League recap: Kelliher/Northome tops Chisholm to extend winning streak

By Staff Report Oct 30, 2013, 12:39am

Great Northern (9 Man) league recap: 10/29/13

Great Northern (9 Man) recap October 29, 2013

Adding to the longest winning streak in Great Northern (9 Man) this week, Kelliher/Northome beat Chisholm 20-8. This was the team's 10th consecutive win.

Northland lost to Nevis 60-12 last week, the largest margin of any game.

Austin Pfisthner was a key player and the best on defense this week as Cromwell lost to South Ridge. He pulled down 2 interceptions.

Andrew Demenge was a beast in the backfield as McGregor bested Hill City.

Demenge provided a threat through the air and on the ground as the Mercuries defeated the Hornets.

Billy Staska was the best receiver in the league this week as McGregor bested Hill City. Staska tallied 1 reception for 20 yards. Jesse Green helped McGregor's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 14 yards.

The Cardinals' Zion Smith and Tristan Johnson have formed a dream team this season, leading the league in both passing and receiving yards. Smith has thrown for 808 yards this season, while Johnson has 16 catches for 304 yards. Demenge from Bob Staska's team leads the league in rushing with 1,721 yards.

Isle made the biggest jump in the national rankings this week, rising to 858 from 1,053. The advance stemmed from a 60-20 victory over the Huskies last week.



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