw for 113 yards in the win.
Nic Vasilchek's team's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. On the ground Jaylon Harris chipped in 57 yards. Harris helped Luella's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 34 yards.
The Lions' offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
Luella's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver.
The Lions' dynamic duo of Hammond and DeQuarius Fitzgerald proved tough for Henry County to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Luella's dynamic duo of Hammond and Fitzgerald proved to be unstoppable against Joseph Dupree's team, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.
Hammond and Harris gave the Lions a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Teammate Quad Clemmons added to the ground attack by rushing for 52 yards.
Hammond and Harris gave Luella a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.
Harris was the best running back in the league this week.
Hammond put up the best numbers through the air as the Lions topped the Warhawks.
Fitzgerald was the best wideout in AAAAAA Region 2 this week as Luella bested Henry County.
Thanks to the talents of Hammond and Clemmons, the Lions have been able to do all sorts of things on offense. Hammond is tops in the league in passing with 424 yards, while Clemmons has rushed for 219 yards this season. Tops in the league in receiving yards is Newton's Davonta Jones, with 184 yards on 11 catches.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Luella takes on Alcovy. The Lions' offense has racked up 57 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while the Tigers have allowed only 44 on the year.
An important game coming up in the league this week will be when Lovejoy takes on Druid Hills. At the moment, the Wildcats are in second, while the Red Devils are in fourth.
Luella made the biggest leap in the national rankings this week, rising to 5,731 from 6,675. The improvement was the result of 24-21 victory over the Warhawks last week.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
