League recap: Palmetto Ridge rises in state rank

By Staff Report Sep 10, 2013, 1:38pm

6A District 13 league recap: 9/10/13

6A District 13 recap September 10, 2013

Palmetto Ridge scaled the state rankings by moving to 278 from 361 this week, the biggest jump in 6A District 13. The Bears climbed the ranks as a result of defeating Mariner 28-7.

Gulf Coast took down Westland Hialeah 67-0 last week, the largest margin of any game.

Estero's offense was unstoppable this week, as it produced the league's top passer, rusher and receiver. Cody Long threw for 153 yards and Zimon Brennan had 62 yards receiving. On the ground Ryan Keegan chipped in 77 yards. Wesley Pruitt helped Estero's passing attack out by catching 3 balls for 34 yards.

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

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

Mark Jackson's team's dynamic duo of Long and Brennan proved to be unstoppable against Cape Coral, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

The Wildcats' dynamic duo of Long and Brennan proved tough for the Seahawks to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week.

Long and Keegan gave Estero a balanced attack through the air and ground last week. Teammate Long added to the ground attack by rushing for 50 yards.

Long and Keegan gave the Wildcats a balanced attack in passing and rushing last week.

Brennan was the best receiver in the league this week as Estero lost to Cape Coral.

Keegan was the best running back in the league this week.

Long put up the best numbers in passing as the Wildcats lost to Larry Gary's team.

6-foot-4 quarterback Long of Estero is the league leader in passing yards this season with 412. He has also thrown 7 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Tony Lesende. The Palmetto Ridge star has 13 catches for 295 yards.

The Sharks led 6A District 13 in scoring this week after putting up 67 points on the Wildcats.



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