League recap: Elyria rises in state rank

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

Northeast Ohio - River league recap: 9/17/13

Northeast Ohio - River recap September 17, 2013

Elyria moved up to 68 from 120 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Northeast Ohio - River. The Pioneers climbed the ranks as a result of besting Midview 53-17.

North Royalton lost to Highland 56-14 last week, the largest margin of any game. Austin Smith was a bright spot for the Bears, as he ran for 67 yards in the loss.

Elyria's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Hunter Parsh threw for 275 and 3 touchdowns and Tavon Kurtz had 94 yards receiving. On the ground Jordan Connell chipped in 187 yards. Marquise Edwards helped Elyria's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 59 yards.

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

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

Elyria's dynamic duo of Parsh and Kurtz proved to be unstoppable against the Middies, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

The Pioneers' dynamic duo of Parsh and Kurtz proved tough for Midview to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Parsh and Connell gave Elyria a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Teammate Jumarr Lewis added to the ground attack by rushing for 95 yards.

Parsh and Connell gave the Pioneers a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.

Kurtz was the best wideout in the league this week as Elyria bested Bill Albright's team.

Parsh put up the best numbers in passing as the Pioneers topped the Middies.

Connell was the best running back in the league this week.

He went 18-23 with 0 interceptions.

Elyria led Northeast Ohio - River in scoring this week by notching 53 points on Midview. Parsh during the win.



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