League recap: Karns City tops Keystone to extend winning streak

By Staff Report Oct 8, 2013, 6:24pm

Keystone Shortway - Large league recap: 10/8/13

Keystone Shortway - Large recap October 8, 2013

Karns City added to the longest winning streak in Keystone Shortway - Large this week by beating Keystone, 55-14. The victory was the fourth in a row for the Gremlins.

Punxsutawney moved up to 457 from 484 in the state rankings this week, the biggest jump in the league. The Chucks climbed the ranks as a result of defeating Clarion-Limestone 28-12.

Moniteau's dynamic duo of CODY SKIVER and DUSTIN GEAGAN proved tough for Redbank Valley to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. SKIVER threw for 197 yards and 36 touchdowns and GEAGAN had 79 yards receiving. AUSTIN BLAUSER helped Moniteau's passing attack out by catching 2 balls for 42 yards.

He was 9-14 with 1 interception.

Christian Falgout was a force in the backfield as Punxsutawney bested the Lions.

5-foot-11 quarterback Tyler Kepple of Karns City is the league leader in passing yards this season with 701. He has also thrown 11 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Braiden Smith. The Brookville star has 15 catches for 320 yards.

A big matchup in the league this week will be when Alan Nichol's team takes on Ed Conto's team. The Chucks are in fourth place, while the Gremlins are in first place.

St. Marys fell to Clarion Area 46-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.



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