League recap: St. Francis rises in state rank

By Staff Report Oct 30, 2013, 12:50am

Monsignor Martin league recap: 10/29/13

Monsignor Martin recap October 29, 2013

St. Francis scaled the state rankings by moving to 81 from 111 this week, the biggest jump in Monsignor Martin. The Red Raiders climbed the ranks as a result of besting St. Mary's 28-0.

Cardinal O'Hara fell to Canisius 41-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Mike McCarthy threw for 94 and 1 touchdown and Justin Jones had 80 yards receiving. On the ground Ryan Conschafter contributed 52 yards. Alimayu Akono helped St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 10 yards.

Jones was the best wideout in the league this week as the Marauders topped Bishop Timon-St. Jude. Jones tallied 1 reception for 80 yards. Akono helped St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's passing attack out by catching 1 ball for 10 yards.

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute's offense has been unstoppable this season and the Marauders feature the season leaders in passing, rushing and receiving yards. McCarthy has thrown for 738 yards and 6 touchdowns this season, while Jones has 9 catches for 308 yards.

The most important game in the league this week will be the match up between the Crusaders and St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute. Canisius comes into the matchup ranked seventh in the state, while Dennis Gilbert's team ranks 12th.

The Marauders' offense has racked up 192 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while Rich Robbins' team has allowed only 36 on the year.

One of Monsignor Martin's premier quarterbacks will face off with its top pass rusher when St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute and the Crusaders face off next week.

The league will see a high scoring game when Canisius and the Marauders face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, the Crusaders comes in having scored 166 this season, while St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute has scored 192. Canisius scored 41 points last week as it topped the Hawks.



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