League recap: Hackenberg throws longest pass in league this season for Fork Union Military Academy

By Staff Report Oct 17, 2012, 8:31pm

VISFA Virginia Prep league recap: 10/17/12

VISFA Virginia Prep recap Oct. 16, 2012

Christian Hackenberg and Roma Michael provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Liberty Christian. The longest such play in VISFA Virginia Prep this season, the connection resulted in 78 yards.

Woodberry Forest moved up to 47 from 79 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Tigers were able to make the jump by defeating Landon 27-14.

Fork Union Military Academy's dynamic duo of Hackenberg and Michael proved tough for the Bulldogs to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Hackenberg threw for 283 yards and one touchdown and Michael had 126 yards receiving. Chrystian Brown helped Fork Union Military Academy's passing attack out by catching five balls for 119 yards.

Harold Minor was the most productive running back in the league this week. In 21 carries, he ran for 96 yards as Woodberry Forest fell to Liberty Christian. James Hewell also contributed to the rushing game with 91 yards on the ground.

Fork Union Military Academy's Hackenberg and Michael have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading VISFA Virginia Prep in both passing and receiving yards. Hackenberg has thrown for 1042 yards this season, while Michael, a 5-foot-10 receiver, has 26 catches for 288 yards. Clint Alexander's team's Minor leads the league in rushing yards with 451.

Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when Micky Sullivan's team takes on Collegiate. The Blue Devils' offense has racked up 215 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while the Cougars have allowed only 85 on the year.

A big matchup in the league this week will be when Fork Union Military Academy takes on Collegiate. The Blue Devils are currently in first, while Mark Palyo's team is in third.

St. Christopher's took down Pope John Paul the Great 44-3 last week, the largest margin of any game.

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