League recap: Cathedral Catholic enters state Top 25

By Staff Report Sep 4, 2013, 10:10pm

Eastern league recap: 9/4/13

Eastern recap September 4, 2013

Cathedral Catholic was able to crack the Top 25 in the state rankings this week after topping Jordan. The Dons came in at 23 in the state poll after placing at number 45 last week.

Mira Mesa moved up to 198 from 360 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in Eastern. The Marauders were able to make move up by beating Valhalla 17-13.

Cathedral Catholic's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Clayton Dale threw for 110 and 2 touchdowns and Daniel Plum had 77 yards receiving. On the ground Chris Moliga chipped in 132 yards.

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

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

Cathedral Catholic's dynamic duo of Dale and Plum proved to be unstoppable against the Beetdiggers, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

The Dons' dynamic duo of Dale and Plum proved tough for Jordan to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Dale and Moliga gave Cathedral Catholic a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week. Teammate Joshua Gizzi added to the ground attack by rushing for 112 yards.

Dale and Moliga gave the Dons a balanced attack through the air and ground last week.

Plum was the best receiver in the league this week as Cathedral Catholic bested Eric Kjar's team.

Dale put up the best numbers through the air as the Dons topped the Beetdiggers.

Joe Joe Hudson provided a threat through the air and on the ground as St. Augustine fell to Oceanside. He completed 13 passes for 188 yards and also ran for 48 yards. Hudson's key target this week was Ryan Harris, who caught 3 passes for 53 yards.

Moliga was the most successful running back in the league this week.

The Saints' 6-foot-1 quarterback Hudson is the league leader in passing yards this season with 188. The leading receiver in the league this season is Plum. The Cathedral Catholic star has 6 catches for 77 yards.

Cathedral Catholic was the team made the biggest jump in the rankings, moving from fifth to third in Eastern. The Dons vanquished Jordan 38-6 earlier in the week.



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