Freelance recap Oct. 9, 2012
The biggest upset of the week belonged to Miller-McCoy Academy, who took down 196th ranked Miller-McCoy Academy, 35-21.
Anthony Oates and Brandon Devall provided fans with a highlight when they connected against Lake Area New Tech. The longest such play in Freelance this season, the connection resulted in 80 yards.
Wright's dynamic duo of Oates and Devall proved tough for Lake Area New Tech to stop, as they were the top passer and receiver in the league this week. Oates threw for 204 yards and four touchdowns and Devall had 176 yards receiving. Desmond Lange helped Wright's passing attack out by catching two balls for 16 yards.
Jheren Love was the most productive running back in the league this week. He ran for 162 yards on 22 carries as Jefferson beat Lake Area New Tech. Teammate Donte Sincere added to the ground attack by rushing for 90 yards.
Oates has thrown for 865 yards and 11 touchdowns this season, while Devall has 13 catches for 321 yards. Oates also leads the league in rushing with 646 yards.
Two of the top units in Freelance will face off this week when Wright takes on Madison Prep Academy. Wright's offense has racked up 190 points this season, earning them the top spot in the league, while Madison Prep Academy has allowed only 27 on the year.
A big matchup in the league this week will be when Wright takes on Madison Prep Academy. As it stands, Wright is in third, while Madison Prep Academy is in first.
Wright's Oates rumbled for the longest rushing play in the league this season in his game against Lake Area New Tech last week. Oates' team defeated Lake Area New Tech as he sprinted for 85 yards on the play and finished with 126 in all.
Story is based on stats entered in MaxPreps by Tuesday 5am PST each week.