League recap: Thomas Jefferson tops Highlands to extend winning streak

By Staff Report Nov 13, 2013, 5:48pm

WPIAL AAA Big Nine league recap: 11/13/13

WPIAL AAA Big Nine recap November 13, 2013

Thomas Jefferson extended the longest winning streak in WPIAL AAA Big Nine this week by beating Highlands, 23-14. The win marks 11th in a row for the the Jaguars.

West Mifflin fell 14-12 to Franklin Regional in the closest game of the week. James Wheeler was a bright spot for the Titans, as he ran for 235 yards in the defeat.

Wheeler was a beast in the backfield as West Mifflin fell to the Panthers.

Wheeler was a passing and rushing force as Ray Braszo's team lost to Franklin Regional.

Wheeler was the most successful running back in the league this week. He ran for 235 yards on 39 carries as the Titans topped the Golden Rams.

6-foot-1 quarterback Nico Law of Ringgold is the league leader in passing yards this season with 1,494. He has also thrown 14 touchdowns. The leading receiver in the league this season is Dietrich. The Thomas Jefferson star has 43 catches for 798 yards.

Chase Winovich broke off the longest rushing play in the league this week with a 73-yard run against Highlands. Winovich closed out the game, recording 200 yards on the ground as Bill Cherpak's team topped Sam Albert's team.



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