League recap: Jefferson moves into state Top 25

By Staff Report Sep 18, 2013, 4:40pm

Southern 5B league recap: 9/17/13

Southern 5B recap September 17, 2013

Jefferson was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after topping St. Ignatius. The Panthers came in at 25 in the state poll after placing at number 28 last week.

Jefferson took down the Bulldogs 48-0 last week, the largest margin of any game. Alex Brunett threw for 120 yards and 2 touchdowns and ran for 11 yards during the win.

Clint Layng's team's offense was tough to stop this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. On the ground David Weinmeister contributed 118 yards. Bredt Shanholtzer helped Jefferson's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 38 yards.

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

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

The Panthers' dynamic duo of Brunett and Sage Fadness proved to be unstoppable against St. Ignatius, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Jefferson's dynamic duo of Brunett and Fadness proved tough for Peter Hamilton's team to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Brunett and Weinmeister gave the Panthers a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Cole Woodland also contributed to the rushing game with 94 yards on the ground.

Brunett and Weinmeister gave Jefferson a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.

Weinmeister was the most successful running back in Southern 5B this week.

Brunett put up the best numbers through the air as the Panthers topped the Bulldogs. Brunett's favorite target this week was Fadness, who caught 2 passes for 54 yards.

Fadness was the best wideout in the league this week as Jefferson topped St. Ignatius.

Three Forks/Willow Creek and Cut Bank played the closest game in the league this week, with Three Forks/Willow Creek eventually emerging with a 12-8 victory.



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