5A Region 2 recap Oct. 23, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Marbury, who took down 261st ranked Marbury, 33-28.
Russell extended the longest winning streak in 5A Region 2 this week by beating Carroll, 39-0. The victory was the eighth in a row for the Wildcats.
JOSHUA MEIGS put up the best numbers through the air as Valley defeated Russell County. He finished with 15 completions for 177 yards and three touchdowns. MEIGS's favorite target this week was FRANKIE HUTCHINSON, who caught four passes for 81 yards.
Siran Neal was the best wideout in the league this week as Eufaula beat Rehobeth. Neal racked up five receptions for 90 yards. Jaylin Robinson helped Eufaula's passing attack out by catching one ball for seven yards.
Thomas Ford was the most productive running back in the league this week. In nine carries, he ran for 154 yards as the Tigers beat the Rebels. Xavier Woodson also contributed to the rushing game with 56 yards on the ground.
The Rams' MEIGS and HOUSTON BARNES have formed a dynamic duo this season, leading 5A Region 2 in both passing and receiving yards. MEIGS has thrown for 1102 yards this season, while BARNES, a 6-foot-0 receiver, has 23 catches for 347 yards. Ford from Eufaula leads the league in rushing with 608 yards.
The top two teams in the league will face off this week when first place Russell takes on second place Eufaula. Russell defeated the Eagles last week, while Daniel Klages' team topped Rehobeth.
Two of the top units in the league will face off this week when the Tigers take on JEFF HINES's team. Eufaula's offense has recorded 311 points this season, making them No. 1 in the league, while the Wildcats have permitted only 42 on the year.
There should be lots of points scored when the Tigers and Russell face off this week. The top two offenses in the league, Eufaula comes in having scored 311 this season, while the Wildcats have scored 310. The Tigers scored 44 points last week as they beat Marcus Taylor's team.
The top two defenses in the league will face off this season when Eufaula takes on Russell. The Tigers have allowed 177 points this season, while the Wildcats have given up 42. Eufaula allowed 7 points last week as it bested the Rebels.
Russell took down Carroll 39-0 last week, the largest margin of any game. Jason McCaleb in the win.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.
